| Shopping at Warehouse Clubs |
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01/18/2006
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Shopping at Warehouse Clubs
by Sandy Shields
 General Shopping Tips to Use
Before shopping
...Know the prices of items you are planning to purchase.
...Keep track of the UNIT prices, and sales cycle in your area.
...Make and take along a price list, coupons, and calculator.
...Eat before you go.
...Buddy-buy with friends or family to split large purchases and save.
...If possible, shop alone.
...Take cash only and you will not spend over your limit.
...Create meal plans based on what you have and loss leader sales.
While shopping
...Use coupons if store accepts them.
...Avoid impulse buys.
...Don't buy convenience foods.
...Remember that it's not a deal if you can't use it.
...Remember the difference between wants and needs.
...Remember larger is not always cheaper. Smaller is not always cheaper.
...Remember that advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest.
...Check the bottom and top shelves for best prices.
...Watch for unadvertised specials and floor model markdowns.
...Avoid disposable items.
...Check for "multi-purchase" discounts, or Buy ? Get ? Frees.
...If you find a great deal, stock up with enough to last until the next sale.
...Have the butcher cut up larger cuts of meat for you.
After shopping
...Send for rebates. Sam's now has a monthly rebate catalog for big savings.
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