• Skeleton_Erisma [they/them, any]
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    7 months ago

    Coupons aren't even as effective!

    I snip and cut away, use their stupid apps

    And somehow only manage to save like 3 dollars????!!!

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      7 months ago

      For me the issue is that coupons are often for brand name items and the coupon rarely makes it more cost effective than buying store brand.

      • Skeleton_Erisma [they/them, any]
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        7 months ago

        There are coupons for store brand items too- Which I use as well

        Though store brand items tend to already have a reduce prices anyways.

        Why pay 6.79 for a box of 8 pack quaker oats instant oatmeal when the store brand has instant oatmeal with the same number of packs for ~4.50

        • Tunnelvision [they/them]
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          7 months ago

          I would just get the steel cut oats in the tub. They’re better for you than the instant shit and on a per serving basis are usually cheaper.

          • Thordros [he/him, comrade/them]
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            7 months ago

            My grocery stores used COVID-19 as an excuse to permanently remove their bulk bins. The closest store to me that still has them is a 90 minute ride on public transit, with two very timing-precise bus transfers. And I still need to walk about a mile on top of it.

            • Tunnelvision [they/them]
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              7 months ago

              I think you misunderstood me, I’m talking about the like tubular tubs of generic oatmeal that’s in the oatmeal aisle at the store. It’s pretty much the same as in every store I’ve ever been in America. It’s not a special bulk bin item that I’m aware of.

              • Thordros [he/him, comrade/them]
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                7 months ago

                Oh, they don't sell those here anymore, either. Or at least, they've transitioned exclusively to only stocking premium brands that are gluten free organic carbon neutral oats that the farmer read poetry to, for twice the price.

        • nothx [he/him]
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          7 months ago

          Additionally, many times the store brand is manufactured by the name brand anyway.

    • spacecadet [he/him]
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      7 months ago

      Pretty sure it is some STEMlord's job to ensure the coupons and couponing apps are designed with precise calculation in order to not benefit the consumer in the long run but only appear that way.

    • Iwishiwasntthisway
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      7 months ago

      Don't stone me but we have a decent amount of disposable income and the prices have sort of made me move away from coupons and circulars anyway. If chicken breast is 6.99 / lb. and fucking wild Alaskan king salmon is 9.99 / lb. I might as well just get salmon. When we hit Weimar inflation the extra money in my account isn't going to help me and I'll be grateful for the Omega-3s when I need to brawl in the streets for bread.