Does anyone shop at Hows Markets?

[denise_t]

I've been thinking of trying Hows since they are the only store left in my area (Southern Calif) that will really double coupons, but I'm wondering if it is worth the trip -- it's not among the closest stores to me. I've looked at their ad online and seen a few items that I have coupon matchups for, but I don't know if it's worth a trip for just for a few items. Are the overall prices reasonable or do they mark up the items so that using coupons doesn't really get you ahead?

[denise_t]

Okay -- Here's an update. I decided to try Hows today and got some good deals. My impression is that much of the inventory is overpriced, but when they have a good sale with coupon match-ups (which double), then it's worth it to go there for those sale items.

For example, right now they're having a sale on Lawry's fajita and taco seasoning mix at 4 for a $1. With the coupon that's out now (don't remember when it came out) for $1 off 4, you can get 4 seasoning mixes for free, plus since they double, you get $1 overage. I had 3 coupons and they doubled them all so I got 12 seasoning mixes for free, plus $3 overage! Not all the deals were as good as this one, but they weren't bad considering how hard it is to get excellent deals at grocery stores nowadays.

I had to get a raincheck for the the Nutrigrain bars that are on sale now and, just so you know how it works, you just tell the checker and he/she cuts out that part of the ad and puts a stamp and signature on it. A little unusual but, hey, it works for me!

I'm going to keep my eye on the deals there and go when it's worth it. It's just a few miles away, but all the other stores are closer and it seems further with all the traffic lights that aren't in sync on the way. I probably will go when it's on my way home from other errands.

Just thought I'd give an update in case anyone else was as curious as I was about this small chain of stores.

[MarqueeMark]

I was wondering about this since they started to advertise in our local paper. Thanks for the info!