It's all about the bottom line! What is your best price?

[qtkleee151]

Hmm, so far I've gotten like tons of free Snickers ice cream bars courtesy of free Race Trac coupons *hehe* lol, but other than that the only free stuff I've gotten is coupons and stuff from free sample/product requests and complimenting companies. I've become a PRO at finding free samples and stuff, but am really just beginning couponing and stockpiling (which is SO hard to do when my mom is wayyy set against it because she doesn't want me to become a pack rat just cuz its free stuff) lol

[Ladymack]

Wow, I thought I was doing good to cut coupons from my paper and save 5-10% of my bill every weekend. Now, I find out I can get things FREE?!? and I JUST BOUGHT two toothbrushes for me and DH. ARGHHH! The blinders have been lifted.

[ClippintoSave]

Just today I went and stocked up on free items: Kotex(14 & 16 pks) 1.00ea - 1.00 Q = FREE I had 12 Q's to use before expiring. Old Spice Trial Size Body Wash .97 - 1.00 Q = .03 Overage x 7. Last week I had found Ortega Taco seasoning at .50 ea. - 1.00/2 Q = Free. I just love this site.

[vickib50]

I guess my biggest stock-up of free items is tea. At my store, they have Tetley 30-ct family size bags BOGOF from time to time. Also, Luzianne Tea, also the 30-ct (or maybe they've downsized to 24-ct) is sometimes BOGOF and often 2/$3. This last time, Tetley was $1.95 and BOGOF and I had .55 Qs. My store doubles up to .60, does not give overage, just doubles up to the value of the item, so, with 39 Qs (some of which I bought, so, there's a bit of money invested) I got 39 boxes of Tetley Tea for tax only. I figured the tax is .04 per box. Factoring in the cost of the Qs I bought and the bag credit I got for bringing my own bags, each box cost .08. I've had similar luck with Luzianne Tea and even Lipton, although that one is rare.

[born2boop]

Well this has answered one of my questions. Thanks for posting Richard.

[nicellis0325]

Originally Posted by ClippintoSave Just today I went and stocked up on free items: Kotex(14 & 16 pks) 1.00ea - 1.00 Q = FREE I had 12 Q's to use before expiring. Old Spice Trial Size Body Wash .97 - 1.00 Q = .03 Overage x 7. Last week I had found Ortega Taco seasoning at .50 ea. - 1.00/2 Q = Free. I just love this site.

Hi! The Kotex you got, were they pantyliners or pads? Also, where did you fidn them for $1? Thanks!

[BEAVERDOG]

Since I got back into using Walgreens rebates last year and the CVS extrabucks I've stocked up on so much free or nearly free toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, razors, body wash, and deodorant that I probably have at least a two year supply.

The best I've been able to do on toiletpaper though is about 20 cents a roll. Please help if you know how to get it cheaper (better yet, free) in the Houston area.

Also, what exactly is a catalina? I'm new to this site and have seen that term mentioned several times.

[buddysmom]

A catalina is a coupon that is printed out at the register. (They are usually about 6-8 inches long, a little over an inch wide) They have the store's name printed on them and are for an item or sometimes for a $$ amount off your next order. We call them catalinas because they are from the Catalina company. HTH

[heyitsjenny]

Nice definition buddysmom. I finally know what they are (I'm a bit of a newbie at this).

Since I live in LOND, I don't get stuff as cheap. I do go to a store (Cub Foods) that takes coupons up to three months after they are expired though, which is nice and convenient, as I can always wait for the deals.

I will pay no more than

Laundry Detergent: small ones, $1, big ones, $3
Dishwash Soap: $1 to $2, depending how big it is
Dishwash Detergent (Powdered kind): $2 to $2.50 for a big one
Toothpaste: Usually 50 cents, but the other day, I got $3 off two that were 2 for $5.
Body Wash: $2, I usually get Softsoap, so it's a bit more expensive.
Shampoo: $1 to $2
Deodorant: 50 cents, usually free.
Toilet Paper: I use Scott Regular so, about 40 to 50 cents.
Paper Towels:50 cents for the good kind.
Hot Dogs: $1 for eight of them.
Loaf of Bread (the sandwich kind): $1 (I only get whole wheat)
Pound of 80/20 (or around there) ground beef: about $1.50 a pound
Pound of Chicken Breasts: I get frozen, boneless, skinless, so it's cheaper - usually about $1.50 a pound.
Package of Italian Sausage: I like turkey sausage (it's healthier), but I'll get regular Italian hot for maybe $2 max.
Package of Ring Sausage: $2 or so each, but only if I get something else free with them.
Cereal: 50 cents to $1 per box.
Gallon of Milk: about $2 to $2.50.
Pound of shredded cheese: maybe $3 (I always get low fat)
Tub of Yogurt: $2
Pound of Sour Cream (fat free or low fat only, unless I absolutely need full fat): $1.50.
Pound of Butter: $2

I know I could probably get cheaper prices, but I like to get healthier stuff, and I also live in LOND. I don't get fruit snacks, chip, or soda pop very often (unless they are dirt cheap or free), so I save money there.


Just a question to others: How many newspapers do you get a week? I get only one. I'm thinking of upgrading to two so I can get more coupons.

[LilMa0308]

How are you guys getting detergent for $2 and a bunch of stuff free??? Are your coupons being doubled or something??