The art of the bargain

Don’t you love the feeling when you get a great deal?

All this for $83!

A couple of weeks ago at the grocery store I used close to $10 in coupons, saved another $40 by using the PC card, and sought out GREAT sale items.  In fact, I got everything on that lengthy receipt you see on the left, for $83. I was disappointed to learn, after my trip, that there were two coupons not accounted for. I’m not sure if the cashier forgot to put them in, or I forgot to give them to her.  The total loss was $1.75.

Nevertheless, a brief stroll around Shoppers Drug Mart made me feel happy about the great deals I got at Loblaws last Saturday.                                                                                                                                         Here are a few examples.         

(Keep in mind, many of my bargain prices were found by combining sale items with coupons or are based on buying 2 items.)

                                                                                I paid:       Shoppers Drug Mart:   

Pantene Pro-V  Shampoo/Cond. (w/ coupon)              $2.25                   $7.99 

Tampax tampons, 20 pack, cardboard (w/coupon)     $1.52                   $4.49

Always pads, 18 pack (with coupon)                          $1.77                   $5.99

St.Ives Apricot Scrub, 250 ml                                    $2.75                   $4.99

What a difference!  I think I’ve learned the secret to couponing: wait to use the coupon until a great sale comes up and then cash in!