When I gave my presentation last January at the Elkton branch of the Cecil County Public Library, someone mentioned that it wasn’t worth going to Newark, Delaware to shop at the Pathmark there. The participant cited the amount of money it took in gas to go there and back. I quickly did the math for them and showed that it took approximately $1.50 to get there and back. I assured them that I saved more than $1.50 by shopping at Pathmark.
I often shopped at Pathmark at Library Ave and Main St. and then went over to the Superfresh up on 896 behind campus. By doing this, I hit 2 stores and increased the amount of savings. Now, however, a new Pathmark opened up in the old Superfresh on 896 between I95 and Route 40. I have dropped Superfresh from my list of places that I regularly shop.
Here are the reasons why I shop at Pathmark:
1. Many low prices.
2. Fresh produce.
3. Hardly have to take rain checks on sale items.
4. They accept competitors’ coupons. I usually bring in the Safeway and the Superfresh coupons when I shop.
5. Doubles my coupons up to 99 cents. By that I mean, if I have a 75 cents off coupon, they double it to $1.50. I can frequently buy something for a $3.00 sale price and still get $1.50 off because I have a 75 cent coupon.
6. Credits me 2 cents per shopping bag that I bring with me.
7. Have many marked down meats, even on the weekend.
8. Large store with many choices.
In addition to Pathmark, I regularly go to the new Aldi and BJ’s. I still peruse all the grocery flyers on Friday or Saturday to see what other stores are having sale.
Where do you shop and why? Do you go to more than one store?
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Hi Jill. I just saw the article about you in the Accent of the Cecil Whig this morning. I enjoy learning about the ways that other families live frugally. I too love to shop for groceries at Pathmark. And I find that the cashiers are very patient when it comes to using competitor's coupons. A few weeks ago, I had 9 of them! Also, in addition to using a competitor's coupon, you can use a manufacturer's coupon on the same item! Love it! Another favorite of mine is ShopRite. They have super-low prices. My only beef with them is that the Newark location will not accept coupons printed off the internet.
ReplyDeleteTWINklemom02 said," Also, in addition to using a competitor's coupon, you can use a manufacturer's coupon on the same item!"
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that! I am going to have to try that too. What a deal!