11 California Grocery Stores to Shop During Strike

By on 3-01-2010 in albertsons, albertsons policy

I will be the first to say that I do not want the grocery workers to strike. I cringe remembering the last one lasted nearly 20 weeks. My local Vons shelves were barren, temporary employees appeared lackadaisical and it took months for the stores to get themselves back in order.

Vons, Albertsons and Ralphs employees apart of UFCW had planned to walk 12:01 am Monday, however, they are still in negotiation as of 7am this morning, with a conclusion anticipated by noon.

I am hopeful they can reach an agreement but just in case, here are a list of Southern California stores to shop in case it does happen.

Stater Bros: While I am not close to this chain, I love their prices. Great store.
Food 4 Less: Deep discount grocery store. They are owned by Kroger, I was told they will not be striking.
Fresh and Easy: Decent prices, limited variety.
Trader Joes: Great healthier foods selection, I could see shopping here more frequently.
Vallarta Supermarket: Lots of great produce, shop early and the store is usually well stocked.
99 Cent Store: I know. But there do have some items that are reasonably priced.
Grocery Outlet: Limited locations in So Cal, but there are a few out there.
99 Ranch Market: Never been to these stores but have heard positive feedback about their produce prices.
Whole Foods: Great natural food store option if it fits your budget.
Sprouts: Another great natural foods store where you can find grass fed beef and much more.
Costco & Sams: They do not take manufacturer coupons but the savings is in bulk purchases, right?!!

Albertsons: $2 off $25 Coupon

By on 3-01-2010 in albertsons, albertsons policy

**New coupon for Albertsons $2 off $25. Expires 5/11/11!

Snapple 6-pack, $6.99
Use manufacturer sticky form attached to box
Free, after mail-in rebate (one rebate per person)

Crystal Light 8 packets, marked down to $2.39
-Use Buy 2, Get 1 Free
-$1/2 (coupon found near kool-aid or crystal light)
As low as $3.78 for 3 or $1.26 each

Heinz Ketchup 20 ounce bottle, $2.59
-Use $2/1 (from facebook wall post, campaign is over)
As low as .59 each

Splenda, $3.99
-Buy 2, get $3 coupon off your next purchase
-Use 2 coupons $3/1
OOP $1.98 and as low as free, with the $3 coupon off next purchase

*In-store weekly ad, with purchase offers:

Free eggs with purchase of $25
-Use in-store coupon, up to $2.29 (found at front entrance)
As low as free

Free 1 gallon of milk with purchase of 5 participating General Mills cereals
$5 off your next order with purchase of $20 or more on participating Proctor & Gamble products


My Albertsons Savings 03/17

By on 3-01-2010 in albertsons, albertsons policy

After weighing out the frozen section bargains between Vons (ends 3/31/10) and Albertsons (ends 3/25/10) this week, I decided the best value for us would be Albertsons. Vons has the spend $25 and get $10 Catalina coupon and Albertsons has buy 10 on marked frozen products get the $10 Catalina coupon. Albertsons is good towards your next purchase while Vons is frozen section only.

I have been seeing loads of different scenarios. Here’s what I ended up with!

Transaction #1 – OOP $2.76

4 boxes of Post cereal ($1.69/box) $6.76
(2) MQ $1/2 (from last weeks circular) = -$2
(2) Albertsons double coupon = -$2
(it expired 3/16, the mgr honored it)
Total after discounts and tax = $2.76
Received $3 Catalina coupon for transaction #2 (roll to next purchase)

Transaction #2 – OOP $11.80

10 Smart One entrees ($1.88 ea) = $18.80
(1) Smart Ones MQ $4/10 (coupon from box) -$4
(1) $3 Catalina (from transaction #1) -$3
Don’t have the $4/10, get $1/2 Smart Ones coupons here
Total after discounts and tax = $11.80
Received $10 Chill coupon for purchase of 10 frozen items (roll to next purchase)

Transaction #3 – OOP $3.77

1 bag Kingsford Matchlight Charcoal $11.99
1 Glad saran wrap $2.99
1 Hidden Vally Ranch dressing $3.79
1 KC Masterpiece bbq sauce $2.29
1 package of meat $3.12
Use Kingsford coupons (get them here)
Use $10 off coupon from transaction #2
Use Kingsford $2 off meat (from the circulars)
Total after discounts and tax = $3.77

Total spent = $18.33 OOP
Total regular price approx $62
Savings of over 70% – woo!

(thank you This Frugal Life for Kingsford link)

Albertsons Coupon Policy

By on 3-01-2010 in albertsons, albertsons policy




Here’s what their coupon policy breaks down to from their site. Go to their site and read the full policy before going shopping. Albertsons full policy.

Coupons are intended for one time use and cannot be redeemed more than once.

Albertsons only accepts original coupons and does not accept photocopied or reproduced coupons (including multiple prints of same series internet coupons).

Albertsons does not accept expired coupons. Printed expiration dates are verified in addition to scanning the coupon for validity.
Coupons stating “on next/future purchase or visit” cannot be used in the transaction in which they are generated. Next purchase is defined as a separate transaction.

The coupon redemption value on ‘Free’ coupons may not exceed the value of the item.

Albertsons will accept one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon on the same qualifying item.

Albertsons does not accept competitor coupons. (Coupons generated by any competitor with competitor logo are considered competitor coupons.)

All applicable sales taxes are paid by the customer at the full value of the item.

Albertsons reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.

 

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