Comparison pricing on steroids
February 4, 2009 by kellys
Filed under baby products, bathroom, budget, frugal living, shopping
So I went to Sam’s Club today and tried to comparison shop. I have always heard how much cheaper their diapers were so I made a list of my usual regular items and then went to Wal-Mart and figured out how much they were per unit. I checked a few items I use regularly and usually cost me an arm and part of a leg. I thought I would let you in on a little secret…
Huggies Diapers: Sam’s $.2373/ diaper Wal-Mart $.2936
Clorox 2: Sam’s $.1692/load Wal-Mart $.1970/load
Oxiclean: Sam’s $1.162/lb Wal-mart $1.96/lb
Surf: Sam’s $.087/load Wal-Mart $.0993/load
Downy: Sam’s $.0726/load Wal-mart $.075
Gain: Sam’s $.1257/load Wal-Mart $.133/load
Dishwashing Gel: Sam’s $.0387/oz Wal-Mart $.0384/oz
Wipes: Sam’s $.0292/wipe Wal-Mart $.0232/wipe
Turns out, Sam’s WAS cheaper. Their organic milk, however, was $.30/half gallon more expensive. So I will continue to buy my organic milk at Kroger for less than #3/half gallon.
I also did some comparison shopping at Sam’s and their stuff is cheaper. However, if you use coupons, most of the items will be cheaper at Target or Walmart with the coupon.
I did find a good deal on the Swiffer Wet Jet refill pads at Sam’s. I got 36 of them for only $14.87. Each 12 pack at Walmart is $6.37 and the only coupons I’ve seen are for 50 cents off. So, this was a great savings of $4.24.
I feel the same way. If you watch the sales, it is just as frugal to shop at Wal-Mart of Kroger.
When I first read that headline, I thought it might be a post on where to find inexpensive steroids! LOL
Sorry to disappoint you, captain. But we are so glad you stopped by. Hope to hear more from you. If you find some, don’t tell an athlete. HAHA
Jenny: Have you tried using the Swiffer refills more than once? I just hang my mop up to dry and use it at least once more, sometimes twice. I also found that the CVS brand ones are sometimes buy 1 get 1 free or buy 1 get 1 50% off.