Extreme Couponing 101: Stock Up Prices

Posted by Kim Julian on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 8:01 am

I’ve been asked a lot lately what I think are good “stock” up prices. While there is no “price” rule I do have some guidelines for myself that I use to know a good “stock up” price!

Here are some examples:

-Toothbrush: Free
-Floss: Free
-Mouthwash: $0.50
-Deodorant: Free
-Body Wash: $0.50
-Soap: $0.25
-Lotion: $0.50
-Shampoo/Conditioner: $0.50
-Feminine Hygine Products: Free – $50 tops + there are a ton… of samples for these
-Shaving Cream: $0.50
-Disposable Razors: Free
-Razors, (ex. Gillette Fusion or Venus): $1
-Detergent: $1.50
-Dish Washer Tabs or Liquid: $0.50
-Toilet Paper: $0.25 per roll
-Cleaning Supplies: $0.50 or less
-Baby Wipes: $1.00 or less per box
-Diapers: $0.11 per diaper
-Candles: $1.00 or less (high quality)
-Aluminum Foil: $0.50
-Fruit: $1.00/lb
-Meat: $2/lb, $4/lb Steaks (high quality)
-Potatoes: $3/10 lb bag
-Soda: $2.50/12 pk
-Cereal: $$0.50 per box
-Canned veggies: $0.35
-Frozen veggies: Free
-Pasta: $0.25
-Pasta Sauce: $.50

My rule of thumb is if I am saving 90% or more off of the retail price I have most likely found a rock bottom priced deal and it’s time to stock up. I also use the $1 and Under Drug Store Deals list posted on Tuesday Evenings as a guide to stock up for the week.

So what are your stock up prices?

4 Responses to “Extreme Couponing 101: Stock Up Prices”

  1. Brian says:

    Thanks kim this is a really good post!! It would be great if you would make this into a link and post it along with your $1 and under deals. Just a suggestion:) bc like u said alot of people really don’t know what the best price is for some items. Thanks for a ll u do.

  2. Krissy says:

    Thanks for the info!! Is there anyway you could make a larger list for us to go by. It would be a huge help for me and other "newbies" in the stl area.
    And also thanks for your sales cycles posting — that is great info too!!

  3. cat says:

    I shop at shop and save, they will not take internet coupons.

    • Sarah says:

      I shop at the SNS on Lemay Ferry Rd. in S. County and I always use internet printed coupons. Ask to talk to a store manager.

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