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54% of young Americans say food costs are the biggest strain on their finances (www.cnbc.com)
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[–] 37 points 2 years ago (9 children)

For me the issue is that coupons are often for brand name items and the coupon rarely makes it more cost effective than buying store brand.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (8 children)

    There are coupons for store brand items too- Which I use as well

    Though store brand items tend to already have a reduce prices anyways.

    Why pay 6.79 for a box of 8 pack quaker oats instant oatmeal when the store brand has instant oatmeal with the same number of packs for ~4.50

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I would just get the steel cut oats in the tub. They’re better for you than the instant shit and on a per serving basis are usually cheaper.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    My grocery stores used COVID-19 as an excuse to permanently remove their bulk bins. The closest store to me that still has them is a 90 minute ride on public transit, with two very timing-precise bus transfers. And I still need to walk about a mile on top of it.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I think you misunderstood me, I’m talking about the like tubular tubs of generic oatmeal that’s in the oatmeal aisle at the store. It’s pretty much the same as in every store I’ve ever been in America. It’s not a special bulk bin item that I’m aware of.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Oh, they don't sell those here anymore, either. Or at least, they've transitioned exclusively to only stocking premium brands that are gluten free organic carbon neutral oats that the farmer read poetry to, for twice the price.

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