Maximize your Savings at Shop 'n Save

It's possible to save a ton of money at Shop 'n Save, as anyone who watched TLC's Extreme Couponing  episode with Rebecca's knows. 

But, it doesn't happen with out some strategic planning and a little time.  I always look the time I spent planning and shopping verses the money I saved.  I doubt many people could find a part time job for that kind of money

Seven Steps to  Maximize Your Saving at Shop 'n Save

1. Shop on a $10 off $50 Thursday
Shop 'n Save offers this promotion chain wide about once a month.  $10 is automatically deducted from you bill when you purchase $50.  Consider a second trip, or taking a another person with you, if you need to purchase more than $50 of groceries.

2. Use a $5 off $50 coupon from the Entertainment Book
Yes, you can use one of these coupons on a $10 off $50 Thursday when you spend right at $50.

3. Catalina Checkout Coupons
Shop 'n Save often offers Catalina deals where when you purchase the a required amount of participating products, you will receive a coupon at checkout good for money off your next order.  If your shopping twice, purchase the Catalina deal offer on the first trip and use it on your second.

4. Store Coupons
It's not uncommon for Shop 'n Save to have a store coupon in their ad.  You can use both a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on a purchase. 

5. Coupons for a Free Product
Save any coupons you have for a free product to use at Shop 'n Save. 

6. Coupon Match-Ups
Match your coupons to what's on sale and use high value coupons on your purchases.

7. Pay With a Gift Card
If you have $5 off $50 coupons from the Entertainment Book, stop at Customer Service before you shop and purchase a $50 gift card.  Use this gift card (you only paid $45 for) to pay for your purchase.
Shop n Save no longer lets use an Entertainment Book coupon when purchasing a Giftcard

The Numbers
$50 purchase
-$10 automatically deducted on a $10 off $50 Thursday
-$5 when you use a $5 off $10 coupon from Entertainment Book
-$10 Catalina coupon from previous purchase
-$1 in-ad store coupon
- $5 coupons for free products
-$14 manufacturer coupons
= $5 + tax

Shop 'n Save doesn't offer in in-ad store coupons or $10 Catalina offers every week, but I'm sure you can see how these strategies add up quickly.