Constructing Deals
There are six steps to
constructing a deal as follows:
1. Identify the item. You check your inventory and see that you need a particular item. If the item is not on sale at your primary or secondary sale stores, buy only what you need at your base store to get through the next week or buy an on-sale substitute. Tip: If this is an item that goes on sale fairly regularly but is not currently on sale then you should work towards buying sufficient quantities to last from one sale to the next. - If the item is on sale at your primary or secondary sale store go to Step 2. 2. Factor in the item’s consumption rate. - How many of the item does your family consumes in a week? 3. Factor in the sale frequency of the item. - How often is the item on sale? 4. Determine if you have space for the quantity you are buying. 5. Consider the shelf life of the item. - Will the item spoil before I can use it? 6. Gather all available coupons. Reminder: Buy enough of the item to last until the next sale. NEXT: When It's Not a Deal |
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