How To Save Money At The Supermarket

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Supermarkets are built with tricks and challenges designed to make you spend more than you planned. But with a little preparation, you can safely avoid them and save money. We have some grocery tips this week!
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Works Cited:
Stephanie Clifford. (July 17, 2011)
At Stores, Making 5 for $5 a Bigger
Draw Than 1 for $1 The New York Times.
Emily Co. (Feb. 29, 2016)
15 Sneaky Ways Supermarkets Get
You to Spend More. Popsugar.
Michelle Crouch. “50 Supermarket Tricks
You Still Fall For”. Reader’s Digest.
Sophia Tulp. (Jun. 26, 2017)
Millennials eat up savings by dining
out a lot, study shows. USA Today.
Mary Ellen Biery. (Oct. 3, 2016)
The 15 Least Profitable Industries
in the U.S. Forbes.
Stock footage from Prelinger Archives.

[@monstermushmush]

Just survive on Costco samples.

[@THEISAAC1593]

You still paying though, through membership

[@INMARtv]

@@THEISAAC1593 Go in through the exit the workers usually don't care.

[@THEISAAC1593]

@@INMARtv you cant buy shit though

[@austinkelley5614]

@@THEISAAC1593 Best way to shop!! Not even capable of buying anything

[@n_u001]

@@THEISAAC1593 You can say youre going to the pharmacy that doesnt require a membership

[@hooligaan8489]

> "you're just gonna walk away? After everything we've been through?" Lol

[@ThisisTechie]

As someone who has worked with Food sampling companies, this is so accurate 😂

[@savvasaam7644]

That's exactly how I feel...

[@generatingideas]

Peanut Butter OMG that was probably the funniest thing I’ve seen on this channel LOLOLOLOLLL

[@linagee]

Religion in a nutshell!

[@fafdaafggh9548]

It doesn't apply to us we take much we can and leave with a thanks 😂 😂

[@hognigk96]

I was always taught that the best defence was a good offence so I’ll go to the supermarket and try to sell them stuff and play mind games on them. See how they like it.

[@2awesome292]

And once the manager sees you flirting with the store shelves, you might get a visit from a local police officer...

[@nefbee1743]

I love foolishness 😂😂😂

[@jeremiahrodgers8015]

Umm Brigitte voice line anyone?

[@2slimj]

lol 😂😂😂

[@shikharsingh5521]

😂😂😂😂👍🙏

[@FaizanAli-op2xe]

When you are broke. No tricks or treats can fool you.

[@haiducchu]

lol no, for example, soft drinks are cheaper and easier to grab than water in supermarkets where I live

[@ModMINI]

@@haiducchuWhy would you buy water when you are broke?

[@liberty9404]

+Hải Chu Yeah if you're broke better drink Cyanide

[@ani_n01]

@@haiducchu buy a water filter? Use cheap vitamin tablets when you need flavor in your water? Boil it in a kettle if it's that bad? Idk how people can buy water that's insane.

[@mr.boomguy]

@@haiducchu basically asking you to get fat, right? Lol.

[@Theshakingfist]

Just don't eat. Wasting money on the vice of eating weakens the mind. Just absorb the humidity of the air and hope that you inhale a fly for extra protein.

[@ico6156]

Alejandra Garcia pro tip 😂

[@Kevin-xq7cv]

Lmao

[@eggyrepublic]

Ah yes, also remember to wake up everyday at 7 am to photosynthesize.

[@X3RUBIM]

Plus you die after a few weeks, which is really cost efficient.

[@iwantmyfriescrispynotburnt3981]

PHOTOSYNTHESIS!

[@MrReddit999]

Eat before going to the supermarket and you would not have the urge to buy too much food

[@victorsixtythree]

I've done this. It works!

[@meatballthewhite-redtabby3275]

Eat before going to the supermarket so you dont have to go to the supermarket!

[@ModMINI]

I did this and I didn't buy anything. It was a wasted trip :P

[@radhiadeedou8286]

I try to always stick to this rule and it works. A few weeks ago my husband and I went to the grocery store right before dinner time for some reason and half of our basket was filled with chips, cookies, chocolate... Do you people go grocery shopping when you're hungry and buy random items?? You don't make a list??

[@sanityisrelative]

For me, shopping when hungry is fine. It's shopping when tired that I shouldn't do. I shop like I'm high when I'm super tired. All I want is salt and carbs and breakfast. It's crazy.

[@lennywright5655]

I walk to the grocery store, nothing makes you weigh how much you’re spending more than having to carry it all home.

[@r.brooks5287]

Me too.

[@invisi6l339]

hah grocery store gotta be close then

[@kabiskac]

@@invisi6l339 ofc it is

[@ElwynnForest]

This is absolutely 100% spot on true and great advice. I used to live in Tokyo, Japan, where most people walk or bike to work and markets. There is little parking available for cars. When you think about how much you have to carry, you really buy only the necessities.

[@dimitrisskar4174]

except if for whatever reason u cant carry it lol

[@Loveroffood41]

One tip that I wanted to add along with making a grocery list is also making a menu. To kind of explain a little bit what you're doing with that grocery list also figure out ideas for meals that you can make that will last about 2 weeks. This is what my mom did Growing Up with 8 people in my family and it always seemed to work out well for them and stay under budget pretty good.

[@CEA9234]

Yep a List plus a decent idea of what meals you can make w said groceries. Menu + List is great. Also ensures you buy stuff you'll actually use

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[@Haren94]

Well something went wrong.

[@Biskawow]

not until the dude shaves those ridiculous mustche...

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they are 100k subs now. :)

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I know I just binge watched all of the episodes and susbcribed. This channel is awesome!!

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It’s crazy. I subscribed to them at 20K it’s awesome to see them grow so quickly.

[@lt.boltzmann4116]

Mr. Krabs is gonna love this.

[@silviapeace2611]

I'm Castillo to,and I like mr. Krabs

[@sashamoser9431]

As someone who works at ALDI, I can attest to some of the selling schemes. Most notably with the flowers. They place them right at the entrance of the check out lane and I swear, every other person buys a $4.99 bouquet of some flowers that are looking dry and withered.

[@PiXimperfect]

Loving this series! Thank you so much for making such high-quality videos :)

[@karlmarx7112]

never expected to find you here!

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Wow! Sup PiXimperfect!!

[@yechew24]

Hi there! Love your videos💕✨

[@thaumaTurtles]

hi unmesh! your photoshop tutorials are awesome!

[@jesso.4971]

Thanks for the tip! Hmmm my 2cents would be don't shop exclusively by brand label. I have a family member who swears brand labels are superior in quality and taste. Yet many of the more expensive brand labels have the same ingredients as the store label brand. You can be paying more for the nicer packaging. I'll take a not so nicely designed package if it means more savings and equal ingredients. Go brandless! :)

[@SilentMystAnon]

Jess O. Exactly! Not everything, but I bet a ton of food is made at the same factory as well.

[@vampyresmiles713]

This also helps the store itself, if you have a local supermarket you prefer. This is a case of something being win-win.

[@gustavokennedy213]

Yes I agree

[@BecxKK]

Heard of an idea once where you try the cheapest version of your everyday grocery products, say ketchup or your usual cereal, to see how it is. If you don’t like that one then next time try the next price up & go from there until you find one that you like. If the brand label of something happens to be the only one you like then that’s fine, but you’ll probably switch to cheaper versions of at least a few items.

[@busyrand]

Facts... Indeed the ingredients are the SAME regardless of brand. I worked as a Compound Chemist in the Food and Drug Industry filling orders for name brand grocery items alongside generic items. Companies would contract with us to compile the items locally to increase freshness and reach more consumers at a lower cost. The only difference is the amount of additives to the main ingredient to increase shelf-life, maintain color/taste/scent, or add additional effects touted in the advertisement. This includes everything from gasoline to cosmetics, pharmaceutical drugs to canned vegetables. The difference some notice in food is due to different levels of additives (more or less sometimes) and more uniform pieces of starting materials in expensive brands [ex. name brand string beans use only full/longer pieces, whereas store brand may be more random]. There is zero difference in quality though, because we make all the orders from the same pool of ingredients. Hope that helps...

[@chameleonhound]

I found that while I was in college, riding my bike or walking to the grocery store made a big difference in how much I purchased. Having to get home with all of it in my backpack really limited the impulse buys. And it was good for the environment too!

[@MrNemitri]

One more tip; categorize items as need or want, you would be surprised how useful this is! I mostly buy what I need to survive. I already did the bring your own music to the grocery store portion haha

[@EmiliaGeelan]

I learnt to manage my money through investments and it really works for me. They say money can't buy happiness but poverty can't buy anything.

[@Williamesq12327]

There are so many ways to manage money and prepare for a relaxing future, we just always have to keep doing our best because whatever we plant now, we will harvest later, good or bad.

[@tahirisaid2693]

Investing wisely can significantly impact financial stability, offering peace of mind and more opportunities. While money can't buy happiness, managing finances well now will determine future outcomes. Let's continue making smart financial decisions.

[@GeralynWinnifeld]

As a novice, how do i get into investing properly and be profitable??

[@tahirisaid2693]

Angela Lynn Schilling is the licensed coach I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment._

[@GeralynWinnifeld]

I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks for the tip

[@andrewvelasco6224]

"[free samples] create a feeling of personal obligation" ==> so true! :/

[@TwoCentsPBS]

I literally can't take free samples myself anymore, since I feel so guilty! - Philip 👨🏻

[@sleep3417]

Free is free. I don't feel guilty over free. If it's really good, maybe i'll buy it.

[@impmeister1]

Good thing I'm a heartless person... Just give me the sample and don't bother to explain all the "health benefits" of your product.

[@haiducchu]

@@TechnoSparks I'm always heartless when tasting sample foods. Just this one time, I tried Japanese hot pot broth water, and it tastes so good, the Japanese person there bent to greet me, and their attitude is so sincere that I felt guilty. I took one bag. Later when I got out of their proximity, I put it back as it is quite expensive.

[@THEISAAC1593]

Nah I just take them and go for seconds lol.

[@sneekykelepir4384]

The references to the three Indiana Jones movies are a nice touch.

[@JarrodCook93]

Perhaps at the very end they should have put the groceries in the fridge and then show Indiana Jones getting nuked in the fridge.

[@michaelkopischke8072]

I only counted references to two of the four, Raiders and Temple.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

@@michaelkopischke8072 There was a negative reference to the 4th flick.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes I love Indy.

[@aaronsmith1023]

As someone who worked at a Supermarket for over a year and a half, I have a few tips: Always buy more produce and grains than anything else. It doesn't matter if you're vegan/vegetarian or not. Not only will it cost significantly less, it's healthier, it fills you up more, and they're packed with nutrients and often have the best sales regardless of the week. Plan your meals out a week in advance or more and shop seasonally. By doing this you'll save tons of money. Some things are only available or on sale at certain seasons, learn them and learn how to incorporate them in a meal. Don't take advantage of the sales on sodas or pastries. Even if it is a sale, you're still spending more than you'd spend if you just found a cheaper, healthier alternative or cut them out completely, and they're the worst for your health. Meat, seafood, and anything that's made "in-house" is the most expensive, bar-none. Also, the international aisle(s) are your best friends. ALWAYS buy generic(with few exceptions). Most of the time generic brands are less expensive than name brands and are either made with the same ingredients, taste/function the same, and/or are the exact same thing and might even be owned by the same company as the name brands. ALWAYS GET THE REWARDS CARD IF IT'S FREE!!!! I don't care if you're tired or don't want the hassle of filling out a few forms or entering in your phone number. Most sales only pertain to people who have rewards cards nowadays and those savings do add up. I can feed myself for a week on $60 or less. That's less than 1/4 of my current income. Speaking of which, the store's brand is almost always cheaper. Find out what it is and look for products that you need to buy that can be found in their brand. What I said about generic brands typically applies here(again, with few exceptions). TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CLEARANCE SALES/DISCONTINUED ITEMS!!! A clearance sale either means that an item in the store is about to be replaced with a similar item but made/distributed by a different manufacturer, or the store's own brand, and it will be dirt cheap. I've been able to get months worth of shampoo and such for less than $7. That being said, don't always take advantage of a sale just because it is a sale. You don't need to buy everything that has a price tag. Make sure you only get what you need(no, not what you think you need or what you want), and stick to it *rigidly.* Exercise some will power and don't just start absent-mindedly filling up your cart with items that you don't need and aren't going to use. Of all the things I've listed here, this is one of, if not THE most important tips I can give you. You can save a lot of money by freezing things. Either ingredients like vegetables and fruits or whole meals like pasta, soups, and burritos. Then whenever you don't feel like cooking or just want a quick meal, you can either thaw it out overnight or pop it in the microwave and/or warm it up. This will save you a ridiculous amount of money. You can substitute a lot of ingredients with cheaper ones for almost any meal you're making. Do that. When I make stir fry, I use either ramen noodles or rice. Saves me a ton of money Don't be afraid to shop around at different stores or go online or even to dollar stores. Some places will sell the same item for a lot cheaper, memorize and compare prices. Also, pro tip: some stores have a "price guarantee" thing programmed into the registers where if you mention that the item being rung up is sold relatively cheaper at a different Supermarket, they can hit that button, enter in that price, and give it to you for that. It mostly isn't done because people don't typically memorize and compare prices, and it's a hassle to everyone and annoys cashiers and customers alike, but if it saves you money... However, your mileages may vary as I can't say which stores do or don't do this, so it's best to just ask. You don't always have to take advantage of coupons, especially if you're like me and don't typically consume/use enough of the item in question to justify using the coupon. That said, if you're going to use coupons(and this should go without saying but after having worked at a Supermarket for a year and a half, sadly, it does need to be said), FFS read your flipping coupons and make sure that they aren't expired(not every place accepts expired coupons), what amount of the item you're required to buy, how much money it'll take off, what specific brand it applies to, and memorize that store's coupon policy, because some stores limit the amount of coupons you can use per item, per household, per day(you can thank extreme coupon-ers for that one). Don't put items that are priced by weight in the same bag even if they're priced the same. A yellow squash and zucchini that are both priced $1.99 per lb are going to cost you more total than if you just got them separately because some of them are larger so they add to the weight, which adds to the price. I saw it all the time when people stupidly put habañeros and jalapeños in the same bag, and end up getting charged more because jalapeños weigh more than habañeros even if they're both peppers and priced the same by weight. Don't be a regular at the store no matter what the reason. You come there a *MAXIMUM* of 3 times per week. Once to get what you're gonna get, a second time in case you couldn't get all you needed to the first time for whatever reason, and a third time for returns/something goes bad or breaks/you ran out of something. That's it. Not only will you save on food, you'll save on gas too. And lastly, I don't care what's going on in your life, unless your cashier is particularly being a prick, ALWAYS be polite, patient, and nice to your cashier and don't be an entitled, nasty asshole. We already don't get paid enough to do what we do and our jobs are stressful enough, so listen up because I will say this only once: if you are a dick to us, it doesn't matter who you are, we will do EVERYTHING within our power to inconvenience and piss you off that we can get away with, including and up to; not caring or paying attention to how much we charge you for things or whether or not we ring them up correctly, intentionally charging you more for things, not serving you at all and hoping you get frustrated and leave, and not entering in your discounts or coupons. Stop thinking that if you just call the manager for everything that you'll just get what you want, that works less than half the time. But if you're patient, nice, and work with us, we'll be the same to you and we may even give you extra discounts, charge you for a cheaper item than what you bought, or even just "forget" about ringing you up for it entirely. Being an asshole will only ever make your interactions with us slow and agonizing, I promise, you are NEVER important enough that we will care if you stop coming to the store, so don't be a prick. And there you go, happy shopping.

[@thetitant_t]

I have read the whole thing. Good advice you got there thanks for that

[@simunator]

jesus christ, tldr. my weekly grocery bill for 1 is $45 anyways. i think I'll be fine

[@butterfingers112able]

Thank you for taking the time to write these tips in such detail. I enjoyed reading your post 😊

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

The last line you wrote "you are NEVER important enough that we will care if you stop coming to the store" made me laugh because it is preferable for the cashier if you hold good on that promise. Like threatening cashiers with that is going to make them buckle at the knees and beg your forgiveness. More like... Don't let the door hitcha....

[@hishopping9873]

Thank you ❤ so much 😊👍

[@efraincaballero7482]

I've been dealing with free samples since I was a kid, so by now I'm already trained to just eat and not to buy.

[@lorescien4148]

I love this series. Though I already know a lot of the information I've received here its good to have an entertaining reminder that those issues (such as eliminating debt and staying focused grocery shopping) always exist.

[@TwoCentsPBS]

We count ourselves lucky to have you -- thanks so much Jenn!

[@richardleston5237]

Jenn Ochs thanks Jenn, we cant do it without fans like you.

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Jenn Ochs 👍🏼😄

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@Jenn Ochs, I'm going to praise you just because it seems like the right thing to do. You're awesome!

[@lorescien4148]

@@joshuaadams8240 oh thank you! :)

[@aaronsmith5864]

I dont know about anyone else but around me more and more stores are straight up doing away with the little hand baskets or there hidden somewhere obscure

[@TwoCentsPBS]

Hmm.. We haven't seen that in our area. I wonder why they're doing that!

[@phatcartoon]

Most stores in and around my area still have them, but I did notice the Wal-marts don't have them. With that said, there is one Wal-Mart that I have been to recently, on a nicer and newer side of town that has short shopping carts. No baskets, but really short half sized shopping carts.

[@ElishaLong]

This 100% true in walmart

[@POLLOTROM]

Good point.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Aaron Smith They tried that until they realized more people were using carts for less than 10 items.

[@patricklippert8345]

Best advice I've gotten is shop the perimeter. The sides and back are where the meat, dairy, produce, and eggs are and the shelves in the middle are where the processed and premade food is (worse for you and more expensive). I'll go in the middle aisles for pasta, rice, beans, etc. Sometimes but avoid instant meals and junk food.

[@michellemarzouk7257]

that's what I do too

[@tripjet999]

None of this crapola ever works on me. I bring a list, purchase what I need and get the hell out of the place.

[@gwiz6955]

I can't help it. There I am about to buy only what I need. Then I see that Dr. Oz is having an affair with the Queen of England, and Kim Kardashian has a dirty little secret. I just got to know more!

[@sct4040]

I shop with a list too and look at the sale items place at the front of each aisle, and that's it.

[@fallinginthed33p]

And wear headphones while walking the aisles to reduce distraction.

[@sanjayjaguar]

You people have good sense of humour

[@BriMiKie]

And.. you can skip the supermarket aisles entirely by using the shop-online-and-pickup option that’s becoming more and more prevalent. It’s a free option at three stores near me.

[@TwoCentsPBS]

A very good, new option for sure. My parents love to do that! I'm wondering what ways they'll start to influence that buying process as it becomes more popular... -- Philip :)

[@happykittenmeow]

In most cases you're paying for it via a direct markup on the items for ordering things as pickup. It's relatively small, but you should be aware of it.

[@davidmendez7258]

Having been a cashier myself when I was in high school, I’m not a huge fan of this. Those self-checkouts are slowly taking away jobs and so I’ll go through the standard checkout to support jobs. Plus I’m finding that at times it’s even quicker to go through the standard check out as many people don’t want to deal with other people so there’s actually a longer line at the self-check than the standard checkout.

[@side-fish]

@@TwoCentsPBS It's a website. It should be full of ads XD.

[@KafshakTashtak]

@@davidmendez7258 I personally hate self-checkouts for three reasons: 1- taking away jobs from low wage community, 2- no human interaction, otherwise I would spend days without any human interaction. That "How's your evening going?" is enough for me, 3- too much hassle, errors, etc., and they are usually slower than clerks.

[@mikeg9b]

2:41 "You're just going to walk away? ... After everything we've been through?" hahaha!

[@christianlassen1577]

I love how fair you two are in your videos! Like this one, putting the plug in there in favor the the stores and their tactics for good reason. You're out to help people be more aware!

[@connorjensen443]

This channel needs a larger audience

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Just give it a couple more months.

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And we can improve it by "liking" and commenting.

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Seriously loving the channel - both content and presentation (and presenters), and it only seems to be getting better. This was my top pick in the PBS annual survey for "New series I want to see" and I'm so glad with my past self :) Currently in the middle of a binge, only 3 more to go, keep 'em coming folks.

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Awesome! It as because of you (and those like you) that Two Cents exists. So glad you voted! Be sure to subscribe, we have about 30 more episodes already finished that will be rolling out each week! - Philip 👨🏻

[@ModMINI]

@@TwoCentsPBS I found your pre-PBS channel. That was great, this is epic! But why so few views? Unbelievable. Good luck w/ the channel!

[@richardwieder885]

@@ModMINI I asked myself the same question.

[@sourishw.5865]

1:50 Actually, the mist sprayed on the produce is there so that the vegetables don’t get soggy (hear the explanation) Keeping the vegetables out make it so that a lot of water can transpire out of the vegetables, so due to the tonic imbalance, water diffuses out through osmosis. The water is there so that the vegetables are always plump. This is the same reason why you put a bit of water in salad and shake the container if you want it to be more crispy, even though it may sound like water may do the opposite, given that it usually makes things soggy. The water enters the cells of the individual plants and increases the turgor pressure. The thing about the bacteria is true though! Minor detail, the rest of the video, as all of your videos are, is amazing. You guys are awesome!

[@darlantro]

The writing, joke delivery and editing on this episode is great. The bandaid gag! Wonderful work.

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You are a cute couple. I hope your channel succeeds.

[@arielvillanueva1127]

This channel turned something that scares me into something fun. Thank you.

[@zacklynch584]

Loving your content! Just found the channel yesterday. One thing that has been super helpful for us is to do grocery pick up. No impulse purchases or even going into the store! Choose what you need for your meal plan and pick it up outside the store.

[@PetiteNomNom]

I knew about all of these tricks already but still learned some valuable tips. You two are very pleasant to watch and I feel like thanks to this video I’ll be even more cautious next time. Thank you!

[@KendraGraceT]

Prepacked fruits and veggies is not completely a bad idea. For many the disabled, elderly or even those that have a hard time with kitchen tools is still a great modern day convenience.

[@FLHBR]

It seems so obvious when you explain it, but I truly didn't notice many of these tricks the supermarket plays on me.🤔 Thanks for sharing these secrets with us, you guys. This will really help me fight that "decision fatique" that burdens me so often.

[@jessikalopez4710]

I try to skip the temptations altogether by using the stores online order and pickup. Even when the groceries are marked up, i find that I still come out ahead by avoiding impulse purchases.

[@LAQueja]

They gonna get cancelled being this honest, luv them, lol!

[@aaronwalden5417]

Love this channel so much. Some things I knew and some I didn't. But until now I couldn't effectively communicate any of it. Thank you!

[@TwoCentsPBS]

Thank you Aaron, so glad you find it helpful! -- Philip 👨🏻

[@systematic101]

The shifting around of items piss me off. You're just wasting my time. I wrote an app for my wife and I. It's entire purpose is to manage our grocery list. We can add items to the list and it update on the other's phone.

[@koraytugay]

You wrote Google Keep?

[@systematic101]

@@koraytugay no. my app is very different. Plus it doesn't store anything on servers I don't own.

[@lindalandrum9232]

It would be interesting to see an update to this video with the inclusion of self-checkouts, grocery pickups and grocery delivery apps. I have seen several new pitfalls come with these changes to how we do grocery shopping now.

[@KatTheo]

I love this series so much! I have serial watched like 20 episodes already! Great job!

[@SilvioManfredDante85]

I just bypass the cart and basket and only buy what I can carry in my hands.

[@iwanttoseemrshow]

I actually do this a lot and each time I drop shit and people get to see me picking it up over and over again.

[@SuicideBunny6]

Whenever there are free samples, I accidentally happen to pass that spot multiple times, and feel obligated to try it every time, but I never buy it lol

[@scallaghan2118]

This couple is so enjoyable to watch, plus all their vids provide honest and useful advice. Thanks! I hope you stay together forever.

[@arthurtreibs4174]

You guys are really full of wisdom - anybody ignoring your advice is condemned to poverty. Great work, love your humor, too!

[@saurabheights]

Please keep the videos coming. Would love the tips on how to grow money as well. Investment tips😉

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They're coming - be sure to subscribe to catch them! 👨🏻

[@joecurran2811]

@@TwoCentsPBS One thing I would be interested in is how to buy property without a mortgage, especially one with interest. I've noted for instance you can buy properties very cheap abroad (have a look at Zoopla) but there are obviously pitfalls and one thing I worry about it is fraud. (How can you tell a property sale is legitimate?) Don't know if you have anything planned, but it would be wonderful if you could cover this topic. Wonderful channel by the way, will share it at the College I work at tomororw.

[@Korajiyo]

0:37 Nobodies gonna mention the part where the editor didn't put in the audio clip of them speaking?

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Only heard it on one side of my headphone.

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@@obrigaah yeah, only the left one

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I just discovered your channel today, and have already binged 8 episodes. So much useful info packaged in an easy to understand way! Keep it up!

[@alsinakiria]

And yet there's me, buys everything on sale, buys the "just about to go off" veggies and freezes them because they cost half the price and only buy junk food every couple months. My mother did me a favor and tricked 3 year old me into thinking veggies were a treat "you want to try *insert veggie she was cutting*, but that'll ruin your dinner! Well... alright, but don't tell your father". Yes, my mother turned snack time into healthy eating habits by making me think I was getting away with something. This means I can still buy myself a veggie or fruit and consider it a treat.

[@seadragon1456]

Oh my gosh!! I do something similar to my young children. 😂😂😂 I let my kids PICK a SPECIAL vegetable when we’re at the store. They get so excited to TRY it.

[@noeherrera8248]

The mind is really powerful when it comes to fabricating excitement and pleasure 😯

[@aychill7357]

Your mother jedi mindtricked you into gettimg healthier

[@masterofktulu]

Man I am in love with this channel!

[@deninakonecni9039]

This is the best YT channel. Finally found it. Good job everyone.

[@anays93]

It is really interesting to observe the tricks the supermarkets develop in different countries. In Germany it is even a trope that cashiers will scan your products at light speed because at the point you finished paying you are of no more interest to the company. The sprinkling water on produce was something completely new to me after moving to Canada from Brazil. Only after watching this video did I realize that that does not make much sense. We wouldn't keep spraying water on the produce after purchasing them, and keeping leaves dry is an important part of making them last longer.

[@catkook543]

1:40 Ok, pre cut onions is worth it.

[@katethegreat4918]

Or you could invest in a pair of goggles

[@catkook543]

@@katethegreat4918 True. Though you can cut onions with no need of any additional tools other then your knife and cutting board, if you do so properly. But for people who don't know ways in which to deal with cutting onions, I can see value in pre cut onions. . But, a few ways to deal with cutting onions -make sure you have a sharpened knife -stay in a well venelated room -goggles (like you said) -chew gum -wash the onion off in water (may loose some flavor) -or, you can cut the onion in a spisific pattern in which I'm not sure how to describe in text

[@victorsixtythree]

Sometimes stores display fruits and vegetable is crates to make it look like they just came off the truck from the fields.

[@denniskirschbaum9109]

Great video! My supermarket now offers scan-as-you-go shopping. I scan my items with my phone as I shop. I find that when I am scanning the items I am more aware of what they cost and the running total helps me stay within my budget. Added plus is not having to look at the impulse items in the check out line since check out is virtually instantaneous!

[@thewarriorandthegarden1562]

I'm 19 and yall videos actually help me alot

[@whalesequence]

Use and compare the newspaper grocery ads for the best deals and to make your list beforehand. I like to take the ad with me to help me stay focused on just what I came for.

[@sonicpsycho13]

But those ads may get you to buy things you don't really want or need. They also trick some people into spending a lot of time and gas money going to different stores in order to save $0.25 on butter.

[@Anone_Anone]

My tips is fill my handbasket with rice/flour pack first, so i don't want to stay in the aisle longer

[@africangamergirl3200]

how am i only discovering this channel? LOVE IT

[@delalimusic9220]

Thanks for the tips... you two are amazing!

[@hurbig]

Once I declined a free sample and as I was walking away, the dude yelled at me "but it's free!" like I didn't hear it the first time.

[@borkasiamese4617]

02:33 I would not be able to say No to such ... friendly staff

[@miserimuslovestarvus6587]

I'm amazed at the quality of the video and editing. Well done!

[@Lena-zf6rw]

These “two cents” videos are so addicting! I watched 1 and now I can’t stop😂🥰

[@dappermuis5002]

I keep my list on my phone, it is better than all the bits of paper that gets lost. Also if I don't have to have it right now, I wait till it comes on special. By having it on my phone, it is a quick look and I know what I need and get when I need it. I'm also lucky in the country where I live, we have quite a few large shops close by, so we start at one shop and go to each as needed, it saves quite a bit. But at one time we only had a few shops, then would pick the one that had the most specials we needed and went there.

[@rileyevan1]

A couple of days ago, I literally saw a guy look at a picture on his phone he had taken of a hand written list. The mind boggles...

[@politics-realitytv4578]

Riley Evan he might have done it to avoid the consequences of losing the actual note

[@someguy2135]

@@rileyevan1 His spouse could have had the original list for her shopping.

[@someguy2135]

I do that too. I also have on my smartphone, a database of prices for various products at different stores.

[@anamitraachakraborty]

I indulge on those checkpoint candy bars once in a while, but I am aware that business strategists are making me do this when I do. 😂 Also, making a list of things you need (what you already have, what you need to buy) with recipes on mind helps you to stick and not divert a lot from the list.

[@anmolsethi8840]

You guys are among the best youtube channels. Thank you.

[@martinlavare1938]

Nice to know I am following most of the steps and you learn about grocery stores a lot in retail geography. This felt like a better deja vu moment.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

So,so, true! How about those supermarket receipts with all those subtractions, instead of just showing the discounted price?

[@fauziahhafidha]

Keep the good work! :)

[@TwoCentsPBS]

Thanks so much Fauziah!

[@halfdan1211]

Wow. Love it when I head the other side of the story. Thank you for the great information and for showing the low profit margins grocery stores have.

[@owenfulcher2824]

Underrated channel. Thanks so much!

[@SilentMystAnon]

If you notice stores will usually do free samples on weekends when most people get paid. Go shopping on the weekend and take the samples, it helps keep you from buying junk. It does me anyway. Found your channel a few minutes ago, binge watching now. Keep up the good work and crank em out :)

[@ShaudaySmith]

I've overcompensated when going to the grocery store hungry. I be like, "this was a mistake! i gotta get outta here now!" and then leave having purchased only half of the essentials i went in for in a failed attempt not to overspend. I find myself the most thrifty when i'm buying for meals i will make within 24 hrs. I just go in, get exactly what i need and leave. If my life circumstances were a little different, i would totally do this on the regular.

[@ladygrey4113]

Yep, I keep a list and plan my meals for the week so I only get what I need or restock on the essentials. Another tip is try to get everything from that section of the store while you’re there so you don’t backtrack later to try to find it (might add more junk and you may forget what you needed to buy)

[@shrutijoshi1998]

Love the videos. So insightful and clear. You guys make the present even more apparent. Wow!!

[@dianalupu84]

I gasped at the thought of bringing cash only. 😂 That sounds so brutal!

[@zezmerelda240]

really? it's how i learned to add so quickly in my head!

[@maryam6211]

If you’re broke these don’t really apply cuz you already know them 😂

[@candycemonroe7345]

Mobile order is my new favorite thing. I love looking at the overall total and adjusting my list. Plus shipping with my kids was a headache.

[@kunaljangale4620]

I have found making a list beforehand and sticking to a time limit helps a lot

[@Raikiln]

When they're trying to convince me to buy I just laugh, seriously I have $3 to my name and I came here for a $2.29+tax item. Good luck tossing anything else in my shopping list.

[@nabeel9187]

My Indian parents always take a lot free samples and don't buy the product 😅😂

[@stefanolujic9999]

Really glad that i came across this channel. I truly believe you have a bright future ahead as you have relatively recently started filming and you are already so successful! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Serbia 👋

[@elenatavai7877]

Thanks for the good shopping tips

[@TobySullivan]

5:20 bruh what, when I use basket, I just wanna get out so I don't have to hurt my arm for so long lol

[@charlesseigfriedclarksteph1186]

This is a depreciated channel. This needs to be appreciated more because of research, animation and quality.

[@isaiahwoster260]

I'm glad I found your guys channel! I love your videos!

[@kate1519]

You are so great together and you make great and educational videos! Keep on going !!

[@samuelasanderinos1521]

“Make a list in the parking lot” lol I’ve noticed american youtubers always assume everyone is driving. but one of the best strategies is to walk to the grocery store so you can only buy what you can carry home ;)

[@LamesWivams]

that could end up costing you more money. An example of my list could be 5 lb pototes ($3), 2 dozen eggs ($3), 2 lb rice ($2), 1 lb carrots ($1), 1 loaf of bread ($1), 2 bunches bananas ($1.50), 10 lbs of chicken ($0.69 a lb so $7) and by buying I'm saving money. But if you are reducing that the chicken alone goes up to $1.99 a lb for 2 lbs or $3 for lb of meat. And more trips to the store could mean more impulse buys. And when you are out of food at home it's really tempting to order delivery instead of going through all the effort of walking to the store, shopping around, walking back home with groceries, and then cooking it. Of course all that stuff can be carried on foot using a backpack and your hands so the most important point would be to buy in bulk, but only what you can before it expires. No need to buy 2 dozen eggs if you're only going to eat 3 eggs before they go bad.

[@jakedesnake97]

I don't know where you are from but, from talking to Europeans (French people specifically), it seems they approach grocery shopping differently than North American. They were telling me that, typically, they would do three or four trips to the store per week and buy small amounts of food at a time. In North America, meanwhile, it seems more typical to go once per week and buy your food for the next seven days. In general, this is going to be more than you can afford to carry on you. While both philosophies have their pros and cons, I prefer the once a week approach since you can buy stuff in bulk, which often comes out way cheaper and reduces packaging.

[@cvbhuiop1]

lol I've noticed non american youtube commenters always live in very urban areas where they are accustomed to their home being within walking distance of the grocery store

[@samuelasanderinos1521]

Paul Kirk yep, bulk stores are great for stocking up

[@samuelasanderinos1521]

Madea's Family Christmas haha yeah. TBH I think it’s an equal amount of walking - The typical American grocery store requires a lot of walking in the parking lot and larger store.

[@illiteratedino]

PBS Era sent me. And I must be inhuman, because none of the things you described affects me. Well, maybe the eye level one.

[@MUKARMAqureshi]

Such a perfect analogy. I had never thought of it that way!!

[@POLLOTROM]

Great video! Thank You. I work in one of this places and I was wondering why they keep changing the items location so much.

[@CommandoMaster]

Get a good cashback grocery credit card like 4%+ and it will save you a lot of money per year.

[@WolfestoneManor]

When we got shipment we literally called it "Impulse candy".

[@waleedaldikhary]

I loved that, awesome tricks disclosure.

[@borisnemtsov1470]

I like these videos. They keep me focused on getting out of debt! And with great tips that I can pass on to my sister.

[@brakernight7881]

Bring credit card spend same amount get rebates in cash back