Since I have started using coupons, I have saved my family over 50% on groceries. I learned how to use them more efficiently and with better results. I love shopping at Publix and find I do most of my food shopping there. Below I have listed the top 7 tips and my experience with them.
I have the Publix coupon match ups usually done be Wednesday. Click on the Publix logo above and check out the weekly ad. Also check back here where I’ll post my Publix deals for the week, so you can see the savings for yourself.
1) Publix accepts competitor coupons. Store Managers set the rules so be sure to check with Customer Service on what your store considers a competitor.
I am now driving past my regular Publix, and shopping at a new one down the road. Why? Because the new one accepts Walgreens, CVS and many other competitor coupons that my other Publix would not. I choose to drive a few miles out of my way to save my family money. It’s wonderful when you can use a $5 off $x amount coupon.
2) Publix will accept 1 manufacturer coupon and 1 store coupon (Publix or Competitor) per item. This is also allowed for BOGO items, so stack 4 coupons and you can maximize your savings.
I have walked away with free food after stacking coupons and the best is when there is an additional mail in rebate. When I do these I tell my husband that “they paid me to buy these!” It’s enjoyable to eat something you know was FREE!
3) For items that are listed on sale when you purchase multiples, for example: 5 for $5 or 2 for $4, you only need to buy 1 to get the sale price.
Sometimes I only need 1 package of Nestle brownie bites. (Shhh don’t tell anyone.) Recently they were on sale 2 for $5. I purchased 1 at $2.50, used $1 off MFR Q and .55 off Food Lion Q, and got it for .95.
4) Publix Checkout promise states that if an item scans at a higher price than the shelf or advertised price, the customer with get one of that item for free. Go here to read more.
I always check out the clearance rack when I shop. Recently I picked up a package of scotch tape with a price tag of 2 for $5. I picked up one, and it rang up $4.99 so the cashier gave it to me for free.
5) Make sure to ask for a rain check for items that are on sale, but the store is out of. You can come back later, get the item at the sale price and still use your coupons.
Crystal light was BOGO one week but they were out of the flavor we use. I got a rain check and as luck would have it, a coupon came out before I redeemed it. I got the sale price and was able to use the coupon.
6) Take advantage of the large register screen at checkout. Verify prices and make sure all your coupons are scanned correctly.
I used a $5 off $50 Walgreens purchase. I was watching the screen and noticed the cashier ADDED $5 instead of subtracting it. I caught it right away and she was able to fix it. Cashiers have to manually enter competitor coupons so make sure they don’t make a mistake. Always check your receipt before you leave the store so you can catch any mistakes and have them fixed right away.
7) Some stores take expired manufacturer coupons. Just ask Customer service, you maybe surprised.
In December I had a coupon for summer sausage, but my Publix was out of it every time I went in. Customers Service ordered it for me but I let them know I had a coupon expiring soon. They told me it wouldn’t be a problem because they would accept expired coupons. Just be sure to ask first so you follow their policies.
Please check with your store if you have any questions. Publix will be reimbursed for manufacturer coupons but they will not for competitor coupons. They accept these as a courtesy to their customers so please do not abuse it.
Fabulous! This is the store I shop at all the time, believe me I will use these tips. Thx!
Thanks to you I have been saving a lot of money and doing pretty good using 2 coupons on the bogo deals at Publix. I feel like it was a blessing that I randomly met you at Target that day. (in the Wii section
I was trying not to spend extra money this week and I remembered that on Southern Savers it said you do not have to buy both two get one free, but I didn’t check the fine print and now I see that it excludes FL. Today was the last day on the bogo sales and I bought the Shick disposable razors, mac and cheese and Fast fixin chicken nuggets and didn’t get a second on free. Had my two boys with me and didn’t get to watch closely. These rang up full price on my receipt, so If I bring back my reciept and explain what I was thinking do you think they will give me the items free? They were actually out of the chicken nuggets and I had an extra coupon, but didn’t get a rain check. I also have an extra razor coupon that I could have used towards the bogo. The mac and cheese was an accident on my part. I will prob. call Publix in the morning to see what they say before I go there.
That’s funny because I still feel weird handing people my card in public. Must have just been meant to be! Glad you are saving $. I’m very surprised the cashier didn’t say something to you about those items being BOGO. You can always ask them, but it probably depends on your Publix. I’ve picked up the wrong size item before but I noticed it on the way out and they exchanged it for me. Let me know how it goes!
Well I’m glad you did too! I thought about that later,why the cashier didn’t say anything, but like you said it depends on who you get. I called before I went and they said I could just get the items that I needed or a rain check. Everything worked out great! Then I went shopping for this weeks deals and I had my best trip yet! I spent $35 and saved $60! FYI the cashier said I couldn’t use a save a lot coupon but I went to customer service to double check and they said yes I could and they gave me the savings back from the coupon. It was a $5.00 off coupon so really I spent $30. So it does depend on you cashier, but they can be wrong soometimes too.
Is there a shortcut to comparing and seeing what you have in your coupon stock each week to go along with what is on sale at Publix? Do you recommend the coupon organizers? I get so exasperrated with this whole process that sometimes I just go to the store and want to shoot myself later when I have to resort to cc to pay food or gas! help please!
Lauren in FL
P.S. I called my Publix and they DO accept competitor coupons. Hallelujah
Hi Lauren,
It can all be a bit overwhelming in the beginning but once you get used to it you’ll love the results. There are 2 websites I recommend that match up coupons with the weekly Publix sales. Southernsavers.com and Iheartpublix.com.
I recommend the Couponizer for organizing, but I just use a regular 3 ring binder. I have a Boot Camp Series going on right now that might help you get going. Check it out here: http://savingthefamilymoney.com/boot-camp-series/
Please mail me if you have any questions. I’d love to help.
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