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How to Save on Groceries Online

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By Bree Johnson
eHow Contributing Writer
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Online grocery shopping is a great way to save time and avoid long lines at the supermarket. While we may pay more for our favorite products at an online store, many feel that the convenience of online shopping is well worth the extra money. Shopping online can be expensive but it certainly doesn’t have to be if you apply some of the same knowledge you gained from conventional grocery shopping.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

    Save on Groceries Online

  1. Step 1

    Become a preferred customer. Many online grocery stores allow their customers to take advantage of online deals by using a virtual preferred customer discount card. The cards work exactly the same way they do in a conventional grocery store and you can use your card to reduce the price of some of your favorite items.

  2. Step 2

    Visit multiple online grocery stores and only buy what’s on sale. Just like with your hometown grocery stores, many online stores will have weekly deals and specials that you can take advantage of to save on your grocery bill.

  3. Step 3

    Buy in bulk. Stock up on your favorite groceries at stores that offer a discount for bulk orders. As long as you have ample room to store your groceries and you only non-perishable items, you can save a good bit of money by buying in bulk.

  4. Step 4

    Buy the store brand. Many store brands are manufactured in the same facility and with the same formulas as name-brand products with the only differences being the prices and the packaging. You may find that many store brand products closely resemble your name brand favorites and you’ll save when online grocery shopping by purchasing the generic version over its pricey competitor.

  5. Step 5

    Take advantage of free shipping offers. Many online grocery stores offer free or reduced shipping for orders over $50.

  6. Step 6

    Order your groceries online and pick them up at the store if your local supermarket allows online orders. You’ll save on the delivery charges and you can even use in-store coupons to save money on your grocery bills.

Tips & Warnings
  • Purchase enough groceries online to last a month to avoid delivery and shipping fees.

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on 7/30/2009 Great ways to save on money. I'm searching for a good online groceries store. Free shipping is a huge plus even if it to a local store.

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