Comments on: How Far Will You Travel for a Deal?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:09:09 +0000

I used to be just like that woman before gas prices got so high (and before I started my own home business). And like you said about her, it really was a hobby for me – and I viewed it sort of like a job – if I could save a few hundred dollars a week – that was extra money for my family.

Now that I am busier I do try to separate the good deals from the great deals – and only focus on the great ones.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:31:27 +0000

I completely agree with those of you who think it is a bit nuts to drive all over town to save a few cents. I love Ruby Leigh's notion of separating a good deal from a great deal so that you are not wasting time in search of saving pennies.

The woman I met seemed to view money saving deals as her hobby. While I think many of us travel to stores one or two days a week this woman implied that she goes out in search of bargains on a daily basis.

I suppose the real question is one of how you wish to spend your time. Do you want to spend it driving around in search of saving pennies?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:42:36 +0000

Helloooo price matching. =P

Most grocery stores around here match sale prices, so if K-Mart or whatever is having a super deal I'll just bring the flyer with me for the match. Seriously though, I wouldn't drive all over town for little things. Saving .20 cents on some soap isn't worth the gas or time, imo.

However, there are stores that I will frequent for specific things (e.g. CVS, our asian market, Petco, etc.).

By: halfdozendaily

halfdozendaily — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:46:41 +0000

Hmmm… I have to say I wouldn't spend my day searching & shopping for deals all over town… If there is a big ticket item I'll travel for it to save a good amount of $$$, but for the small stuff I'll stick to whoever has a better deal nearby.

By: Ruby Leigh

Ruby Leigh — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:05:46 +0000

I try to do my best to maximize at every store. Certain items at Costco, Certain items at CVS, Certain items at CUB. I also have a good idea of what is a "great deal" and what is just a "good deal". So I usually am not going out of my way.

By: me in millions

me in millions — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:30:36 +0000

Usually the max I'll go to is 3. However, there are a ton of stores near me, so it's never really out of my way.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:33:35 +0000

My wife has traveled to different stores to pick up all of our items but they are within a couple of miles of each other. We used to live in a small town and it was fairly convenient. But, traveling around a lot leads to bleeding the wallet of cash. You have to weigh your options especially when gas is not cheap. Living within our budget is certainly insurance for our future but finding deals in a smart fashion will help the most.
Jerry