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Grocery Store Employees Are Revealing Tips That Will Actually Save You Money On Food

"When buying from any service counter, be nice to the employees assisting you, and we will generally give some sort of discount — especially if you're a regular. We remember faces and attitudes, good or bad!"

We recently asked grocery store employees of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their best tips to save money on food. Here are the helpful results:

1. "For everyone who shops at Costco and buys their Kirkland brand: These products are required to be as good or better than their competitors, so you're generally getting quality stuff for less."

—problematik

Two people shopping for meat at a Costco, standing behind a counter with various meat products
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2. "Most box chains have an app. If it's free, get it! I easily save $20 at a time clipping all the coupons. I also save more when I do an in-store pickup because I actually shop the coupons. The BEST advice though: Ask their customer service if they do a mark-down program."

"My store uses one called Flashfood. All the food departments in my store put things that are close to dating in a special fridge in the front, like cheese, meat, and produce. Everything is marked down 30–75% off."

—carolinegates22

Woman in supermarket with cart, shopping while checking phone
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3. "Shop in the morning or at night for markdowns/discounts; the items are still good for a day or you can freeze them. When buying from any service counter, be nice to the employees assisting you, and we will generally give some sort of discount — especially if you're a regular. We remember faces and attitudes, good or bad!"

—28, Illinois