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Target's "Buy Two And Save" Speedstick Deodorant Deal Stinks

This is now our third, (yes, our third) post about "buy two and save" or "special value" deodorant two packs at Walmart and Target. This lovely example comes from Tucson, AZ. More »

10:55 AM on Tue Aug 12 2008
By Meg Marco
8,179 views, 27 comments

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Walmart's "Buy 2 And Save" Old Spice Deodorant Deal Stinks

Quick, what's 2 x 2? Did you get 4.32? No? Then you should be able resist Walmart's "Buy 2 And Save" Old Spice "special." More »

9:10 AM on Sun Aug 10 2008
By Carey
65,929 views, 41 comments

Latest by coren: @captainproton: It's only not savings because single units or on sale that week. Not to mention the packaging isn't more »

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Buy More, Waste Money: Target's Large Box Of Dryer Sheets Costs 32% More (Per Sheet)

Reader Andrew wants to remind everyone to wear their calculator wristwatches while shopping. You can save money without using a coupon... or avoid paying 32% extra (per sheet) for no reason. It depends on how you look at it, we suppose:
I'm hardly the first to point this out, but had to snap a few pics of the dryer sheets I was buying yesterday at Target.
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12:34 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Meg Marco
5,689 views, 33 comments

Latest by n/a: They gave out a number on the Maury Povich Show (I was at the barber) today to get off junk more »

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Fancy Feast Pricing Scheme Rewards Those Who Pay Attention

Reader T says:
This is regarding something that has always bothered me. While grocery shopping today, I decided I'd better pick up some cat food. I always buy a case of the Fancy Feast 3-Flavor Variety Pack, sliced. That's the only stuff my cat will eat. I promise, I've tried everything else. So, I'm looking over my two choices, which are a 12 pack (4 of each flavor) for $8.29, or $3.684 per pound, and a 24 pack (8 of each flavor) for $17.65, or $3.92 per pound...
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5:13 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Meg Marco
10,140 views, 68 comments

Latest by nygenxer: Cheapo food of any kind is to be avoided. Protein is expensive and that's what cats need. There's no way more »