Negotiate Grocery Prices for Stuff Close to the “Sell By” Date

Grocery stores know it’s difficult to sell stuff that’s reaching it’s “Best By” or “Sell By” date. If you let a manager know something’s close to that date, that person is likely to give you a discount.

Over at the Simple Dollar, they explain that stuff close to those deadlines often get discounted. Beat the store to the discount by asking for one:

If you’re shopping for an item and discover something on the shelf that’s close to the “sell-by” date (which doesn’t indicate that the item is bad, just when the original manufacturer recommends that the item be sold by for maximum freshness), don’t be afraid to ask whether or not you can get this item at a discount. You’d be surprised how often a manager will knock down the price for you or give you a coupon.

Usually, that food is fine after those dates. The store might even be grateful you saved them some time finding these items on the shelf. Hit the link for other grocery saving tips.

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