Following my journey to store brands, I just found new ones to try from Super 8 grocery warehouse. They have increasing number of outlets, frequented by moms who want to buy at wholesale prices and people running sari-sari stores. Didn’t we all dream of having one? For now, I’d be content in storing necessities and start a small stockpile of goods for a (huge) fraction of the normal price.
Buying in bulk can save you money but, to get the most of a grocery warehouses you still need to plan and make a list. You want to buy necessities that quickly run out or often used by everyone in the family. On top of this list are:
1. Condiments – salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, etc.
2. Toiletries – tissue paper, paper towels, feminine products, shampoo, soap, etc.
3. Cleaning products – sponges, brushes, dishwashing soap, detergent and other laundry products.
4. Canned goods – sardines, meatloaf, etc.
5. Disposables – I use to hoard baby diapers whenever they were on sale and bought them in boxes
Remember to buy only the things you actually use. Grocery warehouses normally package items in bulk – buying a product for the first time to try (in bulk) isn’t a very good idea.
I’m also checking out Super 8’s Fun Fest this week at the World Trade Center. According to the warehouse, grocery items will be on sale. How rare do I hear those words together! I can finally live my extreme couponing dream. Note there won’t be any coupons but up to 30% discounts. I’m also expecting to see cheaper choices I don’t normally see in the mall grocery.
If you’d also like to go, remember to go on Saturday – March 22 when the Super 8 Fun Fest 2014 it will be open to the public.
Tips for Super 8 Grocery Warehouse Sale & Fun Fest 2014
1. Bring your list and start making it now
2. Tie a calculator around your neck. It will be easier to access and you protect your mobile phone from being lost (since you don’t need to access the calculator through it).
3. Arrive early, anticipate long lines at the cashier and bring lots of patience
4. Look at activities, prizes to be won, and promos. Poster says iPad minis, cars, and motorcycles will be given away. I like participating in short programs to learn new recipes and win some useful product samples.
5. Buy storebrands in bulk and double the savings!
Do you maintain a stockpile? Let me know via comments below and also share your tips to help other money saving moms like us 🙂
UPDATE: Here is my Super 8 Fun Fest Review. Read to see what I got for P900 and what I got for FREE.
Mommy Lace is a blogger from the Philippines. She started this blog to share information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, childcare, family, and health.
