Publix (USA) + Macy’s (USA) Brag

[Shwa Girl]

Went to visit friends in the States and got these deals:

1. Publix grocery store - Quaker (BOGO)- 1 day sale
2 x Quaker oat bran cereal* + free yogurt when you buy 2 Quaker = $3.29
Free Greek yogurt ($1.49 value)

2. Macy’s**
Clark’s shoes, regular $65, sale $32.50, Macy’s coupon (25%) = $24.35

*Oat bran never goes on sale here, so it was nice to get some.
**Macy’s flyer one day coupon was 20% off but the cashier had a 25% off “Friends and Family” coupon at her til and offered it to me. That doesn’t happen here either.

Peeked at Target (USA) and, gotta say, I still prefer the US stores to the new Canadian stores.

[Shwa Girl]

Forgot to mention that Publix is like Loblaws or Metro. Right now, Publix is in a big fight with Walmart -- both are trying to steal each other's customers. Which is great for sales and deals.

[morningrose]

I lived in Weston Florida before,Publix was expensive store then, but the quality of
produce,seafood,dairy almost everything was top rated than any other store.
I liked both the brags.

[lilo0003]

Publix is my fave for groceries whenever I am in the south.
Nice deal on the shoes, your feel will be so happy.

[quicktocoupon]

Great Deals! I am going to the states in 4 weeks...I am even excited to go to their Walmart...they have better suppliers for their merchandise, so I always find the quality of most goods to be better in the states.

[pamjcoupon]

awesome! you got me even more excited...I am going to Palm Springs tomorrow!!!!!!!! Gotta scope out some deals

[Shwa Girl]

awesome! you got me even more excited...I am going to Palm Springs tomorrow!!!!!!!! Gotta scope out some deals

Lucky!
Sounds like a great trip.

[coupon girl]

wow awesome trip-awesome deal on the clarks

[avoncallingu]

Very nice! A member of my family works for Publix - they pride themselves on good service and great products. Glad you got good deals!

[Lavender Lady]

Great shopping. That makes for some good memories - and I'm sure you'll be ready to go again!

[Shirnette]

Great finds....can't wait to go...DH & I love to shop in the US...always worth it to me regardless of exchange rate.....The deals u get there are amazing...

[Shwa Girl]

Great finds....can't wait to go...DH & I love to shop in the US...always worth it to me regardless of exchange rate.....The deals u get there are amazing...

Yes, the deals are better in the US, sometimes.

At least we are getting 2/$1 English cukes (Freshco) and my friends in The States pay $1.29 regularly. Clothes - prices and styles - are better in the US.

[Granger]

Congrats on the great deals! Don't forget to ask for your "International Shopper's Discount" at Macy's. It is not applicable on all sales/items, but often will save you an extra 11%. All you need to do is show your passport. Shwa you may know this already but perhaps it wasn't applicable to your deal, so I am just posting this so others can benefit.

I am not sure of the exact rules, it is/was an unadvertised discount. I have received the discount on all my items including sales. My aunt did not get the discount once on sunglasses...sunglasses are an item not included.

[FrugalKris]

Loveeeee Macy's Great Brag!! :D

[SavvyLady]

I go to the States at least once a month, don't forget to print coupons from the stores. If i'm going down for the weekend i will print coupons on Friday, most stores have them Macy's usually have take another 15-25% off regular and sales. The Bon Ton has a sale every week-end, the best one is take $10.00 off of every $25.00 spent, they let you do separate purchases. There are also alot of US sites my favorite is http://www.mommysavesbig.com/ ..Even my husband was surprised when we went to the Auto Zone, and I gave him a coupon for $25.00 when you spend $75.00, the guy working in the store said he had never seen a coupon for his store, but he took it( I guess men don't use them!!)....Also check the mall where you're shopping, the customer service department, they have promotions on all the time, at my mall if you spend $100.00 they give you a bridge pass, which is normally $3.25 (not a big deal, but better than nothing)..Love shopping in the States, but you have to know your prices....Canada has some great sale too, its just the tax I hate paying...