UNDATED -- When shopping for groceries, we all want to get the most for our money. We're on your side to help you become a smarter shopper, with the six things you should never buy at the grocery store.
While you're inside, don't be tempted to do the one-stop shopping trip. Never buy your laundry detergent, bottled water, personal care items such as make up or toothbrushes, magazines, diapers or party supplies at a grocery store.
According to wisebread.com, a consumer watchdog website, these items cost a premium in the supermarket because of the convenience factor.
A 100-ounce bottle of Tide at Meijer runs $11.99. At the grocery stores:
When buying bottled water you probably already know it's cheaper to buy the store brand than a name brand. Take a look at the prices for Aquafina:
Number three on the list: Personal care items. We compared Maybeline's Volume Express mascara.
Toothbrushes - - we found a better price at the big box department store.
Number four: Magazines.
While the headlines may grab you while your standing in line, don't pay full cover price at the grocery store. It's much cheaper to get a subscription or even pick it up at the library.
The fifth item making the list: the diapers your baby needs.
Also, never buy your party supplies at the grocery store if you want to save money. Party plates and cups are there for your convenience.
Also when buying canned goods, get them only on sale. Wise Bread says grocery stores mark up canned goods a lot, in some cases 50 percent or higher.
For a complete list of items Wise Bread says you should never buy at a grocery store, click here.
While you're inside, don't be tempted to do the one-stop shopping trip. Never buy your laundry detergent, bottled water, personal care items such as make up or toothbrushes, magazines, diapers or party supplies at a grocery store.
According to wisebread.com, a consumer watchdog website, these items cost a premium in the supermarket because of the convenience factor.
A 100-ounce bottle of Tide at Meijer runs $11.99. At the grocery stores:
- Giant Eagle: $13.99.
- Kroger: $14.99
When buying bottled water you probably already know it's cheaper to buy the store brand than a name brand. Take a look at the prices for Aquafina:
- At Target for 24 bottles at regular price you'll pay $4.99. The Target brand is half off, at $2.49.
- At Giant Eagle, Aquafina is $5.99. The Giant Eagle brand is $3.49
- Twenty-four bottles at Kroger is $4.99. The store brand is $2.99.
Number three on the list: Personal care items. We compared Maybeline's Volume Express mascara.
- We found it at Target for $5.04
- Kroger sells it for $6.10
Toothbrushes - - we found a better price at the big box department store.
- Meijer carries Oral B's 3D white vivid toothbrush for $2.96.
- Giant Eagle has it for $4.29.
- And Kroger, $3.99.
Number four: Magazines.
While the headlines may grab you while your standing in line, don't pay full cover price at the grocery store. It's much cheaper to get a subscription or even pick it up at the library.
The fifth item making the list: the diapers your baby needs.
- Pampers 36-count of No. 2 Swaddlers is $9.49 at both Target and Meijer.
- At Giant Eagle you'll pay $9.99
- And at Kroger - - $9.49.
Also, never buy your party supplies at the grocery store if you want to save money. Party plates and cups are there for your convenience.
- Part City carries birthday candles for 99 cents.
- Giant Eeagle has them for $1.29.
- And at Kroger it will cost you 20 cents more at $1.49
Also when buying canned goods, get them only on sale. Wise Bread says grocery stores mark up canned goods a lot, in some cases 50 percent or higher.
For a complete list of items Wise Bread says you should never buy at a grocery store, click here.