10 Mistakes That Make Us Spend More On Groceries

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Who does not work shall not eat. Have you heard such a saying? And all why? Because nowadays most of the available finances are spent on products, especially essentials, and they do not always please our wallets with their value. If you add to the basic products all kinds of goodies in the form of cakes, chocolates and sweets, which are in a hurry to jump into your basket every time you go to the store, then complete ruin cannot be avoided.

 

Let's see why we spend more on groceries. We are sure that this question worries everyone. We suggest remembering 10 mistakes due to which we spend more on products than we could. 

1. We do not plan purchases

 

When you walk into a store without a list, it's very hard to focus on the specific things you need first (especially if you haven't thought about the shopping list first). Eyes run wide, and hands grab everything that attracts our attention. Do we really need all the products that are in the basket, we do not think at such moments. As a result, after going to the store without a shopping list, we often come home and realize that we can live without chips and soda, but not without butter and meat that we might forget to buy. Plan your purchases, this will completely reduce your costs. 

2. We go to the store hungry

Scientists have repeatedly proven that if you come to the store hungry, and not full, you leave with a lot more unnecessary and expensive products. Marketers in such places work for glory, teasing our receptors with smells, and our eyes with bright labels and "profitable" offers. Conclusion: it is better to go shopping on a full stomach. The likelihood of leaving the store with products that are really needed increases significantly.

3. We don't follow promotions

 

This would be worth learning from the adult generation, because usually they know where products are cheaper, follow discounts and promotions in order to avoid overpayment. It is worth paying more attention to the leaflets handed out in the store or “monitor” the official websites. The main thing is not to fall for the cunning trick of marketers and not buy a product at the same price.

4. We don't follow fixed prices

This point is closely related to the previous one. To understand when a product is really on sale and not to fall for the trick of marketers, which we have already talked about more than once, you should follow the “usual” cost of specific products that you constantly buy. If you keep them in mind (or write them down to be sure), you can easily recognize when you are being scammed, or look for a cheaper version of the same product in another store.

5. Cheap means poor quality (and vice versa)

 

Admit it, at least sometimes, but a similar thought occurred to you. It is important to know that any pricing of a product depends on several factors, including: the cost of packaging, transportation, advertising and full branding. If the product is expensive, do not rush to think that it is definitely better than the cheap one. Carefully study the composition - and choose what is best for you in terms of price / quality. 

6. Don't try new things

Of course, no one forbids you to buy your favorite coffee that you have been drinking for many years (even if this pleasure is not cheap). However, every year a lot of products appear on the market that can not be inferior (or even superior) in quality to the usual product. Returning to the previous point, let us recall that the difference in the cost of a new product from a promoted one is often based on brand recognition (due to which the price is increased). Remember: it's always worth trying. 

7. Falling for marketing gimmicks

Yes, yes, in most of the above points we have already broadcast this idea. But we still have something to say about this. Marketers are on the alert and get paid to get you to spend. As a result of their work, various advertising campaigns are being launched today that easily play on our desire to lead a healthier lifestyle. Here you will find ECO/Bio-products, as well as products containing useful vitamins and extracts, which are sure to instantly have a healing effect on your body. Here it is important to think for a second whether yogurt with beautiful packaging can cure your gastritis, and sugar-free cookies can help you lose weight. 

8. We do not pay attention to the lower and upper shelves

 

The secret has long been revealed that everything that needs to be sold faster and more expensive, the merchandiser places at the level of our field of vision - exactly in the middle. There are usually the most expensive goods, and, moreover, possibly (but not always) with a suitable expiration date. Pay attention to the top and bottom shelves, as they say: "Sugar is always at the bottom."

9. Don't look at weight

Often we pay attention only to the cost of the goods, ignoring the volume / weight for which we are ready to give money. When choosing between two similar products at different prices, pay attention to the units used to calculate the quantity of the product. It often happens that a slightly more expensive product is actually a better solution than one that is cheaper. 

10. We do not pay attention to branded products of the store

 

In large hypermarkets, there are almost always products of their own brand, as a rule, they are much cheaper than well-known popular manufacturers. As we said earlier, many avoid low prices, refusing to believe in the good quality of the goods offered. And to be honest, few people will notice the difference when comparing a well-known brand with a less popular one. 

We hope that our tips will help you learn how to save money and make smart purchases!