Back-to-School Shopping Tips – Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

Buy the loss leaders. Back-to-school season is in full swing, and stores such as Office Max/Depot and Staples frequently have a few sale items each week that are incredibly low — they actually lose money on these items. They’re usually just $.01, $.05, or $.25 per item.
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One great strategy is to buy the the loss leaders each week they are offered. Keep in mind that quantities are limited (mostly 3 items per visit). Also, these purchases almost always require a $5 purchase. Max out on these loss leader purchases each week and be sure your total is not much more than $5 total (avoid full-price items) to score some great savings. Just another great offer we hunted down and post just for you! Enjoy!