Had to insert this little Q and A for Utah Deal Diva about case lot sales
I got an email today with a common question about case lot sales. Instead of just replying to Corrinne, I thought I'd share the answer with you all, in case someone else had the same question.
Q: When do the case lot sales here in Utah start? Any info you can share?
Answer: Case lot sales happen twice a year- end of March/ beginning of April and end of September/ beginning of October. The Fall sale is consistently less expensive than the Spring sale and year after year, Smith's has the best prices. Other stores tend to start their sales before Smith's as well, so don't rush- it will be worth it to wait an extra week or so. The sales last 2 weeks and inventory is limited- it's on a first come, first served basis. The really great priced items do run out before the sale ends.
I normally purchase at least a few items from each case lot sale, trying to hold off until Fall whenever I can. This Fall, I have peanut butter, sugar and flour on my list. When the prices come out for the sales, I'll post a spreadsheet showing a quick comparison of popular items, as well as the prices at Costco.
If we have coupons available for the items, you can technically use them on case lot items. However, I've only had success with this at Smith's.
Now back to the Macey's ad
MILK
Morning Moo milk alternative 64 oz - $8.88
chocolate 80 oz - $8.88
Similarily sized (4.1lbs) non-fat dry milk from the canner (you can it) $8.60
- Macey's also has instant milk but it's just a little over 2 lbs.
Augason Farms 33 oz 100% instant non fat milk - $8.88
ROLLED OATS
Macey's - 50 lbs - $19.99
or you can buy quick or regular oats in a 23lb bucket for $18.79)
Cannery - quick 25 lbs - $15.95 (so to compare $31.90 for 50 lbs)
regular 25 lbs - $15.35 (so to compare $30.70 for 50lbs)
To can 50 lbs of oats you'd need 20 cans ($1 for a can, metal lid and oxygen absorber)
PINTO BEANS
Macey's 25 lbs - $17.99
41 lbs in a bucket - $33.90
Cannery 25 lbs - $18.55
BLACK BEANS
Macey's 25 lbs - $17.99
Cannery 25 lbs - $16.80
WHITE BEANS (Great Northern)
Macey's 25 lbs - $21.99
Cannery - 25 lbs - $16.00
You would need 4 or 5 cans to home can 25lbs of beans (5.2 - 5.5 lbs per can)
Macey's also sells a lot of items that are not carried at the cannery:
yellow corn meal 38lb in a bucket- $35.99
potato shreds - 10 lbs in a bucket $26.99
cheese blend 64 oz can - $18.99
freeze dried strawberries 8 oz can $14.99
freeze dried rasperries 8 oz can $18.99
freeze dried blueberries 12 oz can $19.99
buttermilk powder 56 oz can - $11.99
honey powder 48oz - $9.99
margarine powder 48oz - $13.49
butter powder - 44oz can - $18.99
all of the above are Augason farms brand.
and more and more and more. . .
Any comments about the quality or pricing of these items would be GREATLY appreciated!
Well it's diner time around here so that's all I'll get to for now but be sure to check our your Macey's ad for other good deals.
