I recently created a Publix organizer to carry in my purse. I thought going over the parts of the organizer might help you get more out of your Publix shopping.
Warning: Some aspects of this series are more advanced Publix couponing. If reading this post gives you a headache, I would recommend bookmarking it and coming back to it later.
Section 1: Competitor's Coupons
One of the reasons that I love shopping Publix so much is that they accept competitor's coupons. Any time another grocery store in the area runs a $ off $$ coupon, I cut it out and put it in this section.
Remember, anytime you have a purchase minimum, the minimum is before coupons. For example, you are required to spend $10 to receive a penny item. If your subtotal before coupons is $10, your post-coupon total does not matter. Theoretically, you could have a $5 off $50 competitor's coupon. You could use $45 in coupons, plus the $5 competitor's coupon, and get your order for free.
Remember to think creatively about who is a competitor. Any grocery store in your area is a competitor. Competitor's in our area would include:
Kroger
HG Hill
Food Lion
Harris Teeter
And…
Whole Foods
Gordon Food Service
Sam's
Costco
Etc…