I've invested a lot of time trying to find the best deals on groceries. It kind of goes with the territory. So when I first heard about Savings Angel, a service where you pay to have access to grocery deals, I was a bit skeptical. Why would I, a person who is trying to save every penny possible, pay for a service which lists grocery deals? But now, I've been a Savings Angel customer for nearly a year and feel it to be worth every penny.
The Premise
Savings Angel is a service that offers listings for sale items at dozens of grocery stores. Their coverage is stronger in some states over others, but is rapidly expanding as well. Yes, some of the big chains post their grocery ads online, but often they are in questionably accessible formats. Savings Angel allows me to view sale ads for over a dozen stores in my area, perform searches, and sort by various criteria.
But where the site really shines is the coupon match-ups and information. Each sale item is checked against their database of thousands of coupons and other deals in order to present the lowest prices. So often it is possible to find an item on sale that also has a matching coupon. For those of you like me who don't get the newspaper, more and more coupons are being put online so blind people can take part as well. For example, this week I can get Chex Mix for 49 cents or Honey nut Cheerios for a buck, among hundreds of other deals. Member-only forums, Angel mentors, and an extensive help section also add to the experience.
The cost is $19.95 per month, which may seem a bit high on the surface. But I figure that I save much more than the $5 per week it costs, not accounting for the time saved by not having to jump between several different websites. Plus, refering new members gives you credit toward your membership, meaning you have the definite possibility of getting your membership for free. The referral credit continues as long as the person you refered remains a member.
Accessibility
The site is rather accessible, considering the information that is provided. There are a few unlabeled graphics on the home page, but it was easy to figure out where the links lead. After a bit of exploration, most users should be able to navigate with ease. Plus, the CEO and others are very receptive to comments and suggestions.
Conclusion
Savings Angel has simplified the way I search and shop for groceries. I can now quickly choose the store to visit based on who has the best sales, or find coupons for items I was going to purchase anyway. If your grocery budget has gotten out of control or you are trying to save even more, Savings Angel may be worth a look.
Select here to visit Savings Angel. Note: The author is a Savings Angel affiliate and also a very satisfied customer.
Category: ArticlesThanks for this, not sure if the price is worth it, but I'm interested enough to check it out. I've always been irked by the fact I can't use the newspaper to clip the free coupons. Stores like Fry's and Safeway both have online coupon sections that allow a user to upload coupons onto a store member card eliminating the need for paper. A user just needs to have the number off the store card and put it in their profile, add on the coupons, and they are automatically deducted at check out when your store card is scanned. I also thought the book the grocery game available on bookshare.org had some good savings tips especially the fact that manufacturers have some say on the sales; meaning that ritz crackers may be on sale this week at store A, but if you are patient, they'll be on sale in store B next week for example. You can save more by figuring out how much to buy and when. Also, don't forget that if you have a radio reading service in your area, most read the grocery adds out each week.
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J.J. Meddaugh is an experienced technology writer and computer enthusiast. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a major in telecommunications management and a minor in business. When not writing for Blind Bargains, he enjoys travel, playing the keyboard, and meeting new people.
