Ok … I finally went to Big Lots this morning!
One of the reasons why I have not been to Big Lots is because I never saw, in commercials and paper ads, any real good deals. For instance, BL had a “leather” sectionals on sale for $700 (during Holiday season), but I personally thought it was rather expensive considering it is a discount store (selling closeout products).
I bought, a year or so ago, a sectional at a local discount furniture store, and was able to bring the price down to $750 … so, $700 wasn’t a big deal to me.
With that said … since I had an hour to kill I decided to see what Big Lots store had to offer. Surprise … surprise … they had some good stuff there!
I didn’t buy any furniture or anything, but found a Cuisineart coffee maker for $49! These little babies cost around $99 at Kohls and Bed, Bath and Beyond when they go on sale. Of course I would ONLY purchase them if I had 20% discount card (which are usually mailed to my house), but with additional discounts I would still have to pay around $80!
Yes … I would be purchasing an older model, if I bought the machine at the Big Lots store, but it still does come with ONE (1) full year of manufacturer’s warranty! So, it’s really not a big deal.
Of course, I found whole bunch of goodies there, but I restrained myself from buying unnecessary things and focused on groceries aisles.
I was really shocked how many different things they were selling. There were basic brand products (i.e. Hunts, Heinz, Nabisco and etc.) to imported sweets, cans, pastas and etc.
I wasn’t going to buy anything, that was my original plan, but I found so many goodies! By sheer accident, I came across closeout aisles, and found imported cookies from Germany, Pop Tarts, canned vegetables, chips, and etc.
From family members and friends always bringing European pastries and sweets I developed great appreciations and taste for these little babies! I honestly can eat boxes and boxes of these sweets! I am getting hungry just thinking about it!
In addition to European cookies, I picked up few boxes of Oreo cookies, PopTarts, and Frosted Flakes (8 individual boxed cereals in a package). I was little bit reluctant to purchase them because I was thinking to myself I can’t use coupons here!!
However, once I settled myself down I did the math. For instance, Oreo cookies were on sale at Big Lots for $1.25, but I usually pay $1.50 – $2.00 at Dillons/Gerbes (this is after mega deals and using my coupons); so paying $1.25 at BL was worth it.
Also, PopTarts were also on sale for $1.25 (16 toasters) – at Dillons/Gerbes they would have them on sale for $1.49 (at lowest price point – with 8 toasters), but would have to purchase THREE (3) items to use my coupons. With that math I would pay around $3.50 for 24 toasters … so it’s really isn’t much savings! I honestly don’t buy PopTarts, but my kids been begging me to get them so this will be a great surprise for them! I am a such a great mom!!! LOL
So … after spending $15 at Big Lots this morning I am more persuaded to stop by that store much more often.
