Albertsons has a new “Big Book of Savings” booklet out this month. I haven’t looked through it completely, but there are some coupons on the cover for free such-and-such when you buy such-and-such. You can find it in the store, usually where their extra ads or located, or by the newspaper stand.
And there’s a hot, hot, HOT deal on Caribou ground coffee this week at Albies. All I can say is – leave me some! I’ve got coffee coming out my ears already after the Seattle’s Best sale at King Soopers last week… but I guess I’ll be making room for more!
Finally, I’ve emailed Albertsons customer service about whether or not they allow manufacturer coupons with their in-ad/store coupons. I was told no, but many of you have asked at your stores and said they said it was fine. So, the best I can tell you is to find out your store’s policy. Sometimes the “official store policy” varies based on which manager and cashier you get!
Meat, Dairy, and Frozen
Boneless Petite Sirloin Steak B1G2 free with in-ad coupon
Works out to $2.33/lb if you buy three packages the same size
Rating: 4Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88/lb
Rating: 3Boneless Pork Loin Roast $1.88/lb
Rating: 3Wild Steelhead Trout $5.99/lb
Rating: 4Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Lunchmeat, 7-9 oz $2.50 with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 3Kraft American Singles $1.66
Rating: 2.5 – cheaper at Safeway’s weekend saleAlbertsons Texas Style Biscuits 67¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 4
Produce
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag $1.99
Rating: 3Fresh Express Garden Salad, 12 oz $1
Rating: 3Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers $1 each
Rating: 3Black Grapes $1/lb
Rating: 4Granny Smith Apples $1/lb
Rating: 3 – cheaper at Sunflower Market this weekCilantro 25¢ each
Rating: depends how big the bunches are!Garlic 25¢ each
Rating: 3Red or Green Leaf or Romaine Lettuce $1
Rating: 3
General Grocery and Household
Caribou Coffee, 12 oz $5.99
Use $2 insert coupon
Save $2 instantly at checkout
Net cost at checkout: $1.99
Rating: 5
Note: instant savings will only come off once per transaction12-Pack Pepsi $2.75 when you buy 4 (must include one diet)
Rating: 2.5 – cheaper at Safeway’s weekend saleTostitoes $1.99
Rating: 3Propel Fitness Water, 24 oz 50¢
Rating: 3Aquafina 24 pack, 16.9 oz $3.33
Rating: 3 – other brands go cheaper if you’re not brand-loyalSimply Orange 100% Juice, 59 oz $1.99 with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 3General Mills Cereal $1.49 with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 2, or 3 if they allow you to use a manu coupon with it to get them below $1 per box (available at Coupons.com)Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna 50¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 4
*If allowed* Use 55¢/1 insert coupon (pouches only)
Net cost at checkout: MONEYMAKER of 5¢
Rating (with coupon): 5 Rating: (without coupon): 3McCormick Bacon Bits or Salad Toppings – buy 1 and get 1 Fresh Express Salad FREE with in-ad coupon
Net cost at checkout $1.50 for both
Rating: 4Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Bread $1.37 with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 3Fresh Baked French Bread 79¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 4Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix, 8-10 ct 88¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 3
Rating: 3-4 (we’ll probably see more sales as the weather gets colder)Albertsons Vegetable Oil $1.99 with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 3DaVinci Pasta, 16 oz 79¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 6
Rating: 4Close Up Toothpaste 79¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 4 (can get other brands for cheaper sometimes)Purex 2X Ultra Concentrate Detergent $2.37 with in-ad coupon, limit 4
*If allowed* Use 35¢/1 insert coupon
Net cost at checkout: $2.02
Rating (with coupon): 4 Rating: (without coupon): 3Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner, or Fixatives B1G2 free with in-ad coupon, limit 2 rewards
Net cost at checkout: $1.33
Rating: 4, maybe even a 5 if you’re really brand-loya; I rarely see this on sale.
You can view the entire Albertsons ad online. This weekly ad review is part of Be Centsable’s Grocery Gathering.
Rating System Key:
1 = Not even sale price, don’t touch it
2 = Buy it if you need it
3 = Decent price, comes around at least fairly often
4 = Great price, buy enough to last awhile
5 = Stock up big time!
***Note that all ratings are ESTIMATES and ratings on produce and meat take into account seasonal fluctuations and organic versus non-organic.
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I went the yesturday and they had some deals that were not adv. Artichokes were 99 cents each, gogurt was 99 cents a box, and Jimmy Dean Thick Bacon was 99 cents. I am not sure how this is on your rating, but I thought those were pretty good prices. Oh I went to the one on Union and Dublin!
If you wait and buy the coffee on Sunday (with a football team jersey) you will save an extra 10% (39cents off) and use a recycle bag and save another 5cents, so then the price of the coffee would be about $1.66. Has anyone tried the Caribou coffee yet? How is it?
Erin, do you mean Union & Research?
Jennifer, I have tried the coffee and liked it. I will be buying more!
Carrie, Thank you for including the Big Book in you review
Jennifer I have tried the coffee the last time it went on sale and it is very good. That is coming from a coffee snob (as my husband so lovingly calls me). Where were the coupons for those?
Sorry I mean Dubling and Austin Bluffs!
I did go and buy one bag of the coffee to try, and both my husband and I liked!!! I am thrilled to be buying more!! Thanks for the input above!!
Amen!! That’s me!
what do you mean with a jersey? Albertsons takes off 5 cents for bringing your own bag or all your bags?
Also at Albie’s- Arrowhead 6-packs are on sale for $.88 with a store q, and I used a manu Q’s for $1/2- I got the 6 packs for $.38 each. I got to the one on Hwy 115/ Cheyenne Mtn Rd. I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten credit for using reusable bags though.
I’d say so, too, Erin! I’m going to see if I can check out the bacon for 99¢!
Haha – Jennifer, you know you’re a cheapskate when you’re not sure if you want to shell out $1.99 for coffee.
Every Sunday during football season you can wear your favorite team’s jersey and save 10% off your purchase. They take 5 cents off per bag that you bring in and use.