Albertsons weekly deals: September 30-October 6

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: 4

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88/lb
Rating: 3

Boneless Pork Loin Roast $1.88/lb
Rating: 3

Wild Steelhead Trout $5.99/lb
Rating: 4

Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Lunchmeat, 7-9 oz $2.50 with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 3

Kraft American Singles $1.66
Rating: 2.5 – cheaper at Safeway’s weekend sale

Albertsons Texas Style Biscuits 67¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Rating: 4

Produce

Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag $1.99
Rating: 3

Fresh Express Garden Salad, 12 oz $1
Rating: 3

Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers $1 each
Rating: 3

Black Grapes $1/lb
Rating: 4

Granny Smith Apples $1/lb
Rating: 3 – cheaper at Sunflower Market this week

Cilantro 25¢ each
Rating: depends how big the bunches are!

Garlic 25¢ each
Rating: 3

Red 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 transaction

12-Pack Pepsi $2.75 when you buy 4 (must include one diet)
Rating: 2.5 – cheaper at Safeway’s weekend sale

Tostitoes $1.99
Rating: 3

Propel Fitness Water, 24 oz 50¢
Rating: 3

Aquafina 24 pack, 16.9 oz $3.33
Rating: 3 – other brands go cheaper if you’re not brand-loyal

Simply Orange 100% Juice, 59 oz $1.99 with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 3

General 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): 3

McCormick 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: 4

Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Bread $1.37 with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 3

Fresh Baked French Bread 79¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 2
Rating: 4

Swiss 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: 3

DaVinci Pasta, 16 oz 79¢ with in-ad coupon, limit 6
Rating: 4

Close 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): 3

Finesse 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.