Tide Pricing
Buying Tide at one's local supermarket is almost a fools game, as the full retail price is very dear. Thing to do is wait for sales, and or use coupons (not those fake ones on eBay).
Other than the above another way to save on Tide detergents is to purchase them at Sams, Costco, or any other of the big box stores. Local laundrymat buys huge boxes of Tide with Bleach (large to begin with, but marked "50% more...", for less than one pays for the 31 use box of the same at local shops (about $19.00).
My next trick is when am down at the shops, to always peep the detergent section for damaged boxes/bottles of Tide. Have found bottles with the pouring spout broken, and boxes partially ripped open or otherwise damaged. Just take said damaged item to store manager and inquire if one may have it at a reduced price. Some eye batting and rather innocent looks later, I've got my "prize". Discount usually ranges from 20% to 50% off.
When Tide is on sale, I ask for a rain check claiming the version I wish is not in stock. Later, when a version I like does come in,will use the rain check for the sale price. This is not working with Tide Simple Pleasures as it seems only K-Sears is carrying the detergent line. Now and then one spies the Downy FS versions, but nothing on the detergents.
Now I know what Tide "Roses and Violets" reminds me of, the Peach Thrill washing up liquid favoured by Mama. That, and a rose scented hand lotion that one hasn't seen for ages.
Really would love to try this detergent,and contacted Tide for a sample/coupon, which the customer service rep said she would send. Sometimes P&G will send a coupon good for "free" product (up to a certian cash value), in which case will spring for a bottle. Otherwise will have to wait until my stash is somewhat depleted.
L.
