At one time, when the economy was stronger and the newspaper industry was not cutting jobs, I could occasionally pick up my Sunday newspaper at Walmart or Walgreens for 99 cents, which would be a sale price from the original $1.75. I am an avid coupon fanatic, so I would buy a couple in order to have the extra coupons. For one 99 cent paper, I could break even by redeeming just one 50 cent coupon at a store that doubles.
These 99 cent newspaper bargains have ceased and $1.75 is the new weekly norm, unless I go to the Dollar Tree. They still sell papers for $1.00 so when there is a week that I know I want extra coupons, I head to the Dollar Tree to pick up my $1 newspapers. (I’m not sure if this is available in other newspaper markets or other $1 only type stores. Maybe a few readers could fill us in if you know this is available in your area.)
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I used to get the Sunday paper on Monday at a Dollar Tree for 50 cents. I had to go early in the morning before they were gone, but it was worth it. That was in MD (we no longer live there) and I have yet to try the stores in my new area, but plan to stop by there soon!
Thanks for the great tip!
Amy ~ The Salty Momma
LOVE the tip! I never knew that! I’m a coupon junkie, too, when I make myself get on the ball and I thought tonight about getting multiple papers delivered, but I like this idea better!
Our Sam’s has the Sunday paper for 99 cents.
I need to keep this in mind when I”m clipping coupons.
Over here in the Pacific Northwest, our Dollar Trees don’t carry papers…boo hoo! That would have been a great way to get a cheap paper.
I have never heard of this I will have to see if it works around here
I don’t know of anyplace that sells a discounted newspaper so you are fortunate! We just read the news online and sometimes buy the Sunday paper.
I do this too, especially when I want to get multiple copies. The savings makes me feel like I’m getting a couple of free papers.
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your comments. It sounds like this is a regional thing, but it might be worth checking in your area to be sure.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Heather
I did not do this on purpose but I subscribed to the paper, then later canceled because I found it was cheaper to buy it at the store. They still keep bringing it to me! So I will enjoy it until the guy realizes I am on the canceled list, but after that I have not found it cheaper than 1.75.
Faith