Mom Puts Viral Money-Saving Claims to the Test at Costco and Aldi

Social media sites are brimming with money-saving tricks. However, when we try them ourselves, we often end up disappointed when they don’t work as promised. This can be quite embarrassing, especially when you’re out in public and they fail.

One mom took the plunge and tested two of these seemingly too-good-to-be-true hacks so we wouldn’t have to. You can see what she discovered in a video shared on June 27th.

This is very good to know! I’m glad Lora (@ lorafied ) took the time to test these rumors. There’s nothing worse than being at the store when trying ideas like this, only to have an employee look at you like you have two heads.

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Is There a Discount on Food That’s About To Expire at Aldi?

Rumor has it that if a perishable item is within five days of its expiration date, they will give us 50% off. Although she found several items expiring within five days, the only item she could purchase at half-price was the one she grabbed that was expiring the next day. If you’re looking for a way to save a few dollars, keeping your eyes open for items like this can’t hurt. If you find a few, those savings can add up, especially if they are meats that can be taken home and frozen. It’s also important to remember that Aldi always offers its award-winning products with an industry-leading promise. “We stand by all of our products with a Double Guarantee: If, for any reason, a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with a food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the customer’s money.” This makes their already low prices even harder to beat.

Can You Buy 120 Frozen Costco Bakery Cookies?

With the price tag of only $32, this would be quite a steal! Unfortunately, when she inquired about this exceptional value, she was told this deal only exists in Canada. While it would be nice to have a box of 10 dozen Costco cookies to bake anytime, keeping them at the store may be better for our waistlines. I know I couldn’t stop myself from grabbing a frozen cookie when experiencing that afternoon slump. It is still unknown whether they are available for everyone to purchase at Costco in Canada, but they appear on the Canadian Costco Business Centre page. If you’re an American who lives on the border, you might just be able to grab this deal.

I’m grateful this mom took the time to see if these deals were available. Her efforts have saved us from potential disappointment. While it never hurts to ask, at least we have a better idea of what to expect.

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