I know there’s a whole group of you out there who don’t like Walmart and most of you know how I feel about Walmart (thankful that they come to small towns where other businesses don’t always want to go and thankful that they provided part-time employment for my son while in college and a full time, good paying job now). So, if you don’t like them, just close out this post . . that’s your right.
For those who enjoy saving a bit of money on the grocery bill, I think you’ll be surprised when you try Walmart’s Savings Catcher.
I had mentioned the other day about the Savings Catcher. If you haven’t tried it and if you shop at Walmart, you need to try it. I was usually aware of prices at Kroger and when checking out at Walmart, I would tell them “Kroger has this for . . whatever” and they would match it but I never knew what Dollar General or Family Dollar prices were but Savings Catcher knows all that!
This cash back below surprised me. Kroger was having a sale a couple of weeks ago and it was something like “Buy 10 of these items and get $5 back” so I figured that was Kroger’s efforts to get around Walmart’s Savings Catcher and I didn’t think Walmart would honor that price gimmick. Vince bought one bag of bagels and I told him they were less at Kroger but when I plugged the receipt into the Savings Catcher, it matched Kroger’s special price.
And, the mayo was on sale at Dollar General. I don’t usually go there nor do I check their prices so that was a surprise. What this means, with the double cash back on the Blue Bird card, means I paid $2 for the bagels and $1.02 for the mayo, along with the package of Knorr veggie soup mix.
Walmart’s Savings Catcher
Next, a different week, Kroger had Land of Lakes butter for $2.99 per pound. Walmart actually had a 2 pound package for less but by the time I doubled the cash back, I knew it would be less to buy the single one pound packages. With the savings catcher and Blue Bird’s double, I paid $5.98 for 2 pounds of butter and got back $5.38 from Blue Bird so my net cost was 60¢ for 2 pounds of butter, or 30¢ per pound! Beat that price!
Walmart’s Savings Catcher
The most surprising to me was the Dr. Pepper sale. Kroger had them for $3 per 12 pack. I wasn’t sure if soda was included in the Savings Catcher but decided to try it so I got 8 – 12 packs (yes, I’m drinking Dr. Pepper again!). The Savings Catcher did honor the Kroger price and I got back $7.84 but since it was doubled, my net cost was $2.02 per 12 pack, or just a tad under 17¢ per can!
Walmart’s Savings Catcher
In about 3 or 4 weeks, I’ve saved $17.85 through Walmart’s Savings Catcher, and really, this isn’t the time of year when I buy a lot of groceries.
Walmart’s Savings Catcher
But, with Blue Bird, it was doubled, so my net savings is $35.70.
Walmart’s Savings Catcher
The Blue Bird doubling the savings is scheduled to end in February but I don’t think the Savings Catcher has an end date. I could be wrong . . but it really is an easy way to save money without having to compare a bunch of prices.
Erin says
I have been doing this too! So far I have about $44 back! I put some on Bluebird after I found out about Bluebird doubling the savings amount! Bluebird now has $24!
It’s a savings that I can build up and use anytime! I highly recommend this- beware Read the terms on Saving Catcher as toys and some other misc items are not part of it. It is worth doing this as it also keeps track of what you spent and items you purchased I case you forgot something!
Denise :) says
I learned about the Bluebird American Express from your last post and I just transferred my WalMart savings money over to it–I have $127.84 WalMart bucks!! I can do some decent Christmas shopping with that!! 🙂
Joyce says
I don’t do the Bluebird part, but the dibs and dabs I’ve been getting back from the Savings Catcher are starting to add up! I’ve gotten at least a few cents back on every receipt I’ve entered in. I didn’t realize (until a cashier told me) that they have all the local ads there at the checkouts and they’re supposed to know what’s on sale at the other stores. I don’t know if they all really know what the sale items are, but our conversation that day was enlightening.
Vickie VanDyken says
Wow! Thanks for the tip! I love WalMart and shop there all the time. I didn’t know about savings catcher. Thanks!!!
Julie says
I’ve been using this too and have also been surprised at the savings. In one month I got back almost $14.00. I’ve also been using the WalMart coupons from the Savings Catcher site. For instance right now with their coupon I was able to get Eckrich Sausage for $1.50 a package. That’s cheap. And you only have to print the coupons you will use. But watch the cashiers. The young man the other night didn’t scan all my coupons. Grrrrr My fault for not paying better attention.
I’m all for saving some money! Happy Thanksgiving
Deb says
Thanks for blogging about this! I decided to put my last receipt in from Monday. Any little bit of $ saved is worth it.
Margaret R says
I don’t shop at Wal-Mart often. Usually shop Meijers next door to them but I did start using the savings catcher whenever I shop at Wal-Mart. I got a couple dollars back when I bought wiper blades for my car. They were on sale at the auto parts store. It matches with every store in a thirty mile radius of my home. I will take free money any day. You might also want to check out Receipt Hog. I use them. You copy every receipt for food and they give you points. You can redeem them for amazon gift cards.
Janice says
Sadly, Walmart’s Savings Catcher doesn’t apply in Canada, but it’s great that you can use it where you are.