The Per-Pound Substitution That Can Wreck a Grocery Pickup Budget

A shopper holds a half-dozen egg carton in one hand and a full dozen carton in the other. It is incredibly common for a store app to substitute a larger size if your preferred smaller package is out of stock. While getting a larger carton of eggs or a bigger bag of rice seems helpful, you will pay the retail price for that larger size, which can quickly push your weekly grocery bill over budget. Shutterstock.

Curbside grocery pickup makes buying your weekly dinners very convenient for busy working families today. Shoppers click specific items and pay the estimated cart total at checkout. Purchasing fresh meat and produce online carries a hidden financial risk for your strict budget. Store employees substitute items when your requested size is missing from the shelves. A simple per-pound substitution mistake can easily destroy your strict grocery budget.

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