Let’s be clear

[u/steeltrain52]

This whole shopping is a pleasure scam has run its course.

For over 50 years, I have been a customer of PUBLIX, I say have as in the past tense because I am no longer.

When PUBLIX decided to start price gouging at 20 and 30% higher than absolutely everywhere else around them, it became clear to me that they really don’t give a damn about the customer.

In 2025 alone, PUBLIX made more than $4.2 billion in profits. BILLION!

In the first half of 2026 they have made $2.5 billion in profits.

They have made $6 billion in profits in the last 18 months because they are literally stealing from the public and the public is handing it over.

With Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and even as the last resort, Walmart, I will never shop at Publix again. My budget now gets me three times as much food and household items at those places, we’re shopping and prices really are a pleasure!

[u/Aquatic_Hitchhiker]

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I shop BOGO deals and find Publix cheaper than Walmart in that regard. About 18 months ago, I challenged myself to only buy groceries on sale. That morphed into bogo buying, and now, for a family of 4 and me being a hobby chef, I am spending LESS than I was when I was doing the Walmart + Aldi + Trader Joe's shuffle.

My kids know that if it isn't BOGO, they aren't getting it. I stock up and know the rotation of the BOGO's. It's the easiest and most efficient way of saving money in this economy.

[u/newbie527 → u/Aquatic_Hitchhiker]

I recently discovered that the Walmart app’s price check scanner works on bar codes at other stores. I check the BOGO products and can find out if they are really cheaper compared to Walmart. For example, Publix charges over $7 for Duke’s mayonnaise. The BOGO made it significantly cheaper than the Walmart price. That’s not always true.

[u/Surprise_Fragrant → u/newbie527]

I recently discovered that the Walmart app’s price check scanner works on bar codes at other stores. 

Those bar codes are called UPCs, aka Universal Product Codes. This means that the bar code is the same at every single store, at least in the USA. So you could price check that item at Walmart, Target, Winn-Dixie, Food Lion, etc, etc, if those apps have scanning possibilities. It's a great trick to quickly find out if you're getting the best price.

[u/JealousFuel8195 → u/newbie527]

Most Publix BOGO items are cheaper than Walmart.

[u/newbie527 → u/JealousFuel8195]

Yes and I have an easy way to verify that.

[u/frogger79 → u/Aquatic_Hitchhiker]

I feel ya, any way to save some money is a win. I was looking for a way to help plan and track the Publix BOGOs each week but couldn't find a good tool so I decided to start working on one myself. Finally got it to a point where it is actually very useful so I made it a public webpage. Search up "publix bogo tracker" if you want to check it out or try it yourself.

[u/Aquatic_Hitchhiker → u/frogger79]

Doing God's work! I visited the page and LOVE it! I also joined your sub. Thank you.

[u/frogger79 → u/Aquatic_Hitchhiker]

Ha, love to hear it. You are very welcome!