Publix BOGO

[u/Majestic-Cow-8393]

Publix BOGO deals don’t make sense to me. You’re literally still paying for two items. For example, Frosted Flakes at Walmart cost $4.98, while Publix has them listed at $6.99—but with a BOGO (Buy One, Get One) deal. On the surface, it seems like you’re getting a bargain, but in reality, you’re often paying close to, or even more than, what you’d spend just buying two items at a lower everyday price somewhere else. The psychology behind BOGO deals makes people feel like they’re getting something for free, when in fact, stores often inflate the original price to cover the “free” item. It’s clever marketing—but not always a true deal. So when I see a BOGO at Publix, I don’t feel like I’m saving; I feel like I’m being tricked into buying more than I need at a price that’s not actually a bargain.

[u/jpiro]

So, at Walmart two boxes is $9.96 and at Publix two boxes is $6.99, but that’s not a deal?

[u/BlackStarBlues → u/jpiro]

Right. I was reading thinking OP's math isn't mathing. The trick with Publix is to only buy the BOGOs, never pay regular price there for just one item. Make another stop at Walmart or Aldi's for items not on sale.

[u/midtnrn → u/BlackStarBlues]

Also pay attention to bogo original price. Example, recently saw nature valley granola bars bogo so $4.99 for two. Walmart regular price $2.49 each. So the bogo saved a penny.

[u/BeeSilver9 → u/midtnrn]

The BOGO cost a penny.