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How to Buy Brand Name Items at Generic Brand Prices

Like many of you, I'm always looking to save money on brand name items.

Aside from drug prescriptions, generics have just never quite "done it" for me - the generic soda I bought went gone flat in hours, the generic toilet paper I've purchased has either shred in my hands or never come off the roll, and the generic snack items I've acquired either taste wrong or are just plain stale. Most of the store brands I've tried have also had one unfortunate problem or another.Brand name items usually do cost more, though. So, how can you save money when you buy them? Here's what I do:Use manufacturer coupons. Last year, I signed up to receive the Sunday newspaper at my house. The Sunday paper typically includes 2-3 coupon inserts that are loaded with discounts on brand name items like Charmin, Johnsonville, Yoplait, etc. I cut out the coupons I think I'll use and give away the remaining coupons to other people. Use store coupons. My local stores like Copps and Target send out monthly coupon boo...

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