What to Buy and Not Buy at Target
The low prices at Target will definitely save you cash, especially when knowing Target’s markdown schedules. The good people at Consumer reports tested and listed what to buy and not buy at Target.
Winners:
• Coffeemakers
Black & Decker coffeemaker model CM4000S–a 12 cup drip coffeemaker that is exclusive to Target ($40) combines solid brew performance and intuitive operation, the magazine reported. A Black & Decker Single Serve CM620B model ($35) was judged the best of the single serve bunch.
• Condiments
Market Pantry ketchup was judged as good as Heinz, Market Pantry mayonnaise as good as Hellman’s, and Archer Farms 100% pure maple syrup was judged as having a thick, full, bold flavor.
• Frozen Foods
Market Pantry frozen mixed veggies were as crisp and fresh-tasting as Birds Eye.
• Paper products
Up & Up full-sheet puddle buster paper towels were good for absorbency but not scrubbing. The Up & Up Aloe and Vitamin E Lotion facial tissues were “exceptionally soft,” according to CR. Alternates: Good Housekeeping likes Costco’s Kirkland Signature paper towels but my beef is that they don’t come in choose-a-size yet. GH also likes Walgreen’s Nice! facial tissues with lotion at 2 cents per tissue.
• Snacks and treats
Market Pantry Peanut Sweet & Salty Granola Bars, Archer Farms Jumbo cashews, Archer Farms Trail Mix and Market Pantry vanilla ice-cream were all highly rated.
• Generic Drugs
Up & Up Ibuprofen (generic Advil), Up & Up Naproxen (generic Aleve), and generic Allegra were all significantly cheaper than store versions at Walgreens and Rite Aid. CR did not compare prices with Wal-Mart (Equate brand), which is usually slightly cheaper than Target.
• Detergents
Good Housekeeping and Consumer Reports have long raved about Wal-Mart’s Great Value dishwashing powder (10 cents per load), but GH also liked Target’s Up & Up 2X HE Fresh Breeze liquid laundry detergent (11 cents per large load).
Losers:
• Cookware
• Coffee
• Salad dressings
To read the full article visit: Consumer Reports