I drove to 2 different stores on 2 different days and compared the listed items with 2 of our

online stores and here are the results.

Time allotment included driving to and from the store, going from aisle to aisle picking out
the items, and waiting at the checkout counter.

SHOPPING COMPARISON
PRODUCT DRUGSTORE.COM WALLGREENS ALBERTSONS

Online Online Driving

Colgate Total Toothpaste $4.29 $4.29 $4.99

Lady Speed Stick Deodorant $3.39 $3.49 $3.29

Men’s Speed Stick $3.79 $2.99 $3.49

Crest Pro Health Mouthwash $5.49 $4.99 $4.99

Suave Body Wash $3.49 $2.00 $3.49

Gillette Shave Foam $3.29 $2.79 $3.99

Pantene Shampoo $5.94 $4.49 $3.99

Tide Laundry Detergent $11.99 $9.49 $9.49

Charmin Toilet Tissue – 6pk $5.49 $3.49 $4.69

Bounty Paper Towels – 2pk $9.29 $9.29 $9.29

Tax 0 $4.13 $4.52

Shipping 0 0 0

Gas 0 0 .83

Total $56.45 $51.44 $57.05

Time involved 15 min. 15 min. 25 min.

As you can see, Drugstore.com offers no tax and free shipping (over $45) but in this case, their prices are higher
making them very comparable to Albertson’s. No tax and free shipping? Hmmm. Not so sure about that but even
with the higher prices it still came in .06 lower and I earned $2.25 cash back, money I did not get from Albertson’s.

The next comparison sheet is a little more impressive. Check it out.

PRODUCT DRUGSTORE.COM WALGREENS VONS

Online Online Driving

Windex $5.49 $4.79 $3.99

Bounce Dryer Sheets $5.99 $4.99 $6.49

Pledge Furniture Polish $5.99 $5.79 $4.99

Cascade $6.99 $5.99 $5.99

Glad Kitchen Trash Bags $5.99 $6.99 $5.99

Kaboom Bathroom Cleaner $6.99 $6.99 $6.99

Tylenol Extra Strength 100 ct. $9.99 $8.79 $12.99

Ziplock Storage Bags $3.49 $3.29 $3.49

Ziplock Sandwhich Bags $3.99 $3.99 $3.99

Reynolds Aluminum Foil $2.89 $2.89 $1.99

Glad Clingwrap $3.49 $2.49 $2.99

Tax 0 $4.99 $5.24

Shipping 0 0 0

Gas 0 0 $1.09

Total $61.29 $61.98 $66.22

Time 15 min. 15 min. 30 min.

In this comparison, Drugstore.com came in lower than Vons giving me a $4.93 savings on my purchases plus
I earned $2.45 cash back with a total savings of $7.38.

One more comparison to go:

 INK AND TONER CARTRIDGES

PRODUCT 123INKJETS.COM STAPLES

Online Driving

HP 3100 black ink cartridge #92 $10.99 $14.99

HP 3100 color ink cartridge #93 $11.99 $23.99

Total $22.98 $38.98

**Special Note: Staples Combo Pack for both cartridges was $34.99 not including tax.

123Inkjets – Tax = $2.24, Shipping - $4.95, Grand Total = $30.17

Staples – No Shipping, Tax = $3.22, Grand Total = $42.20

Even with tax and shipping you can see where the better deal is and I didn’t even bother factoring in the gas and drive
time for Staples.

123Inkjets offers these cartridges for $10.00 each if you order 3 or more so, buying 2 or 3 each would give you your free
shipping and some back-up, for those special moments when you run out of ink in the middle of your big project. Don’t
we all just love that?

****Special note: Ink cartridges and toners from 123inkjets are remanufactured so is it fair to make this comparison? I’ll
let you make the call. Bottom line. Did you save money on your ink?

A FEW MORE EXAMPLES

PRODUCT 123INKJETS.COM STAPLES STAPLES

Online Driving Driving

Brother Toner Cartridge $26.95 $79.99 $71.99 (staples brand)

Tax $2.63

Shipping $4.95

Total $34.53

Time 15 min.