Comparing Egg Prices
How to Get the Best Deals on Eggs at the Supermarket
With egg prices up 30 percent, you need to shop around before you buy them. Where to you find the best bargains on eggs. A look at grocery stores & warehouse clubs.
Whether you boil them, fry them, scramble them or use them for baking, eggs are a staple most people can’t live without. But cutting back on this popular breakfast food may become a reality if prices continue to spiral up.
Where to Get the Best Deals on Eggs (Prices Vary Depending on Where You Live):
- Trader Joes Believe it or not this once-obscure natural foods store has some of the best prices on eggs. One dozen large white Trader Joe’s brand eggs sell for $1.79. This is not a special deal. It is their regular price. You don’t need a coupon and you can buy as many as you can fit in your cart.
- Costco Planning a party where you’ll use a lot of eggs? This is the place to buy in bulk. Even if you’re not a member, it might be worth becoming one.
7 ½ dozen large white eggs $9.00
18 count brown cage free organic eggs $4.40
3 dozen extra large white eggs $3.80
- Shop’n Save One dozen large Shop ‘N Save Brand brand eggs are $2.52. No maximums. Look for sales and coupons in your Sunday paper.
How Long Can You Store Eggs?
Pay attention to the expiration date on the carton. Examine every one for the freshest eggs. Sometimes you’ll find cartons with a later expiration date toward the back. Grab those and store them in the coolest part of your refrigerator. Not sure if an egg is still good? Always smell them before cooking.
You can’t freeze eggs, but if you plan to bake a whole bunch of cookies or muffins using eggs, make them in quantity and freeze the rest. That way, you use up all your eggs and can keep the baked goods for longer.
Shop Farmer’s Markets:
With the cost of gas rising faster than food prices, it might pay to visit your local farmer’s market. Not only will your eggs be fresher, local farmers use less fuel to get the eggs to market. You can make it a saturday morning ritual involving the entire family.
Raise Your Own Chickens:
If there is a hidden farmer within you, consider raising them as pets. You’ll have to research this through your local USDA Cooperative Extension Service and find out whether your community has any zoning restrictions or special permits concerning keeping farm animals in your backyard. You might find a new hobby and save money at the same time!
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