By Cameron McKirdy
Survival Bros shows you all the stuff that is half off in the back of a Safeway grocery store.
Retail is for suckers. Don’t pay full price for anything, ever again. Store owners get everything wholesale, and you can too.
I often start my shopping trip by going to the back of the supermarket. That’s where you can always find items 50% off, because they are discontinued, damaged, or close to their expiration date. You’d think these products are no good, but I’ve found the sale goods are usually organic, and simply not well known, so they go unsold. Don’t be too good to save money. People pass on these deals because they are too proud, and must feel like the product is inferior to what’s on the regular shelves. It’s silly.
Think about getting a membership at a wholesaler like Costco. It will save you cash, and probably pay for the card on the first trip. Be on he lookout for an asterisk on the price sign at Costco. An * means the item is being discontinued, and it’s not coming back, so the price is usually reduced. Buy more then if needed. Not that I support big box stores, but it’s worth going just for the free food samples. I will have to produce a video on that. And my friends that work there seem to be happy.
You can also compare prices online. Additionally, I like to practice patience, and use eBay auctions to save money. Plus, check out smart phone apps like ShopSavvy that get you the best deal possible. The only time I pay jacked up full retail prices is when I’m buying local. Even then I will haggle. Prices are made up. Things are worth what you pay for them.
The clearance rack at Safeway in the back
Survival Bros by Cameron McKirdy 
what is the life after a expiration date expires ? how long can you usually keep an item after this ????
Hey. Great question. I’ve been researching this topic for a blog. Personally, I will eat canned goods a few months after they expire. But they will be less nutritious the further away from the expiration date, as they deteriorate. Dry goods like cereal are probably fine too long after recommended, depending on if they are stored properly. The bottom line is trust your own judgement. However, I’d eat whatever I could get my hands on in a survival situation, and just cook it longer.