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Just because something is on sale, doesn’t mean it’s a great deal, even if it 60% off. You need to weigh the value of a deal for you and your family. For instance, today on Groupon they are offering a large Domino’s Pizza with up to 10 topping for only $8.00. (60% off regular price). Now, one large pizza with 10 toppings for only $8 may be a great deal, but it’s not really that great of a deal for our family and here are a couple of reasons why:
- We don’t normally order 10 toppings, we rarely order 3, we’re boring like that! I can get pizza’s for around the $8 price with coupons.
- We have 7 people in our family (3 of which are teenagers) and 1 pizza isn’t going to cut it. We would have to order 2 more additional pizzas and pay regular price, because you can’t use additional offers or deals with the Groupon.
Here is the cost breakdown for dinner at Domino’s:
1 Large 3 topping pizza @ 8.00 (Groupon)
2 Large 2 topping pizza’s @ $15.39 (regular price, can’t use additional offers or coupons with the Groupon)
Total for 3 pizza’s = $38.78
Here is the cost breakdown for dinner at Papa Johns:
1 Large 3 topping pizza $10.00 (special)
2 Large 3 topping pizza + 2 liter pop @ $18.99 for both (Sounder’s special)
Total for 3 pizza’s + 2 liter of pop = $28.99
Am I telling you not to buy the Domino’s pizza Groupon? Absolutely not! If you only order one pizza and love lots of toppings, then the Groupon deal is great for you. If you need more pizza’s and don’t really like a lot of toppings, you will probably find a better deal somewhere else.
Doing a little research will go a long way when it comes to saving your family money!
I TOTALLY agree, especially about this deal. You can get any large pizza at Pizza Hut for $10 (up to 3 toppings) every day of the week. Or two medium 3 toppings for $6 each on Mondays.
Unless you really want 10 toppings on your pizza, this is not that great of a deal. Plus, I have never liked Dominos, but that is beside the point!
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Excellent points! I passed on this one as soon as I saw it because I don’t care for Domino’s pizza, buying something you don’t really like very much even if it is cheap isn’t a good deal as far as I’m concerned 🙂
i only like pizza hut too… and if i dont want to be picky at all then i pick up 2 $5.00 pizza at lil ceasers
Great point! Sometimes a deal just isn’t a deal. The other thing I always consider is whether or not a Groupon (or similiar sites) can be used towards shipping. Most can’t and when you factor in shipping, sometimes it isn’t that great of a deal.
Great reminder! We are also a large family (8 of us) and most of these type of things are not a good deal for us either, especially when I easily make my own pizza for pennies.
I appreciate your down-to-earth “voice” that comes through. I subscribe to several other savings blogs, and I don’t get that from those…they always seem to have a “hurry, don’t miss this one or else” “voice”. Yours is refreshing! Thank you
Save real BIG… make your own Pizza at home! Making pizza takes little time, less than 10 minutes, esp. if you buy pre-made crust. Our family Loves Mama Mary’s pizza crust which comes with two large crust in one package for under $5.00, plus a bag to freeze the extra crust in if needed. Ragu Pizza sauce on sale is $1.18 (Winco) or use spaghetti or tomato sauce, alfredo sauce works too. Toppings, all depend on the budget. Veggie is one way to save $$, spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, olives, bell peepers and onions (whatever is in the fridge works). Our best pizza’s have been using leftovers. Chicken/Turkey left overs w/ BBQ sauce poured over it w/ onions and cheese! Left over taco seasoned meat w/ added veggies is another good one.
No coupons needed, time prepping w/ the kids (again it takes us 10 minutes to prep and 10 to bake), which is quicker than most delivery or take-n-bake!), and it is by far the cheapest way to have pizza and rid the fridge of leftovers! We sometimes end w/ dessert pizza, baked cookie dough, topped w/ strawberry cream cheese and whatever fruit is available (fresh, frozen, or canned). It becomes a full pizza (dinner and dessert) night for under $20 bucks easily! Oh, and homemade ice tea or lemonade too!
I totally agree with all of you that said you can make your own pizza at home for an even cheaper alternative. My kids especially love to make their own small size pizzas, that way they can make it just the way they want.
@Nanci – Thanks you for the kind words, you have made my day!
@Ginean I love your idea of using leftover taco meat on pizza! I have been using the leftover Taco meat in spaghetti sauce for dinner the next day and most of the family says they just don’t like it. Now I have a new plan for the leftover taco meat – Taco Pizza! Thanks so much for all of your ideas!
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