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--- category:food_grocery [2012/07/27 06:09]
ozpete [Tips and Hints]
+++ category:food_grocery [2012/08/24 13:13] (current)
ClaireChris
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 ACS members can get 5% discount on both.
-Entertainment book members can get 5% discount only on Coles.
+Entertainment book members can get 5% discount on Coles, Coles Liquor and at Woolworths now.
 Usernames of those who are willing to be contacted for these cards:
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 ===== Tips and Hints ======
-**Atkins Heath Bars**  **Vitacost.com**
+**Atkins Heath Bars Vitacost.com**
-I discovered a USA vitamin site when I was searching for Atkins Protein Bars.
+UPDATE : Shipping is now $2.99 for 3Lb which makes this cheaper per item than before (I have edited the post to reflect this)
-I have waited until I received my first shipment before posting this here - to make sure that it arrived ok etc.
+Price = $US1.60 Shipped for 25 bars or $US.75 for first time orders with code.
-These cost from around $A2.80 to $A4.80 each here in Australia if you buy from Woolies or Coles, depending on your location as it seems there are price variations depending on locale.
+How?….
-Buy buying these from the US you can get these for around $US1.60 each shipped to your mailing address.
+A few months back I discovered a USA vitamin site when I was searching for Atkins Protein Bars.
-The products available are slightly different than the ones you can buy here. The Decadence bar from the US is lighter and less gluggy than the Australian version. You also have a greater range of bars to choose from.
+These cost from around $A4.80 each here in Australia if you buy from Woolies or Coles (depends on type of bar you buy)
-In Australia
+Buy buying these from the US you can get these for around $US1.60 each shipped to your mailing address.
-The Atkins Chocolate Decadence bar is 60g and costs $A4.80 each
+The products available are slightly different than the ones you can buy here.
+In Australia the Atkins Chocolate Decadence bar is 60g and costs $A4.80 each
 The available US equivalent is the Dark Chocolate Decadence 44g Bar which costs $US5.44 for 5 = $US1.10
-Shipping is $US2.99 which gives the cost as a shade under $US2.50 each (But that is delivered)
+Shipping is $US2.99 which gives the cost as a shade over $US1.15 each (But that is delivered)
-Equalising the weight 44g vs 60g (roundly 40% more in the Oz bar) makes this around $US 3.50 delivered.
+Equalising the weight 44g vs 60g (roundly 40% more in the Oz bar) makes this around $US 1.60 delivered.
-BUT....
+BUT….
 The $US2.99 shipping allows you to ship 3lbs of goods. Which equates to 5 boxes (25 bars). Their website can calculate the cost of shipping as you add products.
-My first order of 25 bars which took 10 days to arrive (Xmas eve) cost $US $30.69 which meant average cost per bar was $US1.22 which when equalised for size of bar (40%) meant cost was $US1.70
 Allowing currency costs etc this was at least half the Aussie price
-But wait - thats not all (pardon the sales bs here!!). By using the refer a friend link below you can save $US10 on your first shipment. So the first trial is even less per bar.
+But wait - thats not all.(LOL)
-With the $US10 off the average bar price was US$1 each
+By using the refer a friend link below you can save $US10 on your first shipment. So the first trial is even less per bar.
+With the $US10 off the average bar price was US$.75 each DELIVERED
 They also have some great specials time to time on different vitamin products.
-Unless you order 1 item greater than 3lbs where the shipping jumps to $US21, if you want more you just place another order. And try to maximise the use of the 3lb shipping charge to keep the average price down.
+Unless you order 1 item greater than 3lbs where the shipping jumps to $US14, for just a small amount over the 3lb. And goes up as the weight increases if you want more you just place another order. (although you can check this before placing the order) And try to maximise the use of the 3lb shipping charge to keep the average price down.
+Below is my referral link where you can get $10 off. I also get a $10 credit for referring you. So we both win.
+However if you do join up, you can create your own referral link for friends and I have no issue if you post your link below. So members here can choose which ever link suits them. And maybe also you can post your discoveries here on other products that can be found
+CLICK here to use the referral code
+http://www.vitacost.com/Referee?wlsrc=rsReferral&ReferralAct...
+Also you can buy these from iherb. They are slightly more expensive, BUT you can get 4lbs shipped for their rate of $4.00 Again you can save $10 on your first order with my referral code QAZ216 if your total order exceeds $40. http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=QAZ216
+So just do the math. iHerb will give you a further 5% off if your total exceeds $60 so depending on what you order and total weight sometimes it could be cheaper. Plus your $10 off makes at least one order worthwhile. And we are into bargains aren't we.
+BTW with Vitacost
+Also dont forget to add in up to 2 free samples with each Vitacost order you make. Nothing really great, but hey they are free. You can find free samples here
+http://www.vitacost.com/freesamples/
-Below is a referral link where you can get $10 off. I also get a $10 credit for referring you. So we both win.
-However if you do join up, you can create your own referral link for friends so you can all share the wealth.
 http://www.vitacost.com/Referee?wlsrc=rsReferral&ReferralActionId=599000065240
 Alternatively you can go straight to www.vitacost.com with no referral link and order directly, but there is no $10 credit on your first order

Last edited by ozpete on 2012/07/27 06:09

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