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Penny Pinching in PEI

Posted on 2013/04/30 by Guy Posted in Frugal .

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Canadians know about the elimination of the penny. I was surprised that it made the news in the schools in North Carolina where some of our grandchildren live.

 

So what will we do with all our colourful expressions like:

  • Penny Wise Pound Foolish
  • Cost a Pretty Penny
  • Penny for your thoughts
  • A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
  • Penny Ante

 

After awhile, some of us will literally not have two pennies to rub together.  So what will that mean for shoppers from outside Canada?  Quite simply, you will not see pennies in Canada.  While they are still legal tender, you will not get them in your change.

If you pay by debit, credit or cheque, nothing changes.

If you pay cash, most store will round up or down.  This means that is an item costs 41 or 42 cents, you will pay 40.  Conversely, if it costs 43 or 44 cents you will pay 45.

Retailers  with computerized cash registers may do the rounding automatic ally when calculating your change.  But when you buy that item for $1.43 and the cash register says you get $.77 change, don’t be put off if you only get $.75.

If you want to save a penny on your groceries, go to the Atlantic Superstore, they have vowed to round down all the time.  To continue saving you a penny, they will round down that 44 cent item to 40 cents.  If you know of any other stores that round down all the time, please let me know.

If you are looking for interesting things to do with your old pennies, see Cindy’s Blog at Hats N Hospitalitea.

 

Guy

 

 

 

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Shopping in PEI

Posted on 2013/04/22 by Guy Posted in Experiences .

Shopping bagsPrince Edward Island has a lot to offer in the way of nature and attractions. However, there is also a need for shopping experiences.

Sunday shopping is still relatively new on PEI.  Most big stores will not open until noon on Sundays.  However, the convenience stores and gift shops are likely to be open earlier.  Remember also that several of the specialty shops and souvenir establishments are not open year round. Therefore it pays to check hours of operations or give them a call before heading out.

Shopping Malls

If you come from the big city, remember that malls here have from 10-30 stores in them.

Charlottetown

  • Confederation Court Mall
  • Charlottetown Mall
  • Shops of St Avards
  • Confederation Landing (Seasonal)

Summerside

The main shopping areas in Summerside are centered on Granville Street as can be seen on the map. The downtown mall has been struggling for several years due to the popularity of malls int he outskirts where retail space is less expensive.  However, in the summertime, Spinnaker’s Landing is quite a bustling spot.

Shopping outside the two major cities

 There is a small mall in Montague. In the North-West you will find another in Bloomfield. Let’s not forget the Cavendish Boardwalk where you can find all sorts of treasures in the summertime.  Though not a mall, Victoria by the Sea deserves mention.  This is a small village when about half the houses have been turned into shops. This makes for a different walking shopping experience.

Special Gifts and Souvenirs 

What do you get for that friend that has everything? I will give that some thought and give you my favourite ideas on a future post.

 

Guy

 

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