My local supermarket finally turned to shady sales tactics in their weekly ads

[Miramonti]

That's what I was thinking. Garlic powder, onion powder and cumin are three good ones to have around just to make simple dry rubs with.

Only a newb cook would use fresh garlic and onion, completely undermining the ultimate goal of the rub being dry.

 

[Fenixgoon]

nothing in that section of the ad said the product was on sale for $2.99. it just said $2 off $6 purchase.
and i knew it costs ~$3.25 each.

then you did not check the price labels, young padawan

 

[Rakehellion]

I tried a dry rub once when I ran out of lotion. Sore for a month.

 

[DCal430]

That isn't shady, shady would be if they raised the price without the coupon to 4.25 each.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Not even remotely shady.

 

[OverVolt]

Bet ya they were close to expiring anyway.