You could say I buy "in bulk" for toilet paper and paper towels since I grab the bigger packages. I stock up a lot on Veggie Slice pepperjack cheese and keep the extra packages in my freezer until I'm ready to use them, but there's no cost savings in doing so, and the packages are the same size regardless, so I don't consider that "buying in bulk"; I just use the cheese a lot.
I live with 7 other people on a shared grocery budget so buying in bulk is how we buy everything. I'm able to save by buying produce in bulk as well, which I don't have to worry about going bad with so many mouths to feed.
I buy in bulk, definitely, although I try to be extremely careful with flour because of weevils. My latest experiment has been to mix up my own batch of gluten-free all-purpose flour, rather than shell out the $6.99 it costs for a measly bag of the packaged stuff. There's a terrific bulk store a block away from me, but I'm hoping to find a place where I can buy even more household items in bulk.
Yes, I buy in bulk. I buy non perishables that are deeply discounted and foods that can be frozen or have a long shelf life. At this point, however, I buy in bulk at the grocery store, not at a warehouse club.
With a household of two, I only buy non-perishables in bulk and when the price point makes sense. For example, I won't buy canned vegetables in bulk simply because they are generally cheaper on sale at the grocery with coupons. However, I do buy tomato sauce in bulk because we prepare large batches of homemade sauce (8 qts worth) at one time.
Even though we think of "bulk" as a large quantity, I find that buying in bulk is good for buying small quantities as well as large. Since I live alone, if I want to make soup or beans I can buy just enough for what I want. I find it especially useful for spices. I can buy a tablespoon instead of a full jar. And, I can buy just enough ingredients to make my own muesli or just enough flour and sugar for a one time recipe.
Hi, Ashley - great question and a lot of really interesting responses! The problem is that, for most people, buying in bulk = buying a lot of surplus stuff you never need (and, if it's food, stuff that goes to waste). But the price difference when it comes to buying in bulk is really tempting - so how can we make this work so that you only get what you need but at the bulk-buy discount price?
We figured the solution was to club together with other shoppers who want the same things and leverage the same bulk-buying discounts that the big stores get from manufacturers, or warehouse outlets can offer. We're about to unveil the fruits of our thinking really soon but, in the meantime, you can read more about it on our Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/buyapowaborn
I'd love to know what you think - do drop us a comment or a 'Like' if it sounds like a good idea to you.
Huge best and keep up the great work (both here and on your Facebook page, which is where we came across this post),
The banks screwed all homeowners when they turned our mortgage into a security, like a stock. Now no ONE bank owns my note but several "investors" therefore, when stuff happens like losing my job or my business going under, the banks cannot really work with me on any modification because technically they do not own the note. Additionally, I was duped into thinking my 30 year fixed at 5% was a stupid idea. Predatory lending mortgage brokers who got paid a ton in commission told me it was "stupid" to keep a 30 year fixed and did I "really intend to stay in my home longer than 7 years", they said I would be "crazy" to keep my 30 year fixed @ 5% when I could re-fi into an adjustable and take all the cash equity out of my home to reinvest into income property. It all sounded good back then. Lesson to be learned: trust your inner voice!
I hardly ever buy in bulk mostly because there are two of us and we don't use enough product to make it worth our while. But ever so often, if there is a really good deal then I will. For example I found a great deal on razors, someone gave me a Sam's gift card for Christmas, so I now have enough razors to last me for two years!
I tend to buy non-perishable or perishable items with far off expiration dates in bulk. If you end up losing some to spoilage, what was the point of buying in bulk?
We buy toilet paper in bulk, mainly because we don't have to run to the store every other week to pick it up! I also tend to buy single-serving snacks because they are easy to grab and put into our lunchbags. I don't buy fruits or other perishables unless they can be frozen, because as a couple, we can't consume it fast enough before the go bad. (Although we did pick 8 pounds of strawberries one day!)
I don't often buy in bulk because of the shopping limitations of where I live. I will, however, stock up if a product we use regularly is at a great price.
On the other hand, some items I've started buying in more expensive smaller sizes because we waste it if we buy large containers. (Sour cream and applesauce come immediately to mind - both get moldy before we finish them.)
You could say I buy "in bulk" for toilet paper and paper towels since I grab the bigger packages. I stock up a lot on Veggie Slice pepperjack cheese and keep the extra packages in my freezer until I'm ready to use them, but there's no cost savings in doing so, and the packages are the same size regardless, so I don't consider that "buying in bulk"; I just use the cheese a lot.
I live with 7 other people on a shared grocery budget so buying in bulk is how we buy everything. I'm able to save by buying produce in bulk as well, which I don't have to worry about going bad with so many mouths to feed.
I think that prep work is definitely key to set yourself apart -- employers can see hundreds of people at a job fair.
Does anybody else have suggestions for strategies that work well at job fairs?
I buy in bulk, definitely, although I try to be extremely careful with flour because of weevils. My latest experiment has been to mix up my own batch of gluten-free all-purpose flour, rather than shell out the $6.99 it costs for a measly bag of the packaged stuff. There's a terrific bulk store a block away from me, but I'm hoping to find a place where I can buy even more household items in bulk.
Yes, I buy in bulk. I buy non perishables that are deeply discounted and foods that can be frozen or have a long shelf life. At this point, however, I buy in bulk at the grocery store, not at a warehouse club.
I buy meat in bulk and canned goods in bulk. They both seem to be cheaper that way.
With a household of two, I only buy non-perishables in bulk and when the price point makes sense. For example, I won't buy canned vegetables in bulk simply because they are generally cheaper on sale at the grocery with coupons. However, I do buy tomato sauce in bulk because we prepare large batches of homemade sauce (8 qts worth) at one time.
Even though we think of "bulk" as a large quantity, I find that buying in bulk is good for buying small quantities as well as large. Since I live alone, if I want to make soup or beans I can buy just enough for what I want. I find it especially useful for spices. I can buy a tablespoon instead of a full jar. And, I can buy just enough ingredients to make my own muesli or just enough flour and sugar for a one time recipe.
I buy in bulk from the Natural Foods Coop. It's a good way to get affordable organic foods.
Hi, Ashley - great question and a lot of really interesting responses! The problem is that, for most people, buying in bulk = buying a lot of surplus stuff you never need (and, if it's food, stuff that goes to waste). But the price difference when it comes to buying in bulk is really tempting - so how can we make this work so that you only get what you need but at the bulk-buy discount price?
We figured the solution was to club together with other shoppers who want the same things and leverage the same bulk-buying discounts that the big stores get from manufacturers, or warehouse outlets can offer. We're about to unveil the fruits of our thinking really soon but, in the meantime, you can read more about it on our Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/buyapowaborn
I'd love to know what you think - do drop us a comment or a 'Like' if it sounds like a good idea to you.
Huge best and keep up the great work (both here and on your Facebook page, which is where we came across this post),
Robin @BuyaPowa
FYI: Credit Unions have lower fee's because they dont have to pay taxes
The banks screwed all homeowners when they turned our mortgage into a security, like a stock. Now no ONE bank owns my note but several "investors" therefore, when stuff happens like losing my job or my business going under, the banks cannot really work with me on any modification because technically they do not own the note. Additionally, I was duped into thinking my 30 year fixed at 5% was a stupid idea. Predatory lending mortgage brokers who got paid a ton in commission told me it was "stupid" to keep a 30 year fixed and did I "really intend to stay in my home longer than 7 years", they said I would be "crazy" to keep my 30 year fixed @ 5% when I could re-fi into an adjustable and take all the cash equity out of my home to reinvest into income property. It all sounded good back then. Lesson to be learned: trust your inner voice!
I hardly ever buy in bulk mostly because there are two of us and we don't use enough product to make it worth our while. But ever so often, if there is a really good deal then I will. For example I found a great deal on razors, someone gave me a Sam's gift card for Christmas, so I now have enough razors to last me for two years!
I only buy a few things in bulk: sushi rice, basmati rice, and olive oil.
Just bought some bulk oatmeal and almonds last week, and picked up some snack mix yesterday. Works great for non-perishable items.
I tend to buy non-perishable or perishable items with far off expiration dates in bulk. If you end up losing some to spoilage, what was the point of buying in bulk?
I love it
with a budget of 100 a month for 2 we have to buy in bulk, from toilet paper to meat
We buy toilet paper in bulk, mainly because we don't have to run to the store every other week to pick it up! I also tend to buy single-serving snacks because they are easy to grab and put into our lunchbags. I don't buy fruits or other perishables unless they can be frozen, because as a couple, we can't consume it fast enough before the go bad. (Although we did pick 8 pounds of strawberries one day!)
No. Not offered close enough to me.
I actually don't with the exception of toilet paper. I think at least in the case of just my husband & I it's just waste.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would buy in bulk if possible but live in a small town and a large bulk store is about 2 hours away.
I don't often buy in bulk because of the shopping limitations of where I live. I will, however, stock up if a product we use regularly is at a great price.
On the other hand, some items I've started buying in more expensive smaller sizes because we waste it if we buy large containers. (Sour cream and applesauce come immediately to mind - both get moldy before we finish them.)
I don't unless I am doing once a month cooking and then I use the whole bulk product in once anyway.
Yes, non-perishable items that we use a lot of.