I only buy in bulk if it's actually more cost effective (sometimes it's cheaper to buy smaller containers of things if they're on sale) and so long as it isn't something perishable or perishables that can't be frozen (like lettuce or apples). I don't have a Costco/BJs/Sams membership either, so that cuts down on the opportunities to buy in bulk too.
Yes I buy in bulk when the price is right and I know I will use all of the product before it expires. Also having enough space for storage is another think to consider.
I buy in bulk when it's a better deal, and once I know I like the product and will use it. I think you have to be careful of falling into the "bigger is always better" price trap.
Currently, we're thinking about buying part of a cow - not sure how it compares, pricewise, but I'm going to do some research and find out.
I buy toilet paper, wipes & diapers in bulk always. It saves a significant amount of money when you buy larger quantities, not to mention the time and gas money you save not running back and forth to the store
Well, almost always. We buy beans, rice, flour, sugar and oatmeal in 25 pound bags and we usually buy in bulk at Sam's Club each month for other supplies.
I definitely buy in bulk. I buy several papers on Sundays so that I can stock up on good deals that I have coupons for. Especially for stuff that doesn't expire, this works great!
They have the Light and Fit brand at Aldi's which if you read the labels most of the stuff is pretty darn good for you. Guess you need to look a little harder!
I buy paper goods (toilet paper, printer paper), companion animal food, farm animal food, whole grains (for grinding and sprouting), baking yeast, frequently used spices, seeds for planting, and reusable canning equipment in bulk. These items save me money when purchased in bulk and stored in my own containers. With proper storage, they will last a reasonably long time. I grow most of my food and can, dehydrate, or freeze it, so I guess I could be said to put up food in bulk, too, although it is not directly purchased. (I use mostly heirloom seeds, so I also save seeds from my food plants and reuse those, so they are actually a one-time purchase of new varieties only.)
I only buy things in bulk that I have room to store, and that I know won't go bad before I use them (as a household of one). Examples - toilet paper and toothpaste.
Sure, buying in bulks is a good choice to save some money. We live in Venezuela, and our inflation rate grows too quickly, so it's a good idea to buy non-perishable items, such as soap, toothpaste, canned foods and so on.
I buy rice, flour, pancake mix, chicken, lunch meats, and bread in bulk. Anything I think I can save money on and have it not spoil, I try to buy in large quantities.
I do buy in bulk for the things that I can use before they go bad. Bulk loose tea, salt, coffee beans, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Anything with a "best by" date not too far in the future gets a pass. I hate throwing things out and wasting money!
When we bought our first home, we were suddenly "house poor" and I decided to try shopping at Aldi. Back then the checkout lines were horrendous (not so much these days). What kept me from visiting Aldi for many years, though, was the jarring noise of cans being tossed at machine gun speed back into my cart after being scanned at the register. Now that I am retired on disability I've once again found the need to economize big time so I've given Aldi a second chance. There are a few things I still can't get there for which I make a stop at the large supermarket, but in general, especially for staples, Aldi does it for me. And not all of their food is still filled with bad ingredients. Their BBQ sauce, for one, is one of the few that do not have high fructose corn syrup.
Nope, we don't buy in bulk! We use coupons instead. :) We have also saved lots of money on quality organic products by joining a local co-op group. This keeps our budget at $400 a month, and includes toiletries and househood goods :)
We buy flour in bulk (50lb bags from a distributor) because we bake all our own bread for meals. Something I'm unfairly lucky to have due to a particularly culinary fiancee. 2-3 bags will last us about 6 months for fresh made bread every day.
Hi Dotti,
I too have lived here most of my life, with the exception of 10 years of military life which placed me near the twin cities, the bay, and out west, as well as a couple of overseas locations to include Japan. Although all of these other places were wonderful to visit, I couldn't wait to come back home and wouldn't trade living in Erie, Pa. for all the wealth in the world. I can see where you would be so excited that you would use all CAPS. :~)
I am a one-person household with minimal storage space so buying in bulk doesn't work for me.
I only buy in bulk if it's actually more cost effective (sometimes it's cheaper to buy smaller containers of things if they're on sale) and so long as it isn't something perishable or perishables that can't be frozen (like lettuce or apples). I don't have a Costco/BJs/Sams membership either, so that cuts down on the opportunities to buy in bulk too.
Yes I buy in bulk when the price is right and I know I will use all of the product before it expires. Also having enough space for storage is another think to consider.
I buy in bulk when it's a better deal, and once I know I like the product and will use it. I think you have to be careful of falling into the "bigger is always better" price trap.
Currently, we're thinking about buying part of a cow - not sure how it compares, pricewise, but I'm going to do some research and find out.
I buy toilet paper, wipes & diapers in bulk always. It saves a significant amount of money when you buy larger quantities, not to mention the time and gas money you save not running back and forth to the store
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I buy non perishables in bulk at Costco like paper towels, toliet paper, cleaning supplies
I buy diapers in bulk from Amazon.
I buy loss leaders in quantity to stock my "pantry". That way I always get the best prices on items we commonly use.
Always.
Well, almost always. We buy beans, rice, flour, sugar and oatmeal in 25 pound bags and we usually buy in bulk at Sam's Club each month for other supplies.
I do, but only if its something I am going to definitely use like paper towels...etc
I definitely buy in bulk. I buy several papers on Sundays so that I can stock up on good deals that I have coupons for. Especially for stuff that doesn't expire, this works great!
They have the Light and Fit brand at Aldi's which if you read the labels most of the stuff is pretty darn good for you. Guess you need to look a little harder!
I buy paper goods (toilet paper, printer paper), companion animal food, farm animal food, whole grains (for grinding and sprouting), baking yeast, frequently used spices, seeds for planting, and reusable canning equipment in bulk. These items save me money when purchased in bulk and stored in my own containers. With proper storage, they will last a reasonably long time. I grow most of my food and can, dehydrate, or freeze it, so I guess I could be said to put up food in bulk, too, although it is not directly purchased. (I use mostly heirloom seeds, so I also save seeds from my food plants and reuse those, so they are actually a one-time purchase of new varieties only.)
I only buy things in bulk that I have room to store, and that I know won't go bad before I use them (as a household of one). Examples - toilet paper and toothpaste.
Sure, buying in bulks is a good choice to save some money. We live in Venezuela, and our inflation rate grows too quickly, so it's a good idea to buy non-perishable items, such as soap, toothpaste, canned foods and so on.
Sure I buy in bulk! It's cheaper, less wasteful and usually healthier! What's not to like?
I buy rice, flour, pancake mix, chicken, lunch meats, and bread in bulk. Anything I think I can save money on and have it not spoil, I try to buy in large quantities.
I only buy in bulk the non perishables. And eggs. Love eggs.
I do buy in bulk for the things that I can use before they go bad. Bulk loose tea, salt, coffee beans, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Anything with a "best by" date not too far in the future gets a pass. I hate throwing things out and wasting money!
Yes I buy in bulk. Usually items that I use alot.
When we bought our first home, we were suddenly "house poor" and I decided to try shopping at Aldi. Back then the checkout lines were horrendous (not so much these days). What kept me from visiting Aldi for many years, though, was the jarring noise of cans being tossed at machine gun speed back into my cart after being scanned at the register. Now that I am retired on disability I've once again found the need to economize big time so I've given Aldi a second chance. There are a few things I still can't get there for which I make a stop at the large supermarket, but in general, especially for staples, Aldi does it for me. And not all of their food is still filled with bad ingredients. Their BBQ sauce, for one, is one of the few that do not have high fructose corn syrup.
Nope, we don't buy in bulk! We use coupons instead. :) We have also saved lots of money on quality organic products by joining a local co-op group. This keeps our budget at $400 a month, and includes toiletries and househood goods :)
I would love to buy more things in bulk, but I share a one bedroom, city apartment and I don't have the storage space for it.
We buy flour in bulk (50lb bags from a distributor) because we bake all our own bread for meals. Something I'm unfairly lucky to have due to a particularly culinary fiancee. 2-3 bags will last us about 6 months for fresh made bread every day.
Hi Dotti,
I too have lived here most of my life, with the exception of 10 years of military life which placed me near the twin cities, the bay, and out west, as well as a couple of overseas locations to include Japan. Although all of these other places were wonderful to visit, I couldn't wait to come back home and wouldn't trade living in Erie, Pa. for all the wealth in the world. I can see where you would be so excited that you would use all CAPS. :~)
Yes, I buy in bulk as often as I can. Bulk items are one of the few deals to be found at natural foods stores.