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We have a trader joes + costco right next to each other. Between both of those, I can get the best of both worlds. Yes you do have to be very careful with cos
by mrlala 7y ago
We have a trader joes + costco right next to each other. Between both of those, I can get the best of both worlds.
Yes you do have to be very careful with costco, because you end up just buying way too much. I have specific lists that I go in, and try not to veer from it at all.
But saying most are "barely cheaper" I don't agree with at all. Almost every item I buy at costco is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. Sometimes half the price. Cheerios, bread, chocolate chips, some fruits, most vegetables, cheeses..
Shopping exclusively at costco will just get you into trouble yes- but there are significant savings if you are careful about it. And the quality is generally very high and reliable.
- ineedasername 7y agoSee, cereal is one area I hated Costco for. Very little selection, first off. And while their retail price was cheaper than local supermarket retail, the brands at local stores all rotate sales about once a month and I can get 40% to 60% (and often a free gallon of milk) over a much larger selection. So I stock up then, which is what I'd have no choice but to do buying in bulk from Costco. I'll admit I borrow the in-laws Costco card now and again to buy their whole briskets.