True, if you local store carries the item. Some items I'd have to drive a distance to a store that carries it, and gas+time starts to add up. I find cash and c

True, if you local store carries the item. Some items I'd have to drive a distance to a store that carries it, and gas+time starts to add up. I find cash and carry to be the best, but its bulk items. A crate of can goods or 20lb bag of rice, or a box of meat. Thats bulk method savings, and cheaper than cost-co.