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When I go fishing and come home with 100 pounds of fish, guess what? I freeze it!
Sure, but if you were going to buy fish from a store, wouldn't you prefer to buy fresh fish than frozen? (Ignoring the fact that most fish is frozen at sea, anyway)
It's not that I mind buying frozen meat or freezing meat when I have to. It just shouldn't cost as much. If I really want to buy meat in bulk I'll get a side of beef.
The amount I saved on tires, gas and travel last year more than paid for my membership at Sam's. I'm fortunate also that I have two within a decent distance to choose from.
But I still find that if I know I'm going there, I might as well stock up on the meat, toiletries and fresh veggies.
Then I get to wander around and see what's new. I get most of my electronic toys and supplies there too.
My patio set at bj's was $699 and woudl have been MUCH MORE anywhere else (except costco).
Milk, cream, half & half, bananas is ALWAYS cheaper at bj's and costco.
Some things are not cheaper. Cereal you can get from the grocery store on sale for cheaper. The problem for some people is when they are in a regular grocery store they are not in the "bulk" frame of mind. This week peanut butter was 99 cents at stop and shop (skippy, limit 4) So I bought 4 when i went in for the redbox movie, then I bout another 4 when I returned the redbox movie. 8 for less than $8. Costco and Bj's charge you about 8 for two big ones (prob. equal to 6 small) and you are stuck with a giant jar of peanut butter till you finish it.
paper towels are good, napkins are good, juice boxes and snack items for kids are definitely good.
produce at bj's is BAD, At Costco it is good. Parmesean cheese in the case is slightly cheaper than the sale price at grocery store but you have to spend $11 on parm cheese, to save about $1. Do you really need to buy parm. cheese for the year, TODAY?
that is the problem with wholesale clubs. the bargains are great if you need/can use the quantity. If it spoils or you have to give it away, IT wasnt cheaper!!!
the other problem with wholesale clubs is: if the price per item is not cheaper, you just got screwed on 6 of them instead of just one.
i love bj's and costco though, they have way more bargains than not, you just have to know what not to buy.
Yes, but I don't really see it as a trip as the nearest Costco is only a couple minutes away from where I live. Even if it wasn't though I would make the trip, same goes for Trader Joe's.
Yes, but I don't really see it as a trip as the nearest Costco is only a couple minutes away from where I live. Even if it wasn't though I would make the trip, same goes for Trader Joe's.
It is def. worth the trip. I live 15 miles from either Costco or Bj's and I still shop there. I do try to work it into my travel plans, though, not just go there and come home, I always get other things done nearby.
Gas at Bj's is no longer the best deal around here if you do any shopping at Stop and Shop. For every $50 you spend there, they give you 10 cents off a gallon. The discount lasts for 3 weeks. So even if you don't shop there a lot, you could accumulate 20 or 30 cents off per gallon in that time. My cousin and her husband somehow coordinate it that they fill both their tanks with one purchase, so they get 30 cents off a gallon for BOTH their cars.
Bj's also has ridiculous lines at the pumps.
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