Comments on: Saving: Not Always About Unit Price

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 06:45:42 +0000

I seldom buy perishables at Costco, unless it’s stuff I can split and freeze.

By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Jenn @ Frugal Upstate — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:17:48 +0000

You really do have to think how fast you will use something up, but don’t forget that there is a lot of stuff that can be frozen. Tortillas can be frozen, so can yogurt or cottage cheese (if it is going to be used in cooking rather than fresh. Fresh, not so good) Shredded cheese, luncheon meat etc too. Now if you buy 4 heads of lettuce, well you are on your own.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:05:08 +0000

this is why we split membership at costco and split perishables with our friends.

By: lyndonmaxewell

lyndonmaxewell — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:14:20 +0000

I guess some people only catch on with the savings and not the bigger picture. You have to learn to save food as well as save costs.

By: The Sarcasticynic

The Sarcasticynic — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:17:58 +0000

This is why I only buy products like light bulbs at the cost clubs.

By: Isaac

Isaac — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:52:48 +0000

My wife and I have this debate all the time when we buy certain items like tortillas. Yes 3 dozen is often cheaper than 1 dozen, however most of the three dozen get wasted. I would rather pay more and not waste food than save a few cents and throw most of it away.

By: Tinyhands

Tinyhands — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:28:59 +0000

Also consider the psychological impact of having a lot of something around.
It’s easier to waste if it doesn’t seem scarce.