Bulk Buys

[pheinbaugh2]

Does it really help you save money in the end.

[ken7700]

It will save you money in the long run, but you have to be careful as many times it is really not the best buy. I found that out the hard way.

[luvbunnies42]

Some things.
Rules of bulk buying-

If you aren't going to eat an item by the expiration and have 50 of the item don't buy.Buy individually or what's needed.

If you have no place to store certain items don't buy. 50 rolls of toliet paper may be useful but having them sit in the bathroom where moisture can get to them is not.

Some stores still offer sales on one item.So, buying 3 or 4 only to get a sale price may not be needed. (unless of course they are like bath and body works and you need to buy all for the sale price)

See if you can share the bulk items and split the cost. If you have a family member who is willing to pay half and you can split the items you make out even better.

It really does help though at times.You pay for conviance.So one portion of chicken can be higher then buying a pack and freezing the rest.As much as I hate it I've been buying boneless skinless chicken breast and cutting the fatty part off because I realized how much money I was wasting every week on packs that we could only get 2-3 meals out of and partly because I hate taking the time to cut the fat and well...it's gross.But I paid more for the 94% fat free and the look of no fat.

[ken7700]

Great tips Luvbunnies42. I use some of the tips you posted below. Bulk is good like you said, but you have to know the limits and look at the pricing very carefully before any purchase.

[DianaR]

Buying in bulk helps only if storage isn't a problem, or you aren't dealing with perishable foods that don't freeze well.

[jenbear09]

Nowadays the only thing I buy in bulk is toliet paper and paper towels. I have a Walmart Super center that I buy everything else at and have a Costco right next door to the Super center.

[Creditguy]

I like Costco store as well Local Sam's I have apply for a Store credit cards and they give me store credit card with $4000 credit limit on each!, the reason I like those store is not many people crown during peak hour and I like customer services and cheap price!

[pheinbaugh2]

I always get toilet paper. condiments are a good one too. Check the experation. Sometimes you cut it close before you use them all.

[konrad]

do you think toilet paper have expiration day? its fully understandable if you buy a milk that you look for expiration day but for a toilet paper look for me like a fun stuff, maybe I can share a little funny store, today I saw a women in store that checkout if phone have expiration day!

[weblover78]

Definitely Bulk buy helps to save, But you can buy only few things in bulk and you should not spend much when its not needed in bulk