There is a lot of discussion about whether or not Warehouse Clubs (i.e. Costco and Sam's Club in these parts) are worth the membership price.
Here is an article that compares prices of individual items at the grocery store and at the clubs. Definitely worth a peek.
My one criticism is that, for example, you aren't going to buy one huge pack of Huggies at the grocery store. If you buy 5 smaller packs and use 5 coupons, it changes the deal.
Also, this article was written based on data collected in New Jersey. We might find our prices to be a little different.
That said, if you absolutely need something you use a lot and can't wait around for a sale, it looks like the clubs may be your better bet.
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That is a great article. I use both Costco and Sam's club. There's some thing that when I stock up on them are cheaper there. Bottled water, bread, canned goods and snack items for the kids are all cheaper there vs the grocery store. Other items like diapers, wipes and other items are cheaper when purchased at the grocery store. When Costco has their coupons on cleaning products, it's cheaper to get them there. Milk is cheaper at Sam's club than any where else. But, I don't go often and when I do go it's once a month and I pick which place I'm going to go too.
thanks. i have been wondering if i should keep my costco membership now since i am couponing and finding i can get things cheaper or FREE. i think if costco were closer it would be much more worth wild. i've heard rumors about one being built here in cedar park area. lets all pray. ;)
oh and i think splitting a membership makes the membership much more affordable and worth keeping. :)
hey katie, when alisa and i priced milk a month or two ago costco was cheaper but milk prices have been fluctuation lately. what is the cost at sam now?
Candace, how do you normally buy diapers then to make them cheaper than costco?
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