I finally stopped buying pre-shredded cheese after doing the math

Used to grab those bags of shredded cheddar without thinking, like $4 for 8 ounces. Then last month I noticed a block of the same cheese was $3 for 16 ounces. Now I just shred it myself while watching TV, takes maybe 3 minutes and saves me $5 a week. Anyone else find other "convenience" foods that are secretly ripping you off?

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terryallen3d ago

right there with you man, it's wild how much they charge for shredded cheese when the block version is half the price for double the stuff. i started doing the same with bagged salad mixes, way cheaper to just buy a head of lettuce and chop it up myself. feels good knowing you're not getting ripped off just for a little convenience.

evan_jenkins3d ago

Gotta disagree with you and @terryallen here, the pre-shredded stuff saves me from having to wash a grater and my hands get all cramped up from shredding. Sometimes paying a little extra is worth not dealing with the mess, especially if you're like me and you hate doing dishes.

evan2953d ago

The bagged salad got me too man. I was spending like $5 for a bag of "Italian blend" that would go bad in 3 days. Now I grab a head of romaine for a buck and a half, a green pepper for 80 cents, and it lasts me all week. Same with those pre-cut fruit trays, they charge you $8 for a handful of melon that's already getting mushy. I started buying whole pineapples and just hacking them up while I watch the game, saves a ton. Pre-cooked bacon is another one, $6 for a few limp strips when you can cook a whole pack for the same price.