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I thought bulk buying was always cheaper, but my store proved me wrong
I mean, I always heard buying from bulk bins saves money, so I grabbed some lentils last week. Idk, maybe it's just me, but when I checked the price per ounce, it was higher than the bagged ones right next to it. Like, the bulk lentils were $1.50 per pound, but the packaged ones were $1.20 per pound on a deal. It feels like the store is tricking you into thinking you're saving when you're not. Now I make sure to compare every time, even if it takes a minute. Has anyone else run into this? What do you do to spot these hidden costs?
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phoenixp904d ago
Ugh, that's so frustrating when stores pull that.
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torres.kelly4d ago
Actually, sometimes the bulk section uses higher grade stuff or gets deliveries more often, so it stays fresher. That little bit extra might pay off if your bagged lentils sat in a warehouse for months. Plus you skip all that plastic wrap, which matters to some folks. Maybe price per pound isn't the only thing to count.
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