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I love Costco. I honestly believe Costco is the best store in history, period.
But, I never stop shopping around. I am poor, and I am savvy.
Costco cannot beat all retail stores and their super sales. Sometimes some other stores will have better deals than Costco. So, it’s up to us consumers to keep our eyes open and maximize buying power.
Here is one example
Costco sells a 35L trash can by Simplehuman. It also comes with a bonus “mini” trash can. Costco’s price is $79.99
Below is the trash can I bought a few months ago from Bed Bath and Beyond.
I bought a 30L trash can by Simplehuman, it came with a bonus “mini” trash can. The retail price was $39.99. With a 20% coupon, my final price was $31.99. (Remember. Bed Bath & Beyond takes expired coupons, so keep collecting those coupons.)
So, I bought a similar trash can made by the same company. But I paid less than 60% of what I would have paid at Costco.
Re: Better Than Costco (?) – SimpleHuman Trash Can
I find food at Costco to be severely overpriced though…you can purchase produce and meat for half the price of Costco by visiting an Asian grocer. Bok choy from Costco can cost 5x as much!!! It’s unfortunate that Costco only takes Costco coupons. To keep its prices competitive I think it should allow customers to use a certain number of manufacturer’s coupons. Buying in bulk does not always save you money…but people still keep coming back because they THINK it does.
Re: Better Than Costco (?) – SimpleHuman Trash Can
Hi. I understand what you’re saying.
Personally, I don’t buy steak or most meat items at Costco. They are super expensive to my standard. I hear that Costco have high quality meat. But, I buy my rib eye-steaks from local supermarket when they are under $5/lb. You just cannot beat that price (steak is cheaper than burger).
If you blindly buy food from Costco, you are guaranteed that you will get quality food at justifiable price.
If you REALLY focus on saving money on meat items like I do, you can find better price on steaks elsewhere. You may have to sacrifice on quality a little. But, I cannot be picky. I am poor.
But, I tell you what. If I was rich. I would love to buy meat from Costco. I bet I can tell the difference in meat quality.
Anyway, that’s why I wrote my original blog 2 years ago about the trash can. Enjoy Costco, but it’s better that you know what you are doing.
Thank you for visiting, (and your comment) 🙂
John.
Re: Better Than Costco (?) – SimpleHuman Trash Can
Definitely item-for-item you can often find some things cheaper elsewhere, but you have to look around. Some of the soap/shampoo stuff I can find cheaper at Target, especially with a coupon. But then I have to go to Target, blegh.
My general rule of thumb is that I probably won’t get ripped off at Costco. I may find it cheaper elsewhere, but usually it is not by enough to make a big deal about. If it’s on coupon, it is most likely a very good deal.
The trash can seems to be exempt from my rule, though, so thanks for the heads up. I remember thinking the price was a little on the high side when I saw it in the store. For $80, I’d expect the can to walk my trash to the curb as well. 🙂
Re: Better Than Costco (?) – SimpleHuman Trash Can
“For $80, I’d expect the can to walk my trash to the curb as well.”
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Haha..
Right.
Some items are cheaper at elsewhere.
But, usually, it’s not worth of making extra trip just to buy one item so I can save $1.00.
Costco will not rip us up. I trust Costco.
But, $80.00 for a trash can seemed too much. It was an exceptional case. I am pretty sure that Simplehuman is selling those trash cans to Costco at high price.
🙂