Don't get me wrong, I love Costco.
I honestly believe Costco is the best store in history, period.
But, I am here to be realistic.
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 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. Retail price was $39.99. With 20% coupon, my final price was $31.99. (Remember. Bed Bath & Beyond takes expired coupons, so keep collecting those coupons.)
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.
:)
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