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Title: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: classicrockgriller on May 06, 2010, 12:28:54 AM
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How many have you been guilty of?
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: OU812 on May 06, 2010, 04:57:30 AM
Spices and meat are the only ones I'm guilty of.  ::)
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: FLBentRider on May 06, 2010, 05:25:28 AM
I would contest a lot of that, for singles sure, but not families.

paper towels and toilet paper especially...

For a family of six - Sams IS the grocery store!
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: Caribou on May 06, 2010, 06:03:05 AM
I would like to add chocolate chips to that list too.
We bought a big bag at Costco once and we just kept scooping them out as a snack and I never made one cookie from them.  :D
That's a lot of chocolate and calories.
Carolyn
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: KevinG on May 06, 2010, 08:13:22 AM
My house is too small to buy anything in bulk. The closest I come is the paper towel thing, but only 2 six packs. Oh, I guess that brings something else to mind.
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: deb415611 on May 06, 2010, 08:43:47 AM
Quote from: Caribou on May 06, 2010, 06:03:05 AM
I would like to add chocolate chips to that list too.
We bought a big bag at Costco once and we just kept scooping them out as a snack and I never made one cookie from them.  :D
That's a lot of chocolate and calories.
Carolyn

add 56 oz bags of m&m's to that list ;D
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: Caribou on May 06, 2010, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: deb415611 on May 06, 2010, 08:43:47 AM
Quote from: Caribou on May 06, 2010, 06:03:05 AM
I would like to add chocolate chips to that list too.
We bought a big bag at Costco once and we just kept scooping them out as a snack and I never made one cookie from them.  :D
That's a lot of chocolate and calories.
Carolyn

add 56 oz bags of m&m's to that list ;D
Yeah!
How bout the big jars of Jelly Belly's too? :D
Emma asks for those every time we go there!
I haven't broke yet,
Carolyn
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: ArnieM on May 06, 2010, 10:17:26 AM
For me it's spices.  They're not really bulk but I'm sure I have some jars that are ten years old.  Time to clean 'em out.
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 06, 2010, 05:16:07 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 06, 2010, 05:25:28 AM
I would contest a lot of that, for singles sure, but not families.

paper towels and toilet paper especially...

For a family of six - Sams IS the grocery store!
I'm single and buy paper towels, toilet paper and meats in bulk.  I wouldn't do it any other way.  But, I have a large enough home that I have loads of cabinets, closets, 3 car garage, laundry room, etc...  I also have two fridges and a freezer.... so space isn't an issue for me. I enjoy entertaining friends so things go more quickly than you'd expect for a single guy. Oh.... I'm definitely "guilty" of the candy  :)
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: ArnieM on May 06, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
OK DM, so when can I come over  ???  ;D
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 06, 2010, 05:45:50 PM
You're welcome anytime my friend.  I'm about 5 hours up the road from ya....
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 06, 2010, 05:48:02 PM
Ooops, I'm 5 hours up the road from CRG... You're welcome too ArnieM but it's a bit of a drive from you I think :-)
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: hal4uk on May 06, 2010, 05:54:38 PM
I don't care what they say...
If I ain't got 100lbs of spice, 100 rolls of paper towels, and 100 rolls of toilet paper on hand, I get all goofy...
You know... Like worse than usual...
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: ArnieM on May 06, 2010, 05:59:02 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on May 06, 2010, 05:54:38 PM
I don't care what they say...
If I ain't got 100lbs of spice, 100 rolls of paper towels, and 100 rolls of toilet paper on hand, I get all goofy...
You know... Like worse than usual...

Oh my!
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: squirtthecat on May 06, 2010, 06:02:13 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on May 06, 2010, 05:54:38 PM
I don't care what they say...
If I ain't got 100lbs of spice, 100 rolls of paper towels, and 100 rolls of toilet paper on hand, I get all goofy...
You know... Like worse than usual...

I know for a fact he has had every bit of a 40 pound bag of white rice stashed in his pantry, many a time...
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: hal4uk on May 06, 2010, 06:08:41 PM
Yeah, it's amazing what all kind of care packages folks will bring ya when you're carryin' multiple mortgages and losing weight... ;-)
(I think we're out of the woods now...  Might even have me hot dog tonight!)
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 06, 2010, 06:17:22 PM
My kind of guy :-)
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 08, 2010, 11:29:03 AM
I found my favortie BBQ sauce in a 160oz container at Sam's last night.  The "best by' date is March 2013... Ill bet it' gone by then  ;D

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Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: hal4uk on May 08, 2010, 11:44:15 AM
Quote from: DarqMan on May 08, 2010, 11:29:03 AM
I found my favortie BBQ sauce in a 160oz container at Sam's last night.  The "best by' date is March 2013... Ill bet it' gone by then  ;D

Never heard of it - or seen it at my Sam's Club..
What's it taste like?
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: DarqMan on May 08, 2010, 01:00:32 PM
It's absolutely delicious.  It's sweet but has an interesting tang... They make a smokey and a hot but the original is my favorite.  I use their rub on everything, I buy huge containers of that from Sam's too.  Head Country products are made in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  I've never seen them outside the state.
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: classicrockgriller on May 08, 2010, 01:18:57 PM
I believe I have seen it here at the Sam's I go to.

I will look next time I go.
Title: Re: 15 things not to buy in bulk
Post by: ArnieM on May 08, 2010, 08:03:22 PM
Now that's what I'd call a "jug-a-sauce" DM.  I usually order up two half-gallons of Carolina Treet.  Good stuff.

I'll be reviewing a few sauces in an upcoming newsletter but they don't come in a jug like that!