Shopping for groceries nowadays often involves a lot of trial and error.
You might try out a new item only to find that itmisses the mark on taste or quality.
Even products that are decent enough may still be too pricey to be worth your hard-earned dollars.
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And unsurprisingly, the beloved warehouse club Costco is home to plenty of these types of items.
Costco shoppers love them so much that they’ve evenresorted to expletiveswhen trying to convey how delicious they are.
“I have one every morning as a snack with a cup of coffee,“wroteon Reddit.
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But when those desserts are available, members buy them in droves.
Members love the bakery item for both the taste and affordability.
Depending on your warehouse, you’ll probably only pay around$5.99 for a whole three-and-a-half pound pie.
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“For the price and size, it’s unbeatable.
I will never get a pumpkin pie anywhere else,” a fanwrote.
Customerssaythey love to slip theKirkland Signature Fully-Cooked Baconinto their carts because it’s both tasty and convenient.
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Customers need only pop it in the oven and then dig in once it’s heated through.
“I steam some broccoli for an easy veggie side to go with it.
One of the easiest meal preps for the week,” a Redditorsaid.
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Customerslovethem for both the taste and ease of preparation.
One fan even went so far as todescribethem as “dangerously delicious.”
Meanwhile, the same quantity ofAmazon’s ibuprofen tabletswill currently run you more than $20.
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“They are by and large the cheapest out there,” a Costco shoppersaidof the retailer’s drugs.
“It’s my emotional support animal at this point,” one Redditor recentlyquipped.
They’ve also reported that their pets seem have developed quite a taste for the affordable kibble.
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“The only other dog food my dogs can happily stomach is almost triple the price.
I’m a Costco member at least until they aren’t around anymore,” a shoppersaid.
“The Kirkland dog food is at a sweet spot of price vs. quality.
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TheLing Ling Chicken & Vegetable Potstickershave also garnered quite the following among members.
One memberjokedthat they buy these potstickers so often that “they are basically a family member now.”
According to fans, the item hits the sweet spot between price and reliability.
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If you have trouble getting through the whole jar before it expires, fear not.
Members havereportedthat it freezes very well.
The brand uses milk from grass-fed cows in Ireland to craft this rich dairy item.
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The vodka is distilled six times and comes in sizable 1.75-liter bottles.
But the price point is what really attracts shoppers.
Customers report that it only costs around $12.99 per bottle in warehouses.
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“I buy a bottle every time I’m there, whether I need it or not.
Helluva deal,” one fanraved.
Better yet, members also think they’repretty tasty.
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“Half of a muffin with some coffee makes the perfect breakfast!”
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The brand’sDouble Pepperoni Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizzafeatures a thick, crispy crust topped with cheese and plenty of pepperoni.
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One customerinsiststhat the frozen pie is “better than 90% of takeout.”
The taste of those buttery baked goods is also"divine,“according to fans.
“I buy a box every other week and my lunch sandwiches are elevated,” a shoppersaid.
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Each pack comes with 12 rolls that contain 160 two-ply sheets apiece.
“Have you price checked paper towels at a grocery store recently?
It’s absurd,” a membernotedon Reddit.
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Many memberslovethese drinks so passionately that they’ve completely ditched the name brands.
“Way better than LaCroix,” one Costco shoppersaidin reference to a rival sparkling water brand.
“It’s always 20-30 cents less per gallon than any other gas station,” one shoppernoted.
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Members also say that the gasoline itself is"top tier.
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