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While the prices at Costco might look like a bargain, to members, some items are simply overpriced.
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The problem only seems to worsen, as one shopper points out the rising cost of chicken.
One member shares onReddit, “It’s a wash with my Costco.
Quantities are large, and I end up throwing half away because it doesn’t last.
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So I buy at the local place.
Same overall dollars, less quantity, but no waste.
I will never buy fruit at Costco.”
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For everyday home cooks, however, you initiate the risk of overpaying for goods like flour.
OneRedditorpointed out, “Flour and sugar are toss-up in price compared to Aldi and Costco.
Costco wins by a few cents per pound on sugar, Aldi wins on flour.”
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They won’t necessarily go rancid, but they do lose their potency over time.
To avoid this problem, buy whole bean coffee instead, which will last longer.
One Costco member shared onReddit, “The Kirkland ham is TERRIBLE!
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Not bad tasting, but constant pieces of cartilage and chunks of fat.”
I just slice it myself.
It’s just about as good as my Thanksgiving turkey."
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You’ll pay a little more, but the value of your purchase goes much further.
It’s cheaper than Costco."
Another Costco member points out onReddit, “Costco is not always the least expensive option.
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I have no idea why salmon specifically costs more.”
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