Discount club memberships

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

Sam's does - I don't know about the others, but I would imagine they do.

Another thing Mary - if you know someone that might want to split some of the products with you, that would be a way to buy in bulk without having to keep an excess amount. I know of a few people who do that with canned goods, paper products - anything that you have to buy in bulk. They just split the product and split the cost.

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A friend of mine knows how much I love rice; I could eat it daily. So she called and said that she bought some at Sam's, took what she needed and would give the rest to me. She brought me a 20 lb bag of rice in a burlap sack! Yes, it'll keep but c'mon! As nice as it was of her to do that, I thought that I'd do the same, take what I need and give the rest away. Well. I cooked some of the rice that night and it was awful! It tasted like dirt! And it was long grain basmati jasmine rice, too; my favorite. I can't in good conscience pass it on to anyone so now I either throw it out or eat 20 lbs. of rice that tastes like dirt. (I'm wondering if my friend passed it on to me because she didn't like it either. LOL :eek: )

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Originally Posted by Medusa

A friend of mine knows how much I love rice; I could eat it daily. So she called and said that she bought some at Sam's, took what she needed and would give the rest to me. She brought me a 20 lb bag of rice in a burlap sack! Yes, it'll keep but c'mon! As nice as it was of her to do that, I thought that I'd do the same, take what I need and give the rest away. Well. I cooked some of the rice that night and it was awful! It tasted like dirt! And it was long grain basmati jasmine rice, too; my favorite. I can't in good conscience pass it on to anyone so now I either throw it out or eat 20 lbs. of rice that tastes like dirt. (I'm wondering if my friend passed it on to me because she didn't like it either. LOL :eek: )

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ever think of maybe donating it to a soup kitchen or anything?

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Originally Posted by sparks19

ever think of maybe donating it to a soup kitchen or anything?

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Y'know, that's a great idea! Thanx!

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Originally Posted by Medusa

A friend of mine knows how much I love rice; I could eat it daily. So she called and said that she bought some at Sam's, took what she needed and would give the rest to me. She brought me a 20 lb bag of rice in a burlap sack! Yes, it'll keep but c'mon! As nice as it was of her to do that, I thought that I'd do the same, take what I need and give the rest away. Well. I cooked some of the rice that night and it was awful! It tasted like dirt! And it was long grain basmati jasmine rice, too; my favorite. I can't in good conscience pass it on to anyone so now I either throw it out or eat 20 lbs. of rice that tastes like dirt. (I'm wondering if my friend passed it on to me because she didn't like it either. LOL :eek: )

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Now that's a bit much!! Even I wouldn't buy that much. :eek: I was thinking more along the line of canned goods, paper products, even meats, to split the product and cost.

I think I'd have to toss what you have! :D

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

Now that's a bit much!! Even I wouldn't buy that much. :eek: I was thinking more along the line of canned goods, paper products, even meats, to split the product and cost.

I think I'd have to toss what you have! :D

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Well, Sparks came up w/the smart suggestion of donating it to a soup kitchen. Maybe if it's actually in soup so that it blends in w/other vegetables and/or some meat, the taste won't be so bad.

We belong to CostCo. Before that we were members at Sam's. We are retired - so just the two of us.

We shop about every 3-4 months, and most definitely we save lots of money. We buy the store brand of paper towels, chicken breasts in bulk and then freeze. Medications - sure do save on large bottles of glucosamine, Omega 3, calcium and the like. Just bought 2 years worth of low-dose aspirin for less than a 6 months supply at the local drugstore. Other items - V-8 juice, crackers, cans of tuna, ketchup, cereal, crackers, dishwash detergent - the list goes on. And CostCo does have produce.

We pretty much pay for the year's cost in one shopping visit.

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Well, Sparks came up w/the smart suggestion of donating it to a soup kitchen. Maybe if it's actually in soup so that it blends in w/other vegetables and/or some meat, the taste won't be so bad.

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LOL - I saw that after I posted. That's a good idea - soup, Spanish Rice, rice pudding. They could probably come up with a lot of ways to disguise the taste, but then it might not taste bad to people who are just hungry for a meal. Your tastes are just too refined. :D

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

Your tastes are just too refined. :D

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You're talking to a woman who still chews bubble gum.

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Originally Posted by Medusa

You're talking to a woman who still chews bubble gum.

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You can buy that in tubs at Sam's.....:D

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

You can buy that in tubs at Sam's.....:D

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Seriously? Double Bubble? (The original, not the soft stuff.)

I have a Costco membership and I love it. I'm single so I can't buy the huge vats of things but here's my list:
Litter
TP
Paper Towels
Chicken Broth
English Muffins
Mushrooms
Books
Photo processing
Tires
Flowers

On top of all the savings, I have my little sister on my membership for free so she gets to use it as well.

As far as paying for a membership/club to something like Barnes & Nobel, I think that's ridiculous! You could never save as much as you do via Amazon or Borders that doesn't charge for membership.

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Originally Posted by kitten645

As far as paying for a membership/club to something like Barnes & Nobel, I think that's ridiculous! You could never save as much as you do via Amazon or Borders that doesn't charge for membership.

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You want to bet http://bestsmileys.com/lol/6.gif

I have a B&N membership, along with a B&N credit card. I buy books every month, and have saved a bundle - usually $1.50 to $2.00 per book, plus no S&H fees for over $25, and 5% off every purchase when using my credit card.

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Originally Posted by Grace

You want to bet http://bestsmileys.com/lol/6.gif

I have a B&N membership, along with a B&N credit card. I buy books every month, and have saved a bundle - usually $1.50 to $2.00 per book, plus no S&H fees for over $25, and 5% off every purchase when using my credit card.

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LOL I have a B&N membership as well. Of course, for my movie business.. Saves a lot on some stuff.. And the free 3 day shipping is nice. Used in conjunction with the 10% live cashback, it's great.

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Seriously? Double Bubble? (The original, not the soft stuff.)

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Hmmm - I don't really remember. They have different kinds at different times. I used to buy a tub and take it to work, so half the office chomped bubble gum all day! :)

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

LOL - I saw that after I posted. That's a good idea - soup, Spanish Rice, rice pudding. They could probably come up with a lot of ways to disguise the taste, but then it might not taste bad to people who are just hungry for a meal. Your tastes are just too refined. :D

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Basmati rice in the burlap bag needs to be washed VERY thoroughly before cooking and eating it. I often find "friends" in there so have stopped buying it.

I have a BJ's card; I save a bundle on kitty litter and paper products. They have a good meat, produce and pre-made selection, with quite a lot of gourmet offerings. Bulk Lindor and Ce'Moi candy, too!:D