However, as a federal meat inspector, I purchase wholesale meat because it's usually USDA Choice at Costco or Sam's, where as at retail stores like Safeway, they sell USDA Select grade and I prefer to spend the extra buck for the meat that is in the top two thirds of the quality grade than either Select or No Roll.

A note on the meat, Costco sells higher quality meat than the local grocery stores. So it's tough to compare.

@kzzz8

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Centner i agree

@MsJdub99

7 жыл бұрын

Very very true. And things like ribs you buy one pack and you have enough, vs. at a store the rib sizes or meat on the bones may be smaller and so you are essentially forced to buy more packs, and thus actually end up spending more money to get equiv. Fresh meat's definitely not the best comparison to use.

@whossoul

7 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking. Sometimes it's a little pricier, but the meat is always top quality at Costco.

@xyndey

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Centner agree. i always think the price is expensive but my husband bought it once and i love the meat so much. i will never buy meat from anywhere now except at costco.

@mikaelamarquez445

7 жыл бұрын

Costco only sells USDA prime and choice meat which are the best quality, so I agree that she is totally wrong about buying meat there. Also, some costco meat prices per pound are less than other grocery stores and she is just going off of one product in one weekly ad... her reasoning for not buying certain things makes no sense

You also have to consider the quality of the item, not just the price. Usually I've found the produce at Costco much better quality and freshness than what's in the grocery store.

@kathyrickard9001

6 жыл бұрын

wincrasher2007 I totally agree. Quality in any food especially produce has to be weighed into your buy or not buy decision. If it lasts long and tastes better it worth the extra and Costco definitely wins in this area on many of their produce items.

@oscargr_

6 жыл бұрын

Kathy MacInnis. Can I say "except the rotisserie chicken". What kind of horror does it take to raise and grill a chicken for 4.99?

@angellively6746

6 жыл бұрын

Oscar Gr they take a 30 million loss every year and the membership makes up for it. They cut cost by also making their own aka Kirkland brand instead of paying a supplier. Ik they do this with their 1.50 hotdog but not so sure with their chicken.

@4Distractiononly

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@babydooll84

2 жыл бұрын

Not around here. Publix has the best quality produce

I know the apples are probably more expensive at Costco, but they taste SO delicious. They last a really long time, and usually they're much higher quality & are crisper and more delicious/juicy, in my opinion. I'd rather pay a little bit more for quality things. I never understood if you're only saving a few dollars making an extra trip to another store, because that is more gas, more time, more hassle on you later on. Maybe I am just lazy lol

@Kassiann1

7 жыл бұрын

CutTheFat I agree! Same with the meat. It is more expensive but the quality is exponentially better! Worth paying for!

@Drsivric

7 жыл бұрын

CutTheFat EXACTLY can't put a price on Top Shelf Apples...*DOES ANYBODY ELSE THINK THE APPLES(Meats, produce etc.) "ON SALE" @ Other stores are the "B grade" APPLES(along with other things) COSTCO WOULDN'T SELL??

@Drsivric

7 жыл бұрын

Kassi "exponentially better" IS the phrase that sums IT UP perfect Kassi!

@Drsivric

7 жыл бұрын

Dan M Dan My MOM does the SAME and in Chicago! NOT safe for elderly ladies EXCEPT COSTCO ALWAYS HAS EXTRA LIGHTS AND POLICE...Guess the city DOESN'T want to lose IT'S TAX income! LOL

@anthonyzarcone2598

7 жыл бұрын

CutTheFat w

I don't care if the meat is more expensive it's way better quality then grocery stores lately. Something you just can't go cheap on.

@Kassiann1

7 жыл бұрын

Rosalynn Weaver I was going to say the same thing! You can't always compare apples to apples or in this case meat. The quality of the product is exponentially better and so it is worth paying more for. I would say the same for a lot of the produce.

@rosalynnweaver3295

7 жыл бұрын

Dan M hahahaha apparently you never had quality meat. It's not the same

@alanmock1268

7 жыл бұрын

+Dan M when i go to costco i always buy +100 on meat, from steak to ground beef and i can tell you they are top quality meat compared to the type al local store you get it from. Tbh is really cheap for the quality of meat you get.

@rakeshravisankar

7 жыл бұрын

Rosalynn Weaver not sure about the US but in Canada, the same goes with the produce as well. The quality is top notch for sure

@rosalynnweaver3295

7 жыл бұрын

Rakesh Ravisankar I picked up chicken from Walmart the other day and it still had feathers on it. 😣 another cheaper grocery store got in trouble for selling horsemeat as beef. So I'm really picky about where I buy my meat. I'm not one of those crazy it has to be organic etc.

Coming to this late, hope you are still reading these. Yes, part 2 please:) Just wanted to add that vitamins are a fantastic deal at Costco! I'm in Oregon, so my local grocery store is Safeway. I think I saw a 200 count bottle of multivitamins for a little over $20 at Safeway. Costco runs an ad sometimes for a few dollars off/instant rebate on their Kirkland 500 count multivitamins, making them about $10-$13 per bottle. Also, the shelf life on vitamins, and many other meds are A LOT longer than advertised, readers can research that on their own, but the point is that you can get all the vitamins your family needs for the whole year for a lot less at Costco. Thanks for all you do Melea:)

Costco apples are usually much larger and we can find the honeycrisp apples there. some things are worth the price.

@rosalynnweaver3295

7 жыл бұрын

Elisa Fuller honey crisp is our families favorite and they are huge when they get them and 15.00 for them is really not a bad price for 6 of them at krogers they cost 20.00

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

It would have been a nicer video if you split half of the video of things to buy, and the other half of what not to buy, not all mixed up and disorganized.

Costco prices are regional and even by community. I was in Sequim, WA where Costco has a store. We were looking to replace our Generator we left in Alaska while making the move. Oddly enough the Price at the Costco in Sequim was higher than at the Costco in Anchorage. I took the time to ask the Manager why prices were higher than other Costco's. His answer was the shipping. After doing a little research you find Costco has higher prices in more affluent areas... where folks have more money. OH, and I hope you all understand shipping to Alaska is much higher than shipping to Washington State.

apples are more expensive but they are usually the A-grade that makes them worth it. bigger, juicier and free of bruises and most of the time organic. same with grapes, big as your thumb and fresh. True, not all things at Costco is a deal, just read unit prices carefully.

Love this video. Especially because my husband is a manager at Costco and has worked there for 15 years! Plus he is a total couponer like you and loves a good deal. We have snagged some amazing deals. We just got new leather furniture and wound up getting $300 a few weeks later as they got marked down making room for holiday items. Amazing company!

Thank you for the tips and insight. I don't shop much at Costco because I would go in there and wonder why people were buying so many bulk items that cost so much more per ounce/item, etc than things at other stores. Now I know what to look for and how to compare. I knew sodas weren't cheaper!

Costco is also a really great way to buy VERY CHEAP games! My Walmart has Just Dance 2017 for the WII for 34.99! My Costco has it for just 29.99! Good deal!

Omgoshh Thank You So Muchh !!!!! So many of those things I've bought not knowing I could save !!! This is why I have you on post notifications. Your videos are sooo helpful.

I ALWAYS buy the boxed greeting cards (both all occasion and Christmas) at Costco. They're high quality and every person I give one to LOVES it and asks where I got it from. Cards are expensive so to get a box of 20/25 cards for around $16-$20 is a steal. Part 2 please! Love from PA.

Costco has a great organic selection if that's important to you from product to canned items and rice and beans. They have been incorporating a lot more options. 😊

@LovedHappy

7 жыл бұрын

I love the frozen organic fruit-perfect for smoothies!

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe a video just about Organic stuff would be good in the future too?? Thanks for commenting!

@LovedHappy

7 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely! I struggle often with buying organic vs. reg. and buy a mix of both but I love Costco because it makes it more feasible for a lot of items :) And I love how the signage/labels for the items are green so it is easy to identify what is organic! Definitely do this video! :)

@yf5192

6 жыл бұрын

Yes organic product please!!our membership expired and still wondering if we should get another one

@NaturalHealthResources

6 жыл бұрын

LovedHappy yes yes yes!! I love so many of their organics. Especially the frozen fruits and veggies!!!!!

I do agree that some stuff at Costco and Sams Club is a little high and you can get the stuff cheaper at places like Target and WalMart, But when going to Costco and Sams Club you do get more for your money and yes you spend alot but the stuff you buy last longer. Two things that I not buy at Costco and Sams Club is the fruit and veggies because yes they are way to high there and you can get the fruit and veggies at WalMart or Target, But everything else I will buy at Costco and Sam`s club because like I said you get more for your money and it last longer.

There is a huge quality in size/freshness if produce (Costco gets premium produce), as well as meats (for example grade of meat and overall bone content, which makes HUGE differences when calculating price per pound) and gourmet cheeses (source quality and freshness). Your comparison, while it might be proverbially "apples to apples" is actually more akin to comparing grade A apples to grade B or C, and therefore isn't as direct as it might seem on the surface. People who value quality over quantity should consider that. Otherwise, good tips! Stuff we do on the regular. :-) Other things to shop for at Costco: wood furniture (they sell solid wood pieces for roughly 1/3 of what we could find comparable pieces for elsewhere, and believe me, I SEARCHED! Truth be told, though, our Costco pieces are some of our favorites! They put new pieces out at tax season and towards the end of summer), luxury bath towels (I got mine for between 1/3 and 1/2 the price, depending on if they were the top of the line ones manufactured by a known luxury retailer for Costco for the master bathroom or the Costco brand for my childrens' bathroom), personal care supplies (bandaids, tampons/pads, contact solution, etc...even some higher end cosmetics), and cleaning supplies like sponges, laundry detergent and softeners (if they have your scent, or one you can live with switching to, it's often a steal).

@KyloFeelsYourPain

7 жыл бұрын

Also forgot to mention Christmas stuff. Decorations like lights or wreaths, gift wrap and home dec like little deer or pumpkins (even nice quality mercury glass, which I got a set of 3 last year for less than the price I could find a comparable to the largest one in the set at) to decorate shelves with. Also, they always have a HUGE international sections where they have holiday treats and wines from around the world that are well known, established brands from these countries and are superior quality for gift giving or for family gatherings.

melea, thx so much for the video. I love costco but it's great to know you don't always save. can you make a list in the description of what you almost always buy versus what you don't. id love to take a list with me to compare too

thank you for sharing. We had a costco open about a month ago but of course it is about 30 minutes away but I use the Flipp app on my phone for the weekly adds and i love that idea of using that

Definitely a great idea to bring a grocery ad with you to compare the prices!

@faithiefraley4444

7 жыл бұрын

Ali O this! You can also use your phone to browse the stores weekly ads on their websites! (:

@mlp8985

5 жыл бұрын

Forget the newspaper, just download the Flipp App. it has all the ads at your finger tips. love that app.

just sure if you know but any price that ends with a 7 they are not bringing the product back so some the cloth will have a good price that way can bring new or seasonal items.

Our Costco has an optometrist and optician. The exam, lens, and frames prices were amazing. More than paid for the annual membership.

I have been trying to decide if I should get a Costco card. I shop for groceries at winco. and winco is much close to me. how do they compare?

Part two ,three and more love Costco

@familymore8794

7 жыл бұрын

MaryJo Mouldimg yes I love Costco, I shop at least twice a month :)

@dr4wnatt3nti0n4

7 жыл бұрын

MaryJo Mouldimg I shop there every 2 weeks

Price per unit is on the tag - no need to calculate anything. Flipp is an awesome app that has all of your local flyers - no need to carry the stack of paper with you.

You mentioned a shopping comparison app that you said you'd put in your description box. I'm sorry, but I don't seem to find the link. TY!

I love Costco. My husband and I many weekends enjoy a breakfast out and then wander Costco with a cafe latte in hand. Buy all our dairy, yogurt and eggs there. Super convenient.

Costco is soooo overwhelming! No clue what I should buy. Thanks for sharing your secrets!

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped!

@traditionalromancatholic7948

7 жыл бұрын

I agree overwhelming store don't know what to get and how to save money

@catlady1758

7 жыл бұрын

Sparkie Badger

@InspirationEmPire25

7 жыл бұрын

The Rich Life but people want to buy what ever they want. So actually you should not say you should not say you should or should not buy some things from there you said you saw family's buying things that you said they should not be buying there. Who cares what people buy there. Really it's non of your busyness what people buy there.

@itsrlife

7 жыл бұрын

Emily Roberts I'm super confused here!! I didn't make this video. I just commented ☺

Great video - although I think what is the better deal will also depend on food prices in your area.

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

Freckle Finance 0

Thanks!I'll do.the same thing as you did!I look around which is a better deal !

Would def watch a part 2. I will look to see if you have already done one. First time coming across your channel.

I dont think Amazon is a good place to compare prices too. Amazon prices are always going to be high because its all regular price. Places like walmart should be used to compare prices

Sometimes I have no option but to buy almost everything I need from one store if I don't have enough gas in my car to go to another store, I would spend either gas or money which equals the same thing lol.

people who shop same need this video to, check per unit prices and such cause bigger not always cheaper, but they do have some great deals just gotta pay attention, well thanks for sharing

Planning to go to Costco . Thanks for the tips ... I think your right some item is expensive and some cheaper .. ty hope having part 2 of this

Yes Part 2 please! Toilet Paper? Home Goods? Eggs?

Do a part 2! My family always goes to Costco so this was very helpful😃

Hi Melea! A new subscriber here! I love all your videos, I have been binge watching for two days now! You mentioned the best app for scanning and doing price comparisons but I am not sure what that apps is. I seen Wrapp was one of them in one of your videos but I cannot seem to find that one, thanks so much!

To be honest if your going to do these u should also notice that costco fruits are almost always more fresh as well as most of their meat which makes the deals kinda worth it.

America has such cheap food, even the 'expensive' price is a lot cheaper than here in Australia.

@imnotcool4094

7 жыл бұрын

Cathie AussieGirl well, the US dollar is worth quite a bit more than the Australian dollar. Some things do turn out to be way cheaper, but 1 usd is about 2 aus dollars.

@j.n.cahill1086

6 жыл бұрын

We make up for it with our insane healthcare costs :'(

New subbie! Would love a part 2!

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

Ally Fisher

The trash bag is a really, really good deal! I looked at what I’m paying for them at Sam’s Club and I would definitely save money by buying certain things at Costco.

I heart Costco & would love a part 2. I'm proud to say I knew most of those deals! I will say when huggies diapers have a coupon they are a good deal for me & I can often just buy online to have them shipped free.

The question is though, is it worth running to a number of different stores to get the best deal. The time spent and money on fuel, so that you save a few cents on vegetables. Are the savings really material under the bottom line? I honestly don't know.

@ShyShyMarieLyons

7 жыл бұрын

Sabine Squared - I ponder that. Gas and time, I'd rather spend the extra $5 if that means I can go straight home lol.

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

No, I only will run to another store if that store's ad beats a lot of the items at Costco. I agree that time is also important and $5 to me is not enough to make me go to another store. $50 difference? Um, definitely! ;)

@galdamez3

6 жыл бұрын

Our family finds it more cost effective to just get everything at Costco, even if there are cheaper deals elsewhere. We are willing to spend a little extra per item since we can also get cheap gas and a cheap lunch. It also helps that the annual executive membership rewards are substantial.

costco batteries are very inexpensive, however about 90% of the ones I have purchased leak acid inside my gadgets and the time I waste cleaning up after the batteries make the price of costco batteries a bad deal for me.

Please do a part 2....i m shopping for two but stock up if its good deals like the trash bags and this video was so helpful....ty.

We just purchased a home and completely furnished it with all Costco furniture! Can’t beat the quality and the price! Absolutely love everything we have purchased right down to the TV set! Needless to say I spend thousands, correction, tens of thousands of dollars at Costco every year!

I'd love to see a part 2. And those rotisserie chickens are the best!!

@familymore8794

7 жыл бұрын

Gate Called Beautiful yes I love the rotisserie chicken

@whossoul

7 жыл бұрын

I used to live off them till I found out about all the crap they pump into them :( Now every time I walk by I'm like nooooooooo.....I want you but I can't!

@wendymilam9914

5 жыл бұрын

They are loaded with oils and other unhealthy stuff...if you don't mind that then yes, good price.

Just found your channel!!! Love this and subscribed to your channel

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

My family loves Costco!!! We buy all organics and love love love their plant based food goods! Stock up on Coconut water too. 🍃💗

When it comes to costco I stick to buying the things I use on a daily or regular basis and stock up enough for at least 3 months: Toilet paper, Shampoo, tooth paste, bathing soap, shampoo, dishwashing soap, garbage bag, aluminum foil, sugar, tea, cereal, oatmeal, laundry soap, lysol, salt and cooking oil. During back to school I get with other moms and we buy in bulk then split.

Who said I wouldn't like the 1 hour video with you going through every aisle?!? 😂just kidding. But yes a part 2 would be awesome!!!

Please do a part 2!!!! And talk about those giant teddy bears! I want to see if I should buy it there or maybe online

@familymore8794

7 жыл бұрын

Araceli Vargas those are so cool

Awesome! So great to see that I'm not the only one who uses these money saving tips! I honestly wondered if anyone realized how much they overspend on groceries. Anyways kudos on the great video and thanks.

Do a part 2 please! I was thinking this the other day if I was saving by buying stuff at sams club.

Helpful! 👍🏼

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

Living Rosa 9

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

900

Love the video!!! So... some thoughts, What about paper towel, toilet paper etc. also what about the Tupperware or other non perishable items? Would love to know more! P.s. Costco vs sams? What are your thoughts?

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Ill try to include those in the 2nd video! I've had both memberships in the past and I just prefer Costco more. Plus, Costco was closer to me as well.

@tammybuchholz9086

7 жыл бұрын

Katie Lybbert toilet paper, paper toweling I think is a great deal! We just stocked up on the Kirkland brand TP

new to your channel and so enthusiastic about your budget mind set, video suggestion cheap dinner meals / shopping

thank you for making these videos! My sister just moved to the US with her 3 kids and I started sharing your videos to help her manage the money 😊 xoxo

@meliijvelasquez3715

7 жыл бұрын

Sahar Shawa u win money ?

I don't know why I am watching this video... cause I am only 13...😅...but I will let my mom in on these tips!! Love watching your videos by the way!😁

I wish these prices were at our Costco. Australia is expensive... Even at Costco (in relation to America)

I love the tips on printer ink Melea! I had no idea! And something we have found is a steal-of-a-deal on is organic frozen blueberries for smoothies. Love Costco (and the rotisserie chicken)!

I love this video, thank you so much for the useful tips, just amazing. Love your channel gorgeous!

I find that Produce at Costco is generally too expensive but they are REALLY good quality... I guess you get what you pay for... PART 2 Would be awesome! Maybe I'll subscribe to your Channel.... MAYBE!!

@mimimim

6 жыл бұрын

ECHO l

you didn't mention their $1.50 HUGE hotdog (all beef) they have with sides and a soda

@usernameisusername

5 жыл бұрын

You are healthy

@IndianGirlAbroad

5 жыл бұрын

thats a steal right?

@usernameisusername

5 жыл бұрын

@@IndianGirlAbroad for complete dog shit for nutrition sure

@IndianGirlAbroad

5 жыл бұрын

@@usernameisusername I dont eat meat, lots of people i know eat from there. so depends on what you like and how much you can spend i guess.

@tubedude54

4 жыл бұрын

I miss their polish though... they were $1.50 also... if they discontinued it because they couldn't sell it for that any longer they could have raised it to $2 and nobody would have complained... never heard what the reason to drop them was.

I was curious to watch this as a Canadian. The prices are different, but I have to say even with the prices differences we were pretty on point for opinions on what is or isn't a good deal and the things you have to carefully watch as they fluctuate at Costco. I'm so with you on the garbage bags. We've tried several other brands in a pinch and we are always so irritated with the quality and the price! Thanks for the cool video

Love this video!! We have a Costco opening up later this fall, so this was awesome and so helpful!! I've been looking forward to this store opening for a while now so I'm so excited it's almost here!! Definitely do a part 2!! Thanks for your helpful tips!!

Love those coats! I bought my daughters some that I showed in my last Costco Haul. Thanks for sharing!

milk is an amazing deal for us. it's like 3 dollars for like 2 gallons and soda it's cheaper here in Oregon for us so we do buy it at our Costco

@ShyShyMarieLyons

7 жыл бұрын

Lindsay Sorensen same

@joealexification1

7 жыл бұрын

Lindsay Sorensen

Hi. Here in Puerto Rico, a USA territory, since we are an island, the fruits are cheaper at Costco. The meat is of great quality. I agree with you om the trash bags. Thank you

I always stress this in my coupon classes . That sams and Costco bulk isn't always better! This shows exactly why! Thanks!

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Looks like we are on the same page. :)

Where are you for being soda 12 packs for under $3? I never find them at that price, ever.

@jeango-oco7970

4 жыл бұрын

Walmart or Safeway or Foodmaxx store brands

99 cents per pound for apples def means the aren't organic. Apples have extremely high pesticide content so organic is required.

@texasgina

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Joseph Same with grapes and strawberries

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Joseph

Thanks for the great tips Malea! Costco is my regular grocery store....so I appreciate the heads up on ways to save, especially because we could use the extra cash for baby #8 coming soon ; D

Quality is not always better at Costco than other stores. I just found you and enjoy what you are saying. I am alone so it is out of the question to buy so much bulk all the time especially for perishables Thank you for all the help.

Part 2 pls🙏🏻 I'm dying to learn more!!!😄

what about the price matching apps you mentioned? You said you'd put them in the description.

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. Try RedLaser. There are a ton of price scanning apps you can search in your app store too. :)

@carthestar6

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@viviansworld8162

7 жыл бұрын

The Melea Show

OMG! I love you!! Just subscribed. :)))) Would love a part 2 to this!!

Your tips are so helpful and amazing! Yas For part 2 🙌❤ costco seems so affordable and cheap wish it was in my country.

I love the hot dog at the food court in Costco

@MichaelRei99

7 жыл бұрын

vagas99 They used to serve Hebrew National hot dogs which are great quality. Now they serve their store brand which in my opinion are not worth buying.

Did you know you can buy the rotisserie chicken already cut off the bones and chopped up at Costco? It's the best! It's probably more expensive but worth it if you ask me!

@veronical5844

6 жыл бұрын

It's way more expensive!

@justjosie8963

5 жыл бұрын

@@veronical5844 yeah like $12.99 instead of $4.99!

@ryangrayson8222

5 жыл бұрын

Can you not operate a knife?

@xino_z

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't like cutting the meat off the bone, I have a little panic attack each time so I find the comment helpful. I am a really half ass carnivore.

@xino_z

5 жыл бұрын

Plus if you work until 7 you don't have the time! That said, I love the regular rotisserie chicken. I make my daughter cut it up now

You are literally my life saver ! Im a first time mommy and for the first time we will be moving completely away from family! Your helping me get my financial chaos in control, our tithing First no matter what, and helping me save through it all ! I can not thank you enough I really hope god blesses you for blessing us with some wisdom!

great video! i wish I'd seen it yesterday before going to Costco 😁

Living in Hawaii Costco is pretty good and cheaper than Safeway or Other shops.

wow, your Costco has much different prices than ours here in Oregon. Like the Apple juice is $5.99 and the same Carter pajamas is $5.99. I find that huggies are better than kirkland brand, if I need to get off brand, target is best IMO.

@jenniferflorenzen2865

7 жыл бұрын

Shyanna Hayes

@stephaniedawn56

7 жыл бұрын

Huggies diapers but costco wipes 👌

@combatchuck884

7 жыл бұрын

I love it when they put the Carter's pjs on sale here in Oregon for $5.99. It's funny how baby butts can be so different. I've had two Huggies babes, and one Kirkland. All other brands didn't fit the cheeks well, lol.

@bigbog442

7 жыл бұрын

Shyanna Hayes I'm the other way around it prefer Kirkland or parents choice at Walmart over huggies

@Drsivric

7 жыл бұрын

Shyanna Hayes ALL Do! It's the REAL Estate Tax & local tax + Location closer to Costco suppliers = total YOU PAY:)

I love your channel. I really enjoyed this episode. Although you showed great saving items as well loos like bad choices due to lack of savings. The 1 thing you failed to apply in your bad buys are is distance to a market that "MAY" have a sale on let's say soda or other items. I have done the math multiple times and found that distance, time, and cost of gas to go to a market that "MAY" have a sale ended costing anywhere 3 to sometimes 5 times more.

Here we are 3 years later and the sodas at Costco have remained about the same price while Walmart & H-E-B’s prices have gone up to almost $5 for a 12 pack at times. I love Costco. One thing you have to be aware of is the expiration dates (especially, if you have a small family).

how is it October?

@SodaSiren

7 жыл бұрын

Dil Howlter I just had to double check to see if this video was from 2015.

Dollar Tree has the best deal on bread! $1 for a loaf, everyday, same expiration date as the grocery store. We need all the good deals we can get, taxes is 9.6%.

@sonibm98

7 жыл бұрын

I once bought bread at the dollar tree and it had mold...

@imnotcool4094

7 жыл бұрын

Dan M just because you shop at the dollar store doesn't mean you don't respect yourself. My friends a pediatrician and still shops there. Why spend more on basic necessities that are the same everywhere when you could spend that money on something special?

@ml-hs4qk

6 жыл бұрын

ahollatz 0

@RC-ku8pr

6 жыл бұрын

ahollatz don't like cheap store's..

@boricuababyhuey7576

5 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree has solid bread I agree always brought in fresh too

I love Costco, but I never know what to buy! It's amazing how many choices you have to make. Thanks for sharing your strategies for finding the best buys.

Hi Melea,what bar code readers do you recommend,thanks?

bags are cheaper at cash and carry 250 for 6 bucks, grapes are bigger at costco and meat is usda choice cant even compare to good fred meyer meats...fyi.

Are there any tricks you have for buying diapers? I'm stocking up now because I'm not due until March but I have been buying them at Costco when they have their $$ off coupon.. Which made them around $31 I believe for their box.. What's a good price per diaper when you are shopping for them?

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

For size Newborn and 1, I would definitely shoot for under $.16 per diaper. I've gotten them for as low as $.10 per diaper before. Once you get into the higher sizes, try to stay under $.20 per diaper.

@kakarco5676

7 жыл бұрын

Ok that sounds good. Thank you so much!

@natassjamccoy9928

7 жыл бұрын

I get my diapers and wipes through Amazon subscribe and save. They come right to your house and they are under that price point that Melea talks about!

@nicolekunzler4039

7 жыл бұрын

If any of your friends work in the healthcare field i.e. dr. office or hospital, they can get them way cheaper than anything you can get in store. And most do both Huggies and Pampers. I know employees of IHC(utah) can get them. It never hurts to ask they can only say no, but it will save you a ton if they will.

@kakarco5676

7 жыл бұрын

Nicole Kunzler I actually work at the hospital! I need to look into that! Thank you!!

Fyi, the quality of baby diapers in bulk is typically lower even if it's the same brand you always get. Every 5th or so diaper's straps would break or stick to a different diaper so I ended up just getting them at target instead of Costco. Great video!

This was such a helpful video for me because I go into Costco and have an anxiety attack because there is so much to take in. I typically stay around the prepared food area because it's safe and concise and my family and I love the pizza. I really liked your review on the batteries and how to break down cost per single unit or ounce. Yes, I would like to see a part 2 maybe concentrating on the soaps, toothspaste, vitamins, etc. Great Video.

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks Kimberly!

why am i watching this i live in Australia haha

@wigalert

7 жыл бұрын

maybe you are also picky with your hot dogs?

@lutacos

7 жыл бұрын

wigalert what has that got to do with it

@tjshere206

7 жыл бұрын

There are Costco's in Australia.

@lutacos

7 жыл бұрын

Tim Stacey really? never knew that thanks c:

@carlee8187

7 жыл бұрын

Saskia where do u live there are 2 in Melbourne

Where is the best place to buy soda?

@TheMeleaShow

7 жыл бұрын

Usually a store like Target will do their promotions about once a quarter. Usually $3 or less per 12 pack. I think they have a deal this week actually for an extra $5 off a $20 purchase for any Pepsi purchase. Check their weekly ad. :)

Bringing the ads is such a good tip! I always try to remember all the prices for things I want and this would be so much easier. Thanks :)

Very helpful video Thank you so much! I go to Costco even twice a week sometimes, so thanks 😉