Unpopular opinion: I don't think buying in bulk saves as much as people claim

Talked to a friend at the grocery store last week who buys everything in bulk from Costco. I said I didn't bother because I live alone and stuff goes bad. He laughed and said I was leaving money on the table. But really? I did the math on paper towels and detergent. The savings were like $2 a month. Not worth the giant boxes taking up space in my apartment. Anyone else find bulk buying overrated for single people?

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scott.miles27d ago

Does anyone else's bag of rice end up as a science project in the back of the closet?

amy_coleman2127d ago

lol the "science project" part got me cause mine literally grew legs once

the_derek9d ago

Wait, you're telling me you don't intentionally age your rice for that extra earthy flavor? @amy_coleman21 sounds like she had a rare heirloom variety growing legs, that's just natural fermentation.