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By HEATHER MCCLEES
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I was convinced to join Costco a few years ago and I’m so glad I did. Here are five things I’ve learned since becoming a newly minted Costco member. You too might become a convert.
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If you load up on stuff you don’t need, you’re not saving yourself any money and you could end up with an overflowing pantry.
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Compare the amount of servings per unit and see if there’s an asterisk (it means it won’t be back in stock).
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This way, you don’t feel rushed to use up stuff before it wilts or goes bad.
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I spend more on this big trip than I would on a weekly trip, but my monthly total is always less.
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I ask myself, “Will I actually use this? Will I enjoy it enough to justify buying it bulk?” If the answers are, “I’m not sure,” or “No,” I don’t buy it.