We've done the grocery tips, how about general money saving tips....

[disneysteve]

Originally posted by momtofour
I have decided to skip my usual three to four Costco trips per week. I have a sneaking suspicion this membership is really costing me!

I know that Costco, BJ's, Sam's Club can have some good buys, but I think a savvy shopper can get just as good (or better) deals at their local supermarkets by watching for sales, using coupons and being less brand loyal.

A few times over the years, we've gotten free memberships to one of the warehouse stores. We've gone and made a list of the items we buy regularly and compared prices with the supermarket. Sometimes the warehouse place was cheaper, but not when the supermarket had a sale or we had a coupon. Also, at the supermarket we can pick the store brand which is a lot cheaper than the brand name no matter where you buy it. So you really need to do your homework before paying a fee to join the warehouse place. You may discover that it really isn't worth it.