Although an annual membership starts out at $60, over 94 million people are head over heels in love with Costco. Is it the rows of products, or the major discounts they offer when you buy bulk items? Whatever your reason for going, it’s always a good idea to stay informed on which items you should and shouldn’t buy. That way, you can stick to your budget, shop smart, and stockpile on items that are really worth it.
Don’t Buy Kirkland Laundry Detergent
Buying Kirkland Laundry Detergent in bulk will save you money for sure. But according to experts, the shelf life of detergent is about six months once it’s been opened. So, unless you wash clothes every day because you have a very large family, you should probably skip this item.
Buy Maple Syrup
There’s nothing better than Kirkland’s pure maple syrup instead of that artificial maple flavoring alternative full of corn syrup. Although the real stuff is more expensive, you’ll pay nearly half the original cost of what you’d pay at a regular store if you buy it at Costco.