If you belong to a warehouse club, such as Beijing’s wholesale, Costco or Sam’s Club stores, you should have your membership benefits, a variety of items to save money this holiday season. You know, though, all is not bargaining in these retailers
Help you figure out what – not – a good deal, we asked for money for their picks. Here are seven things you should buy at warehouse clubs holidays, and the seven things you should not buy, because you can get a better price elsewhere.
What to buy
Cells. Make sure you have enough battery so that your child can virtually any battery-operated toys, they get to play this holiday season. Mark from Sam’s Club members set of AA batteries Lauren Ward, told CreditDonkey.com research analyst, you back each cell (48 pack for $ 12.98) is only 27 cents per battery about 58 cents gold King brand in Target ($ 19.99 for the 34 packages) were compared. We also found that the battery is cheaper in warehouse clubs, retailers Wal-Mart’s low-cost (see the worst things to buy Wal-Mart).
Chocolate. money Andrea Woroch said:
It will cost you to buy a similar treatment than in the supermarket or drugstore drop of nearly 40% – large resort chocolate store sales at warehouse clubs gift box can easily be repackaged into more gifts desserts. If you need a pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dinner, grocery shopping expert Teri Gault recommended to buy from a bakery warehouse club. A fresh pie, for 12 people and about $ 7 to $ 9 at the warehouse clubs cost – the price it is hard to beat the quality of dessert Gault, who is the CEO, said grocery game. You can also find cookies, chocolate and other snacks disk to achieve up to 50% lower than at the grocery store warehouse clubs, Woroch said.
Food fingers frozen. If you want to stuffed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped shrimp or similar hot appetizers, playing in allClub store freezer department, to get the best price, Gault said. These frozen finger food to about 30% of the warehouse clubs than similar packages in the supermarket, Woroch said.
Gift card. Warehouse clubs sell gift cards about 20% lower than the face value. For example, you can get two $ 50 gift cards ŧØ California Pizza Kitchen to $ 79.99, he said at Costco, Woroch. You can get movie tickets for $ 33.99 four-pack, making less than $ 8.50 per ticket Ward said.
Napkins and paper plates quality holiday theme. You can find cheap Thanksgiving and Christmas plates and napkins at a dollar store. But you get what you pay for, Gault said. So, if you only need light holiday treats such as cookies or cake plate, picked up a bag of $ 1 at a dollar store. However, napkin quality and robust holiday-themed plate that can accommodate a full meal, you will pass buy these in bulk at warehouse clubs get the best price, she said.
Wine. If you are not picky label, try to Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand wines and champagne, Ward said. You can get a bottle of attention Sonoma County Chardonnay from California less than $ 7, or try Cabernet Sauvignon $ 7.99 per 1.5-liter bottle. Costco’s store brand of liquor also cost about 30% ~ 40% less than other premium brands, Woroch said.
What not to buy
Baking supplies. baked related ietms supermarkets holiday sales and trading can not be beat by months now, Gault said. In addition, the grocery chain Aldi have Thanksgiving in this category good deal, such as flour is $ 1.49 5 lbs bag.
Blu-ray DVD. If you are a member of Amazon or free shipping by spending $ 35 or more, Amazon.com blue light should you go to find an average savings of $ 3 to $ 5 provides for the most popular film of the year, Ward said.
Vegetables and canned soup. If you’re going to do a traditional green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup, supermarketYou will need canned food, Thanksgiving sales volume, Gault said. Canned vegetables are usually sold in supermarkets Thanksgiving cost about 70 cents per can, to close at member stores and 50 cents or less, she said. With the coupons, Gault said, you can get canned or less – low in basic earnings of $ 17 cents and 24 cents in Albertson, for example. In these lowest price, it pays to stock up too much after the holiday meal, if you are in your pantry.
Electronics . In the warehouse club electronic price may be attractive, but they will not hit retailers such as Amazon.com and transaction provided Best Buy on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Woroch said. Check the site, such as BFAds.net or DealNews.com, to see which retailer will have during the Thanksgiving sales of televisions, laptops and maximum preferential high-tech products.
Gift wrap. You will find all sizes of rolls gift wrap, ribbons and gift bags in the dollar stores, including Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar General buck. (For the holidays more $ 1 see what seasonal trading on what to buy, at a dollar store)
Holiday decorations. You will find beautiful, bright holiday display at warehouse clubs, but they are at full price, Ward said. You’d better have frequent promotions and coupons, as more and more shops lights, reindeer and artificial trees Michaels or Hobby Lobby, or try a dollar store or home improvement center. For example, Woroch said she found at Costco 9-foot Christmas tree is lit before the $ 399 Home Depot similar tree $ 239 if you have enough through the holidays, to make it, wait until the holidays to make a holiday decoration best prices. Prices will drop as much as 90%.
Turkey. Most club stores do not sell fresh turkey, so you may pre-Thanksgiving sales of the supermarket and buy frozen turkey about half the price or less, Gault said. In these sales, turkey is the cheapest meat in a year – usually 54 cents to 79 cents per pound, she said. Therefore, the stock, if you are in your freezer compartment.
