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Unpopular opinion: I used to think buying bulk was a trap for budget living
Honestly, I was convinced it was just a way to trick you into spending more upfront. What changed my mind was splitting a 25-pound bag of rice with a neighbor and cutting my cost per meal to like 15 cents. Anyone else have a bulk buy that actually paid off?
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reesel926mo ago
You're missing the point about the spinach. That giant tub forces you to eat healthy all week because it's there. It's the same logic as the rice. If I buy a small bag, I run out and get takeout. A huge container of spinach means I'm making salads, smoothies, and omelets to use it up. It creates a habit. The waste is maybe a few leaves, but it saves me from a twenty dollar pizza order.
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henry_martinez6mo ago
That's not really an unpopular opinion, it's just a common mistake. Bulk buying only works if you have the space to store it and you'll actually use it all before it goes bad. A 25-pound bag of rice makes sense, but a giant tub of spinach from a warehouse club is just throwing money away.
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