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Nifty Thrifty:  What do you buy at Amazon? Costco? etc  |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 11:16:57 AM
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What kinds of things do YOU like to buy on Amazon for good deals, and what favorite things do you get good deals on at Costco? Just looking for some more frugal ideas :) Thanks!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 11:58:22 AM
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I mostly purchase books from Amazon. One of my favorite authors usually has a book waiting and I sign up for it. At Costco it's mainly food items, but not too often, because for one person they are usually a lot. I did purchase a few Christmas gifts there.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 12:08:34 PM
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Sheila...We buy medicines we need at Costco. We mostly do over the counter things like tylenol.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Carolina Farm Girl
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Mary
Darlington
SC
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 1:44:19 PM
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| We like Amazon for a variety of products. We also use Sam's Club to buy some things in bulk. I wish there was a Costco near us! |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 5:53:01 PM
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Mainly books for me too at Amazon, but also anything else I can't find other places-board games, cds, diapers....etc.
For Costco it was food for me too-dates, quinoa, bananas, eggs, bacon, turkey, chicken and salmon.
But, also sometimes books, and sometimes odds and ends we needed-we use these chairs we bought there almost 12 years ago, all the time. In fact they were our living room chairs for about 2 years when we were first married. They are two folding chairs that are connected, and have a connecting table/cup holder between them. They are blue canvas. Every one loves them. We use them on picnics, block parties, etc etc. They have held up awesome, and we have never seen any as nice as them since we bought them. (the others are made out of inferior fabric).
I also bought my leather duffel bag from them, it's held up now on all our trips (several a year) for at least 10 years.
I'm sure there is other things we have bought from them, but that's off the top of my head of things we use ALL the time from them. We currently don't live near a Costco, but did for over 10 years. Now we have Sam's.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 5:57:59 PM
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Oh and just today I checked their website and they have a kitchenaid mixer I want for the best price I have found thus far. I am heavily thinking about sending my DMIL to go get it for me.
We did buy a lot of things like that from them when we lived near one-electronics, pcs, software, batteries.
Oh I can't believe I forgot this, we bought my DD1's rocking horse from Costco. Cost 40 dollars, was part wood, and part stuffed animal like, and when it has batteries it neighs and such. DD is now 6. All the kids have enjoyed it including my 10 year old sister! lol haha It's still in the play room and is used daily! lol haha When DD1 was really little it was her "friend" she would have conversations with it. haha
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 6:49:40 PM
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I go to Amazon first to see if they have what I want before I look anywhere else. I'm even on their auto-ship program for Greenies for our pups. Once a month, I get a month's supply of their daily treats with quite a price break.
I've ordered appliances, my embroidery machine, lamps, furniture, food, clothing, cleaning products, vitamins, supplements and treats for the animals...you name it...and of course books from them.
There is no Costco near us, so I can't benefit from them.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2012 : 06:24:56 AM
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I also buy books from Amazon, but I purchased food and personal care items too. Their prices are normally good, but they have specials too. Last year I bought organic canned pumpkin (on special) for ~ $1.00/can. Even if the price is close to what is available other places, its nice to have it delivered to the door for free (over $25.00).
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 6:06:33 PM
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Actually, I bought most of my Christmas gifts from Amazon this year. I always seem to find the items much cheaper or at the very least comparable in price, plus you get the advantage it being shipped to your door (usually for free!). That for me was a life saver in itself. We have a Costco that opened up a few months ago, but I havent been able to get there yet. As for Sams, I tend to find good deals on staple items, but I dont go very often because I always overspend! Lol!
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2012 : 04:25:03 AM
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We buy lots of items at Costco. Our eyeglasses, Rx, my husband's jeans, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, wine, organic carrots, butter, cinnamon, sugar, canola oil, raisins, Healthy Choice fudge bars, camisoles, rain boots, coats, towels, rugs, motor oil, rechargable drills and socks. Off the top of my head!
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 08:09:13 AM
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While we don't live close to a Costco anymore (we can still make about a once a year trip) I have a few things I get there. Peanut butter, trail mix, laundry soap, olive oil, soy sauce, ibuprofen, paper towels, toilet paper, butter, spices, bread, and their orange juice. Amazon is mostly reserved for books but for quiet awhile I was using their subscribe and save deal on diapers. I think it ended up being about $.19/diaper instead of $.25/diaper. Otherwise I seldom get much there but I usually price it out first on Amazon then go to a brick and mortar store. We do end up with electronics from there though. A lot of times things like phone charging cord replacements can only be found at Amazon.
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— Oscar Wilde~
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 10:54:48 AM
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We use Amazon's subscribtion service for bulk items like toilet paper and other stocking up/prepper supplies. You can set up your amount and shipping time. I also use Amazon for books, vanilla beans, utensils and tools, and anything else I can think of. They are a great resource and we usually get free shipping by being Prime members.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 2:47:05 PM
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Yeah Katrina, I've never found diapers as cheap as 19 cents yet. But, I have gotten them down to only about 2 dollars each on Amazon, which so far is as cheap as I can get and they are a pretty good brand. And seem to last and hold us pretty long. I also like that it's a brand that makes them wide but short so it all fits in the diaper covers most times. And the snappi fits across. Also it's the only place I can find toddler sized snappis!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 3:10:31 PM
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Costco is the cheapest for organic olive oil, organic sugar, organic coffee and organic eggs and milk. I also find their organic chicken is cheaper and the packages are bigger than even Traders. The Organic salad is also cheaper, although it is a biiigggg box of salad.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2013 : 09:57:31 AM
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Heather,
Sounds like you're buying cloth and/or organic diapers. I was buying cheap disposables for that price. Cloth I was never able to find that cheap. I did manage to find some used ones at a local store where I lived for a decent price or e-bay worked well for the all-in-one or pocket styles. After about 6 months my daughter got diaper rashes really badly everytime we used the cloth. Not sure what happened but we switched to disposables so the poor girl could be comfortable. Luckily I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on the diapering. :) Amazon did work well to find some of the harder to find (locally speaking) cloth diapering supplies though.
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— Oscar Wilde~
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2015 : 11:54:25 AM
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We are Sam's Club shoppers - I go every month, or two, or even three. Just depends. I've only just started to explore price comparing some things to what it costs to get via Amazon - but so far Sam's has been a better deal for us.
We are a family of 3, two adults one younger child + the two dogs. The kinds of things I buy for us in bulk are laundry detergent, fabric softener, T.P., paper towels, tissues, vinegar, and shredded cheese. And dog food. And certain meds, like ibuprofen caplets for us and children's Motrin for DS. And Ziplock bags for freezing foods. And baking supplies, spices, herbs...in the run up to the holidays.
I don't buy all of these things at once - I space them out - buying the commonly used paper products every 2 months or so. But a 2 pack of ibuprofen - huge bottles - will last us forEVah!
I recently got a tip to look for 100% pure maple syrup at Sam's and I'm glad I did! Four times the amount for only twice the price of what I've been paying at Aldi. Sold!
I see that Amazon has been pushing their Subscribe and Save feature - anyone have any experience or thoughts on that? Seems like it might be a good option, depending.... |
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J.F. Brown
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Jamie
Beaverton
OR
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2015 : 9:30:12 PM
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We don't really buy from Amazon - sometimes a used book, but not much else.
Costco, though - we've been buying bulk coffee and toilet paper there for 25 years. It's the best deal I have seen on either. Also maple syrup and sometimes almonds or other nuts.
We bought more in past years when we were a family of 5, then 6, then 8. Now it's just 2, so we use much less.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7237 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2015 : 7:58:22 PM
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I love Costco. The main things I buy from there are diapers, toilet paper, and orange juice. I recently discovered an organic sweet white corn and fell in love. It is so delicious. Sometimes that is all I will eat for a meal! They are also good for their bulk toothbrushes and contact solution.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2015 : 11:51:44 PM
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We go to Costco pretty frequently. Their gas is often cheaper as are some of their organic products. We are actually headed there tomorrow...well today, but at a more decent hour ;) (it is about 0230 here... I am up with Emi). Anyways, along with school supplies (binders, pens, pencils), we buy some fresh produce (mushrooms, peppers, pineapples, salad greens, organic apples and bananas), organic chicken, organic eggs, Canadian bacon, toilet paper, organic frozen fruits and veggies, occasionally gluten free pizza, coffee beans, dog food, and organic dry foods like tomatoes, black beans, oh and maple syrup and nuts. We have also picked up some clothing from there at decent prices, especially for the kids. Oh and I cannot forget bulk bags of rice, sugar, powdered sugar, and brown sugar.
Amazon ismy best friend/biggest enemy. Here recently we have been getting A LOT of things from Amazon. Books are still the main thing, but even some of their pantry items are cheaper, such as gluten free oatmeal. We have also bought some items for Christmas through them, including crafting items to make gifts, and Thomas the Trains for my youngest son. We are part of Amazon Prime which has even a huge blessing when I need something quick, but if I do not need it quick and they offer pantry prime money to send it normal shipping, I jump on the opportunity! Oh and the other day I also purchased items for Operation Christmas Child, including baby dolls, cars, toothbrushes, toothpaste, pencils, sharpeners, barrettes, and hats (each of our children, except Emi, puts together a box!)
~ Shannon
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bramblerose
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Canada
77 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2015 : 08:55:27 AM
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We buy mostly DVD's from Amazon, but also camping/sporting goods, books, and toys.
Last week, I ordered a kitchen island/breakfast bar for our retirement home. |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2015 : 4:33:52 PM
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I have never been to a Costco. I'm not even sure there is one near where we live. I should own stock in Amazon and I make great use of being a Prime member. I buy probably 95% of everything on Amazon: books, music, movies, miscellaneous gifts, herbs, non-perishable foods, household items, etc.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
582 Posts |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2015 : 05:31:22 AM
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My sister and I share a costco account. The gas is less expensive most of the time. We are both empty nesters so we share purchases frequently. I use Amazon at holiday time for gifts for my daughter and son in law. I couldn't find the facial cleanser I really liked anywhere but I found it on Amazon at a decent price and the shipping was not bad. Amazon just opened a distribution center in MN and are offering same day or 1-2 hour delivery here in certain areas.
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2015 : 2:22:07 PM
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I love Costco for the number of organic items they carry now. We buy coffee, sugar, flour, toilet paper, cheeses, things for lunches, nuts etc, olive oil, if I don't order it from Italy. We have Amazon Prime so I always check prices there before anywhere else. I'm currently buying Christmas gifts. I hate to shop.
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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janjones68
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Jan
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2016 : 09:29:49 AM
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We use Amazon's Prime. Pay the fee annually and find we save lots by not paying any more for shipping. Usually have the fee used up by early April. This year I've bought all the grain-free ingredients I needed.
janjones
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Nifty Thrifty: What do you buy at Amazon? Costco? etc |
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What do you buy at Amazon? Costco? etc
