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Costco’s Self-Checkout Process Is ‘Awful,’ According to Customers
Have you found yourself getting increasingly annoyed with Costco’s self-checkout stations? You’re not alone. Some of the warehouse chain’s biggest fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community — not to mention we here at Cheapism — have found the self-checkout to be…
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The OfferUp 8: The Most Confusing Things for Sale I Saw This Week
The rush of firing up OfferUp in Asheville, North Carolina, where I live, will never get old. There’s just so much stuff for sale in the wastelands of OfferUp that I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of perusing. I…
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Put On Your Noise-Canceling Headphones: Supermarkets Are Trying To Trick You With Music
The next time you’re at the grocery store, try to tune out the noise. That innocuous background music playing may have a hidden agenda. Stores may be using music to get you to buy more, according to research from University of Bath’s…
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I Stopped in My Local Amazon Go Store — Here’s How It Compared to 7-Eleven
Last year, I noticed that a new Amazon store had opened near me — not Amazon Fresh, or that weird Amazon 4-Star experiment that crashed and burned, but a small convenience store that you entered by scanning your Amazon app.…
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Is Costco Cracking Down on Membership Sharing? Signs on Reddit Point to Yes
Costco fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community have noticed something at their favorite warehouse store lately: Costco appears to be cracking down on membership sharing. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s when the person who buys the Costco membership lets other people not…
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A National Summer Crisis: Ice Cream Inflation and Other Grocery Staples Rising in Cost
One minute we’re reeling from inflation at the grocery store and the next we’re being told price increases are slowing down. It’s inflation-induced whiplash, but it’s here to hit you where it hurts again. Here’s the latest round of grocery…
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I Tasted Trader Joe’s New Buttermilk Ranch Dressing — Here’s How It Compares to Hidden Valley Ranch
I have not had the best of luck with Trader Joe’s refrigerated dressings. The Green Goddess was nightmare fuel when I tried it, and there was one I only remember…
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Need to Revive Your Wooden Deck or Fence? This Viral TikTok Video Has the Answer
Does summertime have you itching to revamp your outdoor spaces? Maybe you’ve decided to go full bore and hire a landscaper. Or perhaps you’re like the rest of us and…
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A7 Memobottle Review: This Flat Water Bottle Will Fit Anywhere
In This Article: Who Should Buy This? What We Liked What We Didn’t Like What Consumers Think Pros and Cons What To Look For The Bottom Line Our Process A7…
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This Easy Hack Will Make Your Bagged Lettuce Last for Weeks
I freely admit I am very dependent on bagged lettuce. What is it about washing and cutting fresh lettuce that seems so darn time-consuming? I’d rather go without salad than…
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iDiskk Phone Jail Review: Break Your Phone Addiction With This $25 Timed Lockbox
iDiskk Phone Jail iDiskk’s timed lockbox can help you tackle phone addiction without breaking the bank. Every day, I waste around 4 to 5 hours staring at my phone. That’s…
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Cheapism Favorites: Achieve a Comfortable Shave With This Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer
Philips Norelco Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 3000 The Series 3000 is a 13-piece electric shaver from Philips. Best Price: $22 from Amazon Also Cheap: $22 from Target Who Should Buy…
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Tiktoker Shares Hack for Keeping Bugs Away — and You Probably Have the Product He Uses in Your Garage
There’s no buzzkill quite like the buzzing of bees, flies, mosquitos, and the like zipping past your face and tickling your eardrums. Whether you’re sick of swatting flies in your…
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This TikTok Video Is Proof That Online Grocery Shoppers Have Reached a New Level of Screwing Up Orders
A video is going viral on TikTok after a family placed a grocery order from Kroger that included a pound of green beans — but only one green bean was…
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The OfferUp 8: Here Are the Strangest Items I Saw for Sale This Week (6/12/23)
There are treasures untold in the world of OfferUp. It’s like every person on “Storage Wars” dumped out the contents of their units and put it up for sale on…
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Want To Get Stains Out Of Your Thrift Store Finds? These Shoppers Know a Few Tricks
Thrift stores can be hit or miss. One of the big misses: when you see something you love, but there’s a nasty stain on it. If you’ve ever debated whether…
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Aldi is Embracing Sustainability to Save Customers Money — Here’s How
When shopping at the grocery store, consumers certainly need to be able to see the products they are purchasing, but let’s be honest — most stores could stand to dim…
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Cheapism Favorites: Rebel Rabbit THC Seltzers Bring the High Without the Hangover
Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer Rebel Rabbit is a THC-infused seltzer made with both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. Best Price: $36 for a six pack from Rebel Rabbit Also…
