Shopping
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The Bait-and-Switch Con is Still Alive and Well on Amazon — Here’s How Not to Fall Prey
While most people turn to Amazon for fast delivery and a mind-boggling selection of pretty much everything, that doesn’t mean Amazon always delivers. A recent unpleasant trend has emerged in the U.K. in which people have ordered expensive products like…
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Shoppers Share the Things They Can’t Stop Buying On Sale, and We Can Totally Relate
Whether it’s rational or not, we all have that thing we can’t stop ourselves from buying when we see it discounted. Admit it — even if you have more than enough of the item, seeing the word “sale” makes it…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions that upset its loyal customers and resulted in significant pushback…
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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is back. SALADS ARE BACK BABY – PITTSBURGH! by u/thatdaxton in…
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Don’t Miss These Perks of Costco and Sam’s Club Membership
To make the most of a Sam’s Club or Costco membership, smart shoppers partake in more than bargains on bulk merchandise — wholesale clubs offer members a host of free services and deals. Some, like the free samples, are a downright essential…
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Buyer’s Remorse: The Internet Shares the Purchases It Regrets
We’ve all been there — paying for something pricey and then really regretting it. And by the time you realize it was a mistake to spend your money on it, the opportunity to get your cash back is usually long…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while…
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Do You Need a Potty Pillow? We Won’t Judge (Yes, We Will)
Have you ever sat down on the toilet and thought to yourself, “Gosh, this would be so much more comfortable with a pillow?” Neither have we. So we were extremely…
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Which States Care the Most About Its Lawn Care? The Answer Might Surprise You
Spring is springing, and that means a lot of people are getting outdoors and, in some cases, tending to a lawn. But not everyone in every state is willing to…
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Let’s Talk About Costco’s New Confetti Cookies
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Costco’s newest bakery sensation, confetti cookies. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it.…
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Should You Buy a Pink Pineapple or Just Light a $10 Bill on Fire? The Choice Is Yours
New, exotic fruits are popping up in grocery stores all over the U.S., giving boring old apples and bananas a run for their money. I ran across the latest debutante,…
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Moldy Baked Goods From Costco Infuriate Shoppers — But Redditors Say This Trick Keeps Them Fresh
There are plenty of reasons to adore Costco: a food court that slings pizza slices bigger than your head and offers the best deal on the planet for a hot-dog-soft-drink…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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10 Valuable Secrets Costco Employees Aren’t Telling You
Though Costco is pretty upfront about its business practices and has a largely positively reviewed workplace (credit the above-average starting pay and excellent benefits), which can’t always be said about…
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Love a Costco Bargain? Hate the Shopping Experience? A Costco Veteran Shares 7 Tips You Need to Know
Shopping at Costco can feel like a game of battle royale — you gotta have a few tricks up your sleeve to snag the best deals. Luckily, these seven insider…
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Costco Fail: TikToker Gets a Blank Cake and Learns About Bakery Policy the Hard Way
The next time the siren song of Costco’s half-sheet cake with the to-die-for (and drool-over) mousse filling calls out to you, remember: The wholesale club’s bakery does not do special…
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People Have Strong Opinions About Shopping Cart Design: Here’s Why
You may have seen them at your grocery store. You may have coveted them. Or worse, you know the store has them but they never seem to be available. I’m…
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Generation Gap: Boomers and Zoomers Shop Differently
If we hear about how inflation continues to bust household budgets one more time, we may scream. We are very much aware of rising prices, thank you very much. But…
