secure your coin and skip these products.
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The main purpose ofshopping at Costcois to save money.
WhileCostcois great for larger,bulk items, not every item isa slam dunkand worthy of the price tag.
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Every household has different needs, but these are the Costco products that generallycanbe beat, according to shoppers.
If youre throwing a party and need dozens of soda cans ASAP, grab em at Costco.
Take theKirkland Signature Bagels, for example.
Costco requires you to buy a dozenbagelsat a timetwice the amount of a normal supermarket.
Costco shoppers say the bagels end upgrowing mold, which is money down the drain.
You couldfreeze extra bagelsif youre OK with the slight change in texture.
Steak
Costco has some of the best qualitysteakaround considering its USDA prime.
So, get your steak at Costco if quality is of utmost importance.
Youll sacrifice some marbling, but youll save a few bucks going this route, shoppers say.
Once opened, youve got about three to six months to use it up.
Some customers say they barely made a dent in their bulkcondimentbefore it had to be thrown out.
Once opened, milk lasts for up to a week.
After a while, garlic starts to sprout, which is a sign that its getting old.
You couldpeeland freeze unused garlic, or buy minced or peeled garlic instead.
Customers who have tried both Kirkland Signature and popular brand Philadelphia Cream Cheese say the latter simply tastes better.
Its worth it to get gas and tires at the warehouse, but consider getting your windshield wipers elsewhere.
Fresh Fruit
Costcos frozen berries are one of theirmost popular items, but what about thefresh produce?
Customers arent always crazy about the quality, or lack thereof, of Costcos fresh fruit.
Plus, shoppers say that these deals arent significantly better at Costco.
Pain Relievers
Think long and hard before buying those ibuprofen and acetaminophen bottles that have1,000 tabletsin them.
