Some items are dramatically less expensive when purchased in bulk. Here are 25 items you should buy in bulk.
Buying in bulk can really help you save money in the long run, plus you also save yourself the hassle of having to make last-minute store trips. Buying in bulk means you have the items you use most on hand, and pay less per item as compared to if you purchased the product one at a time. So how do you know which items to buy in bulk? Lucky for you, we have composed a list below of 25 Items You Should Buy in Bulk, so you can plan your shopping lists accordingly.
25 Items You Should Buy in Bulk
1. Pasta– Dried pasta can be purchased for less than $1 per pound when you purchase it in bulk. It is great to have on hand for casseroles, pasta salads, and of course simple pasta and sauce dishes.
2. Batteries– Does it seem like you never have batteries when you need them? Buy batteries in bulk and you will save time and money. You can easily snag batteries for pennies each when you buy in bulk off a dozen or more.
3. Toilet Paper– Don’t you hate running out of toilet paper? Don’t let it happen again when you buy toilet paper in bulk. When you buy in bulk you can get rolls for under .50 cents apiece, which is a fantastic deal.
4. Printer Paper– Do you love to print out coupons from home? If so, buy your printer paper in bulk. You can get printer paper in bulk at most office supplies stores for around $7 a package, and it will last you much longer than the $3-$4 packs you buy.
5. Pens and Pencils– Pens and pencils always come in handy, so buy them in bulk during the back to school season or when you need to stock up the office. Pay just pennies a piece when you buy pens and pencils and bulk and never find yourself empty-handed again.
6. Alcohol– If you tend to throw parties often, consider buying your booze in bulk. You will get a better deal at a place such as Costco as opposed to your average retail or liquor store. This goes for beer, wine, and mixers as well.
7. Soda– Don’t pay $1.79 for a 20 ounce soda at the gas station. Instead, buy soda cans in bulk and get a 24 pack for around $5. See the huge difference? Buy soda in bulk and pay pennies per can instead of paying big bucks per bottle.
8. Nuts– Fresh nuts such as peanuts and cashews can be costly. Buy these items in bulk instead (sold in the dry goods section in most stores) per pound and see the huge cost difference. This is a great idea if you snack on nuts often or use them for baking.
9. Spices– Spices are becoming pricey these days, but if you buy in bulk you will always pay less. Remember that spices have a decent shelf life, so don’t be afraid of buying more than you can use at any given time.
10. Soap– Both liquid soap and bar soap is cheaper when you buy it in bulk. This is especially wise if you have a large family or kids that tend to get dirty. You can also send college kids off to school with plenty of soap this way.
11. Dried Beans– Dry beans will always cost less when purchased in bulk. They add protein to any meal and can leave you feeling full. Add them to salads, side dishes and of course casseroles.
12. Rice– Rice is an excellent filler and goes well in many dinners and side dishes. Buy rice in bulk and you will pay well under a dollar per pound.
13. Gift Cards– Most stores offer a discount if you purchase $100 or more in gift cards at a time. You see this even more during the holiday season. Consider buying gift cards in bulk so you can get more for your money.
14. Baby Wipes– Pay just pennies a piece for baby wipes when you buy them in bulk via Costco or Amazon. You can get an even better deal if you don’t mind generic.
15. Cereal– Have you ever noticed that cereal in the bag is cheaper than cereal in the box? Buy your cereal in bulk and get more breakfast for your buck.
16. Diapers– Pay just pennies a piece for baby diapers when you buy them in bulk via Costco or Amazon. You can get an even better deal if you don’t mind generic.
17. Dog Food– Feed Fido for less when you buy him the bigger bag as opposed to any smaller or travel size bags. This goes for treats as well.
18. Fresh Meat– Buy fresh meat such as steak and even hot dogs in bulk. You will pay less per pound and still get quality cuts.
19. Paper Plates– If you know you are going to use them all year, buy your paper plates in bulk. Buying 100 for $4 is always a better deal than 20 for $1 like the dollar store offers.
20. Napkins– This is another paper product that is used often and costs less when you purchase it in bulk. Save yourself the hassle of running out and buy in bulk instead.
21. Paper Towels– Like napkins, paper towels go fast. Pay less than $1 per roll when you buy in bulk.
22. Plastic Cutlery– Dollar stores offer cutlery boxes of 12-20 for $1, but you can get much more for your money when you buy these items in bulk.
23. Paper Cups– You can buy 10 paper cups at the dollar store for a buck, but instead buy in bulk and pay just pennies each.
24. Butter– If you love to bake, buy your butter in bulk. Pay pennies per ¼ pound and get the butter you need for less.
25. Eggs– If you know you will use them, buy the 24 pack of eggs as opposed to the 6 or 12 pack.
Are you ready to see what buying in bulk can do for you? Give these 25 items you should buy in bulk your consideration and see what a difference it can make to your wallet.
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Cara @ Fashionably Frugal says
I love getting things in bulk and thank the Lord I have room for storing extra. I signed up with the Amazon subscription for diapers and toilet paper so every month I get a new box sitting on my doorstep. Otherwise I would always get to the end of a box and go to my stockpile just to find I was out and had to go to the store! Thank you for sharing these, it reminded me I am out of batteries so I need to go and get some more.