These Are The Best Bargains At Costco (And The Worst) - Page 27 of 67

Don’t Buy: Produce

Costco’s philosophy on savings is that “buying bulk is better,” but this simply doesn’t translate to some grocery departments. While it might be tempting to pick up a five-pound clam of spinach, it may not work for you.

Costco insiders report that they avoid buying produce in bulk, not only because they don’t have enough storage space for it, they’re hard-pressed to find recipes and incorporate the fresh produce before it spoils.