Savvy shoppers understand that when you buy in bulk, you can save a lot of money, but until now, few home shoppers have had the ability to take advantage of the lowest possible prices, those available through bulk suppliers. That’s because most bulk suppliers only sell to warehouses, retail stores and other organizations that have a license to buy wholesale products. As with so many other types of shopping, though, the Internet has changed all that. These days, any individual can take advantage of the types of discount prices that have only been available to big buyers when they buy from online wholesalers and #bulk suppliers. Even better, there are now websites like TopBrands-Cheap.com that allow individuals to shop from multiple online suppliers from one convenient location.
How to Save and What to Save On
Of course, it doesn’t make sense for a family to buy everything in bulk, but there are some items for which bulk buying is a natural. When deciding whether a deal is worth it for you or not, consider these factors:
- How much of it do you use over time?
- How long will it take you to use it up?
- How often do you generally buy it?
- Can you use it up before it expires or spoils?
- Do you have enough storage space for it?
In general, bulk buying is most appropriate for non-perishable items that you buy often. These five items are among the most popular for bulk buying.
Toilet Paper: Paper goods are among the most common stock-up items on most families’ grocery lists, followed closely by other paper goods for the home. Buy 3-6 months’ supply at a time for best savings and most convenience.
Batteries: Even in this day of rechargeable batteries, many electronics live and die – mostly die, it seems – on regular batteries. If your family always seems to be looking for batteries to power remote controls, power wands and other “necessities” of modern life, consider buying in retailer packs and tucking away the extras.
Shampoo: Shampoo, conditioner and other health/beauty aids are another natural for stock-up sales. Most people find a brand they like and stick with it, so why not buy several months’ worth of the health/beauty aids you use the most. In some cases, it pays off double when a manufacturer changes or discontinues a brand you particularly like.
Sports Supplies: While it may not make sense to buy most sporting goods in bulk, there are some supplies that are cheaper when you buy a lot at a time. Stock up on golf balls, tennis balls, tees and other sports “consumables” – things that must be replaced often.
Underwear and Socks: Most families outfit their kids with underthings all at once – and they nearly always do it at retail prices. If you’re buying for a small army, why not take advantage of bulk prices on kids’ underwear, T-shirts and socks? You can even spread the savings around by getting together with other families whose kids wear the same sizes and buying in even larger quantities for bigger discounts.
Don’t leave savings on the table when you can easily find great deals on consumables for your home and gardens online. You’ll always have the products you need on hand, and your wallet will be a little fatter in the long run.
