Buying large-scale food and daily household items is one of the most common ways to save money; buying a large number of specific items such as bulk diapers, etc. can indeed save a lot of money. Even so, mass shopping is not always a good way. In so...
Buying large-scale food and daily household items is one of the most common ways to save money; buying a large number of specific items such as bulk diapers, etc. can indeed save a lot of money. Even so, mass shopping is not always a good way. In some cases, it is indeed a lot of money to save, but in some cases, it may not be the case. Instead, it has to face various challenges.
Therefore, bulk shopping has advantages and disadvantages, and it depends on factors such as the type of items purchased, personal usage habits, etc.
The advantages and disadvantages of bulk shopping are analyzed as follows:
Single price v.s. Early expensesAdvantages: The biggest advantage of bulk shopping is that the price of unit is almost cheaper, so you will inevitably save money when using the item per unit. The money you save each time may be insignificant, or only a few cents, but if you use it frequently, it will be a lot smaller, just like saving 1 yuan a day, which can save 365 yuan a year.
Disadvantages: Bulk shopping requires buying a large amount of items in one bite, so you have to invest in a large pen at the beginning; for example, it costs 300 yuan for each bottle of shampoo, and 1,500 yuan for a batch of five bottles. Now, if you choose to buy five bottles in one bite, you will only buy 180 yuan per bottle in the future, which is cheaper than buying one bottle at zero, but the point is that you will have to pay out 900 yuan immediately, which may be difficult for people who are tight-fitting.
Convenient v.s. Over-usageAdvantages: If you purchase items in quantity, you will have inventory at home, and you will not be able to come to the store to shop due to urgent shortages, which will reduce the chance of irritating shopping.
Disadvantages: Because there is a lot of stock at home, you may overuse it if you are accidentally inadvertent, such as paper towels. If you store a lot of paper towels at home, you may be overused. Similarly, if there is a lot of shower gel in the bathroom, you may be overused.
Environmental v.s. Freight transportationAdvantages: Bulk shopping is beneficial to environmental protection. The main reason is that there are much less items purchased in batches. For example, the paper used in large packaging is only wrapped with one layer of plastic film, which is like washing powder. Large-capacity washing powder uses containers. If converted into small capacity, several containers must be used.
Disadvantages: Bulk shopping requires larger storage space and reliable transportation tools. If you don’t have a large space for your home or don’t have a large car to load, you may not be able to buy large quantities of items.
Responsive v.s. MultivariateAdvantages: Once you purchase items in quantity, it is easier to change when you encounter emergency situations; there are a lot of basic supplies and food at home, and once you encounter emergency situations, you can get more secure. Because of this, many people keep a lot of supplies in the basement to facilitate adaptation.
Disadvantages: When purchasing items in quantity, you must buy the same items in large quantities, which means that the style of the items is relatively small; for example, when purchasing a certain item of food in quantity, you have to eat the same food repeatedly for a period of time. If someone at home actually doesn't like that taste, the consumption rate will slow down. Even if everyone can accept it, it will be depressed to eat it repeatedly. In addition to food, daily household items and hygiene products also have problems with lack of changes. For example, repeated use of the same hair dryness-removing shampoo for a period of time will not be effective.
Advantages: Bulk shopping can reduce the number of purchases in the store, and reduce the number of outgoing doors, and save the fuel cost of going out to drive.
Disadvantages: If items purchased in bulk are not used frequently, they may expire; if they are not sure whether they can be used before the validity period, it is best not to buy in bulk.
CostAdvantages: Buying in batches can be prepared at the lowest cost. If you like to prepare meals in advance, shopping in batches can make the whole operation easier and cheaper. For example, buying a large amount of noodles, noodles and ricotta cheese can easily prepare several plates of baked noodles at a time, and it is more cost-effective.
Disadvantages: If you want to buy items in quantity, you may have to apply for a warehouse club member, which will result in cost-effective membership fees and other costs. Many retailers occasionally offer discounts for purchases, but for people who often buy in bulk, they often spend money on club membership qualifications. Once you have completed membership qualifications, you have to use your membership card to buy more to pay the ticket price.
Basically speaking, the items that are most suitable for bulk purchase include household and cleaning products, rice, dry beans, bathing supplies, canned food, diapers, and beverages that can be stored at room temperature; items that should be avoided include milk, chicken eggs, meat (unless refrigerated), fresh agricultural products, snacks (buy too much may be overeated), and coffee beans.
