PSA: I used to think bulk spices were a ripoff until I did the math last month

I always bought those little jars at the grocery store for $4 each and figured buying a bag for $8 was just wasteful. Then I saw a bag of cumin at the Mexican market for $3.50 and it was literally 10 times the size of my jar. I compared the weight and realized I was paying like 5 times more for the same amount. Now I buy everything in bulk and just refill old jars. Anyone else find a surprising money saver like this?

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jenniferb534d ago

Oh that "literally 10 times the size" thing really hits home, I had the exact same wakeup call with oregano of all things. I just assumed the big bag would cost more overall but when I actually checked the unit price my jaw dropped. It's wild how a little math can change your whole shopping game for the better.

verafoster3d ago

My friend Sarah bought bulk paprika once and it lasted her three whole years somehow.