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Post by pjaye on Jul 14, 2018 12:47:05 GMT
Just out of interest.
I need to buy a product, there is nowhere I can buy it locally which would be my first choice, I've looked all over on line and I end up with two options:
1. 125g size costs $35 plus postage $8 total cost $43 2. 250g size, free postage costs $49.
Almost a no brainer EXCEPT there is no way I will use up the larger size, the product has an expiry date and I doubt I would even use up the smaller size in that time. Also can't sell half as it's a powder and I don't know who else would use it.
So which one would you buy...the smaller one because overall it still costs less, and you won't even use it all, or the larger one because for an extra $6 you get twice as much!
I've got both windows open and I can't decide.  The bargain hunter in me says "get the bigger size", the practical side of me says "don't be stupid, you probably aren't even going to use it all" |
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jul 14, 2018 12:52:01 GMT
Bigger size, share it? What is it?
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Post by johnnysmom on Jul 14, 2018 12:57:30 GMT
Me? Smaller size, save the $6 since it’s more than what you’ll use anyhow. Dh? Bigger size, it’s a better deal per gram  |
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Post by guzismom on Jul 14, 2018 12:58:28 GMT
Smaller size...only buy what you will use, since you can't sell the leftover.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jul 14, 2018 13:32:16 GMT
If you truly don't know anyone that would use the remainder, there's no savings in the larger amount. Get the small. If it's something that could be useful if donated, get the large.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Jul 14, 2018 13:34:03 GMT
Is it a real expiration date or a Best by date?
Is it something where you can put some in the freezer?
If I thought I could preserve it, I would go larger and try it.
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Post by mustlovecats on Jul 14, 2018 13:36:52 GMT
The smaller one. The larger one is only a better deal if you’re going to use it up. Otherwise you are out the value of what you won’t use out of the smaller one plus all of the actual price difference of the larger one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 13:43:13 GMT
It's not a bargain if you waste it.
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Post by pjaye on Jul 14, 2018 13:44:08 GMT
OK, I'm staring to be convinced about the smaller size, I need to think of it costing me $5 less. I guess it just grates on me having to pay that much for postage too.
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Post by pilcas on Jul 14, 2018 13:45:46 GMT
I really think it depends on the product. Can you give some away to a friend?
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Post by malibou on Jul 14, 2018 14:35:32 GMT
You think you will only use half of the small size, so that is $43 for 62.5g. Using the same 62.5g from the large package is $49.
I would feel better in the end paying a little less and tossing less leftover.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 14, 2018 14:47:56 GMT
Smaller sized. Don’t spend more just to toss what you won’t end up using.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 14, 2018 14:47:58 GMT
I’d buy the bigger one and find someone to give the extra to or figure out if I could freeze it or something.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 14:49:20 GMT
Is the free shipping by purchasing a minimum amount? If so, can you buy the smaller one and something else you may need?
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Post by jenjie on Jul 14, 2018 14:55:57 GMT
The smaller one. The larger one is only a better deal if you’re going to use it up. Otherwise you are out the value of what you won’t use out of the smaller one plus all of the actual price difference of the larger one. This. But you could always start another thread someday: WWTPD? Should I keep it or toss it? I spent good money for it but it’s just taking up good space and I’m never going to use it again. Hmmm🤔 |
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Post by pjaye on Jul 14, 2018 15:31:59 GMT
Is the free shipping by purchasing a minimum amount? No they are two different places, the free shipping site only stocks the larger size. I'm gradually being convinced in favour of the small size... |
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Post by joelise on Jul 14, 2018 15:37:47 GMT
If you definitely know that you won’t use more than there is in the smaller size I’d get that one.
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Post by Peamac on Jul 14, 2018 15:37:56 GMT
Bigger size, then freeze half to use later.
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Post by katlady on Jul 14, 2018 15:41:04 GMT
OK, I'm staring to be convinced about the smaller size, I need to think of it costing me $5 less. I guess it just grates on me having to pay that much for postage too. I go through this once in awhile too. But then I really think about it and I realize I am still paying $5 less. I have paid for shipping before rather than try to add things to my cart that I really did not need. I vote for smaller bag. |
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Post by pjaye on Jul 14, 2018 15:41:52 GMT
then freeze half to use later I just checked that out...not recommended. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 15:43:46 GMT
Is the free shipping by purchasing a minimum amount? No they are two different places, the free shipping site only stocks the larger size. I'm gradually being convinced in favour of the small size... Then I’d go with the smaller; however, before buying, email both sites to find out what the expiration dates are. One might have slightly older inventory that might effect your decision. |
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Post by Really Red on Jul 14, 2018 19:57:57 GMT
I have to know what it is!!!
I would buy the bigger size and give it to share with someone.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 14, 2018 20:28:29 GMT
I would definitely purchase option #1. IMHO paying more for twice as much product that I know won't be used is unnecessarily wasteful.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 14, 2018 20:36:51 GMT
I'm not spending more money to throw more of something away. If there is truly no way to use/donate the leftover product it's a no brainer.
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Post by grammad on Jul 14, 2018 23:12:29 GMT
Can you vacuum seal it for later use if you get the larger size?
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Post by grammad on Jul 14, 2018 23:12:52 GMT
Can you vacuum seal it for later use if you get the larger size?
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 14, 2018 23:26:26 GMT
Is it something that I can use? If so, drop the extra 125g of this mysterious powder off to me on the way to your mum's house!  I can understand your dilemma, the shipping on the smaller quantity is ridiculously expensive, and it seems silly to pay almost the same for half the quantity. But as others have mentioned, it's not a bargain if you're throwing half of it out. Get the smaller one! (But man, $35 for shipping.........!!! ) |
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Post by Nanner on Jul 15, 2018 2:43:45 GMT
Get the smaller one. Bonus is that a smaller container takes up less space
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Post by lauradrumm on Jul 15, 2018 2:54:33 GMT
Can you freeze it?
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Post by tanya2 on Jul 15, 2018 3:19:27 GMT
I have to know what it is!!!!
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The bargain hunter in me says "get the bigger size", the practical side of me says "don't be stupid, you probably aren't even going to use it all"
