I never hit the checkout without them.

Im a journalism major, so football math is as far as I gotI hate the stuff.

However, I have done a little basic division to help prove my Costco cost savings.

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If I got anything wrong, Im sorry but not surprised.

Meaning: I pay a lot more attention.

A 48-oz jar of petite dill pickles costs $4.99 at Costco.

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At the grocery store, that many pickles would be more than $10 dollars.

I leave Costo with at least 3 jars, every time.

Kirkland Pecan Halves

Theres no way around itnuts are pricey!

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They sell 2 lb bags of pecan halves at Costco for $12.99.

At a regular grocery store, the price of 2 pounds of pecans approaches $24nearly twice a much!

Costcos pork tenderloins come 4 to a pack at $3.19 per pound.

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At many grocery stores, youre looking at $6 to $8 per pound.

I usually buy a package, then cook two and freeze two.

Costco sells a 48-oz.

bag of Bibigo Organic Chicken Potstickers for $12.69.

The math is more than I want to do right now, but thats a HUGE savings.

Ladies and gentlemen, that savings alone is worth a Costco membership!

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