Quote Originally Posted by catch22 View Post
The reason one goes to Costco or Sam's is bulk buying. Businesses large and small have accounts, small schools have accounts, etc. I (and betts, being a Dr forgive me) love buying my bacon in bulk at Sam's. Can get a 60 slice bag of precooked Hormel for about 8 bucks. That's some serious bacon. And I love bacon.

Our local stores are great, but not for bulk.
Just want to clarify, I'm talking about local in general. If it comes to shopping for groceries, then you're right.