Costco is renowned for its bulk purchases and substantial savings, a haven for budget-conscious shoppers everywhere. However, not every bulk buy is a win for your wallet or your storage space. So I set out on a mission to talk to a few dozen Costco shoppers and get their opinion on the worst buys. The […] The post The 23 Worst Things to Purchase at Costco (According to Shoppers) appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I have a love/hate relationship with Goodwill. I love the deals I can find, but I hate having to rummage through other people’s junk to find the hidden gems. So when I set out to write this article, and find some insider ways to save at Goodwill, I honestly wasn’t sure what I was going […] The post Employees Tell Me Clever Ways to Maximize Your Savings at Goodwill appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I’ve talked to many anti-Costco shoppers over the years who cite the receipt checking at the exit doors as one of the reasons they DO NOT like shopping at the warehouse club. Many say it makes them feel like a criminal shoplifter. But did you know that the checking of receipts has nothing to do […] The post Why Costco Checks Your Receipt When Exiting (From a Receipt Checker) appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I’ve discovered in recent months that owning a home, especially an older home, can get really expensive quickly. Because of this, I’m always on the lookout for tips to save even more money at Lowe’s and The Home Depot. So I recently wandered into my local Lowe’s and started talking to employees in an effort […] The post 9 Insider Ways to Save Money at Lowe’s According to Employees appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I was shopping at Marshalls recently with my wife and daughter and was really bored as the men’s department is TINY and I’d already looked at everything twice. So on a whim, I decided to start chatting with a few employees and ask them what they thought was the best way to save money at […] The post 5 Brilliant Ways to Save at Marshalls According to Employees appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I have a good friend who’s been a Trader Joe’s “Crew Member” for a couple years now and I finally got the chance to sit him down and GRILL HIM on the Trader Joe’s employee discount and other job perks. And grill him I did. So if you’re thinking of applying for a job at […] The post Trader Joe’s Employee Discount and Perks (From a “Crew” Member) appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I walked into my local Costco and talked to 8 incredibly helpful employees about the best day and time to shop and they DID NOT disappoint with the insider knowledge they gave me. My goal was to talk to a couple cashiers, someone in the bakery and meat department, someone in the tire center, and […] The post Costco Employees Tell Me The BEST Day and Time to Shop appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I was always confused why Nordstrom Rack had a worse return policy than the amazing “Unlimited Days” return policy that you’ll find at Nordstrom. After researching this article, and talking to some Rack employees, I was blown away with how much they’ve had to crack down on “return abuse” the last couple years. So it […] The post Nordstrom Rack Return Policy: We Break It Down and Answer ALL Your Q’s appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

If you found this article you’re either considering a job at Hobby Lobby, have an interview scheduled, or are a recent hire with questions. In either of these cases, you’ve probably discovered that their website does not have much information on the Hobby Lobby employee discount or job benefits. So I thought I’d try to […] The post Hobby Lobby Employee Discounts, Benefits, and Job Perks (From an Employee) appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more

I recently needed some pet medication for our husky and didn’t want to call my vet every time I needed a refill, so I checked out Chewy.com. It was a very easy process to get the Rx approved and my first Chewy order arrived quickly. But it made me wonder what the return policy was […] The post Chewy Return Policy: Is It Really As Amazing As It Sounds? appeared first on Rather-Be-Shopping Blog ..read more