There's a great sale on paper towels this week. Should you buy the 12-roll package? At this fantastic price you might even consider purchasing multiple packages. Here are some questions to ask when considering "stocking up" on quantities of items:
Is there adequate storage space? Is there room to keep the extras until you need them?
Can you find it when you need it? Keeping like items together will help you find items as you need them. However, bulky or oversize items may not fit on standard shelving. If extra effort is needed to store items, they may not ever reach the intended space. The hunt for misplaced supplies can be quite perplexing.
Will your preference for an item change? If a better model or variety comes along, will you still be satisfied using the older variation of the same brand?
Is it a wise investment? Does it make sense in a balanced budget? Spending too much on one thing may mean there is not enough money for other needed items.
Do you have a quantity buying story to share? What lessons have you learned about buying in bulk? Let us know by responding to my blog.
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