Volume purchasing is a technique used by savvy bargain hunters everywhere. Taking advantage of the savings that volume purchases can offer doesn’t mean you need huge amounts of storage space. You just need to be organized… not always an easy feat, but well worth the effort when you add up the savings… and the amount you save can be sizable, easily 40%-60% by the end of the year. You don’t have to buy at club stores either to reap the savings. Special discounts, closeout buys, 2 for 1 are all discounts you can load up on.

Start by purchasing the staples that store well over a long periods of time. Wait for closeout deals on canned goods, pasta, sundries, cleaning solutions, paper goods and toiletries… then bag as many as you can store. But don’t stop there. Organize your freezer to create extra room or consider purchasing an extra one. Bread, rice, meat, veggies, butter, along with your regular frozen foods can be purchased in volume and frozen. Keep in mind, if you wait till you need it, chances are you’ll pay full price.

Your wardrobe basics are another area worthy of consideration for volume purchases. Some things don’t change in either style or use from season to season. Socks, underwear, sweats and tees are the basic all of us use all year long whether you’re a short order cook or a fashion model. Basic jeans, athletic shoes and sweaters are very similar from year to year. Even if you’ve got growing kids, as long as they’re not “trend setting fashionistas”, you can load up. With kids you just buy an extra wardrobe basic item in each additional size to compensate for their growth. End of season sales and closeout specials are the best time to load up. Again the trick is to wait for the super discounted price and then load up.

A little organization and planning allow hip bargain hunters to reap the rewards of substantial savings from volume purchases… more money in your pocket. Yep we like that!

Suzanne O'Connor