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Costco attracts shoppers who want to purchase more for less, but buying in bulk doesn't imply it's inexpensive. Two 48-ounce Skippy peanut butter cartons cost $12. $150 for 20 8-ounce packets of chicken costs $7.50 each.
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When Stefani Lord, a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, blamed President Joe Biden for the high cost of her Costco shopping trip on Twitter, many criticized her math.
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"Thanks, Joe Biden!" she wrote. "$799.38 for ONE full cart at Costco with 58 things and only 9 non-food items like towels, plastic bags, trash bags, and razors."
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"Costco sells items in bulk," retweeted one reviewer. 800/58 = 14. The typical bulk item cost $14. Stop blaming Joe Biden for your illogic and numeracy."
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Some thought Lord's tweet was overreacted, but the math made sense. "An average maxed-out full cart used to be $400-500 a few years ago," read another remark. "What's in it matters... but on average it's up a lot. No doubt."
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Signing up for Costco's weekly newsletter with deals and coupons or bypassing brand names can save money at Costco. Inflation has raised food shop prices, even the warehouse behemoth.
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In 2023, Costco raised costs on eggs, butter, milk, fruit, and coffee, aggravating customers. Many blame Joe Biden for rising costs, but there are other explanations. The avian flu, Brazilian drought, and Ukraine war have raised costs for many of our daily purchases.
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New Mexico Congresswoman Stefani Lord's Costco shopping excursion continues on Twitter. "It's not like she got one roll of paper towels and one razor blade," one retweeter remarked.
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Razor blades are pricey, but a Costco-sized bundle would cost more since it would have more. She probably has blades for a year!" With over 6 million views, Lord's tweet has sparked debate.
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