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Who doesnt loveshopping at Costco?

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The grocery retailer is known for big savings, big stores and buying almost everything in bulk.

Just because it is bigger, however, does not always mean that it is better.

Here are threeCostco products that you should avoid buyingand the better alternatives to consider.

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Costco offers Magic Spoon cereal in certain regions for around $11, Jacobs highlighted.

But you could find similar cereals at local grocery stores,such as Walmart, priced competitively.

This will help you save more and give you a better breakfast experience, added Jacobs.

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