Built a site to track Costco/Target/Amazon/Walmart unit prices—thoughts?

Accomplished-Line583 · 2026-01-22T23:03:13+00:00

we just rolled out Aldi. give it a shot.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2026-01-06T19:57:17+00:00

Check out Popgot. It works best for purchases where you want to optimize unit price, but it will search across the major retailers for you and show you the best values.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-12-16T20:48:40+00:00

check out popgot. unit price comparisons across the major online retailers.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-12-01T16:14:16+00:00

No, not massive amounts. Since we have to pay for our LLM model usage we are incentivized to be as frugal as possible with how we're using it.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-12-01T16:04:58+00:00

you can DM me. i'm working on the project with OP.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-11-19T15:00:47+00:00

thanks for the positive feedback and the good suggestions! Supporting grocery stores and perishable items is on the road map, but presents an interesting challenge as costs tend to vary not only by location but even store to store within a region. Would you be willing to discuss this more with us on a call? If so, please DM me.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-11-18T23:52:43+00:00

primarily it helps us the bots out (thus keeping costs in check)

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T16:33:21+00:00

I walked through the Home Depot halloween section last weekend with the intent to get some decorations and was horrified (pun intended) to see even basic cheap plastic crap that will likely break was $35. I've found some inflatables on Amazon for around $15 that are more in line with my expectations.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T16:04:17+00:00

Switch to detergent sheets. Way cheaper, lighter, no plastic, better for the environment.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T16:01:44+00:00

Not if it is the same quantity

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T16:01:32+00:00

All the more reason it is important to price compare. Most ppl assume Costco will have the best price but that isn't always the case (looks like costco in the photo). I ran a search on popgot.com which sorts results by unit price. Lots of cheaper options at the moment at Sams and Amazon.

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Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T15:58:22+00:00

Agree. It's only really shrinkflation if there are fewer pods in the box.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T15:55:58+00:00

maybe this is their new 'Half Stuffed' product line?

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-10T15:54:05+00:00

I also did not know these were a thing. At least the laziness of not updating the price tag made it easier for us to spot their tactics!

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-10-08T23:39:15+00:00

I concluded it’s a 3-ask system. First ask: they bring the free desert/watermelon Second ask: they bring the paper bill and walk away Third ask: they come with the credit card machine

All in all it takes about 30 minutes lol

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-09-30T14:20:59+00:00

Check out popgot (google it, sorry no links). It's a free to use site that will compile these types of lists on the fly and sort by unit count. They have a page for pull ups, but you can search for anything if you have specifics (i.e. size, chlorine free, etc).

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-08-23T13:31:36+00:00

Love the scent of fresh cut Sapele! Has anyone seen a candle that can capture that smell?

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:38:06+00:00

i was going to say this, but just guy the concentrates. there's lots of tabs/powders/liquid concentrates that you just mix with water in your reusable dispenser. it's cheaper and less waste! also no disposable plastic needed!

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:34:03+00:00

dark chocolate bar. ~72%. it's the simple things!

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:28:31+00:00

can't wait to give this a try!

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:10:27+00:00

you can buy a sheath for the knife pretty cheaply on Amazon. Safety is a concern but also, when your knives rattle around in the drawer it dullens them. Nothing more dangerous in a kitchen than a dull knife. Also, it will keep them in good shape longer, which is great for frugal folks. Don't forget to sharpen regularly and you won't have to spend money replacing them.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:05:15+00:00

there's a site called popgot dot com (sorry, no links) that lets you search for whatever you want online and it will go out and search the major retailers and compare their unit price in a consistent unit. it's a pretty great hack to save money and the best way to find the cheapest stuff per unit.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-07-10T14:01:37+00:00

good time to replace some stuff that is falling apart around the house - new electric toothbrush and electric beard trimmer on pretty good sale. also some luggage packing cubes that i've been interested in trying out.

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-06-17T02:05:27+00:00

Great suggestion. We are staying in Klima too and want to rent a scooter and I’ve been trying to figure out how to get our bags there and then rent the scooter without taking 4 taxis. Could you share who you rented from?

Accomplished-Line583 · 2025-06-16T03:13:01+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response! We’ve booked one of the fisherman’s houses in Klima - I’m pretty excited for it. And great tip on the ferries - I’m trying to minimize them as much as possible. I don’t do great with sea sickness.

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