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10 Ways Trader Joe's Beats Costco (And It's Not Even Close)

It's not usually a difficult choice between shopping at Costco and shopping at Trader Joe's. One is a warehouse colossus that shills bulk products by the cartload; the other is a curated grocery store that specializes in its own brands. There may be overlap in the concepts regarding an emphasis on signature labels and unique finds that make every trip exciting, but Trader Joe's is by far the better store.

This is coming from a shopper who's well-versed in both chains. I'm lucky enough to have both within a 2-mile radius of my home, so it's easy for me to shop at Costco and Trader Joe's and compare the experience. To be fair, they are entirely different types of stores that offer two comp

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