creased card stock

[Gerianne]

I have had a design business for 8 years.
I have always bought the card stock that is not crease in bulk.
I have always folded the card myself.
I get it even and there are times when I am a little off or crooked. It isn't too noticeable.
I found a paper company online by doing a general search.
They sell all kinds of paper products.
I found a good price for 250 sheets. [$28 + shipping]
Some people will go to the office store of their choice and spend more for less just because they don't want the bulk of the item lying in a corner taking up space of some kind.
I am in favor of saving space, and at the same time, time and money.
I would sacrifice space first if need be and I have saved time and money.

[lvstephanie]

I actually have somewhat of the opposite problem at home.... My dad has always been very thrifty to the point of being cheap. One of those ways that I think he's "cheap" is that he always considers price per item / measurement and buy whatever is lowest. And more often than not, the less expensive items in terms of price per item is packaged in bulk / "family size". Which if you are going to use all of that item, then that is truly the best deal. That was how he taught me to shop, so I've been doing that for awhile. However the problem with always buying bulk is that sometimes you won't use all of the item: the item expires before using it all, you only needed a few to complete a project, etc. So sometimes the bulk purchase is actually worse in terms of saving money. It's a case of being penny wise but dollar foolish; yes you may save a few cents per item buying in bulk, but you end up wasting a few dollars by throwing away half of the purchase. After I came to realize that, I stopped buying bulk (esp. for foods) when I couldn't foresee myself using all of the item / purchase before throwing it away. So not buying bulk is less about storage space and more about trying to be thrifty in the whole scheme of things.

[pkrahmer]

buying buying in items in bulk is fantasic as long as you can use it before it expires and you have space to store it.  for me, if you don't use it,  is a waste of time, money and space. I am limited in all 3!

[vickysue]

When i am buying in bulk, i always consider weather i will use it all up or will i lose part of it. So some items i will buy at a different store just because of that, but when it comes to most staples it is always bought in bulk. Right now i am sitting on 2 gallons of vinegar unopened,because i have not needed it. Hubby got it. this will last a long time  even with cleaning the coffee pot   often. And no room to put it up. This is why i do most of the shopping. Oh well he was trying to help.