Cheapest Online Source for Energy Bars
09-03-07, 11:44 PM
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Cheapest Online Source for Energy Bars
Just bought 2 Cases of Clif Bars at 99-cents per bar, no S&H or tax. Usually $1.50+ at LBS. Nashbar currently has a sale of 12 for $11.49 but then shipping. Anyone have an online source that's regularly (non-special/sale items) cheaper?
Edit: got them at Trader Joe's here in SoCal.
Edit: got them at Trader Joe's here in SoCal.
09-04-07, 12:25 AM
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Costco (in-store) is cheaper than Trader Joes. The on-line places are only cheaper when they have clearance sales, but then you can't trust the expiration dates.
09-04-07, 12:28 AM
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Costco is real limited on selection but cheap. I like Trader Joe's selection and $.99 isn't bad.
09-04-07, 03:37 AM
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Target has comparable prices, and can be even cheaper if a sale is going on. Normally $.99 Cliff bars and $3.99 for a box of 5 Powerbar Performance bars.
09-04-07, 05:14 AM
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the allmighty walmart has them at $.99 everyday all day. later.
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Check out Amazon's Subscribe & Save option. I get a box of 24 Clif Bars for $19.24 shipped once a month. That's about $.80 a bar. That's the best price I've found.
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I don't condone using online stores. I think you should use your LEBS.
09-04-07, 10:04 AM
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LEBS?
let alone a category for them on Wikipedia.
09-04-07, 10:53 AM
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Just bought 2 Cases of Clif Bars at 99-cents per bar, no S&H or tax. Usually $1.50+ at LBS. Nashbar currently has a sale of 12 for $11.49 but then shipping. Anyone have an online source that's regularly (non-special/sale items) cheaper?
Edit: got them at Trader Joe's here in SoCal.
Edit: got them at Trader Joe's here in SoCal.
How? (or am I forgetting a caveat in the CA tax code...?)
09-04-07, 10:59 AM
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I'm under the understanding that food isn't taxable (although I believe candy is). The Clif Bars rang up as "grocery, non-taxable". Or perhaps the clerk made an error?
09-04-07, 12:57 PM
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I think when I bought mine they were taxed. Will have to look at the receipt next time. I found some "energy bars" in Costco. Basically baked pastries with raisins from local supplier. Use them for between meals snacks. Delicious!
09-04-07, 01:56 PM
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"Some food is taxed and some is exempt from tax. Restaurant bills are taxed, as is ready-to-eat hot food sold by supermarkets and similar vendors. As an exception, hot beverages and bakery items are tax-exempt if and only if they are for take-out and are not sold with any other hot food; if consumed on the seller's premises such items are taxed like restaurant meals. All other food is exempt from sales tax."
There is also a small tax on candys/sodas and snack items, but I stopped reading the BOE's site to get details on that - I'd rather get back to work.
cheers.
09-04-07, 06:10 PM
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I got a 24 pack of Clif Bars for $14.xx at Costco
