Regular stores sell you cheap corn syrup. It’s a miracle preservative. Co-ops refuse it. They demand real ingredients like agave syrup or coconut sugar.
Why Are Condos More Expensive Than Co Ops at Marjorie Lachance blog
Real ingredients are expensive. They rot faster. They taste better. Your wallet is the sacrifice on the altar of clean eating.
Member Discount? A Trap!
You see the “Member Price” sign. It’s $2 cheaper! So you join. You pay a fee for the privilege of paying slightly less.
The math is weird. You spend $50 to save $3. Then you feel obligated to shop there forever. It’s a loyalty club for your wallet and soul.