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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhat is the proper quantity of toilet paper to purchase at one time?
If you buy 30+ rolls from Costco it's "Jeez, that guy wipes his ass a lot", but if you only buy a 4 pack it's like "What, this guy can't afford to spring for more than four rolls", or "what's this guy trying to say, he don't wipe his ass?".
And I don't know what messages of desperation you're sending out if you buy just one single roll of toilet paper. Is it "what, this guy's dying tomorrow?" or "this poor bastard only has a buck to his name?".
How many rolls (deep, personal question I know) do you buy at a time?
I like the 24 pack. It says "I'm prepared, but not a freak.".
BEFORE YOU ALERT ON THIS, GIVE ME THE HEADS UP AND ILL DELETE IT.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,731 posts)But they're there and I don't have to worry about running out.
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)It lasts a looong time, but I don't have to worry about running out.
If it came in a slightly smaller pack, that would be okay, it's just that I like their TP way better than anyone else's and if I want to buy it I have to go with the eternal pack.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,731 posts)It takes up a lot of room but it lasts a loooooong time. And it is really good TP.
47of74
(18,470 posts)That's why I get them the few times a year I go to Costco.
I live 90 miles from the nearest Costco so I don't go there very often but still the membership pays for itself with just a few trips there.
okwmember
(345 posts)However, I was forced to buy one roll many years ago when I woke up in the middle of the night only to realize we had already packed everything for our move the next day. Thank goodness hubby was willing to make a little later than midnight run.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)But we have a large storage closet in the basement. I call it the supply closet.
I was a Girl Scout, I am always prepared!
Tess49
(1,580 posts)glance what I need to buy.
Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)I have a phobia about running out of paper towels. I keep rolls everywhere, in my car the bathrooms, and of course, the kitchen. That said, I do not use sponges in my house, just paper towels.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)paper towels, but keep a stash of sponges as well. I use them to scrub pots.
Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)It just that I don't like them to clean counter tops and appliances. I also use those sponge/nylon thing-ies to scrub the bathtub and sink.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)shower/tub, and dishes/pots. One might think that with all my cleaning gear that my house would be immaculate. Sadly, it is not.
Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)Although I keep my kitchen pretty clean, the rest of the house is not at all up to my dear late mother's standards.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)3catwoman3
(24,006 posts)I like paper towels much better, but the full size ones - can't stand those "select-a-size" ones. the idea seems sound, but the small single size is never big enough for anything.
forgotmylogin
(7,529 posts)Buy what you need, and stop worrying what other people think.
They don't know you. Who cares if they judge you for purchasing a household commodity in whatever amount you feel is necessary?
I may not have thought this before it became necessary to regularly purchase disposable incontinence undergarments for my elderly mother, but if you get over the hump that everyone is always looking at you, life is so much easier!
Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)And I've had to buy those pads for my grandmother - and then for my dog when she was on medication. I didn't worry about it, either - since people buy these things all the time and, obviously, for all kinds of reasons. As for TP, what if you owned a B&B or a hotel??
dchill
(38,502 posts)Storage issue.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)dchill
(38,502 posts)Angel Soft.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)30 Rolls of Costco Kirkland Brand for me.
Kali
(55,012 posts)Buy what fits in the cupboard/closet/garage.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)I stock up twice a yr at Sams.
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)and that is one less thing to have in the back of one's mind.
I try to anticipate the timing when the current roll will run out and have another roll at the ready.
Skittles
(153,164 posts)Last edited Fri Mar 24, 2017, 03:18 PM - Edit history (1)
I WILL MAKE YOU NOT CARE WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF THE QUANTITY OF YOUR TP PURCHASES; yes INDEED
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,229 posts)NightWatcher wipes? That might provide a reason to be self-conscious.
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)PennyK
(2,302 posts)Hubby and I only use Charmin Ultra Soft, and I like the mega rolls, so I buy two or three packs every time it goes on sale at Publix...and it's not cheap at $9.99 for the pack. A splurge, but worth it to two folks who have dealt with hemmorhoid issues.
luvMIdog
(2,533 posts)I try to buy only what won't exhaust me carrying it in to the house, so I make more store trips with smaller loads.
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)Last edited Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:48 PM - Edit history (1)
Mr. Jane Austin always met me at our driveway to carry everything in.
Now that he's been gone these five years, I am worn out after a big shopping trip and I usually don't bring all my groceries in at once.
I've been known to bring in just two of the inner packs of TP.
luvMIdog
(2,533 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)The trunk of my car presently stores both paper towels and toilet paper and dog food.
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)and cokes (I know).
I buy Premier Protein shakes at Costco, too, and they come in an annoyingly heavy-duty cardboard carton.
I offload them into tote bags while still in the parking lot and return the carton to the cart. One less thing for me to recycle and I know Costco is set up to recycle cardboard.
The shakes go in the way back with the TP and other bulky stuff.
Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)Same with paper towels. I have 90 rolls...thought I was out and bought more. lol
AgadorSparticus
(7,963 posts)I go to Costco and buy toilet paper once or twice a year. That's more than enough. I need another reason to walk into costco like i need a hole in the head.
lastlib
(23,242 posts)no membership cost either!
AgadorSparticus
(7,963 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,529 posts)"And suppose the house burned down this afternoon..."
KT2000
(20,581 posts)sometimes I pickup the paper goods for my doctor's office as it is far away from Costco and I live near it. I fill up the cart with TP, towels, and tissues. I don't think anyone is making evaluations though.
Actually I am more interested in the people who have stacks of dog food on those orange carts - I assume there is a good story behind all that dog food.
Doreen
(11,686 posts)do a markup at their business. Could also be a breeder.
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)They may have to drive to Cleveland or someplace and buy a couple of months' worth of dog food at a time.
Or maybe they're supplying a shelter.
Doreen
(11,686 posts)My Costco card expired and I had to go to a store to buy my toilet paper. I had no clue how expensive toilet paper was and finding 2ply was not a choice. I have been getting it from Costco for years and had no clue how much it was outside of Costco and when I did it was like DAMN that is expensive. Costco does give you a great deal on toilet paper...and it is 2ply.
Laffy Kat
(16,382 posts)It's easy to remember: "Scott" = butt wipe.
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)I buy Charmin (P&G), and products from Kimberly-Clark & Scott.
I try to pay less than $1.00/roll.
I alternate single and double-ply. - After using a large roll of single-ply, I realize I actually use more sheets with single, so go back to double-ply now and again.
Also, the other brands leave itchy butt lint... and who needs that, amirite folks???
True Dough
(17,305 posts)from the black market as I need it. Well, it's more like the "brown" market.
But I tend to buy case lots of hand-soap.
fleur-de-lisa
(14,625 posts)True Dough
(17,305 posts)for appreciating my "dirty" sense of humor!
sl8
(13,786 posts)True Dough
(17,305 posts)But I don't recommend that middle finger technique! You should attempt to get full coverage from that single square of toilet paper. Rub gently!
A HERETIC I AM
(24,370 posts)"When I go to the grocery store and I unload all my stuff into the belt, i always put the toilet paper at the front and then ask the cashier this judgement question;
"Is this enough toilet paper for all this food?"
C Moon
(12,213 posts)world wide wally
(21,744 posts)eppur_se_muova
(36,266 posts)joet67
(624 posts)thing Dad was O.C.D. about. We always had many tens of rolls. I don't know if they didn't make the bigger sizes of packages you see now, or not, but I rather think not. It was back in the 70's. We never had less than 10 or 12 and often many more of the 4-roll packs of Charmin. I carried this thinking into my adult life.
Nowadays I'm not exactly brand-particular myself, and I always scout for deals when I'm grocery shopping. Whichever has the best deal. I usually keep 3 or 4 large multipacks at a time (12-24 count, double or triple roll size if I can get them).
That all said, I'm not paying the outrageous prices for them. Not trying to mortgage the house for T.P.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,350 posts)You can't have too much TP.
It doesn't go bad.
If your supply outlives you, your heirs will be grateful.
Docreed2003
(16,862 posts)Every time I got "stranded" on the toilet without paper, my father would bring me a roll and would always sing this song to the tune of the 50's/60's western "Branded"...."Standed, stranded on the toilet bowl...what do you do when your stranded, and you can't reach a roll? You MUST be a man, and wipe with your hand!"
LeftInTX
(25,364 posts)Renew Deal
(81,861 posts)You could be buying a single roll because you are going to Costco tomorrow. You could prefer toilet paper over tissues for some reason. No one is judging and if they are, it doesn't matter anyway.
planetc
(7,814 posts)I buy the cheapest Scott clone, the local store brand, a 20 pack. Excellent paper, lowest price per roll. I'd have to drive many miles to get to a Costco. Unit pricing was fought for by Naderites for years, and it's a good regulation -- enables you to see at a glance if the manufacturer is trying to sell you a larger quantity for more money per unit rather than less. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty and economical living.
RobinA
(9,893 posts)of unit pricing, and I'm actually surprised how often the "bigger is cheaper per unit unless it isn't" scam is played.
planetc
(7,814 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)LOL. Seriously. My husband and I were in NY in January when a huge winter storm was predicted to hit NC--and the entire east coast--just
as we were returning. I literally called a friend at home and asked her to pick up milk and TP for us so we wouldn't have to make a store
stop only to find no milk on the shelves. We had quite a laugh over the request for TP and she bought a 12 pack. (I knew I had put the last roll on in the master bath before we left and had planned to do grocery shopping on return from our trip.)
Fortunately, our plane landed on time and we barely got to the pet resort to pick up the dog before it closed. Then we stopped at the friend's house to get the supplies she picked up for us that morning. By the time we got home, it was sleeting.
We were literally frozen in by snow/ice and unable to get out our driveway for FIVE DAYS! We had power and TP, so we were happy!
Winter Storm Helena dumped a mess of snow and ice in the South on January 6-7.
Helena then dumped a swath of snow along the East Coast from Virginia to southeast Massachusetts.
k8conant
(3,030 posts)If our power goes out, we try not to use the toilets anyway because we don't have water to flush more than once.os
Otherwise, I buy Charmin at Costco in the big pack.
GWC58
(2,678 posts)That's a loaded question! It depends on how much one goes to the porcelain alter. Of course my 11 year old, as many that age do, uses too much paper. I'm guessing that's why we've had a few overflows. Not a favorite of mine.
Trailrider1951
(3,414 posts)I cannot stand the TP that shreds up when I wipe and leaves little crumbs of paper stuck to my nether regions. Give me Charmin extra strong! And a 12 pack lasts a long time, as it is just me and the cats and the cats don't wipe with it.
woodchuck mom
(16 posts)known as Dingleberries. When I was a newbie nurse, my preceptor introduced me to kinglon prevention strategies.
I'm all for the quality these days. Unfortunately my son's puppy loves to molest the rolls o' TP and will steal one whenever she gets thr chance. Thus, resulting in soggy confetti everywhere.
OriginalGeek
(12,132 posts)For a loooong time I would drive home if I had go because work TP was the worst. thankfully they seem to have changed brands for now so no more hour and half "errands" for lunch...
Sancho
(9,070 posts)Iggo
(47,558 posts)Usually a pack of four.
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)and it is a very important subject...should it be 12 rolls, or 24?? who knows??
perhaps we need a discussion..on what is toilet paper really used for..isn't it to keep the toilet bowl clean?...
wait a m oment....some other use??? pray tell.....??
Nevertheless.............12 or 24.or even 48 rolls......still.....I vote this..one of the greatest posts ever in the lounge..........................if not THE GREATEST POST IN THE HISTORY OF THE LOUNGE
who could possibly argue with that????????????????????????,,, pray tell.....
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Stuart G
(38,428 posts)Up and down, and in and out...everywhere we can reach.........(thank you)
why??? because we need a laugh...why??? .....read the news, you will know why!!!
or read the discussion forum....yes...........we need a laugh......
note when you type out the word ...roll...and put a couple of : ...: around the word roll...
you get a now this is very important........please read the following...Isn't that what this discussion is all about? How many rolls to buy at one time?>>>..........you see ...
flying rabbit
(4,635 posts)For just this sort of brilliance.
Turbineguy
(37,337 posts)I was on a container ship on a round the World voyage. The company was worried that the World might end and told me to order in advance that which I felt was most important.
I ordered Toilet Paper and Cylinder Oil. I then conducted tests on all the ship's systems, except I could not test the elevator.
We all know how it turned out.
We buy the Costco packs. I have an aversion to spending a lot on toilet paper.
I remember Author Jan Cremer used to tear pictures of politicians and celebrities out of newspapers to use as toilet paper.
I hope that's concise enough.
SHRED
(28,136 posts)And buy far less.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)a bunch of it.
You know, because of how full of shit they all are.
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)It needs to be completely covered..
Cover it here, and cover it there..
Make sure it is clean and covered..
thank you ......
NRaleighLiberal
(60,015 posts)underpants
(182,826 posts)She actually listed that in her bio.
Alex asked her about it and she said, "it's free everywhere!"
Freddie
(9,267 posts)In an apartment...used to carry a backpack and steal rolls of toilet paper from around campus. Never got caught (and never bought TP). He'd be my age (60) and y really hope he's not still doing this.
Bayard
(22,083 posts)Or chocolate.
Hmmmm........wonder if those two things are related?
eShirl
(18,494 posts)Then they'll be the ones self conscious about their excessive toilet paper use.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)47of74
(18,470 posts)It'd be cheaper in the long run to do that
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Stuart G
(38,428 posts)cause I am a few years older...and I recall a TV show on Saturday morning..about 10am central. time...but I am not sure exactly..it was the mid 50s..and it was called..Winky Dink. Where else could anyone get a name like that...maybe I am wrong..that is ok, I have been wrong so many of the times...but is that correct?? You don't have to answer, cause this thread is about toilet paper, not names..but I thought I would give it a shot anyway.....and this is the lounge...isn't it???
sarge43
(28,941 posts)Anyone who is interested in how TP I buy really needs to get a life.
I buy the 24 pack. When I'm down to 6 rolls, I buy another. I can make do without some things; TP isn't one of them.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)So what are those... 24? 30? I can't recall honestly, usually either get 'em at Costco or Amazon, whatever's cheapest. Gonna use it, might as well get a good deal, who needs to run out for TP every dang week?
Not me, jack!
Luciferous
(6,081 posts)it's easiest.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)jmowreader
(50,559 posts)One full case, and not one roll less.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)I never knew everyone around here was so opinionated on purchasing TP.
flyingfysh
(1,990 posts)If you buy it there at all, you get 24 packs or 30 packs.
Have you ever tried to buy cold cuts there?
Why care what anyone else thinks about your shopping there? You usually save money.
True Dough
(17,305 posts)I mean, of course they're chilly to the touch, but if you have a really big slice of ham...
sl8
(13,786 posts)Rollo
(2,559 posts)It's called a bidet. You can get one built into a toilet seat.
They work, very well in fact, but you'll still need some TP to handle the, ahem, wetness.
It's still a vast improvement over dragging a clump of dry cellulose over where the sun don't shine, mainly in terms of cleanliness and comfort.
As The Donald would say, "Believe Me"!
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)I don't think I had ever heard it put exactly like that...very creative answer....I will give a grade on that one.............A++....you know, I used to be a teacher in the high schools of a large city....yes..A++
Rollo
(2,559 posts)Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)When it rains, it pours and even in drought, have no doubt.
Be prepared. You have to be prepared.
Kaleva
(36,307 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)I buy the Kirkland brand 30 roll pack like a lot of others here have said. What gets freakish is when I buy 3 of those packs; 1 for home and 1 for each kid to take to college. THEN I get some looks.
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)What do you do with the toilet paper?...Yes more expensive ..I guess feels better..but after you use it what then?..........................................??????????????????????????????????????
We throw it out..it is a one use item........if you use it to clean the toilet bowl..after the use, I throw it out..usually down that same bowl..like I usually do with the other stuff in the bowl..(is the word bowl similar to the word bowel?)..........oops.............wait a minute..is that b word a dirty word?...well they might be dirty, but....is that a dirty word?.......does the b word, have a lot to do with toilet paper?.....
you tell me................................ .............oh...and for general purposes...
here is a link on bowel movements..everyone needs a link like this....
https://medlineplus.gov/bowelmovement.html
Is that link ok? or is it a sh**ty thing to post on a Sunday??....
eagerly awaiting an answer....
July
(4,750 posts)Paper towels, at least 60 rolls.
I like to buy in bulk!
sl8
(13,786 posts)IcyPeas
(21,884 posts)(sort of) go to the 2:14 minute mark.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)padfun
(1,786 posts)nt
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)You push the button and your order is placed, shipped, and you get it two days later.
Freddie
(9,267 posts)The ultimate in customer service, they hand you a roll through a slightly opened door.
LiberalFighter
(50,942 posts)Having what you need, saving money and time or what strangers don't know what you are doing think?
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)I haven't got a clue, ??????????
Binkie The Clown
(7,911 posts)I shop once a month, so I know well in advance if I'm getting close to running out so I can buy another dozen.
Bucky
(54,020 posts)I take it as a sign they'll be with us a long time to come.
sdfernando
(4,935 posts)BuddyCa
(99 posts)need to take into account market forces, global warming, etc. Have fun!
Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,752 posts)BainsBane
(53,035 posts)and buy whatever you feel you need.
Yavin4
(35,441 posts)steve2470
(37,457 posts)I have a spare closet that can hold that much. Sooo....that's a lot to buy LOL
hlthe2b
(102,286 posts)Brothers company or one of their subsidiaries selling it. That's pretty much why I stick with Scott's TP and Bounty Paper Towels.
I buy 12-24 at a time...using a corner of spacious basement stair landing to store extras
malthaussen
(17,202 posts)-- Mal
Hula Popper
(374 posts)we buy 72 rolls, then go back again when we're down to 48 rolls......
Orsino
(37,428 posts)Kaleva
(36,307 posts)Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)I load up on non-perishable grocery items, 2 of those flat rollers at a time then buy fresh meat and produce from Publix as
I need it.
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)you got to wipe your ass......so I buy 5241....don't ask me why....I don't know....oh,,,,and be sure to watch the entire smile....he turns over, and you can see his ass.....thank you
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)cbreezen
(694 posts)That's certainly an OP to break up the monotony.
Four pack for two people. Lasts about 4 weeks in our house, but only if it's Scott's.
onetexan
(13,041 posts)Would be very popular at my house
SwissTony
(2,560 posts)onetexan
(13,041 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)I live by myself and still buy the Costco Charmin and it lasts for about 2 and a half months ( note, I said "about." Me woman, me stay prepared with toilet paper.
SwissTony
(2,560 posts)And it depends on how many people live at your place. If you've got a partner and five kids, your needs are rather greater than if you're living on your own.
My wife and I stock up on TP, tissues and various cleaning products. We buy them at our local Lidl when they are "on special" (i.e. cheaper than usual). They don't take up all that much room, don't go off, don't do anything except sit there waiting to be used. We're not the only ones. Just makes sense.
benld74
(9,904 posts)I'd bring home from campus.
Now campus and others have BIG rolls in special dispensers.
Girls in my family go thru a lot. Down to 1 roll now. Gotta make Target run soon
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)Now...this product "toilet paper" is very important to all of us. It is used by all often and daily. It is cheap. It is clean and has more than one use. (today I used some to wipe the mirror in my bathroom) It is easy to use, and its use is taught to the very young...3 years old..and..........................................also.............
Toilet Paper has not changed in many, many years.. Same as it was when I was young...
Now..how many products can you say that about?
rurallib
(62,420 posts)alarimer
(16,245 posts)It's a practical thing. Who wants to buy toilet paper every week? And who wants to be "caught short"? No one.
apkhgp
(1,068 posts)True Dough
(17,305 posts)It's like a bad case of diarrhea.