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Is shopping PX/Commissary worth it?
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:48 pm
I am able to shop these places, but the closest one is Belle Chase (I believe).
How is the PX compared to Amazon , Walmart, Sam’s, Costco, etc?
How is the PX compared to Amazon , Walmart, Sam’s, Costco, etc?
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 4:50 pm
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Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:52 pm to theantiquetiger
Same prices or higher, no sales tax.
Good for big purchases only.
I bought xbox one when it forst came out at gamestop for the " reward points" instead of saving 80 in sales tax at MCX.
Dumb move.
Eta: commissary usually has decent meat prices.
Good for big purchases only.
I bought xbox one when it forst came out at gamestop for the " reward points" instead of saving 80 in sales tax at MCX.
Dumb move.
Eta: commissary usually has decent meat prices.
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:52 pm to theantiquetiger
Nevermind, I just saw that only disabled veterans with 100% rating can shop, so I’m not there yet.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:54 pm to theantiquetiger
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Nevermind, I just saw that only disabled veterans with 100% rating can shop, so I’m not there yet.
Not true. All service connected through VA can shop there. All honreably discharged can shop online. All u need is you va health card
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:54 pm to theantiquetiger
Nope. They don't charge sales tax, but you get hit with the equivalent in some kind of other fee. Prices are no better, or even worse, than places in town. Only deal I ever found is Miller High Life. Cheaper than any grocery store, but not worth the extra distance to get it. I haven't been on base in close to a year.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:56 pm to greygoose
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Only deal I ever found is Miller High Life
Reminded me. Liquor was cheap as frick on paris island. Not sure if due to difference in state alcohol tax or what.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:06 pm to Gusoline
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Same prices or higher, no sales tax.
So not worth the trip?
It will soon just be me and MsAntiqueTiger, so buying bulk for just us is not worth it (except maybe dry goods). I figured the commissary wouldn't be worth the trip.
I ended my Costco membership because it is not worth it, and only have a Sam's membership because its basically free through my wife's work.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:10 pm to theantiquetiger
I've gotten 8 bottles of Kentucky Owl for $79 - $90 per bottle there over the past two years. Same bottle is $125 - $175 everywhere else.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:11 pm to theantiquetiger
Px isnt going to have bulk items. Its basically a jc penny and sears combined, with a toy section.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:19 pm to theantiquetiger
It’s definitely not worth going out of your way. If I’m on post with my son for another reason we go to the commissary for certain items, but watch carefully they don’t pay attention to little things like expiration dates.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:19 pm to theantiquetiger
Back in the day they were worth it, today no benefit.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:01 pm to theantiquetiger
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How is the PX compared to Amazon , Walmart, Sam’s, Costco, etc?
Biggest savings is sales tax. Other than that YMMV. I always found commissary red meat to be cheaper than the grocery store.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:05 pm to theantiquetiger
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I am able to shop these places
Just know that as a retiree, it is now my solemn duty to corner you in an aisle and tell you my lamest, longest, and least relevant war story. Then, as you struggle to get away I have to fulfill my secondary duty of telling you how soft the current generation is and how that wouldn't fly during my extremely difficult deployments to tropical paradises like Diego Garcia.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:06 pm to NYNolaguy1
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I always found commissary red meat to be cheaper than the grocery store.
But what about quality?
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:29 pm to theantiquetiger
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But what about quality?
Bruh you shop @ garage sales..lol
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:35 pm to theantiquetiger
quote:Only worth it OCONUS. The only time I use AAFES stateside is occasional tax-free guns and ammo deals. Commissary might be a couple bucks better than other places but the couple bucks goes to the bagger so it's a wash. I live 10 minutes away from both and haven't bothered with either in probably two years. Class 6 usually has some deals but nothing amazing.
I am able to shop these places, but the closest one is Belle Chase (I believe).
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:42 pm to theantiquetiger
On larger items and on liquor, it is worth it to me because they match prices of local brick and mortar stores, just as long as they have it in stock, and being able to get it tax free along with the price match has been very beneficial to me.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:56 pm to TigerBait2008
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Bruh you shop @ garage sales..lol
I only buy quality, even at garage sales, plus I’ve never once in 24 years, bought food at a garage sale
Posted on 10/7/25 at 7:16 pm to theantiquetiger
No they are usually expensive as frick. Now the base package/7 day store…
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:48 pm to Gusoline
quote:When I was stationed in Cuba, liqour was cheaper than Coca-Cola.
Reminded me. Liquor was cheap as frick on paris island. Not sure if due to difference in state alcohol tax or what.
When Trump opened the door to the bases to us vets, I was looking forward to the cheap liquor prices. I was disappointed. Same, or higher than the ABC store with a smaller selection.
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