From Peanut Butter to Prescription Drugs: Canadians Cross the Border for These Surprisingly Affordable U.S. Goods
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For some time now, people have been traveling to the U.S. specifically to purchase these mundane essentials. You probably already own multiple instances of these items, as they are quite commonplace. Below are 13 examples that caught attention:
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From time to time, Costco receives deliveries of Karbon 100% merino wool long-sleeve shirts for $20 apiece. In contrast, anything from Karbon in Canada was priced over $50 and did not match up accordingly when I last checked.
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Typically, I cross into Vermont from Quebec just to fill my tank with cheaper gasoline. While I’m there, I also retrieve items I purchased on eBay using their package receiving service offered at the gas station. Afterward, I use those savings on fuel for groceries.
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Dots Pretzels: I stumbled upon these when I visited the U.S. about one or two years back, simply as an indulgence. These pretzels are incredible… While you can purchase them via Amazon, they tend to be quite expensive. However, the longer I abstain from eating them, the stronger my urge becomes to splurge despite the additional cost. They really are that delicious.
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In the U.S., Walmart carries 1-liter bottles of flavored sparkling water that are produced in Canada but aren’t sold at Canadian Walmarts. We always pick up a few during our trips.
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The Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil Marinara is exceptionally tasty and affordably priced at $1.99 per jar (includes garlic and marinara).
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When I go to Trader Joe’s, I make sure to check out their spice section because they often have amusing recipe ideas. I usually pick up a few of these quirky options such as various seasoning blends.
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When visiting the U.S., we always pick up six bottles of Newman’sOwn Family Recipe Italian Salad Dressing. This product is unfortunately not sold in Canada anymore. The dressing is fantastic.
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I bulk buy Kerrygold butter or Costco’s grass-fed version and store them in the freezer. This way, I pay roughly one-third less than what it costs in Canada.
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They shut down J.Crew in Canada, and buying online is significantly pricier due to the exchange rate. The store offers vibrant colored cashmere sweaters, making them appealing for in-person purchases.
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Lotus Speculoos (also known as Lotus Biscoff Cookies) can be found at Walmart in the USA or purchased from Amazon.ca.
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Gardetto’s Snack Mix includes tiny rye chips that taste amazing. I haven’t managed to track it down here in Canada though.
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Now I’m loading up on peach Fresca followed by Dr Pepper mixed with cream soda.
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I typically spend between $40 and $50 USD on Starburst jellybeans… It’s still worthwhile to visit once a year just for the jelly beans!
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Pretty much everything at Target. Since I reside in a border town, our Target store sees mostly Canadian visitors from Friday evening until Sunday night. The same goes for T.J. Maxx and Sam’s Club as well.
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Lastly, I’m literally crossing the border tomorrow just for some Chobani Flips and Trader Joe’s Everything Ciabatta Rolls.
