The argument about buying “small amounts at higher prices” is really interesting to me.

I recently downsized places for a much more walkable environment. Keeping less stuff in my house is a feature. One I was worried was going to cost me.

But my budget has largely not changed. Any increase in costs associated with bulk buying are at least offset by lowered transport costs. It’s really hard to exactly account though.

My instinct is that it is much more efficient for stores to warehouse things & me do JIT buying. I’d love to see research on it.