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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts) Thu Mar 23, 2017, 11:58 PM Mar 2017

What is the proper quantity of toilet paper to purchase at one time? [View all]

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.".

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What is the proper quantity of toilet paper to purchase at one time? [View all] NightWatcher Mar 2017 OP

I buy the 30 pack at Costco, keep most of 'em in a closet. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2017 #1

Same here. Jane Austin Mar 2017 #19

I like that - "the eternal pack." The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2017 #51

Plus the rolls at Costco are larger than the grocery store TP 47of74 Mar 2017 #90

I too prefer the 30 pk from Costco. okwmember Mar 2017 #84

Running out? Pun? Lint Head Apr 2017 #134

We buy paper goods at Costco. madaboutharry Mar 2017 #2

My supply closet is full of toilet paper, paper towels, extra cleaning supplies etc. I can tell at a Tess49 Mar 2017 #29

Even though I do not think a lot about TP, Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #74

I buy paper towels about 12 rolls at a time.... whatever is in those large packages. I mostly use Tess49 Mar 2017 #75

I can see sponges for scrubbing dishes. Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #80

We are on the same page. Paper towels for my counters, and appliances and sponges for the sinks, Tess49 Mar 2017 #82

Ha, mine's not either! Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #85

Same here. Tess49 Mar 2017 #86

Sponges are disgusting. 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #135

Are you really that self-conscious? forgotmylogin Mar 2017 #3

I don't worry about that, either. I figure people have more important things to worry about Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #88

Two bathrooms. Two 4-packs. $4.00 dchill Mar 2017 #4

Oh my gosh....where do you buy? That sounds so cheap. yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #16

Walmart. dchill Mar 2017 #36

Not like it's going to expire...Costco bundle here. Heartstrings Mar 2017 #5

Always go with the Boy Scouts' mantra: "Be Prepared!" democratisphere Mar 2017 #6

Depends (heh) on your storage capacity, not wiping abilities. Kali Mar 2017 #7

Who wants to be stranded. Historic NY Mar 2017 #8

There is a certain comfort in knowing one has a supply on hand, No Vested Interest Mar 2017 #68

you want I should kick your self-conscious ass, NightWatcher? Skittles Mar 2017 #9

lol. I love your post yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #13

Is the ass-kicking before or after TexasTowelie Mar 2017 #28

Saw the subject line and knew it was you. Hi! n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #126

Nine-pack PennyK Mar 2017 #10

I can't carry that much anymore luvMIdog Mar 2017 #11

I've been known to use my car as an auxiliary pantry. Jane Austin Mar 2017 #20

good idea :) luvMIdog Mar 2017 #23

Hey, so do I. Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #25

Yep, plus bottled water Jane Austin Mar 2017 #30

It's the perfect place! eom Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #33

I'm a bulk buyer so I buy 10 24 roll packs at a time yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #12

Who wants to go shopping all the time for toilet paper? AgadorSparticus Mar 2017 #14

Just do like I do--steal it from whatever gas station is open that night....... lastlib Apr 2017 #114

That ain't right. Hahahahaha AgadorSparticus Apr 2017 #116

This reminded me of a scene in Brighton Beach Memoirs. forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #130

Never thought of that - KT2000 Mar 2017 #15

You have to remember that businesses shop there also and then Doreen Mar 2017 #18

It could always be because there's no Costco in the buyer's town. Jane Austin Mar 2017 #21

Charmin from Costco. Doreen Mar 2017 #17

I always buy Scott because it's not a Georgia Pacific product. Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #27

I stay away fromGeorgia Pacific products too. No Vested Interest Mar 2017 #67

LOL Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #71

I buy toilet paper by the individual square, always one-ply True Dough Mar 2017 #22

LOL! eom fleur-de-lisa Mar 2017 #43

Thank you, fleur-de-lisa True Dough Mar 2017 #45

Is this your training video? sl8 Mar 2017 #46

I am left-handed! True Dough Mar 2017 #47

A comedian once said... A HERETIC I AM Mar 2017 #24

Funny!! :D C Moon Mar 2017 #26

I am not sure, but I do know the used TP is much cheaper world wide wally Mar 2017 #31

Response to one roll -- "What, are you trying to quit ?" nt eppur_se_muova Mar 2017 #32

I was raised in a household with rather modest means. But TP was the one joet67 Mar 2017 #34

Buy multiple 30-packs JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2017 #35

When I was a kid... Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #37

Haa!!! LeftInTX Mar 2017 #93

No one cares how many rolls you are buying Renew Deal Mar 2017 #38

Has no one heard of unit pricing? planetc Mar 2017 #39

I've Heard RobinA Jul 2017 #142

Absolutely. The gall of these people! eom planetc Jul 2017 #144

Enough for when you are iced in by a storm! mnhtnbb Mar 2017 #40

Still having power is key! k8conant Apr 2017 #131

Wow! GWC58 Mar 2017 #41

I'm far more concerned with quality than quantity Trailrider1951 Mar 2017 #42

ahhh, the Dreaded Klingons otherwise woodchuck mom Mar 2017 #65

That's us too OriginalGeek Mar 2017 #111

30+ at Costco...don't run out of TP Sancho Mar 2017 #44

Whatever fits in my backpack. Iggo Mar 2017 #48

No...no alert possible..this is a brilliant post...one of the best ever.. Stuart G Mar 2017 #49

This is definitely one for the DU archives. femmocrat Mar 2017 #50

I agree with you...this must be spread far and ...wide.... Stuart G Mar 2017 #52

The Lounge exists flying rabbit Mar 2017 #55

During the Y2K Crisis Turbineguy Mar 2017 #53

Get a bidet SHRED Mar 2017 #54

Depends on whether or not I have any republicans visiting anytime soon, then I need Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #56

I have deduced that this topic needs...."more coverage".. Stuart G Mar 2017 #57

We can never wipe it from DU! NRaleighLiberal Mar 2017 #59

There was a Jeopardy contestant once who bragged about not buying TP for 10 years underpants Mar 2017 #58

My college roommate Freddie Mar 2017 #62

You can never have too much toilet paper Bayard Mar 2017 #60

Buy the 30+ rolls and announce to everyone in the store it's your yearly supply. eShirl Mar 2017 #61

Or daily. Let'em contemplate THAT. WinkyDink Mar 2017 #64

I'd be like Jesus Christ buy a bidet then. 47of74 Mar 2017 #91

I'm 67; I don't care what others think. WinkyDink Mar 2017 #63

Now...about being "67"..You are telling the truth..how do I know...? Stuart G Mar 2017 #66

The way I figure it sarge43 Mar 2017 #69

so true! nt steve2470 Apr 2017 #119

I go with whatever is the best deal on the Scott bulk packs... Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #70

I think you are putting way too much thought into this, but I buy the 24 pack just because Luciferous Mar 2017 #72

I had a few minutes with nothing to do but think. NightWatcher Mar 2017 #73

As the former Toilet Paper Control NCO for the 209th MI Company, there is only one answer jmowreader Mar 2017 #76

I think I'll defer to your call Sir. NightWatcher Mar 2017 #83

Giant packs are the only size Costco sells flyingfysh Mar 2017 #77

You ever try wiping with cold cuts? True Dough Mar 2017 #87

Try Jon Hamm's John Ham: sl8 Mar 2017 #89

I have the solution for the TP issue... Rollo Mar 2017 #78

Interesting point from Rollo, "..dragging a clump of dry cellulose over where the sun don't shine," Stuart G Mar 2017 #99

I'm a poet and I know it Rollo Mar 2017 #100

Always keep the TP gods happy. Solly Mack Mar 2017 #79

Your diet will determine how much toilet paper you need. Kaleva Mar 2017 #81

30 to 50 rolls is prepared but not freakish... Phentex Mar 2017 #92

i finally got it....I got the answer...if you can...buy the cheapest.. Stuart G Mar 2017 #94

180 rolls, aka 10 18- roll packs. July Mar 2017 #95

Wait - were you talking about disposable toilet paper? sl8 Mar 2017 #96

LOL Jimmy Fallon did a Thank You Note about this IcyPeas Mar 2017 #97

Nice! NightWatcher Mar 2017 #98

I buy the 30 pack at Costco. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #101

Wait until you hit 60+. You'll need all of those rolls. padfun Mar 2017 #102

I have an internet-connected toilet which has Amazon deliver it by the sheet as needed jberryhill Mar 2017 #103

You laugh, but there's something rather close to that, Amazon Dash buttons NightWatcher Mar 2017 #105

And you're waiting on the throne all that time? Freddie Apr 2017 #133

What's more important? LiberalFighter Mar 2017 #104

The answer to you question is.......... Stuart G Mar 2017 #106

I live alone so a pack of 1 dozen is fine for me. Binkie The Clown Mar 2017 #107

My parents are in their 80s and have filled a walk-in closet with TP & kleenex boxes Bucky Mar 2017 #108

9-pak Mega-Rolls 36 regular and doesn't take up too much space. sdfernando Mar 2017 #109

you need to research trends in pricing BuddyCa Mar 2017 #110

Figure how many rolls you need before you run out - then add one more. Thatll do it - nt Kashkakat v.2.0 Mar 2017 #112

Stop worrying about what people think BainsBane Mar 2017 #113

Depends. Yavin4 Apr 2017 #115

I buy a year's worth online and store it steve2470 Apr 2017 #117

Not just the number of rolls but number of sheets/roll... and for me, making sure it is not a KOCH hlthe2b Apr 2017 #118

Sixteen tons. malthaussen Apr 2017 #120

Scott's 1000 piece rolls, septic tank safe, Hula Popper Apr 2017 #121

Anything less than a roll is weird. n/t Orsino Apr 2017 #122

A basket of rocks will last your lifetime Kaleva Apr 2017 #123

Usually 2 Costco packs. Flaleftist Apr 2017 #124

Are we back to this..well......I would say.... Stuart G Apr 2017 #125

Buy a lot and say "My kid's teacher has this tree." n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #127

lol... cbreezen Apr 2017 #128

Is there a toilet paper with trump's face imprinted on it? onetexan Apr 2017 #129

Yep...and available at Amazon!! SwissTony Apr 2017 #136

LOL thanks i'll need to order some onetexan Apr 2017 #138

First you ask yourself this: How many women are in the household. Doreen Apr 2017 #132

Weird people if they comment on how many toilet rolls you buy. SwissTony Apr 2017 #137

When in college benld74 Apr 2017 #139

It is important that we keep this in perspective.... Stuart G Jul 2017 #140

a shit load rurallib Jul 2017 #141

Depends on how many bathrooms you have and how many floors they are on. alarimer Jul 2017 #143

Two packages of thirty...sixty rolls n/t apkhgp Jul 2017 #145

Man, this thread just goes on and on True Dough Jul 2017 #146