tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post7880051350870952157..comments2024-01-25T17:58:34.297-05:00Comments on Scott's Web Log: Holy Crap! 40 lbs. (18 kg) of Glucose on the CheapScott Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-44480559382327033442008-03-10T17:54:00.000-04:002008-03-10T17:54:00.000-04:00I almost did this a few years ago, but then discov...I almost did this a few years ago, but then discovered that shipping to the Midwest was nearly $30 for a 42-pound case. Roughly, 40 pounds of glucose for $80 means $2 per pound of glucose.<BR/><BR/>I can buy a 2-pound bag at Wal-mart for $1.50 + tax, plus the assurance that I can keep going back to buy fresh bags.<BR/><BR/>For some people, it might actually be more cost-effective to buy Smarties at their local "warehouse" store!<BR/><BR/>I wish they sold 'm in single flavors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-292387071829680762008-02-28T14:06:00.000-05:002008-02-28T14:06:00.000-05:00I switched to smarties (US ones) about 6 months ag...I switched to smarties (US ones) about 6 months ago. They work great and as you said they taste a whole lot better. No awful glucose dust, yuk!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the pointer to a cheap supplier, I've just been buying bags at my local pharmacy.<BR/><BR/>Hey maybe you want to sell me some of your 50kg of stuff. Or would that make you a pusher? :-))Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-80839137795047852072008-02-28T11:18:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:18:00.000-05:00I placed my order today too...I am out of tablets ...I placed my order today too...<BR/><BR/>I am out of tablets at home, and it was time for me to stock up. I was just not looking forward to throwing down so much cash for 4 or 5 of the 50 count bottles. Problem solved!<BR/><BR/>I'm anxious to see how to work it out. Logistics will be the challenge for me, but where there's a will there's a way! <BR/><BR/>Keeping them stored in my already overloaded pockets without crushing them is a small concern. Maybe I can throw a bunch into the glucose tab tube. <BR/><BR/>Keeping a HUGE box of candy away from my 6 and 8 year old kids is another matter altogether... :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-91429723227225171072008-02-22T21:01:00.000-05:002008-02-22T21:01:00.000-05:00Awesome!! I save money and can eat candy!!!!Awesome!! I save money and can eat candy!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-26159763283364295712008-02-22T19:31:00.000-05:002008-02-22T19:31:00.000-05:00Hey, Scott--If I'm in the neighborhood next Octobe...Hey, Scott--<BR/><BR/>If I'm in the neighborhood next October, I know where I'll stop for trick-or-treats; looks like you efficiently killed 2 birds with one stone!<BR/><BR/>{Above "anonymous"--the old Necco wafers are STILL available. I occasionally find them in some of our little backwoods 'convenience stores' . . . but I think they can be ferreted out on-line.]<BR/><BR/><BR/>MelodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-54167339576307625202008-02-22T12:40:00.000-05:002008-02-22T12:40:00.000-05:00I've been using Smarties since day 1 and I now hat...I've been using Smarties since day 1 and I now hate them so much they almost make me ill to look at them. They taste so much better when you can eat one color at a time rather than wolfing the whole thing down in 2 bites. But yes they are much cheaper than glucose tabs! They also disintegrate like glucose tabs and get powder everywhere when they explode, so it's best to keep them in a ziploc baggie!Anne Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005305831235654057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-13745798195671914222008-02-22T10:59:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:59:00.000-05:00OMG... that's genius! I'm not a big fan of the can...OMG... that's genius! I'm not a big fan of the candy, as it doesn't taste really all that good to me and the citirc acid in them does a number on my tongue. However, I suppose if you are looking at the issue of cost, it's a far better deal than the stuff made especially for us. Now that you mention it, the flavors and consistency are very similar. The only downside that I can see to carrying the smaller stuff is that the rolls themselves are kinda fragile and easily crushed. You'd have to carry them in a crush-proof container.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if this idea takes off enmasse and Type 1's start ordering cases of the candy (either pooling their money to purchase a case or buying one for themselves to last a couple of years) things could get interesting. I'd like to see the looks on the faces of the marketers of the glucose tabs when it's revealed that a majority of Type 1 diabetics are buying Smarties rather than their overpriced product. You'd see either a reduction in the kind of glucose tabs out there (marketed soley at parents who want their kids to carry somthing they won't be tempted to snack on) or a steep price reduction. Either one would be good. Now, if they would only make them taste like something other than sweetened and citric-acid laced chalkboard remnants.<BR/><BR/>Too bad that M&M's don't work as well as the straight hard candies (due to the chocolate and fat content) for treating lows) or those old Necco-wafer-type candies. I could so get behind that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-77502334557725363302008-02-22T09:56:00.000-05:002008-02-22T09:56:00.000-05:00Thanks Jenny, I have used SweetTarts on occasion, ...Thanks Jenny, I have used SweetTarts on occasion, too -- they are a more convenient size, but I didn't find them to ship in bulk, so I stuck with Smarties!<BR/><BR/>Craig: The IRS determines what is considered eligible for reimbursement, so I'm not certain it will qualify. However, the cost is still significantly less, so it makes sense even if I can't get it reimbursed, but thanks for asking!Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-32411715786268908392008-02-22T09:30:00.000-05:002008-02-22T09:30:00.000-05:00Did you submit the smarties receipt for reimbursem...Did you submit the smarties receipt for reimbursement to the flex spend program yet? Did they have any qualms about reimbursing you for "candy"?Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301500377982451634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-86722838468550171212008-02-22T08:42:00.000-05:002008-02-22T08:42:00.000-05:00Scott,Did you know that the hard Sweetarts are 2 g...Scott,<BR/><BR/>Did you know that the hard Sweetarts are 2 grams per disc, too? They are more convenient for carrying in my purse. Plus they have them everywhere.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.com