Cost of living in Massachussets

There's an interesting Topix messageboard thread on the rising cost of living in Massachusetts here.

One comment, from Jargonite in Brighton, impressively describes how Consumer United works.

"Their concept is pretty simple really," Jargonite writes. "By bringing people directly to the service providers, the service providers don't have to spend as much money trying to attract customers, hence the discount. I just don't know why I didn't think of this!"

When asked if Consumer United was similar to a buying club like BJs or Sam's Club, guitarmaestro gives a snarky reply.

"If you mean places like Costco, then the answer is yes and no," guitarmaestro remarks. "It's like a Costco in that you become a member of an organization that gives you special access to lower prices. But unlike Costco, you don't have to pay a membership fee to join. You also don't have to buy a 50-pack of auto insurance. That would be odd."

Click here for the complete Topix thread.

And click here to sign up for your 50-pack of auto insurance.