I tried 3 store-bought rotisserie chickens, and Costco's famous bird couldn't compare to the best one

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I compared rotisserie chickens from Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway.

Chelsea Davis

I'm a professional baker. I tried chocolate-chip cookies from Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and Safeway to find the best.

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I compared chocolate-chip cookies from popular chain's bakery sections.

Alana Al-Hatlani

I tried Pie Social, the million-dollar app designed to help people make better friendships. It's not exactly groundbreaking.

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Pie Social

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I tried the same chicken sandwich at McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, and I preferred the cheaper sandwich

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McDonald's crispy chicken sandwich and Chick-fil-A's classic sandwich were very similar, but the McDonald's version was a better value.

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I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's house brands. Its new Bettergoods label absolutely blew me away.

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Packaged frozen meals from Walmart, including beef-bulgogi empanadas, chicken Parmesan and penne, and chicken friend rice, piled together on a wooden table.
I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's Bettergoods and Great Value brands.

Ted Berg

I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target. The bigger chain had more sales but still cost me way more.

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I was able to find similar products at both Trader Joe's and Target.

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I tried on basic black sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. My top choice reminded me that you get what you pay for.

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I tried on similar black sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

Chloe Caldwell

I stayed at the hotel recently named the best in the world. After spending $900 for one night, I'm not sure I agree.

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The entrance to the Capella Bangkok felt understated.

Paul Oswell

I took my mom to Hawaii's Kona Village resort for $1,765 a night — our stay was almost perfect

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An aerial view of the pool and beach at Rosewood's Kona Village resort.
I hope to return to Rosewood's Kona Village resort on Hawaii's Big Island soon.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

I tested Uber's new $18 airport shuttle service in New York City, and it's a game changer

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Uber Shuttle is a new airport service offering from three locations in Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport.

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