Perhaps I didn't stay the full 5 minutes although it definitely felt like much longer.

I'd rather spend 2.33 more on a loaf of bread. Our family of 4 would not eat 3 loaves fast enough to avoid spoilage. And no one likes freezer bread.
I'm not a gourmet, but picking up fresh bread from any grocer every 2 days is easily worth it.

I understand a lot of people don't have local grocers and like I said, I know plenty of people who shop at these club stores.  They're nice people, despite their misguided shopping habits.