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102. Our experience with Costco has been fab

Tue Aug 1, 2017, 02:56 PM

Aug 2017

The car buying service saved us thousands of dollars (as far as I can tell).

Costco's prices are generally excellent. Spotting loss leaders (ever why wonder why the $4.99 roasted chicken is in the very back of the store?? To make you walk all the way through, and probably buy things you never even contemplated when you came in the store).

If you have discipline and don't get tempted with everything you see (sometimes hard for me), it's a real deal.

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Du'ers who are Costco members, how's that working for you? [View all] raccoon Aug 2017 OP

Love it! Chasstev365 Aug 2017 #1

Love costco Justice Aug 2017 #2

We do this too but also Skidmore Aug 2017 #20

I wish one was closer to me. I used to belong a long time ago, but where I am now it's RKP5637 Aug 2017 #3

Yeah.. untill a year or so ago, the nearest Costco was more than an hour away hlthe2b Aug 2017 #6

Great!!! I keep hoping they'll open one down this way, but probably not enough people. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #7

Same...I'm now a member of BJ's only Awsi Dooger Aug 2017 #96

Interesting to know! Thanks! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #100

If you take Zyrtek or Allegra daily, the Kirkland brand will essentially pay for the membership. Lars39 Aug 2017 #4

Kirkland is a great brand and far cheaper. I get it off eBay or Amazon, because Costco is RKP5637 Aug 2017 #12

Our store is about 30 minutes away, but I don't get there that often. Lars39 Aug 2017 #14

It really will TeapotInATempest Aug 2017 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Lars39 Aug 2017 #18

My latest find was nice 20 dollar beach chairs! Lars39 Aug 2017 #19

Nice! TeapotInATempest Aug 2017 #21

Grapes are awesome when frozen! StarryNite Aug 2017 #95

I buy Sensodyne too--that would be a help. nt raccoon Aug 2017 #25

Yes indeedy Hekate Aug 2017 #87

Exactly - I save more than enough on ZyrteK to cover my membership csziggy Aug 2017 #122

The list of good stuff is way too long! Lars39 Aug 2017 #125

I think they will let potential members wander around the place csziggy Aug 2017 #128

Oh, I'm a member! Lars39 Aug 2017 #135

Same here - I've been using up stuff in my freezer csziggy Aug 2017 #137

Ohhh, all that sounds great! Lars39 Aug 2017 #140

I love Costco... hlthe2b Aug 2017 #5

I love it greymattermom Aug 2017 #8

Gas prices are usually the cheapest in the area Zorro Aug 2017 #9

Costco has Top Tier gas Awsi Dooger Aug 2017 #98

Great Timmygoat Aug 2017 #10

Love it! Squinch Aug 2017 #11

My MIL had her hearing checked and bought her hearing aids at Costco, too. Hekate Aug 2017 #90

And I just heard they have car rentals in some places. Squinch Aug 2017 #92

I bought my eye-glasses at Costco - 2 pairs cost half of what I would have spent at jonno99 Aug 2017 #152

I love it and also leftynyc Aug 2017 #13

Big freakin pizza for $10 and lots more SonofDonald Aug 2017 #15

When they opened one up 3 miles away from me, the sign-up lines were huge... TreasonousBastard Aug 2017 #16

Actually shanti Aug 2017 #99

Here the liquor store is separate. State liquor laws do get bizarre. TreasonousBastard Aug 2017 #141

Love the place. I don't have that much storage space either, plus a smallish refrigerator. brewens Aug 2017 #22

I love it, but I had quit them. procon Aug 2017 #23

I agree but SharonClark Aug 2017 #45

Depends on how many parties you tend to host. procon Aug 2017 #70

Member here, and similar situation... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #24

I go for the coffee and toilet paper mostly and sometimes olive oil or chocolate syrup... k8conant Aug 2017 #35

Have no prob with the K-brand coffee... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #65

They take Visa cards. cannabis_flower Aug 2017 #78

That must vary with location... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #89

They changed up shanti Aug 2017 #101

Guess I should check into that... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #130

Mine takes all Visa cards now wryter2000 Aug 2017 #81

They take VISA now. k8conant Aug 2017 #154

Costco is great. Javaman Aug 2017 #26

I hear Costco treats their employees well workinclasszero Aug 2017 #27

Meh, good for some stuff.., HopeAgain Aug 2017 #28

Costco is great for clothes too. I buy all my tennis shoes there. $20.00, on sale for $14.99. 58Sunliner Aug 2017 #29

There is a current $60 promotion on Groupon for new members Not Ruth Aug 2017 #30

For Gluten Free items like bread and pizza sagesnow Aug 2017 #31

You might go in on a membership with a friend ehrnst Aug 2017 #32

We like it, but be aware HAB911 Aug 2017 #33

wait... what? renate Aug 2017 #44

Yep HAB911 Aug 2017 #59

QUESTION: Has any one used Costco's Travel services? MariaCSR Aug 2017 #34

I use it for car rentals, consistently the best deal, with zero effort Not Ruth Aug 2017 #56

Sort of OriginalGeek Aug 2017 #58

Car rentals PasadenaTrudy Aug 2017 #64

Daughter has - she got a couple of great deals rurallib Aug 2017 #138

car rental kanda Aug 2017 #150

We like it GreenEyedLefty Aug 2017 #36

Love it... Sancho Aug 2017 #37

The so called car deals are a con really. BSdetect Aug 2017 #38

Used the truck/auto $1000 discount 3 times riverbendviewgal Aug 2017 #39

I love Costco Gothmog Aug 2017 #40

We're there twice a week (at least) MurrayDelph Aug 2017 #41

For me, the savings on whole bean coffee alone pays for the membership A HERETIC I AM Aug 2017 #42

Love it. $4 chicken ceasar salad, big enough to split. Ilsa Aug 2017 #43

they treat their employees right, it's a pleasure to shop there. spanone Aug 2017 #46

I was going to say that I like not having to comparison shop, because I trust the quality renate Aug 2017 #47

Love Costco, but wish they hadn't stopped taking American Express hamsterjill Aug 2017 #48

Do your homework Johnny2X2X Aug 2017 #49

I wouldn't join if I lived alone Nevernose Aug 2017 #50

I love it too Joanie Baloney Aug 2017 #51

I love it. Flaleftist Aug 2017 #52

There is just my hubby and me marlakay Aug 2017 #53

Hi Marla Kay! Where are you now?! cilla4progress Aug 2017 #104

I like Costco, but as you said, the down-side is the size The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2017 #54

Some times its better to pass on stuff like that CountAllVotes Aug 2017 #83

Love it and the people who work there. Top notch, as is the travel. VermontKevin Aug 2017 #55

perscriptions make it worthwhile for me....pay less than insurance copay dembotoz Aug 2017 #57

I don't go there anymore. Became a CVS extreme couponer. Save anywhere from 75-90% off goods. TheBlackAdder Aug 2017 #60

I was in the same spot as you trixie2 Aug 2017 #61

You're gonna need space, but I love their fish and vitamines. lindysalsagal Aug 2017 #62

Single, their wine selections are excellent and great prices...purchase a freezer though.. HipChick Aug 2017 #63

Love it ghostsinthemachine Aug 2017 #66

Was a member for many years, but... Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #67

Love it! obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #68

I love Costco. EllieBC Aug 2017 #69

Love it PAMod Aug 2017 #71

Good for organic voteearlyvoteoften Aug 2017 #72

We go to Costco on a weekly basis and it's just the two of us. lucca18 Aug 2017 #73

I get a membership through a family member who is employed there ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #74

As others have noted, dog food, generic Allegra, eyeglasses, and tires. hunter Aug 2017 #75

Don't go for the Gold membership WhoIsNumberNone Aug 2017 #76

It's an individual question... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #91

Thanks for that advice. MariaCSR Aug 2017 #155

Great place for glasses too Thunderbeast Aug 2017 #77

Overall a positive experience. Caliman73 Aug 2017 #79

Love Costco! wryter2000 Aug 2017 #80

I appreciate Costco. David__77 Aug 2017 #82

I'd recommend it ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #84

Ive been a Costco member since 1992. ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #85

Good employer, good quality, good prices, good neighbor. Generous return policy, too. Hekate Aug 2017 #86

I just joined this year mvd Aug 2017 #88

some more mvd Aug 2017 #93

Huge possitive you forgot Egnever Aug 2017 #114

Good one - thanks for mentioning mvd Aug 2017 #145

I've been a member for about 25 years or so. WhiteTara Aug 2017 #94

What I like best is their frozen fish Warpy Aug 2017 #97

Our experience with Costco has been fab DonaldsRump Aug 2017 #102

Find one or two people to share the bulk items with Lebam in LA Aug 2017 #103

What's not to love about Costco? shanti Aug 2017 #105

I love Costco. gademocrat7 Aug 2017 #106

Love it, been a member since it was Price Club before it was Costco Liberty Belle Aug 2017 #107

You can also order through Costco.com online - great way to have bulky items delivered Liberty Belle Aug 2017 #108

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME food/deli!!! TheDebbieDee Aug 2017 #109

Their optical department is alone worth the cost of admission! Initech Aug 2017 #110

My brother in the States is a member DFW Aug 2017 #111

It's great. I love it. DavidDvorkin Aug 2017 #112

Wife will not consider moving anywhere there is not a Costco. Egnever Aug 2017 #113

No brainer. Get a membership. MontanaMama Aug 2017 #115

Membership not required for pharmacy flt rsk Aug 2017 #116

I'm widowed, but it's still great. Jane Austin Aug 2017 #117

Great Ideas...Thanks....I struggle with their Spinach bag HipChick Aug 2017 #118

Complete waste of money for an individual taught_me_patience Aug 2017 #119

For a single person it's iffy but for a family it's a great deal Jake Stern Aug 2017 #120

Love it. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #121

Price is secondary for me. Quality is first. Jane Austin Aug 2017 #123

If you live alone, there are some things you shouldn't buy from Cosco Blindingly apparent Aug 2017 #124

i like it barbtries Aug 2017 #126

I was at the Costco in Fairfax VA last week .. Sockeye Salmon was great and a good deal too. YOHABLO Aug 2017 #127

Which one...Chantilly or the one nearer Fair Lakes.. HipChick Aug 2017 #131

Oh yes, I love their sockeye salmon also. Doreen Aug 2017 #133

We love but no perishables DBoon Aug 2017 #129

I have been a member for about 20 years. Doreen Aug 2017 #132

Costco is great. Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2017 #134

Worth every penny...n/t bluecollar2 Aug 2017 #136

You can get. 1/4 lb, Hebrew National hot dog lunch for under $2.00. maveric Aug 2017 #139

This thread helped my decision to not join or even go there peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #142

Can't believe there weren't more replies re their social conscience. LAS14 Aug 2017 #143

Awesome! Generic Brad Aug 2017 #144

Try finding a neighbor and working out a buying agreement with them. Blue_true Aug 2017 #146

I love the Kirkland brand, never had a problem mountain grammy Aug 2017 #147

We love Costco worstexever Aug 2017 #148

I saved more than $3k on hearing aids Jim Lane Aug 2017 #149

Love it JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #151

It's the bestest place ever Dreamer Tatum Aug 2017 #153

If you buy the big rolls of aluminum foil and food wrap, you'll never have to buy another. GoneOffShore Aug 2017 #156

They only accept 1 credit card ecstatic Aug 2017 #157