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cilla4progress

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104. Hi Marla Kay! Where are you now?!

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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