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    Mik
    wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 13:24 last edited by
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    https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/i-canceled-my-costco-membership-after-only-a-year-i-loved-the-shopping-there-but-it-fueled-my-worst-habits/ar-AA1pfQgn

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      George K
      wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 13:33 last edited by George K
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      I've walked into Costco twice in my life. The membership's simply not worth it for me.

      I do like their meat - which I purchase through Instacart - no membership required.

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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        Jolly
        wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 13:46 last edited by
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        We don't have a Costco. Wish we did. I do drop around $100-$150/month at Sam's.

        Big bags of cat food, toilet paper, paper towels, clothes detergent, dishwasher pods, parboiled rice (25lb cube), coffee creamer, bottled water, birthday cakes, olive oil, tires and other things are purchased as needed.

        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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          Doctor Phibes
          wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 13:47 last edited by Doctor Phibes
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          At least Costco gives you some idea of what to expect based on the store name. What a let-down my local membership turned out to be.

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          I was only joking

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            LuFins Dad
            wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 14:00 last edited by
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            I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

            I agree with the author about sampling stuff… if I just bought big bottles of hot sauce there, I wouldn’t have discovered @Renauda s recommended sauce…

            The Brad

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              LuFins Dad
              wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 14:06 last edited by
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              On large purchases, I do at least check their offerings. The assurances they provide are nice.

              The Brad

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                LuFins Dad
                wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 14:08 last edited by
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                Also, here’s a little hack. Check the gas stations that are right around Costco. While they may not be as cheap as Costco, there’s usually one within a few cents per gallon, without waiting in a 20 minute line.

                The Brad

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                  Mik
                  wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 14:12 last edited by
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                  $300 of stuff I didn't even know I needed.

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    Copper
                    wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 14:55 last edited by
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                    It is worth it for the baked goods, especially the cakes.

                    And, of course, the $1.50 hot dog and soda .

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                      taiwan_girl
                      wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:06 last edited by
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                      Recently at a Costco in Taiwan. Super super super packed with people. Two stories and it was wall to wall people. The pic below does not really capture how crowded it was.

                      IMG_0055.JPG

                      I dont know if it is still true, but at one time, the highest revenue Costco in the world was in Taiwan (I think Kaohsiung).

                      Somewhat fun fact - the Taiwan Costco offers alcohol samples. LOL

                      If you are interested in what is served at a Taiwan Costco food court, below is a pic.

                      IMG_2428.JPG

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                      • L LuFins Dad
                        23 Jan 2025, 14:00

                        I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                        I agree with the author about sampling stuff… if I just bought big bottles of hot sauce there, I wouldn’t have discovered @Renauda s recommended sauce…

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                        89th
                        wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:11 last edited by
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                        @LuFins-Dad said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                        I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                        Same here, we go about once a month and have our standard items we get. Of course we have a family of 5 so a lot of it makes sense. Their clothing section continues to get bigger too.

                        The lady in the article... I get it, but it sounded more like a self control problem than a Costco problem. Believe me, the snacks look tasty, and I'd love to purchase all sorts of bulk meals there, but I don't because... self control.

                        @taiwan_girl that is interesting to see the menu and the free booze samples!

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                          23 Jan 2025, 15:06

                          Recently at a Costco in Taiwan. Super super super packed with people. Two stories and it was wall to wall people. The pic below does not really capture how crowded it was.

                          IMG_0055.JPG

                          I dont know if it is still true, but at one time, the highest revenue Costco in the world was in Taiwan (I think Kaohsiung).

                          Somewhat fun fact - the Taiwan Costco offers alcohol samples. LOL

                          If you are interested in what is served at a Taiwan Costco food court, below is a pic.

                          IMG_2428.JPG

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                          George K
                          wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:18 last edited by
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                          @taiwan_girl said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                          Taiwan Costco offers alcohol samples. LOL

                          I'll have to reconsider my non-membership.

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            23 Jan 2025, 15:11

                            @LuFins-Dad said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                            I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                            Same here, we go about once a month and have our standard items we get. Of course we have a family of 5 so a lot of it makes sense. Their clothing section continues to get bigger too.

                            The lady in the article... I get it, but it sounded more like a self control problem than a Costco problem. Believe me, the snacks look tasty, and I'd love to purchase all sorts of bulk meals there, but I don't because... self control.

                            @taiwan_girl that is interesting to see the menu and the free booze samples!

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                            taiwan_girl
                            wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:19 last edited by
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                            @89th said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                            interesting to see the menu

                            Prices are about the same as US. (NT$33 = US$1). I think the hot dog is the only food that is the same as US. The others are a bit of variation.

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                              kluurs
                              wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:52 last edited by
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                              I liked a quote from the founder of Costco that if they raised the price of their roast chicken, "I'll F_cking Kill you!"

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                                Renauda
                                wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 15:58 last edited by Renauda
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                                Used to have a membership but found that for what it was worth it was more convenient and just as economical to shop at smaller locally owned venues that are closer to home.

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                                • RenaudaR Renauda
                                  23 Jan 2025, 15:58

                                  Used to have a membership but found that for what it was worth it was more convenient and just as economical to shop at smaller locally owned venues that are closer to home.

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                                  Renauda
                                  wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 16:01 last edited by Renauda
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                                    23 Jan 2025, 14:00

                                    I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                                    I agree with the author about sampling stuff… if I just bought big bottles of hot sauce there, I wouldn’t have discovered @Renauda s recommended sauce…

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                                    Mik
                                    wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 16:14 last edited by
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                                    @LuFins-Dad said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                                    I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                                    I agree with the author about sampling stuff… if I just bought big bottles of hot sauce there, I wouldn’t have discovered @Renauda s recommended sauce…

                                    Speaking of which, my Yucatan Sunshine is almost gone. I generally don't use a bottle of hot sauce in a year, but that stuff is tasty. I have a bottle of their Tiger Sauce arriving today.

                                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                      LuFins Dad
                                      wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 16:31 last edited by
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                                      In all fairness, Costco’s are extremely prevalent in my area. I have three that I drive within a half block of every day… Plus, the work has me stopping in Costco pretty much twice a month, and Karla uses the Costco pharmacy.

                                      The Brad

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                                        23 Jan 2025, 16:14

                                        @LuFins-Dad said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                                        I find Costco to be very valuable for specific items. We have a list of stuff that’s pretty much it… ground beef, chicken breasts, NY Strips, cherry tomatoes, berries, (fin goes through the berries and tomatoes in bulk), coffee (I can’t find my favorite at other places), TP and paper towels. There’s a few other things we might grab if it coincides with being there, and if I’m in DC I will always grab a bottle of good booze, but that’s about it.

                                        I agree with the author about sampling stuff… if I just bought big bottles of hot sauce there, I wouldn’t have discovered @Renauda s recommended sauce…

                                        Speaking of which, my Yucatan Sunshine is almost gone. I generally don't use a bottle of hot sauce in a year, but that stuff is tasty. I have a bottle of their Tiger Sauce arriving today.

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                                        89th
                                        wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 16:56 last edited by
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                                        @Mik said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                                        Speaking of which, my Yucatan Sunshine is almost gone.

                                        I just ordered some. Ya'll are liking it too much for me to just watch. I'm simple, I normally put Cholula on my eggs etc... Sounds like this might be an upgrade.

                                        RenaudaR 1 Reply Last reply 23 Jan 2025, 17:03
                                        • 8 89th
                                          23 Jan 2025, 16:56

                                          @Mik said in This article on Costco kind of hit home.:

                                          Speaking of which, my Yucatan Sunshine is almost gone.

                                          I just ordered some. Ya'll are liking it too much for me to just watch. I'm simple, I normally put Cholula on my eggs etc... Sounds like this might be an upgrade.

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                                          Renauda
                                          wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 17:03 last edited by
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                                          @89th

                                          I used to use Cholula then I discovered Yucatan Sunshine.

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