Crazy beef prices
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For most things Costco is not much of a bargain unless you buy in bulk. Competitors have figured out what they are doing and have countered them, at least where I have been. Much of the Costco charm is the relatively upscale product selection and the gas prices.
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I find Costco worth it for other reasons than just the groceries…
We bought a new dishwasher last month that was $200 less than online, and it included the installation and removal of the old model., plus an extension of the warranty. We got Karla a new computer for Christmas. It was $300 less than MicroCenter. I bought the HVAC system for the house 5 years ago through Costco. My neighbor bought the same Lennox system the year before through the same service provider Costco uses. He won’t say how much, but I know he’s ticked about the price and the service contract that I received.
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Costco has a limited but quality fish selection.
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I rarely buy fresh meat or fresh fish from Costco, because it only sells in bulk most of the time, I usually cannot consume that much meat or fish before it spoils, I don't want to tie up the freezer space to store that much meat and fish, and don't really like to deal with the hassle of freezing and thawing anyway.
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So... what to do with the bones after the roast is done? Make soup. I made this, totally delicious. Did not have mushrooms so I put in some Umami powder.
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Many factors affecting the rising prices of beef in North America. Not the least of which drought:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-beef-record-dalhousie-canada-alberta-9.7010883
