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re: Sell me on getting a Costco membership

Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:08 pm to
Posted by Blackfield
Member since Jan 2010
477 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:08 pm to
Good info thanks.

How about wine prices? And can you buy cases? (Apologize if already mentioned)
Posted by Blackfield
Member since Jan 2010
477 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:10 pm to
Duh, you said cheap. Sorry. But can one buy cases at a volume discount?
Posted by northshorebamaman
Mackinac Island
Member since Jul 2009
38298 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:16 pm to
Just go in and look around.
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
30507 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:21 pm to
quote:

How about wine prices? And can you buy cases?


Costco is the largest distributor of wine on the planet. They have excellent prices, and really don't sell any bad bottles

And yes, you can buy by the case
Posted by Rebel
Graceland
Member since Jan 2005
143745 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 4:23 pm to
I don't think you're cut from the proper cloth to become a Costco member.
Posted by Blackfield
Member since Jan 2010
477 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 5:04 pm to
Well this I gotta hear. Do tell
Posted by Chief Rocka
Member since Aug 2013
338 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 6:00 pm to
Gas savings more than pays for the membership.
Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
25668 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 6:11 pm to
Costco>>>Sam's imo
Posted by dinner roll
buttery goodness
Member since Feb 2006
6513 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 6:37 pm to
Because they love you.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:19 pm to
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I can promise you 100% you will end up walking out of the store with stuff you didn't even know existed walking in.




Also...if you see something you like and are interested in...go ahead and buy it. I've passed on things before there and decided a few days later I actually wanted it. Went back to Costco...item gone. Some of their items are on a trial basis with Costco so have limited stock...once gone..they don't stock more.

They really will take anything back as well, so you can always return something if you have buyer's remorse once you get home or if you buy clothes and they don't fit(there are no fitting rooms in Costco).

My husband gets his contacts from Costco and says he saves a lot of money as well.
Posted by dualed
Member since Sep 2010
4780 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:24 pm to
Just got a membership last week for $55. I bought a 50lb bag of jasmine rice from there for $20. For reference I normally spend $4 for a 2lb bag. That's $80 in savings right there. When I saw that bag I looked at my SO and said jackpot . Paid for my membership and then some.
Posted by Rossberg02
Member since Jun 2016
2591 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:26 pm to
Sams is Walmart. Costco is Rouses!

Costco: cheap protein prices, Questbar knock offs for almost half the price a bar, great selection of meat and seafood, just about everything in an "organic" version, less than 20 bucks for 2 liter of tequila, they sell these frozen angus cheese burgers that are baller, 99 cent hot dog, killer pizza, limited selection on chips, any condiment in a life time portion for the prize of a normal bottle, nuts...all types of nuts for the low low, tires, tv's, baller vacuum, seasonal shite that I shouldn't buy but I might maybe if my wife is cool with It, free samples on every isle every mother fricking isle, bagels that are cheap and taste good, tuxedo cake that's also good, nice workers, and they even sell flowers.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:26 pm to
They had a giant bag of quinoa there one time for $5.

Posted by RonLaFlamme
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2016
1858 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:17 pm to
Don't tell me what to do!
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
45362 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:21 pm to
Gas, coffee, frozen veggies, almond milk, cheese, diapers, wipes, bacon and sirloin patties are things I buy in the reg.
Posted by LSUBanker
Gonzales, La
Member since Sep 2003
2675 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:25 pm to
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The price of gas at Costco can be up to 10¢ cheaper than anywhere else Uptown

If you and your wife did nothing but get gas that would pay for the cost

For families you'll see big savings of paper towels, toilet paper, snacks for the kids, medicine, and toiletries

The meat is very nice quality and cheaper than any grocery store in the area

The the kirkland brand liquors are fantastic and incredibly cheap

Costco has a great wine selection that is also very cheap

They sell clothes at a really good price

If y'all are planning on buying a TV they run some pretty impressive sales


Honestly, the only downside is learning to exercise restraint. I can promise you 100% you will end up walking out of the store with stuff you didn't even know existed walking in.



This quote nailed it
Posted by Cmk07c
Metairie
Member since Jan 2017
218 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:29 pm to
Really not sure how anyone doesn't have a club membership. How has no one mentioned beer? A case of any domestic is 2 dollars cheaper than at Rouses. I'm a sams guy because it's in Jefferson Parish and I do my best to stay out of Orleans, but I will admit Costco is superior.

Diappers as well if you have any little ones, can't recall ever buying those anywhere else.
This post was edited on 3/4/17 at 8:31 pm
Posted by AlbertMeansWell
Member since Sep 2013
5565 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:34 pm to
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Diappers as well if you have any little ones, can't recall ever buying those anywhere else.



I have an infant at home and another on the way and we buy Kirkland brand diapers and wipes. They are awesome. Almost pays for the membership on it's own.

Friend of mine works there and says the Costco diapersare literally Pampers with a different design. He said the Kirkland brand is top notch, best of the best.
Posted by wizziko
New Jersey Nets Fan
Member since Jan 2006
35881 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:38 pm to
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Honestly, the only downside is learning to exercise restraint. I can promise you 100% you will end up walking out of the store with stuff you didn't even know existed walking in.


Yea that wall of items when you first walk in is nothing but trouble. A trashcan with an automatic lifting lid...don't mind if I do!
Posted by rocket31
Member since Jan 2008
41887 posts
Posted on 3/4/17 at 8:42 pm to
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Just got a membership last week for $55


might as well get the executive for $110 man

at worst it ends up being $55 with the rebate, at best its free
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