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Title: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 18, 2015, 09:28:45 AM
For one year it's $55. This membership includes a spouse/family member card too. So I can split the membership cost with someone.

So now we're at $27.50.

I've never been to Costco so I'm not sure how good the deals are.

What I mainly buy in bulk is:

Rice (8kg bags at walmart for $11)
Oats (@ 2 for $5 at walmart)
Pasta ($1 a bag, somewhere usually has it on sale)
Tuna (88 cents a can. I wait until its on sale and buy cases)

I do enjoy a few red bull cans a week and figured they sell that there. Costs $2 a can at the dollar store. This is where the savings may come in.

On another note, what are the benefits of a rice cooker as opposed to just boiling the stuff for 10 minutes in a pot? Just the convenience of turning it on and coming back to eat when its ready?

Any other big savings that Costco normally has? I get all supplements online for dirt cheap. So I won't be buying them there.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: SF1900 on May 18, 2015, 09:32:43 AM
For one year it's $55. This membership includes a spouse/family member card too. So I can split the membership cost with someone.

So now we're at $27.50.

I've never been to Costco so I'm not sure how good the deals are.

What I mainly buy in bulk is:

Rice (8kg bags at walmart for $11)
Oats (@ 2 for $5 at walmart)
Pasta ($1 a bag, somewhere usually has it on sale)
Tuna (88 cents a can. I wait until its on sale and buy cases)

I do enjoy a few red bull cans a week and figured they sell that there. Costs $2 a can at the dollar store. This is where the savings may come in.

On another note, what are the benefits of a rice cooker as opposed to just boiling the stuff for 10 minutes in a pot? Just the convenience of turning it on and coming back to eat when its ready?

Any other big savings that Costco normally has? I get all supplements online for dirt cheap. So I won't be buying them there.

Toilet paper, paper towels, stuff like that.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Grape Ape on May 18, 2015, 09:33:56 AM
I find it worth it:

A few things I routinely buy

Almond milk
Coconut Oil
Chia seeds
Almond butter
Spinach/Fruit
Frozen berries
Flank steak
Chicken
Contact solution
K-cup (good deal, but Amazon now better)
Cleaning supplies.
Booze
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 18, 2015, 09:36:05 AM
Toilet paper, paper towels, stuff like that.

How are the prices compared to Walmart? I'm no fucks given when it comes to sales. Limit 4 per person my ass. I'll buy 4 then take them to my car then go right back in for 4 more until I get how many I want.

Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: SF1900 on May 18, 2015, 09:40:16 AM
How are the prices compared to Walmart? I'm no fucks given when it comes to sales. Limit 4 per person my ass. I'll buy 4 then take them to my car then go right back in for 4 more until I get how many I want.



Um, I don't know. I think overall its a better bargain than Walmart, but never really compared prices and quantity.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: mazrim on May 18, 2015, 09:40:59 AM
In some cases it can be if you are buying non food products in bulk (cleaning products, etc.) or have few options besides that. I have four stores near me (target, Meijer, walmart, and Aldi's) so for me its not worth it as can get everything I routinely use cheaper via coupons/sales at those stores. The food I get can usually get significantly cheaper then costco.
I've went to costco twice to check it out a few years apart and each time decided it really wasn't worth it to us actually.
I would just go check it out and compare its prices to the the main products you buy from where you normally get them.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 18, 2015, 09:43:23 AM
my membership cost about $120 (VIP or some bullshit...)
got my refund of $90 from mastercard/costco
another $15 refund.

So it cost me $15 to shop there for a year.

No stupid music playing there, the line ups go fast, would not go anywhere else. just don't like the shit they put in the chicken thighs to keep fresh longer so I buy them elswhere. That stuff smells like fish and tastes weird.

The steaks are also way too fuckin' huge. C'mon... on average they weigh 400gr. Not good for consistent eating, but fun once in a while.

Anything under the costco brand is reliable taste and quality wise. Pretty much...

Even is Walmart was cheaper, I would not go. Total bunch of retarded very low grade humans that do there. Every 15 seconds they announce something on the PA and I go nuts there.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 18, 2015, 09:47:08 AM
Costco has the best deal for milk,cheese, eggs and bread that you can find anywhere.  These alone will return the cost of the membership in the year.  Costco has seasonal items that you can't buy anywhere else for awesome prices.  Also good deals on liquor.  For things like meat and chicken breasts I can find it cheaper at regular grocery stores when they have sales going on.
Tune is cheap at Costco and the cans are about twice the size of the cans you find at walmart or other stores.

One deal you can't beat is the $4.99 rotisserie chicken.  They are like mini turkeys.

Bananas are also a good price.  But if you are a savy shopper you can save on fruits and veg by going to stores like Sprouts.  I think for a single person Costco is probably not worth it.  For a family it can be.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: tommywishbone on May 18, 2015, 09:47:21 AM
my membership cost about $120 (VIP or some bullshit...)
got my refund of $90 from mastercard/costco
another $15 refund.

So it cost me $15 to shop there for a year.

No stupid music playing there, the line ups go fast, would not go anywhere else. just don't like the shit they put in the chicken thighs to keep fresh longer so I buy them elswhere. That stuff smells like fish and tastes weird.

The steaks are also way too fuckin' huge. C'mon... on average they weigh 400gr. Not good for consistent eating, but fun once in a while.

Anything under the costco brand is reliable taste and quality wise. Pretty much...

Even is Walmart was cheaper, I would not go. Total bunch of retarded very low grade humans that do there. Every 15 seconds they announce something on the PA and I go nuts there.

This.  Our VIP refund always pays for the membership fee.  
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Thong Maniac on May 18, 2015, 09:51:32 AM
Their meats are bulk discount kind of stuff, so if u care about animal welfare, organic, sustainable stuff, costco is not the best. They cater to people who dont care about if the meat is from modern agribusiness, which is fine as there is a market for it. i do buy some stuff from there just no fish or meat
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Pneumothorax on May 18, 2015, 09:55:02 AM
Costco has by far the best deal on fat free cooking spray.  Each bottle is almost triple a normal sized can and the double pack only costs $6 where I live.  Other things are usually cheap milk, good italian sausage.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 18, 2015, 09:57:06 AM
Their meats are bulk discount kind of stuff, so if u care about animal welfare, organic, sustainable stuff, costco is not the best. They cater to people who dont care about if the meat is from modern agribusiness, which is fine as there is a market for it. i do buy some stuff from there just no fish or meat

they do have a few "bio" stuff now. But "bio" can mean so many things.  Free range can mean 5 min of being outside a day.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 18, 2015, 09:57:12 AM
Their meats are bulk discount kind of stuff, so if u care about animal welfare, organic, sustainable stuff, costco is not the best. They cater to people who dont care about if the meat is from modern agribusiness, which is fine as there is a market for it. i do buy some stuff from there just no fish or meat

Costco has tons of organic stuff nowadays. Chicken breast, milk, frozen fruits, and other snacks. They have really good 90/10 ground Bison in sealed packages, not just a bunch of beef in bulk.  It's really hurting stores like Whole Foods.

(http://www.mynuttyperfectionism.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sunrisepic1-1024x768.jpg)

These are amazing
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Thong Maniac on May 18, 2015, 09:57:42 AM
Costco has tons of organic stuff nowadays. Chicken breast, milk, frozen fruits, and other snacks. It's really hurting stores like Whole Foods.

(http://www.mynuttyperfectionism.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sunrisepic1-1024x768.jpg)

These are amazing

Nice ill have to check that out, thanks
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 18, 2015, 09:59:05 AM
Prices suck at Costco here in Canada. I have a membership but don't buy much there.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: denarii on May 18, 2015, 09:59:37 AM
costco:
$1,999.99 After $500 OFF

Osaki OS-4000 Massage ChairOsaki OS-4000 Massage Chair
http://www.costco.com/Osaki-OS-4000-Massage-Chair.product.100089933.html

calbiershitness
Osaki OS-4000 Zero Gravity Deluxe Massage Chair w/ $200 Dollar Instant Rebate
$2,895.00

http://www.caliberfitness.com/osaki-os-4000-zero-gravity-deluxe-massage-chair.html

$900 difference: priceless.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Svengoolie on May 18, 2015, 10:00:38 AM
They have the only Broccoli florettes that I like. That makes the membership worth it for me. But there are the other things that have been mentioned, like eggs and season stuff. I dont like going near the bakery section though. I always get tempted by the 15 krispy kremes for 5.99 or their huge $11 cheesecake.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Skeletor on May 18, 2015, 10:07:05 AM
costco:
$1,999.99 After $500 OFF

Osaki OS-4000 Massage ChairOsaki OS-4000 Massage Chair
http://www.costco.com/Osaki-OS-4000-Massage-Chair.product.100089933.html

calbiershitness
Osaki OS-4000 Zero Gravity Deluxe Massage Chair w/ $200 Dollar Instant Rebate
$2,895.00

http://www.caliberfitness.com/osaki-os-4000-zero-gravity-deluxe-massage-chair.html

$900 difference: priceless.

Costco can't hope to compete with established market leaders like Caliber Fitness (the most innovative health and fitness company to ever exist) so they have to sell at rock bottom prices to sustain sales. It seems Costo will soon be acquired by Caliber Fitness, splitting the products between Caliber Fitness and Caliber Grocery. The powerful tycoon behind Caliber Fitness is already planning his next move after Costco..
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: loco on May 18, 2015, 10:18:18 AM
my membership cost about $120 (VIP or some bullshit...)
got my refund of $90 from mastercard/costco
another $15 refund.

So it cost me $15 to shop there for a year.

This, plus something nobody here has yet mentioned.  If you book a cruise or other vacation package through Costco Travel, they give you ship credit or hotel credit, FREE money to spend on your vacation, plus the cost of your booking increases your VIP refund.  So in the end, Costco is paying you top dollar to be a member.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 18, 2015, 10:30:51 AM
my membership cost about $120 (VIP or some bullshit...)
got my refund of $90 from mastercard/costco
another $15 refund.

So it cost me $15 to shop there for a year.

No stupid music playing there, the line ups go fast, would not go anywhere else. just don't like the shit they put in the chicken thighs to keep fresh longer so I buy them elswhere. That stuff smells like fish and tastes weird.

The steaks are also way too fuckin' huge. C'mon... on average they weigh 400gr. Not good for consistent eating, but fun once in a while.

Anything under the costco brand is reliable taste and quality wise. Pretty much...

Even is Walmart was cheaper, I would not go. Total bunch of retarded very low grade humans that do there. Every 15 seconds they announce something on the PA and I go nuts there.

This is my biggest problem with Walmart. Kids running around screaming and walking zombies smashing carts into others in the lanes. I switched to shopping there at night and it only gets more hilarious. I never grocery shop in the morning as you get the old folks who pay in coins or do not know how to work a debit machine. They also want to use this cashier moment to tell what they will be doing all day. Self checkouts at grocery stores are usually busted half the time.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Nails on May 18, 2015, 10:40:03 AM
the savings on shopping on Oatmeal alone is worth the price
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on May 18, 2015, 10:51:38 AM
We have BJs and Sams here.  Basically the same thing under a different name.

Good for bulk items.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 18, 2015, 11:29:35 AM
The Costco Services suck shit.  I bought my Tires, decent price.  Noticed one tire was a little flat. Went into costo.  The guy came out and checked and found a nail in the tire.  I asked if he can fix it, he said to go inside and make an appt.  I go inside.  Waited in line for 25 minutes.  Told the guy my car was outside and had a nail.  He said the next apt was 3 days away.  Fucking asshole.  Said I can come first thing in the morning and wait in line.  I drove to discount tire and in 2 seconds they fixed my tire free of charge.  FUCK COSTCO TIRES.

Same with their other services like garage doors, carpets etc..  I got quotes from them and then other places.  The other places offered a better product at the same or cheaper price.  Costco has his handful of staple items that you can save on and try to sucker you on the rest.  They make $3 billion a year in membership fees, probably double now..  PURE FUCKING PROFIT. 

If you stick to certain items and ignore the rest you can save.  Just don't get suckered into buying a case of indian lentil soup
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on May 18, 2015, 11:55:14 AM
costco:
$1,999.99 After $500 OFF

Osaki OS-4000 Massage ChairOsaki OS-4000 Massage Chair
http://www.costco.com/Osaki-OS-4000-Massage-Chair.product.100089933.html

calbiershitness
Osaki OS-4000 Zero Gravity Deluxe Massage Chair w/ $200 Dollar Instant Rebate
$2,895.00

http://www.caliberfitness.com/osaki-os-4000-zero-gravity-deluxe-massage-chair.html

$900 difference: priceless.


Well, Costco like Walmart is violating the MAP pricing of Osaki which doesn't surprise me as I've been putting up with it for the past few years.  They already busted Wayfair and Walmart for it but pisses me off greatly.  
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 18, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
The Costco Services suck shit.  I bought my Tires, decent price.  Noticed one tire was a little flat. Went into costo.  The guy came out and checked and found a nail in the tire.  I asked if he can fix it, he said to go inside and make an appt.  I go inside.  Waited in line for 25 minutes.  Told the guy my car was outside and had a nail.  He said the next apt was 3 days away.  Fucking asshole.  Said I can come first thing in the morning and wait in line.  I drove to discount tire and in 2 seconds they fixed my tire free of charge.  FUCK COSTCO TIRES.

Same with their other services like garage doors, carpets etc..  I got quotes from them and then other places.  The other places offered a better product at the same or cheaper price.  Costco has his handful of staple items that you can save on and try to sucker you on the rest.  They make $3 billion a year in membership fees, probably double now..  PURE FUCKING PROFIT. 

If you stick to certain items and ignore the rest you can save.  Just don't get suckered into buying a case of indian lentil soup


I had the complete different experience with Costco tiresI bought. They rotate them for free for the life of the tire. If you get a flat they will fix it for free. They were always polite and fast. Maybe it's just a one store experience.

Costco is a great place to shop for various food. They also tempt you with stuff they change in inventory every month. I just stocked up with 2 pound bags of shock for my pool at $5.99.  I then went to Costco and they killed the competition with $2.00 bags of shock. Many times I find they have great deals from time to time. I saw a woman's hybrid bike for a little over $200. I priced the components and aluminum frame with different manufactures and they wanted over $400 for a similar bike.

The best deal is jewelry believe it or not. When you go to a regular jewelry store you know you are getting ripped off big time in the mark up. Buy a thousand dollar ring in Costco and get it appraised. Odds are it will appraise at twice the price. Don't tell them you got it at Costco because they won't appraise it correctly. Appraise something bought at a jewelry store for insurance purposes and they you will be shocked how you got ripped off.

If you're shopping for a family and know what's a good deal it's a great place to shop. The biggest thing is their return policy. You won't find that anywhere else. I saw someone return a cake with a big slice out of it saying they didn't like the taste of the filling and they gave the guy his money back.  
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 18, 2015, 12:18:09 PM
I had the complete different experience with Costco tiresI bought. They rotate them for free for the life of the tire. If you get a flat they will fix it for free. They were always polite and fast. Maybe it's just a one store experience.

Costco is a great place to shop for various food. They also tempt you with stuff they change in inventory every month. I just stocked up with 2 pound bags of shock for my pool at $5.99.  I then went to Costco and they killed the competition with $2.00 bags of shock. Many times I find they have great deals from time to time. I saw a woman's hybrid bike for a little over $200. I priced the components and aluminum frame with different manufactures and they wanted over $400 for a similar bike.

The best deal is jewelry believe it or not. When you go to a regular jewelry store you know you are getting ripped off big time in the mark up. Buy a thousand dollar ring in Costco and get it appraised. Odds are it will appraise at twice the price. Don't tell them you got it at Costco because they won't appraise it correctly. Appraise something bought at a jewelry store for insurance purposes and they you will be shocked how you got ripped off.

If you're shopping for a family and know what's a good deal it's a great place to shop. The biggest thing is their return policy. You won't find that anywhere else. I saw someone return a cake with a big slice out of it saying they didn't like the taste of the filling and they gave the guy his money back. 

Costco had issues regarding being a gray market dealer on branded goods.  They buy things like Calvin Klein or brand name watches from third parties then sell it cheaper that the Brand does and they got all pissed off at them.  Costco is the fucking mafia of the grocery world.  They strong arm everyone.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 18, 2015, 03:09:55 PM
This is my biggest problem with Walmart. Kids running around screaming and walking zombies smashing carts into others in the lanes. I switched to shopping there at night and it only gets more hilarious. I never grocery shop in the morning as you get the old folks who pay in coins or do not know how to work a debit machine. They also want to use this cashier moment to tell what they will be doing all day. Self checkouts at grocery stores are usually busted half the time.

I've been going to Walmart the past few weeks after discovering they are 20% cheaper than my local and extremely nicer grocery store. Every cart has some sort of garbage in it. There's always kids under 6 years old lost and screaming for their mom. There's always a baby crying while the mom keeps pushing it in the stroller like she has earplugs in. And this is in Boca Raton which isn't a trashy shithole
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on May 18, 2015, 03:21:15 PM
Costco had issues regarding being a gray market dealer on branded goods.  They buy things like Calvin Klein or brand name watches from third parties then sell it cheaper that the Brand does and they got all pissed off at them.  Costco is the fucking mafia of the grocery world.  They strong arm everyone.


Yea, Target, Buy.com, Wayfair, Walmart, will literally lose money marking down stuff to put other companies out of business and violate their set pricing without any regard.  Its bad for customers because less competition means higher prices. 
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 18, 2015, 03:21:31 PM
I've been going to Walmart the past few weeks after discovering they are 20% cheaper than my local and extremely nicer grocery store. Every cart has some sort of garbage in it. There's always kids under 6 years old lost and screaming for their mom. There's always a baby crying while the mom keeps pushing it in the stroller like she has earplugs in. And this is in Boca Raton which isn't a trashy shithole

I find walmart's meat to be extremely thinly sliced. Especially steaks.

Walmart has some awesome deals on fish at times, and the one I go to has the freshest buns in the bakery (damn she has a nice ass... and those ciabatta bread are good too). Once you head past grocery you get towards kids clothing and the electronics. Let the noise begin!

After what I've read in this thread I'm going to give Costco a shot. Can't hurt to have a year membership, as long as my savings yield what I paid.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 18, 2015, 03:44:03 PM
I find walmart's meat to be extremely thinly sliced. Especially steaks.

Walmart has some awesome deals on fish at times, and the one I go to has the freshest buns in the bakery (damn she has a nice ass... and those ciabatta bread are good too). Once you head past grocery you get towards kids clothing and the electronics. Let the noise begin!

After what I've read in this thread I'm going to give Costco a shot. Can't hurt to have a year membership, as long as my savings yield what I paid.


Yep Costco, where you'll go broke saving money.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Primemuscle on May 18, 2015, 04:11:44 PM
For one year it's $55. This membership includes a spouse/family member card too. So I can split the membership cost with someone.

So now we're at $27.50.

I've never been to Costco so I'm not sure how good the deals are.

What I mainly buy in bulk is:

Rice (8kg bags at walmart for $11)
Oats (@ 2 for $5 at walmart)
Pasta ($1 a bag, somewhere usually has it on sale)
Tuna (88 cents a can. I wait until its on sale and buy cases)

I do enjoy a few red bull cans a week and figured they sell that there. Costs $2 a can at the dollar store. This is where the savings may come in.

On another note, what are the benefits of a rice cooker as opposed to just boiling the stuff for 10 minutes in a pot? Just the convenience of turning it on and coming back to eat when its ready?

Any other big savings that Costco normally has? I get all supplements online for dirt cheap. So I won't be buying them there.

Executive memberships cost $110 at Costco, but they offer rewards in the form of a spendable check only good at Costco. My membership provides and American Express card. That will change in April of next year to a paired Costco/Visa since American Express and Costco couldn't come to an agreement this time around.

Costco tuna is excellent. Their supplements, such as DHEA are good products and can be delivered to your door, usually within a couple of days. You never know what you are getting when you buy from an online outlet.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 18, 2015, 04:49:07 PM
The only supps I buy online are bcaa's, creatine mono, and vitamins. Comes to like $50 for a half year supply. Doubt Costco can even beat that.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 18, 2015, 04:53:49 PM
Errr.. so you need to subscribe in order to shop ??? (no Murican, yes European)
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Primemuscle on May 18, 2015, 04:59:00 PM
The only supps I buy online are bcaa's, creatine mono, and vitamins. Comes to like $50 for a half year supply. Doubt Costco can even beat that.

Perhaps not, but you can pretty much trust that the products they sell are safe. That's not always the case with supplements and vitamins.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: denarii on May 18, 2015, 10:18:48 PM

Well, Costco like Walmart is violating the MAP pricing of Osaki which doesn't surprise me as I've been putting up with it for the past few years.  They already busted Wayfair and Walmart for it but pisses me off greatly.  

You mean you actively rig prices to be higher than they need to be?
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on May 19, 2015, 07:53:00 AM
You mean you actively rig prices to be higher than they need to be?


Some items I can set my own price on as I own them and actively stock them...usually stuff I import from China.  However, brand name items cannot be.  I have to set them at the prices they want thus MAP pricing.  It prevents a brand from being cheapened.

Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: denarii on May 19, 2015, 08:23:53 AM

Some items I can set my own price on as I own them and actively stock them...usually stuff I import from China.  However, brand name items cannot be.  I have to set them at the prices they want thus MAP pricing.  It prevents a brand from being cheapened.



you mean you just have a marketing website and someone else actually fulfills?
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on May 19, 2015, 11:25:24 AM
you mean you just have a marketing website and someone else actually fulfills?



Nope, use Amazon for stocking, packing, and delivery.  Saves a ton of money
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 19, 2015, 02:24:36 PM
Perhaps not, but you can pretty much trust that the products they sell are safe. That's not always the case with supplements and vitamins.

I buy from canadaprotein.ca. stuff seems pretty legit.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 19, 2015, 02:34:57 PM
I buy from canadaprotein.ca. stuff seems pretty legit.

Very good quality and decent prices. The vanilla is my favorite of any company.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Howard on May 19, 2015, 03:16:53 PM
For one year it's $55. This membership includes a spouse/family member card too. So I can split the membership cost with someone.

So now we're at $27.50.

I've never been to Costco so I'm not sure how good the deals are.

What I mainly buy in bulk is:

Rice (8kg bags at walmart for $11)
Oats (@ 2 for $5 at walmart)
Pasta ($1 a bag, somewhere usually has it on sale)
Tuna (88 cents a can. I wait until its on sale and buy cases)

I do enjoy a few red bull cans a week and figured they sell that there. Costs $2 a can at the dollar store. This is where the savings may come in.

On another note, what are the benefits of a rice cooker as opposed to just boiling the stuff for 10 minutes in a pot? Just the convenience of turning it on and coming back to eat when its ready?

Any other big savings that Costco normally has? I get all supplements online for dirt cheap. So I won't be buying them there.

Move back to Mom's basement and use her membership.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: JediTerminator on May 19, 2015, 05:02:26 PM
Move back to Mom's basement and use her membership.

lol those were the days. I became a big boy and got a career. go figure. getting some nice paycheques changes ones perspective.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: deadz on May 19, 2015, 09:38:50 PM
Costco is good for large families.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Novena on May 19, 2015, 10:37:20 PM

On another note, what are the benefits of a rice cooker as opposed to just boiling the stuff for 10 minutes in a pot? Just the convenience of turning it on and coming back to eat when its ready?

Use a steamer.  Just a cheap one intended for the stove top.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: SF1900 on May 19, 2015, 10:43:12 PM
Its definitely a cool place to browse. I think the membership pays for itself, even if you only buy the standard stuff, such as toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, etc.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 20, 2015, 03:08:35 AM
Its definitely a cool place to browse. I think the membership pays for itself, even if you only buy the standard stuff, such as toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, etc.

Still retarded that you have to pay a membership fee. Why is this, to cover staff & electricity in case you don't buy a thing ???
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 20, 2015, 05:01:13 AM
Still retarded that you have to pay a membership fee. Why is this, to cover staff & electricity in case you don't buy a thing ???

Not retarded at all. It helps keep the riffraff out. If they didn't do that, it would look more like a Walmart. The difference between customer demogrpahics are night and day.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 20, 2015, 05:15:16 AM
Not retarded at all. It helps keep the riffraff out. If they didn't do that, it would look more like a Walmart. The difference between customer demogrpahics are night and day.

This! Still some annoying snot nose,kids,runningq,around but hardq,to be worse thanq Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 20, 2015, 05:23:50 AM
Not retarded at all. It helps keep the riffraff out. If they didn't do that, it would look more like a Walmart. The difference between customer demogrpahics are night and day.

OK that made sense. Being an European myself, I've never been in any of those stores, but I'm not a stranger to peopleofwalmart.com :D
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Grape Ape on May 20, 2015, 06:00:29 AM
OK that made sense. Being an European myself, I've never been in any of those stores, but I'm not a stranger to peopleofwalmart.com :D

Walmart is disgusting.  Costco is awesome.  Big difference.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 20, 2015, 06:07:08 AM
OK that made sense. Being an European myself, I've never been in any of those stores, but I'm not a stranger to peopleofwalmart.com :D

Haha I figured. Yeah, it's a whole different ballgame in the states. I cringed walking into Walmart. Like Ritch said, shit kids whining and running around while their trashy fat ass mom is doing the shopping. The meats and produce at Costco are superior. Walmart beef is pretty gross. You wonder what grade it is but on the package it says product of United States, Mexico, Brazil, and rattles off a few more countries. A lot of their vegetables are from Mexico as well. Costco seems a lot more American in these areas.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Grape Ape on May 20, 2015, 06:12:03 AM
Haha I figured. Yeah, it's a whole different ballgame in the states. I cringed walking into Walmart. Like Ritch said, shit kids whining and running around while their trashy fat ass mom is doing the shopping. The meats and produce at Costco are superior. Walmart beef is pretty gross. You wonder what grade it is but on the package it says product of United States, Mexico, Brazil, and rattles off a few more countries. A lot of their vegetables are from Mexico as well. Costco seems a lot more American in these areas.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wal-mart-brings-higher-quality-beef-to-us-stores-2011-11-08
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 20, 2015, 06:52:16 AM
Haha I figured. Yeah, it's a whole different ballgame in the states. I cringed walking into Walmart. Like Ritch said, shit kids whining and running around while their trashy fat ass mom is doing the shopping. The meats and produce at Costco are superior. Walmart beef is pretty gross. You wonder what grade it is but on the package it says product of United States, Mexico, Brazil, and rattles off a few more countries. A lot of their vegetables are from Mexico as well. Costco seems a lot more American in these areas.

Get over the kids shit.  Costco customers aren't  saints themselves.  They are rude fuckers that are mostly Asian and Indian.  They clog up the aisles to get a free sample and don't have any consideration at moving their carts.  They act like they have the right to do what they want in the store.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Novena on May 20, 2015, 06:55:31 AM
OK that made sense. Being an European myself, I've never been in any of those stores, but I'm not a stranger to peopleofwalmart.com :D



In Europe, retailing is different in that “Loss Leaders” are illegal.  This means the chain can’t cut the prices of items to less than the wholesale cost.

The exception...The January clearance sales.  Literally just once a year.  This gives the US a rich répertoire of British television comedy to watch on Saturday night.



Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 20, 2015, 09:05:38 AM
Get over the kids shit.  Costco customers aren't  saints themselves.  They are rude fuckers that are mostly Asian and Indian.  They clog up the aisles to get a free sample and don't have any consideration at moving their carts.  They act like they have the right to do what they want in the store.

Guess it varies. I'm in Boca Raton so replace the brown people with old white people who get in my fucking way. I only go right before they close or first thing in the morning to avoid most of them.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 20, 2015, 09:10:52 AM
Get over the kids shit.  Costco customers aren't  saints themselves.  They are rude fuckers that are mostly Asian and Indian.  They clog up the aisles to get a free sample and don't have any consideration at moving their carts.  They act like they have the right to do what they want in the store.

There are a few key area's to stay out of. The displays of samples is one of them. Ever notice how everyone, like a group of fish often to the same way as soon as they get it?

What I really like at costco is... No music. Especially during the holidays. But they have this dumb ass with a mic and music now when someone donates over $20 to "enfants soleil" they play "Celebration" and the guy is all "Whhoooo" on the mic and gets on my fuckin' nerves hardcore. I hope they knock that shit off soon.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 20, 2015, 10:45:41 AM
There are a few key area's to stay out of. The displays of samples is one of them. Ever notice how everyone, like a group of fish often to the same way as soon as they get it?

What I really like at costco is... No music. Especially during the holidays. But they have this dumb ass with a mic and music now when someone donates over $20 to "enfants soleil" they play "Celebration" and the guy is all "Whhoooo" on the mic and gets on my fuckin' nerves hardcore. I hope they knock that shit off soon.

Oh man, old people+free samples=disaster

They have the worse sense of their surroundings, and it seems they almost purposely get in the way
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Primemuscle on May 20, 2015, 10:55:03 AM
Not retarded at all. It helps keep the riffraff out. If they didn't do that, it would look more like a Walmart. The difference between customer demogrpahics are night and day.

This is were the executive membership comes in handy, you get to shop before the non-executive members are allowed in. Makes the store even less crowded.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 20, 2015, 11:12:32 AM
This is were the executive membership comes in handy, you get to shop before the non-executive members are allowed in. Makes the store even less crowded.

Which fucking Costco is this?  Not any in Cali.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: ritch on May 20, 2015, 11:13:20 AM
This is were the executive membership comes in handy, you get to shop before the non-executive members are allowed in. Makes the store even less crowded.

good if you like to get up at 5am, lol... Never heard of that one though...
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Rambone on May 20, 2015, 02:53:14 PM
This is were the executive membership comes in handy, you get to shop before the non-executive members are allowed in. Makes the store even less crowded.

That'd be sweet, but I'm pretty sure mine no longer does that
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: Primemuscle on May 20, 2015, 03:59:35 PM
My mistake. Early shopping for executive members ended in 2008. Since I don't shop early anyway, I didn't notice the change. I have noticed that some stores routinely have more checkouts open then others. Of the two stores nearest me,  one more often than not has short checkout lines, despite the store being crowded. The other store always has long checkout lines. Each store also carries different products based on the demographics.
Title: Re: Is Costco worth the membership price?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on May 20, 2015, 04:11:54 PM
Best Costco hands down is the one in Kauai, Hawaii.  Fucking amazing.  They had THE best pineapple at killer prices.  Wayyy cheaper than anywhere on the island.  I went to the Kauai coffee plantation and rum plantation and the people there told me to buy it from Costco because it's cheaper and they were right.  The Coffee was almost 1/2 the price and the rum was about $10 cheaper. Crazy how Costco can be the factory price.  They have tuna poke and sashimi for $20 that would make GH15 envy.  It is always crazy busy because of visitors stocking up, but the prices are spot on with the mainland Costco.  Leave it to Costco to be the place to buy all your Hawaiian goods while actually being in Hawaii.