Author Topic: Is "Costco" any good? (Read 4078 times)

webcake · « **on:** June 29, 2009, 05:48:19 PM »

One is opening in Sydney soon, and more are likely to follow. Any good?

pumpster · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2009, 06:28:22 PM »

There are definitely some good deals but not everything. It makes more sense the more you're buying in quantity on a regular basis, preferably sharing the annual cost and grocery tab with roommates or as part of a family. That's based on prices here; maybe you can get a walk through to take a good look at the prices and quanities and decide if it's worthwhile.

NOT usually as boring as this but you get the idea.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2009, 07:22:11 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on June 29, 2009, 06:28:22 PM

There are definitely some good deals but not everything. It makes more sense the more you're buying in quantity on a regular basis, preferably sharing the annual cost and grocery tab with roommates or as part of a family. That's based on prices here; maybe you can get a walk through to take a good look at the prices and quanities and decide if it's worthwhile.

NOT usually as boring as this but you get the idea.

They will let you check it out before you join. agree if you have lots of people and buy in bulk and freeze stuff its seems like an OK deal. But you will have to shop there a while to make up for the yearly fee. I didnt care much for it.

G o a t b o y · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2009, 07:24:33 PM »

Quote from: webcke on June 29, 2009, 05:48:19 PM

One is opening in Sydney soon, and more are likely to follow. Any good?

Buy your egg whites there.

And send the money you saved to Bob Chick so you can "support bodybuilding".

TRIX · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:11:18 PM »

Looks like a fuckin warehouse that sells food. I'll stick to woolworths

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:24:18 PM »

Costco rules.

Buy in quantity, get yourself some big ass freezer bags and you are eating good at a great price

gordiano · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:28:13 PM »

Costco is the shit. You can get just about everything there, at a discount. Besides, their in-house brand products are as good and often better than the top brands. I buy most of my groceries there. Rice, Oatmeal, fish, beef, chicken, salad, milk, eggs/egg whites, et cetera.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:30:07 PM »

Quote from: gordiano on June 29, 2009, 10:28:13 PM

Costco is the shit. You can get just about everything there, at a discount. Besides, their in-house brand products are as good and often better than the top brands. I buy most of my groceries there. Rice, Oatmeal, fish, beef, chicken, salad, milk, eggs/egg whites, et cetera.

Yep. their tuna fish is fucking great. One big solid chunk of pink tuna, delicious

pumpster · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:33:33 PM »

I like their coffee. It's packaged by starbucks and is starbucks, at half the price.

But the prices are misleading-if you can't share the annual fee some won't save much over the year.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:50:15 PM »

yes, good prices on electronics, garden hoses, coffee, wine selection, cheeses, breads and cigarettes

gordiano · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:09:31 AM »

Quote from: bigdumbbell on June 29, 2009, 10:50:15 PM

yes, good prices on electronics, garden hoses, coffee, wine selection, cheeses, breads and cigarettes

And at some stores, Gas/fuel.

Quote from: pumpster on June 29, 2009, 10:33:33 PM

I like their coffee. It's packaged by starbucks and is starbucks, at half the price.

But the prices are misleading-if you can't share the annual fee some won't save much over the year.

Yeah, I suppose if you don't shop there often enough. For someone like me though, I get my membership's worth. Like I said, I buy the majority of groceries there, as well as medications, movie theater tix, trips to Disney, electronics.... et cetera.

BTW, one thing I love about Costco, is that they stand behind anything they sell. I've known folks who took back their TV's after a couple of years, and got another one. One of my kids' Wii fucked up, and they just traded it for me. Try getting that type of deal anywhere else.

Shit, I ALWAYS buy my tires there. They are cheaper, and they come with warranties. Can't tell you how many times I've had to replace a tire, and they either give me credit for the old one, or just replace it. Like I said, I get my money's worth there.

webcake · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:15:13 AM »

And i just thought of another great thing, i will go there in my tank top, have someone film me and i'll buy 50lbs of orange roughy and a years supply of oats.........JUST LIKE JAY CUTLER!!!!!

just_a_pilgrim · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:41:08 AM »

Quote from: webcke on June 30, 2009, 12:15:13 AM

And i just thought of another great thing, i will go there in my tank top, have someone film me and i'll buy 50lbs of orange roughy and a years supply of oats.........JUST LIKE JAY CUTLER!!!!!

Where abouts in Sydney? I thought Melbourne was first.

Good they will give it to Coles and Woolies

webcake · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:43:40 AM »

Quote from: just_a_pilgrim on June 30, 2009, 12:41:08 AM

Where abouts in Sydney? I thought Melbourne was first.

Good they will give it to Coles and Woolies

Just checked it out. You are right, Melbourne first. I think one is planned for Sydney soon. Guess it will be a bit of a wait still.......

just_a_pilgrim · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:44:56 AM »

Quote from: webcke on June 30, 2009, 12:43:40 AM

Just checked it out. You are right, Melbourne first. I think one is planned for Sydney soon. Guess it will be a bit of a wait still.......

Do you think 'God's Country' will be first on their list for Sydney.

Doubt it. My guess is Shalvey

Maybe St. Marys. Or Penriffff

webcake · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:46:48 AM »

Quote from: just_a_pilgrim on June 30, 2009, 12:44:56 AM

Do you think 'God's Country' will be first on their list for Sydney.

Doubt it. My guess is Shalvey

Maybe St. Marys. Or Penriffff

Of course not, us shire hobbits will be last on the list.

But yeah, it will probs be out west or some shit. Small price to pay to live in God's Country.......

jwb · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:50:09 AM »

Quote from: just_a_pilgrim on June 30, 2009, 12:44:56 AM

Do you think 'God's Country' will be first on their list for Sydney.

Doubt it. My guess is Shalvey

Maybe St. Marys. Or Penriffff

Maybe they can takeover shark park and build one there...

webcake · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:51:09 AM »

Quote from: jwb on June 30, 2009, 12:50:09 AM

Maybe they can takeover shark park and build one there...

Watch your mouth, convict!!

just_a_pilgrim · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:01:51 AM »

Quote from: jwb on June 30, 2009, 12:50:09 AM

Maybe they can takeover shark park and build one there...

Costco's a big store you could have some group-footy sex and no-one would ever find out

webcake · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:10:33 AM »

Quote from: just_a_pilgrim on June 30, 2009, 01:01:51 AM

Costco's a big store you could have some group-footy sex and no-one would ever find out

I'll let Matty Johns know.......

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:44:37 AM »

Costco all the way big store, no doubt about it.

erokyrwrld · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:41:48 AM »

Get the executive membership. Its $100 but you get 2% back on all purchases, so if you're like me spending ~$100/week ($100x52x2%=$104) then your membership pays for itself.

Their prepared foods are awesome too. Breaded tilapia, seafood stuffed salmon and flank steak florentine are my favorites. Large rotisserie chickens for $5.

CalvinH · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:52:33 AM »

Quote from: Groink on June 29, 2009, 10:30:07 PM

Yep. their tuna fish is fucking great. One big solid chunk of pink tuna, delicious

Hahaha,I bet that's the only pink tuna you get

zwide · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2009, 07:01:46 AM »

Quote from: TRIX on June 29, 2009, 10:11:18 PM

Looks like a fuckin warehouse that sells food. I'll stick to woolworths

Man its been a while since I heard of Woolworths .. had it my country (Zimbabwe) never heard of it in North America ...

Costco I believe is good for families - but you do find occasional good prices for individual purchases - as a single person i give it 4 stars out of 10

hcg5000iu · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2009, 03:13:41 PM »

Quote from: webcke on June 29, 2009, 05:48:19 PM

One is opening in Sydney soon, and more are likely to follow. Any good?

They won't let you in, you better find a suger daddy or you'll starve to death that means no more beanching 135 for u big boy