Costco - worth it?

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H and I have been looking into adding juicing to our diets. It would be easier to buy in bulk rather than 15 pounds of veggies/fruits from Trader Joes or farmers markets. Does Costco have a good produce section? Lots of variety? Anything organic?

I'm not sure what else we would buy there, maybe toiletries and meats. Do you think it's worth it? I've never been in one, but I know my mom bought snacks and stuff for softball games there because it was cheaper. What do you buy there?

[jewel]

Yes, yes, yes. I love these posts. This is what we typically buy:

Produce
Olive oil
Rotisserie chicken
Dog food
Cat litter
Clothes
Beer
Pasta
Butter
Frozen chicken
Fish
Tri tip
Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner
Vitamins
TP
Paper towels
Bottled water
Cleaning products

The Kirkland (generic) brand is very good, and very well-priced for most items.

[womet]

We think it's worth it. We've been members for 5 years now. And it's just the two of us.

Their produce section is okay. My only problem with it is that I can't eat all of that produce before it goes bad. They do have some organic produce there.

Keep in mind that you can buy non-food items there too. We have paid for our membership getting new tires on my car. And we buy pet food, toiletries, vitamins, coffee, laundry detergent, and dish soap there. {The list is much longer than that, but you get the idea.} Oh, you can also get movie tickets there for ~$8/ticket.

[hellonurse]

Yes, I love Costco!

Also, they have good deals on certain GC's- like $100 worth for $80.

[Mrs.Beagle]

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[aspentosh]

You can buy sheds at Costco!!!!!

(Anybody?)

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Dec 5, 2012 13:50:22 GMT -5 Mrs.Beagle said:

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I love Costco like I love eggs.

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I like the gas prices. My mom shops there more than me and loves it. She's always raving about one thing or another there. That place overwhelms me.

When I was in my relationship and we got the membership, it was great. We saved a lot of money. I just don't save much on my own.

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Dec 5, 2012 13:57:55 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

I like / love Costco, but I don't know that produce is really going to be a huge money saver for you. When I've looked at produce, it seems similar in price to the regular grocery store, and is sold in large amounts that my family of 2 can't finish before it goes bad.

Depends what you get. Juicing uses a TON of produce.

I can get a giant thing of lettuce at Costco that will keep me in salad for a week. It's the same price as a small container at the regular grocery.

Apples keep forever, so I sometimes buy giant things of apples there, and it's just me.

And the bell pepper six-pack can't be beat, but I use those a ton.

[kangaroo11]

We love getting the giant bag of oranges for our juicer. Also, toilet paper, booze, books, clothes.

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Do you still have to get your picture take ? I think my mom had to get her picture done at the counter.

[ladygrey]

I love Costco so much. Our favorite products are: laundry detergent, string cheese, tortilla chips, meat (especially large roasts), greek yogurt, spices, nuts, toilet paper, sparkling water, dress shirts for DH, and the occasional big purchase like a TV or digital camera. Also, the gas prices alone are worth it and their hot dogs are delicious!

[OG Jo]

I love our Costco memebership. I am there regularly to buy 10 lb. bags of carrots - they are $6. I've been asked if I was a juicer, but I buy them for my horses.

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Dec 5, 2012 14:35:55 GMT -5 OG Jo said:

I love our Costco memebership. I am there regularly to buy 10 lb. bags of carrots - they are $6. I've been asked if I was a juicer, but I buy them for my horses.

It's a good thing they're for your horses.

After all, we wouldn't want you to get fat.

[phunluvin82]

We are getting a Costco next year...2 miles from my work. I'm so excited! We don't currently have any other Costcos in the state and any other wholesale/bix box stores are far enough away that they aren't worth it to me. I'm totally joining as soon as that thing opens!

ETA: Also this will be great for the neighborhood b/c it's a currently abandoned/blighted property since Katrina...and also the jobs that it will provide.

[womet]

Dec 5, 2012 15:18:07 GMT -5 phunluvin82 said:

We are getting a Costco next year...2 miles from my work. I'm so excited! We don't currently have any other Costcos in the state and any other wholesale/bix box stores are far enough away that they aren't worth it to me. I'm totally joining as soon as that thing opens!

ETA: Also this will be great for the neighborhood b/c it's a currently abandoned/blighted property since Katrina...and also the jobs that it will provide.

That's great! My friend owns the dry cleaners near there. The Costco will be great for that neighborhood.

[hellonurse]

Dec 5, 2012 15:18:07 GMT -5 phunluvin82 said:

We are getting a Costco next year...2 miles from my work. I'm so excited! We don't currently have any other Costcos in the state and any other wholesale/bix box stores are far enough away that they aren't worth it to me. I'm totally joining as soon as that thing opens!

ETA: Also this will be great for the neighborhood b/c it's a currently abandoned/blighted property since Katrina...and also the jobs that it will provide.

That's awesome for you and the neighborhood!

[phunluvin82]

Dec 5, 2012 15:30:56 GMT -5 womet said:

Dec 5, 2012 15:18:07 GMT -5 phunluvin82 said:

We are getting a Costco next year...2 miles from my work. I'm so excited! We don't currently have any other Costcos in the state and any other wholesale/bix box stores are far enough away that they aren't worth it to me. I'm totally joining as soon as that thing opens!

ETA: Also this will be great for the neighborhood b/c it's a currently abandoned/blighted property since Katrina...and also the jobs that it will provide.

That's great! My friend owns the dry cleaners near there. The Costco will be great for that neighborhood.

Really? What place? I need a good dry cleaner in NOLA!

[womet]

Dec 5, 2012 17:17:47 GMT -5 phunluvin82 said:

Really? What place? I need a good dry cleaner in NOLA!

YGPM!