| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
springchick
make a wish
Member since 5/08 3566 total posts
Name:
justask
|
Is Costco worth it?
What do you buy there? Is it cheaper? Better price? Thinking about getting a membership but wanting to know what to use it for?
|
Posted 5/11/17 1:14 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Tulips915
................
Member since 8/08 6851 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
I think it's worth it, especially for non perishable items. If you have the room in your house to store everything, why not?
Usual items I get are
Paper plates
Plastic silverware
Paper towels
Ziploc bags
Tin foil
Dishwasher tablets
Dawn
Contact lens solution
I know BJ's does a 60 day trial membership, not sure if Costco does.
|
| Posted 5/11/17 1:26 PM |
| |
|
Mrs&MrsK
i need sleep ;-)
Member since 2/14 2008 total posts
Name:
L
|
Is Costco worth it?
costco is nice that they have their own brands and some of the stuff is GREAT better than normal brands- i love the sheets my mom got me from there, my sister used to get their dog food, ETC ETC
we have a sams membership and use it more now that we are busier and basically makes more sense for us to stock up.
sams has a deal online (groupon maybe?) that you basically get a cheap memebership but also get a lot of goods back so it's almost like its free
|
| Posted 5/11/17 1:54 PM |
| |
|
ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Is Costco worth it?
I buy a lot of the Kirkland brand stuff
Vitamins
OTC medicines
Trash bags
Kitchen trash bags
Napkins
Individually wrapped snacks
Toilet paper
Tissues
Baby wipes
Dish washer soap
Laundry detergent
Eggs
Cereal
They also have random stuff there
|
| Posted 5/11/17 2:00 PM |
| |
|
Summergrl14
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/16 625 total posts
Name:
|
Is Costco worth it?
I buy everything at Costco. I wouldn't be able to survive without my Costco membership lol. Only problem is we end up buying so many more things than what we need when we go.
Regular stuff we buy is:
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Tissues
Trash bags
OTC meds
Diapers/pull-ups
Laundry detergent
Napkins
Snacks
Fruit/veggies
Eggs
Towels/sheets
Dishwasher soap
Ziploc bags
K-cups
Frozen stuff
|
| Posted 5/11/17 2:08 PM |
| |
|
Katareen
5,000 Posts!
Member since 4/10 7180 total posts
Name:
Katherine
|
Is Costco worth it?
I think it's great! The Kirkland brand items are all good, and if you don't like a product (of any brand) you can return it for a full refund. No questions asked.
If you get the Costco Visa, the membership rewards we earn more than pay for our membership fee.
|
| Posted 5/11/17 2:48 PM |
| |
|
SLPRunner
LIF Adult
Member since 12/13 1101 total posts
Name:
|
Is Costco worth it?
I just used the auto program to buy my new car so yes definitely worth it. Got an awesome deal an Acura. And we booked our vacation through them.
|
| Posted 5/11/17 5:24 PM |
| |
|
LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
Member since 5/05 19458 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
I adore costco. It is more like what don't I buy from them. I buy everything from costco. It is fantastic.
|
| Posted 5/11/17 5:36 PM |
| |
|
SLPRunner
LIF Adult
Member since 12/13 1101 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by LSP2005
I adore costco. It is more like what don't I buy from them. I buy everything from costco. It is fantastic.
Ha! That's how I feel! DH and I always check Costco first when we need to buy something.
|
| Posted 5/11/17 5:42 PM |
| |
|
luvbuffet
LIF Adult
Member since 7/10 6470 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
I got a bjs membership thru groupon. I only use it for water and cold cuts for dh and random things here and there. Mainly for water. It's was $50 but they have me a $25 gc. It's fair. I also go to Costco runs with my friend and their meats are ridiculously expensive.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 6:55 AM |
| |
|
BargainMama
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 15657 total posts
Name:
|
Is Costco worth it?
I like BJ's better. Costco doesn't have as many brands or items that we use. They have good non food items though.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 7:12 AM |
| |
|
mathteach
Roll Tide!
Member since 8/08 3169 total posts
Name:
Christine
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by LSP2005
I adore costco. It is more like what don't I buy from them. I buy everything from costco. It is fantastic.
Haha same! We even get a significant portion of our clothing there. Socks, underwear, undershirts, sweats, towels, etc.
The towels are the best ever.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 7:21 AM |
| |
|
Tulips915
................
Member since 8/08 6851 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by mathteach
The towels are the best ever.
They are!!
In the winter, they have these soft fleece blankets. I bought several. They are the best! So comfy.
ETA. The cases of water are a great price too
Message edited 5/12/2017 9:14:11 AM.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 9:13 AM |
| |
|
Katareen
5,000 Posts!
Member since 4/10 7180 total posts
Name:
Katherine
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by luvbuffet
I got a bjs membership thru groupon. I only use it for water and cold cuts for dh and random things here and there. Mainly for water. It's was $50 but they have me a $25 gc. It's fair. I also go to Costco runs with my friend and their meats are ridiculously expensive.
Where do you usually buy your meats? I'm a bargain hunter and I actually find them very reasonably priced.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 9:19 AM |
| |
|
luvbuffet
LIF Adult
Member since 7/10 6470 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by Katareen
Posted by luvbuffet
I got a bjs membership thru groupon. I only use it for water and cold cuts for dh and random things here and there. Mainly for water. It's was $50 but they have me a $25 gc. It's fair. I also go to Costco runs with my friend and their meats are ridiculously expensive.
Where do you usually buy your meats? I'm a bargain hunter and I actually find them very reasonably priced.
fairway. I buy filet mignon whole tenderloin piece ( 5-6 lb piece) when its on sale for 6.99 or 7.99/lb and i have them cut it for me in 1 1/4 inch pieces. (already pre-cut is 9.99 lb at fairway). costco has the same meat for $18/lb! fairway 35-40$, costco 100$!!
I only buy what is on sale at fairway and stock up for the week.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 9:29 AM |
| |
|
an9elic
♥ HJ ♥
Member since 6/07 3331 total posts
Name:
kristen
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
we buy all of our bulk stuff there! toilet paper, tin foil, flushable wipes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, etc... they have great frozen veggies & fruits too. I say it is definitely worth it.. oh and we get our gas there too!
|
| Posted 5/12/17 11:29 AM |
| |
|
ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Is Costco worth it?
Was just there this morning. Bought the Kirkland version of Zyrtec.
365 pills for $17.99! 24 hour
|
| Posted 5/12/17 12:00 PM |
| |
|
BargainMama
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 15657 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Was just there this morning. Bought the Kirkland version of Zyrtec.
365 pills for $17.99! 24 hour
Wow, that's crazy cheap for a year's supply
|
| Posted 5/12/17 12:05 PM |
| |
|
ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Was just there this morning. Bought the Kirkland version of Zyrtec.
365 pills for $17.99! 24 hour
Wow, that's crazy cheap for a year's supply
I know!!! Crazy
|
| Posted 5/12/17 12:19 PM |
| |
|
ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Wait, it was actually $14.99
https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Aller-Tec%2c-365-Tablets.product.11312465.html
|
| Posted 5/12/17 12:21 PM |
| |
|
springchick
make a wish
Member since 5/08 3566 total posts
Name:
justask
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
thanks ladies, would go and check it out
|
| Posted 5/12/17 12:48 PM |
| |
|
LiveItUp
Love my babies!
Member since 8/11 4096 total posts
Name:
|
Is Costco worth it?
I do the majority of my shopping at Costco. I mostly love how their fruits and veggies are such great quality and usually a lot cheaper than at regular grocery stores.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 8:40 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
I have a BJs membership but in general I like warehouse shopping. It's great for laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, TP, paper towels, coffee, snacks- stuff we go through quickly. Stores where I live are quite spread out so it's good to be fully stocked on necessities.
|
| Posted 5/12/17 9:26 PM |
| |
|
muffaboo
LIF Adult
Member since 12/10 3797 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
Love Costco. We go weekly. I really like their Kirkland brand and they have added more organic options recently. Some of our staples...
paper towels
toilet paper
baby wipes
dish soap
laundry detergent
bottled water
tin foil and plastic wrap
eggs
We also get some meat and produce there. I also get Carters PJs there for DD for a good price, and even better when they go on sale. They have good gifts around the holidays, too.
We have the Executive Membership so we get a percentage of all purchases back. The check we get at the end of the year covers our membership costs. I also use them for rental cars (cheapest prices around) and got an incentive when I leased my new car. I got a good deal on the car plus a $700 Coscto gift card just for using their auto buying program.
ETA: Their return policy is great too.
Message edited 5/14/2017 8:46:06 AM.
|
| Posted 5/14/17 8:40 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Is Costco worth it?
100000% worth it
Besides the food and non-perishables, we've gone through their auto program twice and saved a nice amount of money both times.
|
| Posted 5/14/17 10:35 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
