Submitted by Rona_Gura on

Living With Costco

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A little over a year ago I wrote a blog about the conflict in my town concerning the opening of Costco. Approximately eighteen months later, all the struggles have quieted down and Costco has become a way of life.

 

 

We find ourselves going to Costco about once a week. I have, essentially, stopped making roasted chicken or homemade chicken soup because I cannot make either less expensive than it is to purchase it ready made in Costco. We even bought a new couch, as well as matching throw pillows,  for our sunroom at Costco  after looking at several reputable furniture stores and not finding what we wanted. The moment I saw the couch in Costco I knew it was exactly what I wanted at an extremely reasonable price.

 

 

I have found that I have my “go to” items at Costco. I usually never leave without a rotisserie chicken, chicken soup, fresh fish, and produce. Are you a Costco shopper? What are your “go to” items?

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Daniel Schwartz

Not a fan of this type of store but do see the virtues for certain items. I am not a member, but when with someone who is, I do enjoy an occasional $1.50 hot dog with a drink. I find you buy too large of a quantity of most items and end up not using a lot of it. Prices per item when broken down are often cheaper at Walmart or at your supermarket when on sale.
Fred Klein

We do not go there and if did would buy too much.

Submitted by Liz_Saldana on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 00:21

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Liz Saldana

We love Costco and also never leave without a rotisserie chicken.

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 01:12

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Marilyn Genoa

I previously shopped there far more often than I do now. I too realized that even Whole Foods was less costly (or, at the least, equal in price) on much of what I buy. I tend to shop by app these days, either instacart, Fresh Direct, or on the stores own website. I was therefore disheartened to learn when I did go to Costco a few weeks back for some items that can only be purchased on premises, and which are much less costly than elsewhere (i.e. Lox for the holiday crowd) that none of my online Costco purchases were being credited to my membership for rewards.
Rona Gura

My only issue lately is that they seem to have less organic vegetable choices.
Nancy Schess

Huge fan! We spend alot of time in Costco, and money too! But it is really good for certain things. Funny, I read an article today about the business model surrounding the Costco chicken and why its always in the back of the store.
Cynthia Somma

My favorite new Costco is in your town...I love it!!!! BTW, I read a great article about their chicken--I'll tell you about it later.

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