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Costco love

This is random, but I for one always love knowing about great products and/or deals. As we know, sometimes warehouse clubs have fantastic deals and other times you're better off shopping at regular discount stores.  So, basically, i thought i'd share some things we've bought at costco that i know are either great deals or awesome products or both, and encourage anyone to add their own. i love to know that i'm getting a great bargain from someone who has already done the comparison.

1. in the back cooler they sell these big bags of bell peppers - mix of red, orange and yellow for $3.99.  They are are TONS of mini ones, they last for a long time in your fridge and add great flavor to lots of our meals. considering a single red pepper sells for like $3 at target, these are a steal and a constant in our house.

2. close to the door when you come in they have a 4 roll set of the kirkland wrapping paper for $9.99. The quanity and quality are unmatched by any discount store. you get 4 big rolls of reversible paper that is that super nice heavy stuff that makes wrapping easy, the same type sells in tiny rolls for $5/each at target.

3. i randomly purchased new car mats last time we were there, which came in handy since adam just bought his new car. they are super thick rubber mats that come in a variety of neuntral colors for $9.95 for a set of 4. adam said they'd usually be $10 each.

4. they have a cuisinart hand blender that comes w/ a mixer and food processor and is a 2 speed (wish mine had this, it just has one speed) for only $19! compare at $50 elsewhere. i might get a couple just to use as future shower gifts...

5. everyone already knows this, but their carter pjs are always much cheaper than anywhere else.

6. driscoll strawberries are 2.50/lb, where they are selling at 3.50 elsewhere.

7. they have awesome prices on books and kids activity sets that i like to buy to pass our winter dull days and to give as gifts. 

i know there is more and i also know i'm a walking advertisement for costco, i'm just always so impressed by their prices and quality.

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Re: Costco love

  • This makes me hurt for Costco!! We have a Sam's membership because my parents treat us to it for our anniversary and it's local for them.  I would feel weird asking them for cash instead to buy my own Costco membership instead - not going to push my luck.

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  • If you were next to me right now - I'd give you a hug!!   This is awesome as we're heading there this weekend.  Thanks so much for posting.
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  • Thanks for making me want to cancel our Sams Club membership and switch back to Costco even more! Hah!  It's just that we live sooooo much closer to sams club...  I'm considering it anyways since I think Costco has a much better selection of organic foods.
  • I'm excited about the peppers! We all love peppers and I hate buying 1 for a few bucks at the grocery store. Plus you can't forget those chocolate cover acai berries...those are worth the membership all by themselves :-)
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  • Thanks for the info! Whenever I'm there I'm short on time, so I'm not able to scout out the deals. There's been at least twice that I've seen people purchase the peppers and I make a mental not to look for them the next time I'm there. I always forget, but this is incentive!
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  • I also love their sheet cakes- I think they're about $17. And that's completely decorated and with yummy filling too!

    I would also recommend their tire center. We saved probably over $300 by using them. There's a ton of stuff included in their services that you'd get nickel and dimed for at a regular place. 

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    I Plus you can't forget those chocolate cover acai berries...those are worth the membership all by themselves :-)

    I was just going to post this. Those berries are evil!!! 

     

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  • How much does a membership cost?

    Is there a time that non-members can go to check it out?

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    How much does a membership cost?

    Is there a time that non-members can go to check it out?

    I'm not aware of any non-member days. It's $50/year, and you can split that with someone outside of your home. So, my mom and I each pay $25 a year and we each get our own cards. It's definitely worth it for me.
    You can always tag along with someone who has a membership, and just pay cash for your part. 

  • If you have a craving for Sushi and don't want to spend restaurant prices, they have trays in the prepared foods area that are good for the price. Don't expect tuna rolls but it can satisfy the craving. We also like the hummus. Their baked goods arer usually yummy - nice if you need a treat and don't have time to bake. We also get our coffee there. We just get the Kirkland in a can and like it. The Kirkland coffee beans are roasted by Starbucks but you have to remember to grind them before you leave.Gosh there are so many things!
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  • I have a friend that got a membership when she was pregnant so she could buy their cake.  She craved it her whole pregnancy. LOL! (it really is awesome!)
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