Costco
Francl27
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I just found out that a Costco is going to open 5 minutes from my house. I'm so excited about this.
What do you typically buy there? What's a good deal, and what isn't? I typically only buy things on sale at my regular grocery stores so I'm wondering if it's worth it? I went to BJ's for a while but in the end buying on sale at my normal store was cheaper, but it was also 15-20 minutes away, not 5.
What do you typically buy there? What's a good deal, and what isn't? I typically only buy things on sale at my regular grocery stores so I'm wondering if it's worth it? I went to BJ's for a while but in the end buying on sale at my normal store was cheaper, but it was also 15-20 minutes away, not 5.
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I'm in Canada
I buy boxes of frozen chicken breasts
Peanut butter
Cereal
Eggs
Butter
Fruit
Veggies
Olive oil
Spices
Bread (freeze)
English muffins (freeze)
Milk
Cheese
...just about everything! The mark up at Costco is very very low. They make their money on memberships so most things are worth buying there. I do a large once per month shop there, then maintenance shop weekly for little extras the rest of the month.
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What to buy:
- Vitamins
- Protein Powder/ Shakes
- Veggies/Salad mix
- Fruit
- Eggs
What not to buy:
Perishables that will go to waste
Note: In my small household of two (just me and my husband) I have fallen into the trap of buying too much at Costco because everything is in bulk and cheep, so food goes to waste. Be careful with buying too much that your family cannot finish.0 -
The meat and seafood selection is awesome. Great steaks !!!0
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Coffee. It's the entire reason I have a Costco membership.0
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I buy all of my non food items there - detergent, dishwasher soap, trash bags, toilet paper , diapers, etc
It's nice to only need to buy these once every couple of months.
I don't pay attention to prices though.0 -
Raw almonds, almond butter, coffee0
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Their ground turkey is great.....good substitute for ground beef in spaghetti and burgers....also love the Janet & Greta Gourmet chicken burgers - available in Canada, not sure about the States - super easy to make and nutritional good.0
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We are so obsessed with Costco! I used to think it was a load of crap and that nothing could be that good of a deal, but it really is. Ziploc bags, trash bags, cleaning products, paper goods, chicken breast - all stuff that is excellent to stock up on at Costco. I can get double the amount of lotion/shampoo/conditioner for the same cost that I typically would at Walmart. Definitely worth the membership fee. If you get the upper level membership you also get 2% back!0
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Graymanstole wrote: »Coffee. It's the entire reason I have a Costco membership.
Hahahaha, this is so me.0 -
Fruit
Meat
Coffee
Juice
Eggs
Fish oil
Vitamins
Protein powder
Socks
Shampoo and Conditioner
Bacon
Windshield wipers
Well... just about everything. You could even buy a car or a coffin there if you wanted to!0 -
I am SO excited for you, Costco is my FAVORITE.
Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Pistachios
Turkey Cold Cuts
Turkey Burgers
Salmon, Tilapia
Corn Tortillas
Spring Mix Boxes
Tomatos
Bell Peppers
Sweet Potatos
Egg Whites
Canned Wild Alaskan Salmon (for salads)
...oh thanks you just made my grocery list for me!!!0 -
Their fresh produce is the best (especially avocados)! We also love their hummus. Although not low-cal, their cheesecake is wonderful (and cheap) for a party. Their allergy meds and Ibuprofen are also super-cheap. We also buy coffee, pre-cooked bacon, trash bags, dishwasher tablets. And I've bought my kids lots of cute, brand-name clothes for cheap.0
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Their house brand individual frozen salmon filets- Great price, easy dinner.
Basil-pesto frozen talapia
Morningstar original veggie sausage patties- They are almost half the price of the grocery store.
Chicken thighs- freeze well
Socks
Any vitamins/meds
ALWAYS grab a $5 rotisserie chicken for dinner! So good!
Also, stop by the cafe thing- $1.65 huge nonfat swirl froyo is always my treat, and bf gets the giant polish dog.0 -
All of the above, plus clothes and bedding0
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Like someone above said, watch the produce. I've too often bought it there and it goes bad before I can eat it. Mostly I buy non-perishables and things that you can store in the freezer. Exception is spinach. I do buy their large bucket of spinach there because I go through that stuff like water.
The most common things we buy there are:- Nuts (almonds, pecans & walnuts) - They come in a large bag, but nuts freeze well
- Fresh spinach - way cheaper than in the grocery stores
- In season fruit
- Frozen fruit (like peaches, cherries, pineapple, blueberries)
- Frozen chicken
- Cereal/Oatmeal/Granola
- Condiments
- Kirkland brand paper towels, toilet paper, napkins and tissue paper
- Cleaning products (dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softner, etc.)
- Personal products (lotion, shampoo, condition, toothpaste, etc.)
- Over-the-counter meds
- Bedding
- Electronics (radios, tablets, monitor, tv, etc.)
- Photography equipment
I also have to remind myself to not go there hungry. Free samples everywhere! The only day of the week I can get out there is Saturday, which is usually crazy-busy, so to beat the crowds I usually get there within an hour after they open.
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Everything. Almost literally.
Costco coffee fans-- What do you buy? I never know what coffees are good, being new to coffee. I do buy whole beans there and grind them, though. Oh.. or are you getting k-cups?1 -
I buy:
My salmon
Brie (never giving it up!)
Parmesan cheese wedge (huge! Lasts my household 6 months)
Thick bacon in the two pack
Hummus
Coffee
Their brand spices...they used to have a dry seasoning rub that they no longer sell and I'm so sad about that!
Raw mushrooms...great deal!
Pineapple spears
Lettuce
Avocados
Crackers
Frozen chicken breast
Frozen shrimp
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I'm following this thread because between aldi and pricerite I seem to get great prices.0
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Fruit, veggies, nuts, greek yogurt, cheese, all sorts of house hold non food items, clothing (good quality fairly cheep since i have to get smaller sizes evrey few months). I love looking around seeing what deals I can get. oh, and almost forgot booze.0
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I used to have a Costco membership but switched to Sam's club when there was a groupon making the membership practically free.
I'm a couponer so I tend to get stuff that I can't get cheap with coupons. Stuff like:
Spices
Parmesan and romano cheeses
Romaine hearts
Whole Turkey around the holidays
Flour (for bread baking)
Yeast
Giant bags of chicken nuggets
Rotisserie chicken
Sam's club brand dishwasher tabs
Toilet bowl cleaner
Nuetrogena face wipes
Contact lens solution
Sam's club brand baby wipes
Every month they send out "coupons" for specific items - if they are a good deal for something we eat/use I will get it. Like last month gogurts were on sale so I got 2 boxes. We just bought a big screen tv too - lol
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