The Costco Thread
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When you don’t have a Costco in your area, Sam’s is great. When a new Costco opens next door, Sam’s sucks.
We unfortunately still fall in the first category. I’m not driving an hour and a half to Iowa ****** to go to Costco. I’ll get my rotisserie chicken at Sam’s (although their BBQ ribs are really good too).
I sense a @CoachHines3 mom comment coming......
I was so happy with the Costco in Ankeny opened. The extra gas lanes as well as being 3 pumps deep ensures that there is never a line. That was the absolute worst part about the WDSM one. Understanding how Costco prices items is an extreme benefit to know and identify last call items before they leave the store.
$.99 - its full priced
$.97 - typically a clearance item or manager markdown
When it ends in 9 but isnt $.99 that is a promo deal limited time
If the tag has an asterisk then it won't be restocked and could also be on its final sale price.
$.99 - its full priced
$.97 - typically a clearance item or manager markdown
When it ends in 9 but isnt $.99 that is a promo deal limited time
If the tag has an asterisk then it won't be restocked and could also be on its final sale price.
One of the biggest price differences I've noticed is in their wings. I love to smoke wings and it's insane how cheap they are compared to Hy Vee, Fareway, etc.
I thought my oldest was awful for putting ketchup on everything but the younger upped the horrors of dinnertime with that ****. There is nothing he does not try ranch on. Nothing is sacred.
As long as I get back enough to cover another year of my membership, it's worth it. Haven't been disappointed yet.
First purchases yesterday! Trying to avoid Target and Amazon as much as possible and stuff was starting to run low. Did some price comparisons in store and was surprised at how MUCH cheaper the per price item was. Lot of household good stuff like aluminum foil, light bulbs, dish soap. Water filters were like $2 cheaper per item. Probably set til my 1st grader is in high school on some of those. Got a couple things of fruit (pricing is essentially the same as Woodman's but quality looked good) and those delicious Bourisin cheeses - pack of 3 for $10 was much cheaper than normal single price, and some fancy smoked salmon. We did the card + executive because for the next 18 months it's on our daily drive so gas cashback will be great. It's in a good location even after we're done with childcare. Been using the card at restaurants too because 3% beats our normal 2% card.
Definitely following for ideas. I will say I passed on hand soap refill because that amount was so large I'd need to name a recipient in my will.
Definitely following for ideas. I will say I passed on hand soap refill because that amount was so large I'd need to name a recipient in my will.
I got a pair of those Puma shorts and they might be my favorite pair of shorts I've ever owned. For like $15.
SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop giving away all the Ankeny Costco hacks!
Everyone should keep going to the West Des Moines one.
Things like Kirkland TP, paper towels, Lysol wipes, etc. are great values.
You don't pay very much for any of it in bulk and then you're good for a few months.
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Sous vide egg bites are a must. We keep those on hand all of the time. 10 minutes in the air fryer and they're a great, high protein breakfast.
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Try their shrimp cocktail in their ready made meals case. Very good.
I like Costco, and I no longer have a Sam's membership, but the checkout experience is so much better at Sam's. I love having the ability to just scan my cart as we shop.
Are they millennial shorts or gen z shorts? I think spouse could use a couple new pairs but IDK if we need to be scandalizing the neighborhood with that much man thigh
