Posted by Snoozin on September 2, 2006, at 23:39:36
In reply to COSTCO!!! COSTCO!!! COSTCO!!! COSTCO!!! COSTCO!!! » Snoozin, posted by llrrrpp on September 2, 2006, at 22:27:53
Hahah! How do you *really* feel? :-)
I was going to mention I'm not a big fan of Sam's for that reason -- the whole Wal-Mart/poor HR record -- but wanted to see what folks said about different stores first.
Do I can just walk in and look around first, without buying anything? This is primarily for baby stuff, but I wouldn't mind a new TV in the near future. ;-)
> Hi Snoozin,
> I'm totally addicted to Costco.
> The selection is not quite as diverse as Sams,
> but the stuff that they stock is absolutely top-quality. I also like it because they treat their employees VERY well. They have much better benefits and wages than the average big-box retailer.
>
> We buy some perishables there, such as milk in gallons, apples in dozens, and meat, which can always be frozen. If you have extra closet/cellar space, you can get great deals on toiletries, supplements, batteries, office supplies.
>
> We have also bought tires from Costco twice. We have to special order them, because our car is so funky. (VRRRROOOOOM!) and they are about 40% cheaper than the dealer, with lifetime rotation, balance and repair. Sure, you can get this at the dealer too, but isn't it more fun to shop for an hour, rather than wait at the smelly car garage for an hour while they service your car? (And the deal is for Costco's around the country- so, if you're worried about your tire when you're on a road trip, no problem!)
>
> Gas is cheaper.
>
> And I have gotten an eye exam and glasses and contacts there. Cheap, and the refill contacts were easy to order over the phone.
>
> Photo developing- but now we have digital, so those days are over...
>
> OH! how could I forget- big stuff- computers, TVs, jewelery, designer handbags... my goodness. You will save SOOOO much money.
>
> You can go in and look around for free, and the membership is reasonable. Just go easy your first few times there- it's way too easy to wind up with too much stuff. I'm still using the Dove soap bars we bought 3 years ago (I try to avoid showers, like a cat) and don't get me started on the bottle of bubble bath!!
>
> Oh. I just keep thinking of stuff- they mail you a coupon book a few times a year with big discounts on things. The latest coupon book has ... lemme go get it... $2.50 off of a 4 pack of colgate toothpaste (so now it's probably about $1.25 a tube!) $2.00 off a 36 pack of pepsi, (so now it's only 6.00 for a 36 pack)...
>
> I can hardly stop myself. Thank goodness it's after 8:00 pm, because I'd be getting in the car RIGHT this instant to go get my kitty some new litter, some gummi vitamins, and some dishwashing liquid...
>
> This stuff gets me so excited. I'm such a dork.
>
> -ll
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