Is Costco worth it in your opinion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those that posted that you buy 25lbs bags of rice and buy large quantities, how many people are in your family?

One pp said that.

I'm a different PP, but we buy the 10 lbs bag of rice. We have three people. We also have storage space in one room of the basement where bulk quantities live, and are used to refill smaller, space-efficient containers in the pantry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those that posted that you buy 25lbs bags of rice and buy large quantities, how many people are in your family?

We are a family of 4. But we cook nearly entirely from scratch (e.g. don't buy loaves of bread for sandwiches) and eat grains/legumes/vegetables for a lot of meals.

[Anonymous]

I used Costco to remodel my (average home) bathroom.

The vanity shipped for free and was 1k less than Wayfair, less than Lowes & HomeDepot.

The bathroom shower hardware was affordable too.

[Anonymous]

No one has mentioned that costco periodically has sales with items that end in $xxx.97. Anything ending in .97 is a mark down or will be discontinued soon. I snagged some post-thanksgiving treats like boxed stuffing for $1.97 and some fried onions $2.97.

The point is, on a per unit basis, you're saving more money if you buy in bulk but only to the extent if you are disciplined enough to use everything.

And to make me look crazier: I am a single guy with no car who takes the metro to Pentagon City costco. It's definitely worth the $60 annual fee. And seriously, $60....on an annual basis?! Some of you spend more time on DCUM boards (and multiply your time spent by your hourly wage) and you would be surprised that $60 seriously isn't that difficult to rally.

And, since we're on a finance board, let me help you find $60: every month, save $5. $5 x 12 months = $60.

You people are helpless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one has mentioned that costco periodically has sales with items that end in $xxx.97. Anything ending in .97 is a mark down or will be discontinued soon. I snagged some post-thanksgiving treats like boxed stuffing for $1.97 and some fried onions $2.97.

The point is, on a per unit basis, you're saving more money if you buy in bulk but only to the extent if you are disciplined enough to use everything.

And to make me look crazier: I am a single guy with no car who takes the metro to Pentagon City costco. It's definitely worth the $60 annual fee. And seriously, $60....on an annual basis?! Some of you spend more time on DCUM boards (and multiply your time spent by your hourly wage) and you would be surprised that $60 seriously isn't that difficult to rally.

And, since we're on a finance board, let me help you find $60: every month, save $5. $5 x 12 months = $60.

You people are helpless.

Yes!!! I bought 2 massive planters that were on closeout for $11.97. Full price I think they were about $30. Something very similar looking (but lower quality) was available at Home Depot for over $100 each. I have been using these planters now for 5 years and they look brand-new and are great.

[Anonymous]

I’m gave up my membership and go there with gift cards I purchased before leaving. Why pay the annual when I can still give there with a GC and you suckers can pay the annual for me?

[Anonymous]

*still go there

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those that posted that you buy 25lbs bags of rice and buy large quantities, how many people are in your family?

One pp said that.

I'm a different PP, but we buy the 10 lbs bag of rice. We have three people. We also have storage space in one room of the basement where bulk quantities live, and are used to refill smaller, space-efficient containers in the pantry.

same. we have large cambro containers that fit in the bottom of our pantry to store rice and flour (recently ours has had king arthur all purpose) and organic sugar. We don't buy these all that often, but if they are stored properly they keep really well. We also have a standalone freezer in the basement for storing all manner of overflow frozen stuff (and stuff we grow in the garden in the summer). Bulk vinegar is so much cheaper at Costco, and if you use it for cleaning as well as cooking, worthwhile.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all who replied how many are in the family! I saw one pp did put it in her post. I used to buy more at Costco, but now with kids in college, it is good for their breaks, like right now, but otherwise I've become pretty good at not buying large quantities that just sit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m gave up my membership and go there with gift cards I purchased before leaving. Why pay the annual when I can still give there with a GC and you suckers can pay the annual for me?

Because most of us can get our membership back+ through rewards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The money we save on gas alone makes up for the membership fee.

Ditto.

This, for sure. We have also gotten really good deals on rental cars and tires. They are also good for contact lenses/glasses.

[Anonymous]

I love going to Costco in Arlington because it’s very walkable from my modest $1M sh@t shack. I walk over there but I buy so much that I can’t carry all that back, so I either Uber or there is always a friendly man their to take me home
Btw it helps that I’m 29 yr old petite fit blonde !
It’s a win - win yay!

[Anonymous]

We ended up buying way more. Canceled. Family of 4.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We ended up buying way more. Canceled. Family of 4.

Some of you just lack impulse control. Probably have the same problem at Target.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has mentioned that costco periodically has sales with items that end in $xxx.97. Anything ending in .97 is a mark down or will be discontinued soon. I snagged some post-thanksgiving treats like boxed stuffing for $1.97 and some fried onions $2.97.

The point is, on a per unit basis, you're saving more money if you buy in bulk but only to the extent if you are disciplined enough to use everything.

And to make me look crazier: I am a single guy with no car who takes the metro to Pentagon City costco. It's definitely worth the $60 annual fee. And seriously, $60....on an annual basis?! Some of you spend more time on DCUM boards (and multiply your time spent by your hourly wage) and you would be surprised that $60 seriously isn't that difficult to rally.

And, since we're on a finance board, let me help you find $60: every month, save $5. $5 x 12 months = $60.

You people are helpless.

Yes!!! I bought 2 massive planters that were on closeout for $11.97. Full price I think they were about $30. Something very similar looking (but lower quality) was available at Home Depot for over $100 each. I have been using these planters now for 5 years and they look brand-new and are great.

Where in the store do they have the .97 deals??