BlueTaelon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I went for the first time in about 10 years last week and saw some pretty amazing deals on #10 can sized foods which I would totally use up in 1-2 days when doing OAMC type stuff but is it really worth it? Were GF/paleo, don't do processed foods much which rules out a lot of stuff. I only had about 15 minutes and most of that was spent trying to find the large Udi's bread loaves which they don't carry at that Costco:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There are for sure cheaper than our grocery store Milk Cheese Refried beans Cans of Swanson chicken broth Romaine lettuce (I can get a 6 pack of Romaine at Costco for exactly the same price as a 3 pack at my cheapest grocery store) Butter I prefer to buy meat at Costco, because I feel like the quality is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 We like their meats, but you won't find a huge variety. I had to get used to buying larger quantities and freezing the rest. Their produce is good too, but make sure that you'll use it all or can store them. I store potatoes and onions in my dark, cold basement. Their oils and canned tomatoes are nice to have on hand too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I find Costco very worth it, but I don't do Paleo and can't remember what all you can eat. I get olive oil, flax meal, wild salmon, goat cheese, Tillamook cheeses, produce, plain Greek yogurt, oats, Lara bars, nuts, cinnamon, vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Very little is worth it at Costco where we live now. HEB (regular grocery store) beats Costco on nearly everything (milk, Hot Pockets, and bacon are notable exceptions). Where we used to live in MD Costco was *very* worth it. It beat the grocery store hands down and usually beat Aldi's, too. So worth it depends on cost of food locally pretty much. Prices in southern MD and in San Antonio are very similar at Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I mostly only buy Paleo like products there and find it worthwhile for out family. We tend to purchase meat there too. Ours has Udi's bread but just the regular size (kinda small) loaves in 2 packs and the price is much better. Used to be the best price on nuts, but it's gone up over the years but still a good deal overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I buy Kirkland organic ground beef, about $16 or so for 4 lbs. It's not officially grass-fed, but it cooks like it, so I'm guessing it's probably "mostly" grass-fed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I can justify Costco with usually just 1 or 2 items (and we only go every 6 weeks as we have a bit of a drive to get there). If you buy allergy meds, generic Costco zyrtec can save you enough to pay the membership fee for the year. If you have young daughters, Speedo swimsuits are cheap enough to probably pay half the fee. If you can gas up there regularly, you probably save enough to pay for the membership fee. We save enough on string cheese and cheese sticks to pay our fee. Contact lens cleaner and lotion save us a lot. I buy most of our meat there (I get local hamburger at our farmers market). It might be worth a longer visit to see if you would save enough to make it worthwhile for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Produce!! It lasts for weeks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I just joined Costco, so I'm not sure if they always carry this, but we got the most delectable bag of frozen mango pieces. They were all ripe and delish, no preservatives. Dd11 said when I go back I need to buy 5 bags next time! We buy a probiotic, Align, that is way, way cheaper there. Nuts and lemons were good deals. Oddly, organic apples were more expensive that our grocery store. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't know if you use prescription medications but the ones at Costco can be WAY cheaper than other pharmacies. My mom had one pharmacy tell her the med was going to be $140 while at Cosco it was $17 for the same monthly supply. You don't need a membership either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I buy everything I can at Costco and then I pick up the fill ins at the commissary. Organic beef and chicken, roasts, lamb and steaks Dairy products--milk, eggs, cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, yogurt Pre-cooked bacon Bread, croissants and bagels, muffins Fruits, veggies are wonderful Detergents, drier sheets, paper towels, napkins and tp, tissues- I love stocking up so I don't have to buy it as often. Dog food, treats and a new bed. Jeans and kids clothes--Carters are great.... As you can see....I love Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I mostly only buy Paleo like products there and find it worthwhile for out family. We tend to purchase meat there too. Ours has Udi's bread but just the regular size (kinda small) loaves in 2 packs and the price is much better. Used to be the best price on nuts, but it's gone up over the years but still a good deal overall. Do you happen to remember how much the Udi's bread is? I buy everything I can at Costco and then I pick up the fill ins at the commissary. Organic beef and chicken, roasts, lamb and steaks Dairy products--milk, eggs, cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, yogurt Pre-cooked bacon Bread, croissants and bagels, muffins Fruits, veggies are wonderful Detergents, drier sheets, paper towels, napkins and tp, tissues- I love stocking up so I don't have to buy it as often. Dog food, treats and a new bed. Jeans and kids clothes--Carters are great.... As you can see....I love Costco. Do you remember how much you pay for chicken and lamb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdybird Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Dog food Produce Laundry supplies (I make my own detergent) Frozen fruit Flour :( ... Too far away for me now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm LCHF and buy everything I can at Costco - butter, cream, eggs, sour cream, meat, avocado oil, coconut oil, cheese, dog food, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, potting soil, batteries, body wash, nuts, Honeyville Grains almond flour, organic chicken broth, mayo, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, foil, plastic wrap, garbage bags, roasted chicken, BOOKS, Vitamins, etc. etc. etc. I bought two Samsung Galaxy tabs before Christmas - best price I was able to find. Totally worth it to me. Also, we get a rebate every spring. Edited because I forgot to add BACON! I don't know how I forgot that item. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Not food related, but I get all my prescriptions at Costco and I'm not a member. Their prices are the lowest around, especially for 3 month refills by mail. And... you do not need to be a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Do you happen to remember how much the Udi's bread is? Do you remember how much you pay for chicken and lamb? I don't remember how much we paid for lamb last time, but I'll be shopping again this weekend and will check and report back. Chicken is 6 packs of 2 breast per packet for around 21.00...this is by weight so each packet is a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I paid 6.79 (I think) for the large Udi's loaves at Costco yesterday. I usually pay 5.69/loaf for the small ones at the regular store unless it's on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 I paid 6.79 (I think) for the large Udi's loaves at Costco yesterday. I usually pay 5.69/loaf for the small ones at the regular store unless it's on sale. How large are the large loaves? I know we get 6 sandwiches from the small ones plus 2 heels. I usually pay $4.97 at Walmart I think. Its almost $6 if I have to pick it up at the store half hour from here, I try stocking up in the city an hour away when its on sale and I have coupons and get it for $2.29:) I picked up 30 loaves last time, my freezer was a bit packed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How large are the large loaves? I know we get 6 sandwiches from the small ones plus 2 heels. I usually pay $4.97 at Walmart I think. Its almost $6 if I have to pick it up at the store half hour from here, I try stocking up in the city an hour away when its on sale and I have coupons and get it for $2.29:) I picked up 30 loaves last time, my freezer was a bit packed lol Small ones are 12 oz. Large loaves are 1.25 pounds. I haven't had a chance to count the number of slices yet. They are bigger slices, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The families I know that do all organic don't do Costco - there's some organic, but maybe not enough to make it worth it. But in general, I think the produce is the best thing about it in the off season. It lasts much longer than what I can get at the grocery and it is often a fraction of the cost. A 5lb bag of potatoes or onions costs pretty much the same as a 1 or 2 lb bag at the grocery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We get raw milk from a local farmer and meats from a delivery service, but what we buy from Costco on a regular basis is Produce- Lettuce Grape tomatoes Carrots Snap peas English cucumbers Brussel sprouts Berries Pears Lemons Asparagus Artichokes Mangos Kiwi Grapes Apples Bags of frozen fruit for smoothies Mango nectar for smoothies Cheeses- Mozzarella Asiago Feta Cheddar Olive oil Balsamic glaze White vinegar to clean with Coconut oil Ginger dressing Vanilla Coffee Half and half Heavy cream Greek yogurt Eggs Quinoa Organic rice Veggie straws Tortilla chips Lara bars Granola bars Dog food Bacon Laundry detergent and softener Dish washing tablets Dish soap Gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 For me, I have to really watch prices, because some things are a good deal and other things are very expensive. Red potatoes at the grocery store are $1.99 for 5#, at Costco they are $7.69 for 10# (and neither is organic). That's a pretty huge descrepancy. On the other hand lettuce is about half the price at Costco versus the grocery store. Aldi's sale prices on fruit is always cheaper than Costco but Costco beats the everyday prices of fruit. Cheese is about the same as sale prices at the grocery stores so I don't have to run around and watch ads to get a good price. On the other hand, milk, sour cream, yogurt, and eggs are more expensive than our regular grocery store. I really have to watch butter prices because they fluxuate a lot and some weeks Costco is cheaper and some weeks the grocery store is cheaper. Meats are pretty expensive in my opinion but I buy a half of grassfed beef and chicken from my local farmer so that probably isn't a good comparison. I seldom buy any meat at a store. So you will probably have to go back to your store and prices shop on things you might buy because as you can see from the responses, what one person finds is a good deal in their area is not a good deal in other parts of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmama Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Always cheaper at Costco: Jasmine rice Huge russet potatoes Organic ground beef Lean ground beef (not by much) Beef stew meat Sonicare toothbrush replacement heads As good as usual sale price, or better: Chicken thighs Toilet paper Diapers Frozen pepperoni pizza Annie's macaroni and cheese Milk (we buy organic half-gallons wherever we shop) English muffins Better quality than anything in stores: Meatballs ETA: We've also bought some furniture online and been very happy with it. Often I find that things at Costco are about what I would pay at the store, but much better quality. I find the biggest trick to saving money there is to buy only the things I'd be buying anyway. Impulse purchases there add up REALLY quickly. Now I bring a priced-out shopping list with me, and I can only impulse-buy if other items ended up under budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I got my Blendtec for just over $300 in their Christmas special emails, that is about it. I live 2 hrs. away, so am not renewing for now, I only went once in a year.... I can keep the card and renew if I want to go and have it for a year from then, they are good about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We shop pretty exclusively at Costco and I fill in at a local chain when I need to. yes, there is just me and hubs at home now, but when my kiddoes are here enough that I have a pantry pretty full at all times. I do some shopping at Aldi;s, but often Costco is the same or cheaper and with a brand I prefer. ( Sour cream for example) Onions eggs coffee Bananas Cheese Bacon cream half n half to name a few things I don't even questions any more. Eyeglasses. We were offered an insurance plan for eye care last year so I did some calling around. Costco was about 1/3 the price of the stores I called. Seriously. Gadgets - like toaster ovens, blenders, etc. Especially when they go on sale. Sheets. - love their sheets motor oil - when it's onsale contac solution windshield wipers Christmas toys - if you can find it at Costco it's usualy a bigger/better package deal and cheaper Kirkland Jeans are DH work jeans Carter's clothes for kids Socks etc I try to find onsale Christmas wrap - I get tired of it before it runs out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulLife Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We live in Hawaii, and Costco is an even better value now than it was when we lived in Florida. Unlike other stores here, Costco keeps their prices the same as they are on the mainland. Some of the things I consider great deals there compared to other current options: organic ground beef organic boneless skinless chicken breast red, yellow, orange bell peppers pack spinach carrots grapes strawberries kale organic milk toilet paper paper towels dishwashing liquid detergent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think Cook's Illustrated did an organic olive oil comparison a while back and Costco's got very high marks. I always need more oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Cheese Milk Half and half Frozen berries Olive oil Canola oil Big bags of oatmeal Jam Romaine lettuce Ibuprofen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I don't have a Costco nearby, but do have a BJs. BJs sends coupons in the mail. Most of the coupons are for things I don't buy, but some are GOLDEN coupons. Does Costco do that? See, when I look at the prices of the items, I can get them cheaper somewhere else. But when I get one of those coupon booklets, the coupons are so good that now the prices are better at BJs. Also, it's hard for anyone else to comparison shop for you. You'll need to take an entire afternoon, alone, with a notebook and walk up and down the aisles and find the things you would buy there. Write down the quantity/price (unless they tell you how much per unit, then write that.) Another day, you'll have to take your notebook with you to wherever else you shop, find the same items, and then jot down the prices at the regular store. You'll see which has the better deals. And anything goes if you can get your hands on golden coupons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The glasses alone are worth the membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venia Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Outside of groceries I buy my glasses, small appliances and electronics there too. Their return policy is unbelievable. We had a computer monitor for two years before it went up in smoke (literally) and they took it back with a full refund. Computers and TVs have a different policy, but if you need a crock pot, humidifier, heater, electric toothbrush, or vacuum (AKA things that can break suddenly), their policy cant be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 In addition to what others have said about food and household supplies, we also buy socks and underwear at Costco. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 UGH! I wrote out a HUGE list and it went poof. I am not rewriting it. We buy 90% of our groceries at Costco! We love Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I don't have a Costco nearby, but do have a BJs. BJs sends coupons in the mail. Most of the coupons are for things I don't buy, but some are GOLDEN coupons. Does Costco do that? See, when I look at the prices of the items, I can get them cheaper somewhere else. But when I get one of those coupon booklets, the coupons are so good that now the prices are better at BJs. Also, it's hard for anyone else to comparison shop for you. You'll need to take an entire afternoon, alone, with a notebook and walk up and down the aisles and find the things you would buy there. Write down the quantity/price (unless they tell you how much per unit, then write that.) Another day, you'll have to take your notebook with you to wherever else you shop, find the same items, and then jot down the prices at the regular store. You'll see which has the better deals. And anything goes if you can get your hands on golden coupons. What is a golden coupon? x% off any item? Costco does send out a flyer with coupons every month. There are some standard things that are nearly always included (toilet paper, various vitamins) and some not so common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How large are the large loaves? I know we get 6 sandwiches from the small ones plus 2 heels. I usually pay $4.97 at Walmart I think. Its almost $6 if I have to pick it up at the store half hour from here, I try stocking up in the city an hour away when its on sale and I have coupons and get it for $2.29:) I picked up 30 loaves last time, my freezer was a bit packed lol Think it was $7.60 or something like that for 2 loaf pack - the smaller loaves. They're closer to $5/each at our local store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinspired Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Coconut oil Organic frozen veggies Organic baby spinach Frozen fruit for smoothies Coffee Mushrooms Cheese Eggs Diapers Gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I just tried an experimental switch to shopping only at Costco and filling in odds and ends at Safeway. It was decidedly more expensive that way. I think what I learned is that we never go without when I shop at Costco for everything. So even if it's cheaper, we're consuming more. Also, produce ended up being a loss because I couldn't use it as fast as it rotted. What I now purchase at Costco: Pretty much all of our dairy- Milk, eggs, butter, cheese, ect. Applewood bacon- YUM household products- detergents, toilet paper, cleaners, ect select dry goods- coffee, canned tomatoes, broth, tortillas, and a few others, but not much frozen fruit and veggies There's a light sprinkling of other items, but that's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I go to Costco every 2-3 months & fill in weekly at Safeway. I started a price book so I could see what's cheaper where. I'm finding that for many items, Safeway's sale prices match Costco's price, but they only come around every 3 months or so. I just tried an experimental switch to shopping only at Costco and filling in odds and ends at Safeway. It was decidedly more expensive that way. I think what I learned is that we never go without when I shop at Costco for everything. So even if it's cheaper, we're consuming more. Also, produce ended up being a loss because I couldn't use it as fast as it rotted. What I now purchase at Costco: Pretty much all of our dairy- Milk, eggs, butter, cheese, ect. Applewood bacon- YUM household products- detergents, toilet paper, cleaners, ect select dry goods- coffee, canned tomatoes, broth, tortillas, and a few others, but not much frozen fruit and veggies There's a light sprinkling of other items, but that's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I go to Costco every 2-3 months & fill in weekly at Safeway. I started a price book so I could see what's cheaper where. I'm finding that for many items, Safeway's sale prices match Costco's price, but they only come around every 3 months or so. Right. Also, when I was doing the bulk of my shopping at Safeway, I got a lot of good personalized deals on their app. When I slowed down my shopping there, the app savings got pretty thin. Safeway gas rewards also save me $25 a month on gas, so that's another plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonduck Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The meat is amazing. We have an acquaintance who is a professional chef and he buys all his meat for home use at Costco - says it is the highest quality at the most reasonable price he can find. Chicken broth is an unbelievable deal. I can buy 6 boxes for the price of one box at my regular grocery store. Olive oil is very cheap there as well. Batteries and light bulbs if you can find a sale are usually cheaper per unit. We don't eat enough produce or dairy products to make those purchases worth it. The produce always looks very good though. The soap, razors, lotions, bathroom type items are also pretty reasonable. I wouldn't shop there for those items alone but I definitely add them to the cart while there. What happens to me at Costco though is that I go every month or two and buy meat, chicken broth, olive oil and then basically fill my cart with other nonsense that I decide I "need" and wind up spending a lot of $. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Here's what we usually get at Costco: milk flour sugar diapers tortillas spaghetti sauce coffee some produce cheese We really have to watch impulse buys, though. At a regular grocery store, an impulse buy might cost $5, but at Costco, it's typically $10+. When I'm making my list, I usually average about $10 per item. It usually averages out somewhere around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I don't really know what is on the paleo diet list. I like buying meat at Costco, it seems to be of good quality and competitively priced. I separate them into smaller portions and freeze. They sell buffalo there which can be hard to find in some areas. It is the only place I see buffalo here (except whole foods which is crazy expensive) I buy a lot of produce there. My son can eat four pounds of grapes in less than a week...we don't generally have a waste problem with produce. :lol: I buy a lot of both veggies and fruit there. I do sometimes get a ton of carrots/celery/onions, I then chop them up and freeze portions of mirepoix for soup. I make a LOT of soup. I buy their olive oil. They have good deals on packages of nuts and dried fruit. They have things like ancient grains, quinoa....but I don't know if you can eat those or not. We buy their rotisserie chickens when we go and have one for dinner that night. I use them to make chicken stock. I buy packages of frozen fruit for smoothies but I have also drop a handful of the fruit into a pitcher of water and make flavored water that way. We like the smoke salmon. Just the price of the over the counter allergy meds make my membership worth it. If I ONLY bought allergy pills there I would still purchase the membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I can justify Costco with usually just 1 or 2 items (and we only go every 6 weeks as we have a bit of a drive to get there). If you buy allergy meds, generic Costco zyrtec can save you enough to pay the membership fee for the year. Just the price of the over the counter allergy meds make my membership worth it. If I ONLY bought allergy pills there I would still purchase the membership. I bought some generic allergy medicines from their website. I am not a member. I paid a 5% surcharge, and the shipping (via UPS ground, to my house) was free. Honest. I've copied and pasted the bottom of my e-receipt: Subtotal: $12.99 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Non-Member Surcharge: $0.65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I bought some generic allergy medicines from their website. I am not a member. I paid a 5% surcharge, and the shipping (via UPS ground, to my house) was free. Honest. I've copied and pasted the bottom of my e-receipt: Subtotal: $12.99 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Non-Member Surcharge: $0.65 But then I still need to get toilet paper. :lol: They have generic allegra now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When we lived in Utah, I had to pay close attention, because some items actually weren't cheaper at Costco. But living in Northern Virginia, we quickly learned that if Costco has it, they almost always have the best price. Our Costco staples: Cheese (insanely cheaper) Milk Sour cream Cottage cheese Eggs Yogurt Cream Half n half Milk Frozen vegetables Tortilla chips Canned tomato products (diced, crushed, paste, etc) Organic peanut butter Rice of all kinds Oils of all kinds Nuts of all kinds Flour Sugars Chocolate chips Herbs and spices--SUCH a good deal Toilet paper Toothpaste Toothbrushes Deodorant Bath soap Laundry detergent Dishwasher detergent Men's dress shirts!!! Dh used to insist that he needed $80 dress shirts for work, but one day I just brought home an $18 Kirkland shirt for him to try and he was sold. Amazing. Socks Underwear Coats--I got my kids' snowsuits--pants and a nice coat--for $30 this year! Can't beat that. Produce is kind of hit and miss as far as price goes. But I have found that a lot of Costco's produce is higher quality. And for us, the convenience of getting as much as possible at one store is worth maybe a few extra dollars on the total bill. Same thing with cereal, but we inly buy cold cereal at Costco when they have the coupon. And then it's a great deal. We are major Costco junkies. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What is a golden coupon? x% off any item? Costco does send out a flyer with coupons every month. There are some standard things that are nearly always included (toilet paper, various vitamins) and some not so common. I guess the word "golden" was a bit of an exaggeration. No, they're not x% off any item. They're just things like $5 off of laundry detergent or $3 off tissues. $5 and $3 are great coupons. Most of the coupons are for things I don't buy, but there are just enough coupons in the coupon book for staples that make it worth it. When I use the coupons I save a good $20 or $30 on stuff that I have to buy anyway. I only go a few times a year for those things and the $30 a pop 3 times a year covers the cost of my membership and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Coats--I got my kids' snowsuits--pants and a nice coat--for $30 this year! Can't beat that. That is a good price. But. I got my daughter's first pair of snowpants at Macy's for 50c (size 2T). I kid you not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 We buy about half of our food at Costco and the other half at Aldi. Things we love there: Meat Cheese Frozen Organic Veggies Coffee Dry Cereals Oatmeal Paper Products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie_ranae Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If you're thinking of purchasing a membership, you might want to check out the Costco membership special at LivingSocial. (Just for the record: I don't live in the U.S., nor have I ever used LivingSocial...but I saw the deal and if I did live in the U.S. I'd be tempted.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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