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Ozz81 posted:The fact that the owner treats employees well and pays a good living wage while providing decent benefits and still making money hand over fist is proof that other companies are doing something wrong and being greedy assfaces They gently caress their suppliers pretty hard and sloppy if that makes you feel any differently about anything
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Mojo Threepwood posted:Oh I didn't know it was only 90 days now. Yeah it was definitely a case of some bad apples ruining for everyone. When someone brought in a 10 year old TV that worked fine and gets their money back, it was a total loss for Costco. That can't be put back on the shelf or sent back to the vendor, just a big margin hit. I bought a TV at costco a year or two ago and they offer a warranty that you can purchase for like $100 that's still incredibly good. It's like 5 years no questions asked if it breaks we'll send people to come pick it up so you don't have to haul your big rear end TV anywhere. I think my only complaint about Costco is that they don't seem to carry pants in anything bigger than a 40 but I guess that is probably an indication that I should get my fat rear end off the couch and lose 2 inches off my waist to reap the benefits of cheap pants.
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Mar 18, 2015 05:07
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Phineus posted:I think my only complaint about Costco is that they don't seem to carry pants in anything bigger than a 40 but I guess that is probably an indication that I should get my fat rear end off the couch and lose 2 inches off my waist to reap the benefits of cheap pants. Just 2?
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Mar 18, 2015 08:33
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A cashier at the snack bar gave my dog a plate of chicken scraps because she said he looked tired.  I was taking him on a walk and was making a pit stop to grab something to eat.
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Mar 18, 2015 09:24
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Seriously Safe posted:A cashier at the snack bar gave my dog a plate of chicken scraps because she said he looked tired. You got to bring dogge inside? 
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Mar 18, 2015 13:35
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goku chewbacca posted:Just 2? Got to start somewhere I suppose? The worst part of the situation is the size listing shows 42-30 available but I've never once been able to actually find a pair of 42's...
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Mar 18, 2015 21:13
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I bought a 52 inch Samsung tv at costco for >600 bux iirc. I also buy all my jeans for work there. 14 bux for decent looking Kirklands that can take a beating. One benefit that has been undersold in this thread is the massive quantities of healthy food you can buy there. You can get unhealthy poo poo too, but I go there every two weeks and load up on chicken breasts, salmon, broccoli, rice, and 5 dozen eggs for ~50 bucks. Add a few snacks and fruits and you and your family can eat healthy and well for what you'd pay at Walmart for literal garbage. Also no fat poors in scooters, which is well worth $45/year.
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Mar 18, 2015 22:24
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I am unfamiliar with salmon. What do you buy?
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Mar 19, 2015 07:52
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Accretionist posted:I am unfamiliar with salmon. What do you buy? They're also good for frozen shrimp and sole, and more dirt-cheap tilapia than any human being could ever hope to consume. Their fish prices fluctuate A LOT so if it seems too spendy, check back another time. There's also the salmon burgers which keep getting namechecked and with good cause because they're awesome.
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Mar 19, 2015 09:17
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Phineus posted:Got to start somewhere I suppose? All the other fat people got there first obv
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Mar 19, 2015 11:25
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Shopping at Costco gives good odds of spotting a former or current President/Vice President/Presidential candidate
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Mar 19, 2015 16:47
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If you say you're going in for booze they let you in without a card and you can buy booze without a card, at least you could as of 2009 (when I got my membership  ) owing to how America's liquor/private club laws work. It's called a 99 and they'll do it with a minimum of fuss in most places except if you go to whichever magic Evil Costco that whatsisname upthread goes to where they'll probably just kill you out of hand or something(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Mar 19, 2015 19:35
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since this is apparently The Costco Thread, are the benefits from getting an executive business membership really worth twice the amount of a normal business membership?
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Mar 19, 2015 19:50
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also: my favorite thing about costco is the cheap garbage delicious pizza
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Mar 19, 2015 19:53
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atomicthumbs posted:since this is apparently The Costco Thread, are the benefits from getting an executive business membership really worth twice the amount of a normal business membership? For Sam's Club the "preferred" membership is definitely worth it as you get a 40% discount on generic meds from their pharmacy. If you have regular prescriptions it pays for itself in only a few months.
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Mar 19, 2015 20:55
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spider bethlehem posted:If you say you're going in for booze they let you in without a card and you can buy booze without a card, at least you could as of 2009 (when I got my membership FYI this depends on your state.
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Mar 19, 2015 21:03
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FYI avoid the 10 lb Perdue bags of chicken, compared to the Kirkland 6.5 lb bags, they're absolute garbage. All flattened and gristly. The individually wrapped Kirkland frozen breasts are a million times better. Costco is awesome. Gimme dat 32 oz package of Provolone slices, yes please.
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Mar 19, 2015 21:18
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atomicthumbs posted:since this is apparently The Costco Thread, are the benefits from getting an executive business membership really worth twice the amount of a normal business membership? It depends if you buy enough that the 2% back is worth it.
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Mar 19, 2015 21:28
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Well, this has pretty much convinced me to get a Costco membership. We just got one on the edge of town late last year. I was considering Sam's Club, but I'm not exactly a fan of the Waltons. But cheap groceries, toilet paper, and gas (if they have gas at our location, not sure) seems like a good idea.
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Mar 19, 2015 21:59
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I'm thinking I might go with the exec package since I do have meds I get discounts on at Sam's. I'm also about due for a refill, so I might as well save some delicious  and get em while I shop.
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Mar 19, 2015 22:26
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atomicthumbs posted:since this is apparently The Costco Thread, are the benefits from getting an executive business membership really worth twice the amount of a normal business membership? My executive membership has paid off my fees for the next years membership two years running now.
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Mar 19, 2015 22:32
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Yeah I've decided to get a membership. How does the membership sharing work there again? You have to share a residence or something right?
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Mar 19, 2015 23:27
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Stupid_Sexy_Flander posted:I'm thinking I might go with the exec package since I do have meds I get discounts on at Sam's. Quoting myself so people see what I'm talking about. I checked with the pharmacy at the semi local one, and there's no difference between the regular membership price and the executive membership price for meds via the pharmacy. Also, to get back the 55$ that you'd spend on the executive membership, you'd have to spend 2750$ annually, so if you do that, that's your 55$ 2% reward. If you don't, it might be worth just going with a regular membership.
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Mar 19, 2015 23:31
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If you haven't tried them yet, Cilantro Lime Shrimp. 2lb bag of brussel sprouts for $4 meat for days I like the small appliance (kitchen and home) aisles.
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Mar 19, 2015 23:56
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I got a $80 cleaver for $11. Had I not just received 2 >$100 chef's knives for xmas, I would have gotten the $120 one for $30, too. Get a thing of rotisserie chicken salad and a pack of tortillas. Lunch for 2 weeks. $10 box of fiber one bars to keep me full and gassy at work for weeks $30 xmas trees
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Mar 20, 2015 01:23
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Are those chef knives any good, or are they celebrity endorsed poo poo? I need a chef's knife.
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Mar 20, 2015 02:11
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Roommate brought home two things of huge costco muffins and they are loving delicious
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Mar 20, 2015 02:40
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atomicthumbs posted:since this is apparently The Costco Thread, are the benefits from getting an executive business membership really worth twice the amount of a normal business membership? I was talked into upgrading at the register when they told me if I didn't make back the extra $55, they'd refund the difference. I didn't make it back and when I renewed as a regular member, they did the refund before I even asked about it. Seconding the small appliances, and I'm all about the giant bags of pistachios. And their ice cream is a higher fat % than any other brand.
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Mar 20, 2015 02:43
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I don't recall the brand tight now but it was a high end food service grade knife they don't usually carry and not the usual cusinart junk they sell year round.
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Aesop Poprock posted:Roommate brought home two things of huge costco muffins and they are loving delicious I used to buy those for like £5 for a tray of 12 and sell them at school for £1.50 each, it was great, and a shitload of profit for a 13 year old.
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Mar 20, 2015 03:04
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I really enjoy not working there anymore. That's pretty fuckin sweet.
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Mar 20, 2015 03:32
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Our Costco opened just a couple months ago and I bought a giant bag of cranberries. We made so many craizens. Also because of New Yorks liquor laws they have to attach the liquor on the side and tell you its totally not part of/owned by Costco. I found a bottle of Stagg Jr there once.
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Mar 20, 2015 04:22
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I got my law degree there. /No, not really, but I work at Costco. Being a single guy, I don't really buy much there besides gas and workout shakes.
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Got a 24 of a nice local IPA for $26. It's usually $9-$10 for a 6er. Also got 82 pounds of litter for my co worker with 8 cats for $19.
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The American Dream posted:Got a 24 of a nice local IPA for $26. It's usually $9-$10 for a 6er. Also got 82 pounds of litter for my co worker with 8 cats for $19. Username/post combo. I wish there was a Costco closer than a 40 minute drive, I want large quantities of consumer products.
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Mojo Threepwood posted:Oh I didn't know it was only 90 days now. Yeah it was definitely a case of some bad apples ruining for everyone. When someone brought in a 10 year old TV that worked fine and gets their money back, it was a total loss for Costco. That can't be put back on the shelf or sent back to the vendor, just a big margin hit. They seriously have the most liberal return policy ever. Whenever I'm there I like to check out what wacky poo poo people are returning and half the line is people returning food, without fail. Costco is the only place I ever see people returning food and it's fascinating to me. I guess if you buy a 40-pack of some cereal and you don't like it, Costco's gotcha back.
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I know this has probably already been mentioned but is there a Costco gas station that's not constantly over flowing into the streets? Because holy poo poo
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Nostalgia4Dicks posted:I know this has probably already been mentioned but is there a Costco gas station that's not constantly over flowing into the streets? Because holy poo poo Its all about timing. In Idaho Costco was always mega busy. Here in Iowa you can always get right in. Strangely, its busier here than in Idaho, so I guess its just more efficient or something. Also we get the executive membership and it does pay for itself.
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The American Dream posted:Got a 24 of a nice local IPA for $26. It's usually $9-$10 for a 6er. Also got 82 pounds of litter for my co worker with 8 cats for $19. Seems like a good bundling strategy
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The litter and the two 24s were the first things I bought. Pushing those around the store was a bit of a workout
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