topic Re: Costco Finds vs HSN/QVC in Kitchen

Costco Finds vs HSN/QVC

Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:44:54 GMT

Went to Costco today to get gas and spend my yearly rebate check I forgot I handn't used. While wandering through the store, I saw several items that compete with today's and recent TSV's. I did not buy becasue I wasn't interested in buying these items in the first place, but they might be money saving options for others.

1. Gourmia French Door Oven with Air Frying option.

2. Gourmia Smokeless Grill/Griddle. Also air frys and includes a temperature probe.

3. Tramontina All in One Pan

4. Tramontina Dutch Oven (2 pc)

3.5 qt and 5.5 qt

I didn't get a pic of this one as it was along the walkway coming in the door, but it's currently $59.xx. However, I got a flyer the other day and the price drops to $44.99 OCT 30 thru NOV 12. Red is shown. I don't know if there are any other colors available, but rather doub it.

Also, in the same Holiday flyer I'm seeing the Ninja PossibleCooker Pro (8.5 qt) for $79.99 for the same time period.

The Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Grill & Smoker will be $239.99 NOV 13 - 27.

Vitamix Ascent 2300 Blender Super Bundle (has 2 jars plus a food processing container) will be $499.99 NOV 24 - 27 - ONLINE ONLY.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:56:38 GMT

I should add, in another flyer there's a Kitchnaid 6 Qt Pro Series Bowl Lift Mixer for $299.99 today thru NOV 19.

There's another Vitamix E529 Blender with only 1 jar and two tumblers with straws for $299.99.

A Foodsaver Vacuum System for $74.99

A Cuisinart nImmersion Blender for $29.99

A Ninja DualBrew Coffeemaker for $99.99

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Kachina624 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:18:16 GMT

Don't forget to tack on the annual membership fee.

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timeless — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:30:06 GMT

@Icegoddess

I'm in the market for a countertop oven that fits a 9 x 13" casserole dish.

I've never seen that brand before.

Have my list for Costco ready, so may check that one out! Thanks!

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spumoni99 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:30:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Don't forget to tack on the annual membership fee.

If you do any amount of shopping there the cash back usually pays for the membership fee.

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Q-Checker — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:38:40 GMT

Did they demonstrate the products and discuss the features while you were there?

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spumoni99 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:40:49 GMT

They have a wonderful return policy also, Electronics are 90 days but all other things are basically no time limit.

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millieshops — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:46:52 GMT

@spumoni99 It does pay for the fee, but if you hadn't paid the fee and had a credit card from elsewhere to use, what you earn there isn't eaten up by the fee.

I don't use any credit cards anywhere that don't pay me. I do belong to Costco mostly because it's near my home, but if they hadn't opened a gas station on the premises last year, I would most likely have ended my membership. Without the gas even though I don't drive all that much or fill a boat or multiple cans to power lawn impletements, it would definitely be a loss for me.

I know a number of people for whom paying the fee is a money-losing proposition, but there's something the company offers they are not ready to give up.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:47:12 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Don't forget to tack on the annual membership fee.
If you do any amount of shopping there the cash back usually pays for the membership fee.

@spumoni99 Actually, that's the reason I was there, to buy gas and spend my yearly cash back coupon I forgot I hadn't used. My last CC statement mentioned it. I got $123 worth of stuff for about $25.

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ciao_bella — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:48:55 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Don't forget to tack on the annual meImbership fee.
If you do any amount of shopping there the cash back usually pays for the membership fee.

I'll also add that if you purchase gas at Costco, which is top tier gas, you get 4% back which really adds up.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:54:05 GMT

@Q-Checker wrote:
Did they demonstrate the products and discuss the features while you were there?

@Q-Checker No, I was just browsing. I figure people can go online and get the info they need to make a decision. They don't often demonstrate products unless a product rep comes to sell. They do feed you though if you go at the right time of the day. their choice, not yours though. I could've had roasted potatoes and a vitamin drink today. Weekends has more food to try, but the crowds are ridiculous. But you can get a hotdog and a coke for $1.50 any day.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:02:37 GMT

@Q-Checker wrote:
Did they demonstrate the products and discuss the features while you were there?

Do they do that on the shopping channels--LOL!!!

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scatcat — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:03:17 GMT

@Q-Checker wrote:
Did they demonstrate the products and discuss the features while you were there?

@Q-Checker

IMO Any 6th grader can read the instructions. No need to listen to David or Mark Charles babble on for 15 minutes. I'd rather save the cash and buy at Costco

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:18:49 GMT

@Kachina624 I have the basic membership and what I save on a number of things more than compensates for it!

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Q-Checker — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:37:16 GMT

@Icegoddessand @scatcat -- glad to hear how much you like Costco since I am one of their long term stockholders

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rockygems123 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:25:26 GMT

@Q-Checker wrote:
Did they demonstrate the products and discuss the features while you were there?

@Q-Checker

No but they stopped us in the aisles and told us about their latest vacations and updated us on their kids' latest adventures. In their PJ'S while holding a glass of wine.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:31:29 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Kachina624 I have the basic membership and what I save on a number of things more than compensates for it!

@Love my grandkids. As a family of one, I don't buy enough to justify it. Don't have room to store large quantities of anything.

I've always been opposed to the idea of paying some corporation to shop in their store. Don't they make enough profit on what they sell?

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wagirl — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:51:11 GMT

Very interesting and the prices are good but am wondering about the brands. Most of what is pictured, are ones I have never heard of. Wonder if the same manufacturer makes them as the brand name ones? As for the Ninja outdoor grill/smoker, I bought mine from HSN for $299 the last time it was a TS so that price is really great if it is the same model I bought. I don't go to Costco--I have no car and no place to store such big sizes and quantities---have a tiny apartment.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:12:00 GMT

@wagirl I have heard of the Gourmia brand, but I don't know anything about it. However, there was a thread on here recently where people were buying much cheaper versions of a recent Le Creuset Dutch Oven at Aldi's, so I figured the brand shown here was worthwhile to show. It's always up to the shopper to research their purchases.

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pdlinda — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:17:23 GMT

@spumoni99

Yes, indeed.

My rebate check this year was for $467.00

I do a lot of shopping at COSTCO and buy all my casual clothes and a lot of organic food there.