Costco...WOW! - Page 2

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

Try the Aram sandwiches, I love them for a quick lunch or dinner with a salad. Turkey, sliced cheese, tomato, etc. rolled in a wrap and ready to eat. You can find them in a deli-type section near the meat counter, along with other ready to go food.

Be sure to check the books and magazine section.

Have fun Smile

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terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

The nearest Costco to me is about 30 minutes away in St. Catherine's Ontario.

I'm afraid to go...I would have trouble getting back over the border with an SUV packed to the brim!

Everyone's Trader Joe suggestions have been great, BTW. The TJ's is in a suburb, aboyt a 20 minute drive. I have been going twice a month or so. The Orange Chicken is out of this world...and the chicken pot pies...and the Pastry Pups...I could go on and on....even the Banana Bread mix was super - and very affordable too.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

If anyone wants a Q-Tip, I'll share. I picked up a huge pack one day and my husband picked up one by mistake so we have a lifetime supply. Love that store although Costco is trying to figure out how to attract the millennial generation.

Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

Costco? Great coffee (just the ground stuff in the 3 lb can is almost as good as boutique coffee). Their Kirkland Green Tea. Good wines and cheeses.

During hurricane season? cheap batteries, beans, and camp stoves, things like that.

Paper supplies: reams of printer paper, good pens, mailing tape, etc. Having a dinner party? Incredible cut flowers, large gatherings, for very little money--true also for their orchids.

Christmas boxes and wrapping paper, excellent.

Vitamins and cosmetics (Olay, which I use, at deep discounts several times a year). Mascara and shampoo.

Too many things to mention. It's a wonderful way to save money. I don't like shopping there (too crazy and the lines are long) but it's worth it.

Probably I'm in the minority, but I would be so glad if they stopped doing free samples. Clogs up the aisles, and I like to get out of there as fast as I can, because it's a bit crazy in S. FL.

I did not care for the quality of the prescription glasses I ordered there. That's about it for a negative experience, and yet they took the glasses back with only a sour look. No real problem.

At Christmas time, they have a single-malt Scotch (Kirkland brand) that I buy for a friend addicted to single-malt Scotch. It's really good.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/16/2014 croemer said:
Going for Pledge and toilet paper...leaving with books, a load of food, some beauty products and maybe a new TV. ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$

Absolutely! I love their Kirkland moisture shampoo and conditioner, I also buy their version of Tylenol and allergy pills.

Be sure to check out their pharmacy area, whatever you need is most likely there at very reduced prices.

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terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

I just looked up Costco's in FLA...I will be near two of them in a few weeks...first Ft. Myers (it looks like they have 2 locations) and then Ponce Inlet (near Orlando).

OH. NO.

Do they offer a guest pass?

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I love shopping at Costco. I also belong to Sams but prefer Costco. They are both about 45 min from me. I wish Costco was closer. I try to go during the week when it is less crowded. I get Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, all kinds of veggies, dry goods, all types of things.