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[drizzellla]

I have been a Costco member for 2 years. And I rarely go there anymore. There are 3 people in my household. I don't need 4 pounds of grapes to spoil before they are half eaten, I don't need 3 pounds of broccoli, or 3 pounds of cottage cheese to turn pink on me. The cream cheese is also in a 3 pound size. Just about everything I used to buy I ended up throwing out at least a half full container.

I pass Costco twice a day on my way to and from work. The thrill is gone and I bet I shop there maybe 4 times a year. Not worth paying for the membership.

[Lynnj]

I am a 1 person household. Been a member for years. Closest location just a few miles from me. I go in about once a month. I hate to shop, plus being a busy professional I don't have much time on a weekly basis. I buy all cleaning, laundry, bathroom, paper products there. Pantry amd frozen items too. I stay away from fruits and vegetables, although great prices, I can't eat it before it goes bad. I say best cost savings at Costco for trash bags,,toilet paper, paper towels, dryer sheets, and some cleaning supplies. K-cups Kirkland brand - 100 count for $36, cheapest I can find without spending time looking for best deals and coupons. Absolutely the best customer service ever and return policy can't be beat. For me, membership is worth my time and saving me from needing to shop and restock as often. Oh...I very rarely shop online with Costco. I used to, but found some items that are also available at the store were priced higher on the website, and that turned me off and became untrusting of their website prices. So I don't anymore.

[Another new name Sue]

Two people can share a membership, and you don't have to be in the same household or address either, so if you have a friend or family member who is interested, you can split the annual fee. I'm members with a friend who lives in a different state. I have my card, she has hers. To get it it started, we went into Costco together and asked to have me added on to her card, so that's what happened. Took my photo, issued my card.

[kivah]

I only buy for myself - and I've been shopping at Costco for 20 years. There are so many products u can buy: food (not all are giant sized); clothes (sweaters, jackets, etc); pharmacy; gifts for birthdays/holidays, and lots more. Once u join, you'll be receiving in the mail, a Coupon Book, around once/month ---- and using the coupons more than pays for the membership. A few weeks ago, I saved almost $25. I've also purchased items on-line: brass kitchen faucet; brass handles/knobs for all the cabinets in my house. Two weeks ago, I ordered a 40" Samsung flat-screen tv on-line --- great savings -- and I didn't even have to leave my home. They have quality food & products. 2-year warranties on big and small appliances/electronics. Costco also has the best return policy and customer service. If they sell it-----that's where I buy.

[divine]

Yes! There is just my DH and me, and it's definitely worth it for us. Of course, we also make business purchases. Plus, I find lots of gift items there...especially children's toys for Christmas. My Costco is only 2 miles from my house, but years ago the only one was 30 to 40 miles away, and I still shopped there. I can't imagine not having a Costco available to me.

[Kay SD]

IMO it's worthwhile if you shop there consistently. Their meat is quite good and the gas is always less expensive. Those are two things that most people use all the time, and they can add up. But if you only go every now and then for a few things, then no. If you up your membership to executive, it costs more but they give you a rebate on purchases that offsets the annual fee and then starts giving you cash back.

[Lynneuk]

Do they offer the free 60 day trials like BJ's does? We are getting a Costco soon and I'd like to try it out before committing.

[Ibby114]

On 11/13/2014 Lynneuk said: Do they offer the free 60 day trials like BJ's does? We are getting a Costco soon and I'd like to try it out before committing.

I don't think they offer trials- but they refund your membership fee if you're not satisfied. The BJ 60 day trials are a sales pitch btw, when you're setting up your trial membership they sell you annual memberships, with 60+ days for free.

[divine]

On 11/13/2014 Kay SD said: IMO it's worthwhile if you shop there consistently. Their meat is quite good and the gas is always less expensive. Those are two things that most people use all the time, and they can add up. But if you only go every now and then for a few things, then no. If you up your membership to executive, it costs more but they give you a rebate on purchases that offsets the annual fee and then starts giving you cash back.

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Kay SD. you're right! I forgot all about the gas! I have an Executive membership and every year I get a very nice rebate check. The Executive membership doesn't cost much more and the rebate check is always way more than that small extra membership fee. In fact, they told me they'd refund the extra fee if I didn't spend enough to come out ahead. I always do, so it's great. I enjoy getting that check!

[Marsha2003]

We share a membership with another couple so that makes it worthwhile for us. I don't buy as much as I used to when I bought DVDs and books every week. However, I still regularly buy toilet tissue, fresh fruit, nuts, vitamins, Kirkland brand preservative-free sliced turkey, cheese, batteries, almond milk and gasoline. I probably go once a month or so. They also are a great place to stock up on baking supplies for the holidays.