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FemDemERA

(685 posts)
25. No longer much bulk in my cart, on bi-weekly trip
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 07:07 PM
Dec 28

But Pleasant staff and working electric scooter carts have made this my favorite store

I’ve really cut back, but Costco is one of three stores I go to frequently for my “essentials”, many of which last only a few days to a month, so work well for one or two people. I think I save enough for my basic membership at least, but for the pleasant (midweek) experience alone it feels worth it, even if I leave with just a few items and having enjoyed a sample or two.

Here are Some things off the top of my head that I get regularly or when on a fairly frequent sale:

Gas! Cheapest in town
Eggs (18 pkg)
raspberries, blueberries, Grapes
Scalloped potatoes (fridge section, sale)
Salmon/cheese/crackers snack. (Yum!) (fridge)
String cheese
Frozen chicken (strips, thighs, etc)
Chicken pita sandwiches (frozen)
Tortillas (low carb, bag, lasts)
Coffee (watch for sale)
Better than bouillon (great for soups)
Vitamins (sales)
Pain relievers: Ibuprofen, voltaren, etc.
Shampoo
Quinol (sale)
Nuts
Protein bars
Chips

Bulk:
Laundry soap
Paper products (sales)
Pkg of electric toothbrushes (sales)
Toothpaste 3 pkg

Sometimes they have good deals on shoes, clothes, appliances, etc. and easy returns! I also like them for eyeglasses. Also vaccinations, even if not your regular pharmacy. I sometimes do my covid booster there, walk up and not much wait, then do shopping

I swear, I was paid nothing for this promotion, lol! Just a happy customer.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Same thoughts here Attilatheblond Dec 27 #1
Bought some dried mangoes today. Simeon Salus Dec 27 #2
I always chalk up that efficiency to decent pay and benefits. nt LAS14 Dec 27 #3
Been an executive member forever. MontanaMama Dec 27 #4
I renewed my Costco membership a while back LetMyPeopleVote Dec 27 #5
I wish we had a Costco mgardener Dec 27 #6
My nearest Costco is two hours away wackadoo wabbit Dec 28 #14
Now we have a serious reason to be loyal Costco members, though their prices and service have always exceeded current ShazamIam Dec 27 #7
Since everything comes in bulk, Zackzzzz Dec 27 #8
Signed Up For A One Year Membership OhioTim Dec 27 #9
Costco gas prices are always cheaper DaBronx Dec 27 #10
It is very good gas too Wifes husband Dec 27 #11
We bought $100 gift cards for the adult kiddos for Xmas Maru Kitteh Dec 28 #12
Renewed my Exec. Membership the end of October for the next year. ProudMNDemocrat Dec 28 #13
We just renewed too EuterpeThelo Dec 28 #15
They talked us into executive also - TBF Dec 28 #16
I would support Costco if I could, but it's not going to happen FakeNoose Dec 28 #17
Costco is a warehouse of all sorts of products including hearing aids, eyeglasses, tvs, appliances, furniture etc. h2ebits Dec 28 #20
If you get around by car. . . Stargleamer Dec 28 #22
Good point ... I think it's also true of Sam's Club? FakeNoose Dec 28 #23
I think it's true of Sam's Club as well, BUT Stargleamer Dec 28 #24
No longer much bulk in my cart, on bi-weekly trip FemDemERA Dec 28 #25
Almost no stealing or shoplifting somsai Dec 28 #18
"Costco Security stops MAGA hats from entering their stores!" Jack Valentino Dec 28 #19
lol h2ebits Dec 28 #21
Yet another reason to laud Costco: True Dough Dec 28 #26
I wish I liked Costco more... buzzycrumbhunger Dec 28 #27
With pleasure Blue Owl Dec 28 #28
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