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Food Do you shop at COSTCO ?

Discussion in 'Tilted Food' started by DAKA, Aug 22, 2014.

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  1. DAKA

    DAKA DOING VERY NICELY, THANK YOU

    Location:
    150 miles North of SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN THE US
    I am a compulsive "isle wanderer", at supermarkets, farmers markets, markets, etc
    A few weeks ago I saw bottled PICKLED BEETS. I almost always buy something to "try"
    If you like pickled beets you really should try these...
    SAFIES HAND PACKED HOME STYLE SWEET PICKLED BEETS... (USA product)
    I have NO interest in this company, Costco etc....just for your enjoyment!
     
    DAKA, Aug 22, 2014
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  2. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I love Costco! I shop there regularly. We buy a lot of stuff there: peppers, mushrooms, eggs, butter, avocados, onions, potatoes, veggie sausages, tofu, salsa, baking stuff in bulk, rice, etc. I prefer to buy it at Costco if I can. We upgraded to an executive membership this year because we shop there so much.They treat their employees very well, their return policy is solid, and I love their products.
     
    snowy, Aug 22, 2014
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  3. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    The nearest one is probably 40-50 mins away. We got a membership for a while, but didn't go that far for shopping often enough to be worth it. If there were one closer by I'd reconsider, but at this time it just isn't practical for us. We have a couple of exceptional markets near us, several awesome farmers' markets, and an Amazon Prime membership, those cover the bases for us pretty well.
     
    Borla, Aug 22, 2014
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  4. omega

    omega Very Tilted

    Ugh. I have had to shop at Sam's club the past 2.5 years. I'm moving in a week and I will be back in the warm loving arms of Costco. It's a step up from Sam's. Who else here owns a second refrigerator?
     
    omega, Aug 22, 2014
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  5. DAKA

    DAKA DOING VERY NICELY, THANK YOU

    Location:
    150 miles North of SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN THE US
    BEETS, BEETS.....This is about the BEETS
     
    DAKA, Aug 22, 2014
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  6. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    I have a second refrigerator and a stand up freezer. Buying beef by the side, and being a hunter, or meat often comes in huge batches.
     
    Borla, Aug 22, 2014
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  7. omega

    omega Very Tilted

    Mmm, or two boston butts. Perfect for the smoker.
     
    omega, Aug 22, 2014
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  8. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I used to own a second freezer, but that had as much to do with my own habits of freezing produce as it did with Costco.
     
    snowy, Aug 22, 2014
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  9. Street Pattern

    Street Pattern Very Tilted

    Location:
    The American Midwest
    Yes, we shop at Costco.

    Yes, I love beets.
     
    Street Pattern, Aug 22, 2014
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  10. Katia

    Katia Very Tilted

    Location:
    Earth
    Honestly, I try not to. Since you usually can't walk outta there without spending over $300 a shot.
     
    Katia, Aug 22, 2014
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  11. omega

    omega Very Tilted

    The most I remember spending was about $450. But we must have also bought some hardwoods, not just food or cleaning supplies.
     
    omega, Aug 22, 2014
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  12. Katia

    Katia Very Tilted

    Location:
    Earth
    Well, up here in Canada, things can be pretty pricey. Food costs are way more.
     
    Katia, Aug 22, 2014
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  13. redravin

    redravin Cynical Optimist Donor

    Location:
    North
    I shop at Costco as much as I can.
    Usually need my kiddo to drive me since she has a big vehicle but I like supporting the company and buying what I can in bulk.
     
    redravin, Aug 23, 2014
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  14. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    I end up going to CostCo more than the other stores.
    But I don't shop for everything there, just staples that I go through at a decent pace...or other items that I know I can store.

    Their meats are great & inexpensive, milk, eggs, bread, breakfast sandwiches, etc...
    But you have to watch your prices and only buy what you'll need and use, just like any other store.
    (**make sure you eat beforehand...or you'll have a big bill)

    I also get my gas there...best prices in the area.
    Well worth the membership price.

    Besides, their chicken bakes at the food court are to die for.
     
    rogue49, Aug 23, 2014
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  15. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    My fridge is generally empty or nearly so, and bulk items would take up items I have no space to store. Which reminds me, I need to bulk up on quality film to store in my freezer and make it more useful.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Aug 23, 2014
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  16. DAKA

    DAKA DOING VERY NICELY, THANK YOU

    Location:
    150 miles North of SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN THE US
    (**make sure you eat beforehand...or you'll have a big bill)

    Go at 12, have the cheapest lunch in town, Hot dog and soda $1.50, then shop....
    Costco's chicken breasts are the least expensive, and I have found them to be the "tenderest", please I don't want to know what additives they use.
    Our local Costco (Davie FL) now has Gulf shrimp shell on, that are "supposedly wild caught...again,,,,as above..........
     
    DAKA, Aug 23, 2014
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  17. Stan

    Stan Resident Dumbass

    Location:
    Colorado
    As a carnivore with a freezer that lives in the sticks, Costco is hard to beat.
     
    Stan, Aug 23, 2014
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  18. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I love beets, but my husband doesn't. :(
    --- merged: Aug 23, 2014 2:02 PM ---
    They likely are wild-caught. Costco does a really good job of tracking their supply chain. They know exactly where what they buy comes from.
     
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    snowy, Aug 23, 2014
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  19. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    Sam's Club had already had many stores in & around Houston before Costco came along. We have very few Costcos here, and none close to us.
     
    Chris Noyb, Aug 23, 2014
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  20. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    That's a shame. My understanding is that the format is similar but the quality is completely different. I doubt you can buy stuff you'd normally find at Nordstrom at a Sam's Club, but you can at Costco.
     
    snowy, Aug 23, 2014
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