Does anyone shop at Costco

mrsmoneyspender

can anyone tell me
is cosco as cheap as makro ?
do they have the same type of stock?
can you veiw the passport or offers online?
do they allow you in as a visitor on a day pass without spending anything?
i would like a look around and don't want to buy a membership if i don't like the place

guerillasaver

mrsmoneyspender wrote:

can anyone tell me
is cosco as cheap as makro ?
do they have the same type of stock?
can you veiw the passport or offers online?
do they allow you in as a visitor on a day pass without spending anything?
i would like a look around and don't want to buy a membership if i don't like the place

Have no idea to all your questions but I'd really reccommend getting a costco card, it costs like £30 and if you feel like cancelling it within the year you get your money back! :beer: (at least thats what i was told when i signed up through work...)

oxters

Yeaah. Went for cheese yesterday, sat in demo back massager, (back was sore anyway) and came home £200 lighter including the back massager. Now that's moneysaving..............I don't think!

Still, I did a Google search when I came home and Costco was the best deal for it, + it's local if problems occur and their guarantee is second to none

newleaf

Yes they will give you a pass to look round and see if you want to join. Then, if you decide it's for you, you have to sign up at the membership desk and go back in to make any purchases. It's best to take your ID docs (payslip & utility bill) with you when you go for a look, in case you want to join.

dtm953

Often electricals - even the ones advertised in the voucher books with extra discount - can be found cheaper elsewhere (a quick search of the internet shows this) So check before you buy a digital camera or PC. But of course you may still think it's worth it because of the returns policy.

Now one thing I find is always cheap is good whisky!

saubryn

I'm self employed - can I get a card for my business? If so, what would I need to take in as proof?

Tips much appreciated!

PabloNeruda

Spikeybabe wrote:

Hi,

Just want to let everyone that the best place I think to shop is Costco (https://www.costco.co.uk) They offer really cheap stuff and do offer discount prices via special offer vouchers but the main reason I shop there is because of there excellent CS (no problems on returns from when ever and what ever the condition !)

Yes I know you have to be a member and pay a small fee to be a member but it a perfect place to shop.

:rotfl:

Disagree, I'm afraid.
I used to think this myself, and was a member for many years, but I have found much, much better bargains out there if you hunt around properly using sites such as this, and bide your time for the bargains.
No worth the £30 per year IMO.

Gaia

saubryn wrote:

I'm self employed - can I get a card for my business? If so, what would I need to take in as proof?

Tips much appreciated!

The cost of Trade membership is £20.00 per year (plus V.A.T) and includes a spouse card. Trade members may add up to an additional six cards at a cost of £12.00 each per year (plus VAT).

You can download an application form from: http://www.costco.co.uk/Membership_home/Trade_memship/trade_membership.htm

Bring the completed application form, proof of eligibility and appropriate fees to the membership counter of any Coscto warehouse or mail to:
Costco Wholesale UK Ltd
Membership
UK Home Office
Hartspring Lane
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 8JS
Membership cards will be issued immediately when you apply in person or mailed within 7-10 days after receiving the application in the post.

Documents required for Trade Membership include:

1) An original copy of a current utility bill (i.e. Gas, Electricity, Telephone) from a business address or business bank statement.
and
2) VAT registration certificate

or

1) An original copy of a current utility bill from a business address or a bank statement.
And
2) Two pieces of business ID (i.e. Business cheque, Letterhead, Invoice to your business address).

Gaia

Just found this free e-book cookbook on the costco.com (US) site
http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/creativecooking/

saubryn

Thanks Gaia! It sounds like it might be a bit awkward since I do most of my work from home, but should be able to get some stuff together that will be OK as proof of a business.