Whats Costco like?

Horasio

I used to be a member of an American Women's club and they had a big party and used most of the food from Costco - it is brilliant for catering for big parties:)

whatatwit

I have been contempleting a trip to Costco.

I have looked on their website about joining. OH has a business, so I have the necessary bits to join.

The nearest one is about 40 miles away....is it worth me going, or should I just stick to Makro.

Fivenations

Bpought a Nikon digital camera from Costco. Saved £100 and it has a two year guarantee. During that period (or was it the first 12 months?) if I decide I dont like it they will refund it!

badmumof1

i love Makro especially when they have their deals on tubs of sweets that i buy for my stall.

Brassic

I've just joined. I think that some things you can definitely get cheaper from the supermarket - including things like mince. But lots of things are definitely very good value - got a load of nappies last times. Gonna go back next week to pick up some of the tresame conditioner, some chicken breasts, more cheese etc.

Cheers,
Brassic

lexielou7

Weekly shopper at Costco. I get milk, bread, tubs of yoghurt, bagels, cooked meat for packed lunches. Loo rolls, washing powder, I could go on!The quality of their meat, fruit, frozen goods is brilliant. I also buy their bag of mixed frozen fruit. 5kg bag for £4.65 - it has melon, pineapple, peaches, grapes and strawberrys. Just take some out each night to defrost, top up with a couple of spoonfuls of yoghurt - delicious for breakfast (just add this to the blender to make a breakfast smoothie too).

One word of warning, though, we call it the "£100 shop" - it's very easy to get carried away at first. Stick to a strict budbget when you visit and remind yourself it will all still be there next week/month.

newleaf

We love Costco, but we have never come away with less than a £300 spend! Fortunately, we are quite a long drive away so we only go every 3-4 months to re-stock the freezer & storecupboard. The meat, fruit & veg and bakery goods are all fabulous quality. If we lived nearer I think I would be in there every week.

owey

Fivenations wrote:

Bpought a Nikon digital camera from Costco. Saved £100 and it has a two year guarantee. During that period (or was it the first 12 months?) if I decide I dont like it they will refund it!

I bought a Delonghi deep fat fryer over 2 years ago from Costco for £55 and the seal on the lid failed. I phoned up Delonghi to get a new seal but they don't make them anymore, so I phoned Costco up and they told me to bring it back for a full refund. I then bought a Tefal fryer for £52 which is £99 in Argos, not bad for 30 mins work. They also told me "if at any time you are not happy with an item you have bought, return it for a full refund", but some items it doesn't apply to, like laptops.

skintlass

I got my huge American washing machine toploader from there and a big tumble dryer. I've let my membership lapse tho as I always ended up spending more than I intended.

manic

I know that they change their product ranges regularly (I guess when they have sold what they have bought and replace it with a similar product).

I live 50 miles from my branch in Thurrock. Does anybody know if they give out stock information over the phone. I am particularly interested in LCD TVs & vacuum cleaners.