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The Broker Blues Thread
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The "travellator" (think escalator without steps) you used to use to get upstairs at Barton Moss?
You could take a trolley on it and it didn't roll back down. Cool or what?I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0 -
I used to love Makro as a kid - no idea why?!?
Who needs Blackpool or Alton Towers.
I love Cost-Co as an adult!I am a Mortgage Adviser
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Thats the one. I would always try to push it anyway. It was just like Tesco but for giants... fond memories.
Costco just isnt the same. Probably because I have only been as an adult? I also begrudge paying for a membership to then go and buy things from them. That is some business model isnt it? You have to pay to come in to be able to buy things from us... Its giving me an idea for my office :PI am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
But they have cakes that are as big as your head- I find that amazing!I am a Mortgage Adviser
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The Reading Makro had (now taken out - 1st floor closed) one of those travellators - dead clever.
But my vote is for Cost-Co - much cheaper, loads of 'specials' and a near endless supply of free nibbles on the way round.
Their 'ready prepared lines' are brilliant - and the pizzas on the way out (cafe) are to die for (and bloody near free)Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Tried their Hot Dog? £1.50 for that and a drink... blinding deal!I am a Mortgage Adviser
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Amazing isn't it. We had the first Makro in the UK and the first TESCO Hypermarket was just down the road in Irlam.Thats the one. I would always try to push it anyway. It was just like Tesco but for giants... fond memories.
Costco just isnt the same. Probably because I have only been as an adult? I also begrudge paying for a membership to then go and buy things from them. That is some business model isnt it? You have to pay to come in to be able to buy things from us... Its giving me an idea for my office :P
I've never been to CostCo. Do you have to mess about with invoices and stuff to shop there, or just pay the fee?I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0 -
kingstreet wrote: »Amazing isn't it. We had the first Makro in the UK and the first TESCO Hypermarket was just down the road in Irlam.
I've never been to CostCo. Do you have to mess about with invoices and stuff to shop there, or just pay the fee?
I just took a payslip to prove I worked for my company and paid the fee.I am a Mortgage Adviser
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it.
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Costco membership (I'm probably breaking some sort of rule here - DIGAF) ....
Individual Membership
Costco offers Individual Membership to current or retired employees of select employment groups or professions.
Membership is available to individuals over the age of 18 years who meet one of the following requirements:
Qualifying Employment Groups
Current or Retired Employee of:- Banking / Finance
- Local Government
- Fire / Rescue Service
- Post Office
- Airlines
- Education
- Police Force
- Civil Service / Armed Forces
- Medical / Health Service
- Insurance
OR
Qualified as:- Qualified / Certified / Chartered Accountant
- Chartered Architect
- Doctors (MD) / Dentist / Optician / Pharmacist
- Chartered Surveyor
- Solicitor / Barrister / Magistrate / Advocate
- Chartered Engineer / Civil etc
OR
Current or Retired employees of a UK or USA Gold Company.
You may qualify as a current or retired employee of one of the many UK or USA Gold Companies. Please contact either Central Membership on 01923 830477 or your local warehouse to confirm whether the company you currently work for or have retired from is a registered Gold Card Company.
You need to provide the following:- Employee ID Card OR
Employee Payslip/Pension Statement
OR
Qualification Certificate or ID - A current utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months
PLUS Photo ID
.... at 30 notes including VAT for the year I reckon its the deal of the century (currently saving that every couple of months just buying our copy paper @ < £10 for 5 reams)Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
WE? Your a midlander now.
I dont really know Irlam that well. I used to go to Barton Airport and then Makro with the grandparents as a kid. Im assuming the tesco and kwik save (or was it iceland?) which were right opposite each other have gone now?
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