COSTCO your best buys

mrs_scrooge

Over the years I've found the Lidl shopping thread very useful and wondered if anyone wanted to share their Costco recommendations?

I've found you need to be quite careful shopping at Costco as the prices are not always cheaper. Don't forget to check the price including VAT if applicable. Also, it's easy to get carried away buying things in large quantities that you don't have the storage space for, or catering sizes that you can't use fast enough. However, you could always split a large pack with a friend/relative. If you're not sure you'll use it then don't buy it! Remember you need to recover the cost of your annual membership before you save anything although this can be done in one hit if you buy a large item.

Brief details about Costco on their website http://www.costco.co.uk/default.htm
NB They don't take credit cards.

My regular or recent buys are......

wine (current favourite Casillero del Diablo, was Fetzer Merlot but not sure if they have it anymore)
own brand water 35 x 500cl for packed lunches (but don't forget to recycle!)
parmesan cheese (Reggiano)
Ottavio extra virgin olive oil 4x1L multipacks
Robinsons summer fruits 4L (decant into a 1L bottle)
skippy peanut butter
finish dishwasher tablets
persil gel tablets
comfort easy iron 5L
huge bags of wild bird seed/nuts (way cheaper than garden centre prices)
black peppercorns
saffron (multipack,way cheaper than supermarket but find others to share with!)
sourdough baguettes (if you like this type of bread)
mini garlic and coriander naan breads
mini goats cheese discs (long date, ideal for snacks, tarts etc)
cucumbers (2 huge ones for £1.49, better value than Tesco/Sainsburys)
baby tomatoes (though like most stores these can vary)
duracell batteries
glide dental floss!
toothbrush heads
lawn fertiliser/weedkiller granules, big box, seasonal

Well that's enough for starters but over the years we've also bought electrical goods, home furnishings, clothes, books etc.

shopndrop

Toilet rolls, tissues and kitchen rolls when on offer,usually BOGOF making them really cheap. Usually get enough to last me a year.

nopot2pin

The sides of salmon........ Lovely:D

beanz_2

yellow e cloths for cleaning 24 in a pack for about £6.50
scones,chocoate croissants, contact lens fluid way cheaper £9,00 in boots for one,£12.00 for three in cost co!!

Lara

Carrot cake and chocolate cake! :j

chivers1977

I will be going next weekend for my first visit. I have heard that the hot chicken and bacon wraps are to die for. My boss used to buy the huge trays of Danish Pastries and they were gorgeous!

In terms of Costco vs Tesco Value, what is the price difference? Thanks

greyhoundcrazy

Autarkey dog food. Big sack is about £12. It is classed as working dog food and therefore VAT free.

John West tuna in sunflower oil x 10 £3 something. Way cheaper than any supermarket!

dawnybabes

TV's !! all Costco tellys come with a 3 year guarantee free ....

Frozen Crab claws/legs

lexie55_2

Croissants

Fit_Like

I buy some of the things metioned here, but also:
The double pack of raisins - my kids love them!
Toilet Duck Three Pack
Detol Surface Cleaner
Oxy Vanish - both white and multi colours
Washing Powder
and the big cakes for birthdays! Great value for money but a bit sweet
and occassionaly the danish cinnamon whirls - YUM!

mrsv05

can we have some more prices please, i was going to join years ago but didnt bother, now with a baby i may reconsider.
thanks