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I do employ the no cart policy at Aldi's. Only what I can grab and carry.

You never remember to bring the quarter, do ya?

I went in to Costco and got ONLY the windshield wipers I went for... Of course, then I stopped at the pump and filled the truck up with gas!

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

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Originally posted by Paten:
You should get two of those TVs and use them as dual monitors on your computer.

SWMBO is opposed to any larger a TV than what's currently in the family room, but I believe I can bump it to a 50" TV in the same space as the current 46" TV. Not a lot of gain, but every inch counts

If you state it to her exactly like that, how could she possibly disagree.

My wife and I have been using their two day grocery service (non-perishable items) to avoid getting items not on our list... this works okay until the notification that we need X amount of dollars to avoid shipping fees.... then we get an item or two not on our list.

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Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
They're masters at that shit.

"Hey, I think I'll drop by for one of them $1.50 dogs. What a deal. I'll save a lotta money."

Nay. Nay.

The hot dog that has a $300 bonus price tag!

OKC’s first Costco is opening in May. I’ve been a Costco member for close to 10 years, I always take at least an extra empty suitcase if I’m flying (really, I’ve got one that is a perfect tight fit inside the other, matching) or drive my car and bring it back full.

All the time. As to spending too much every time, I have found that when I run in for a case of water it is best to buy six cases. It fills the cart and slows me down enough that I usually can only throw instuff from the end caps.

Bring back the Polish Dog at the deli! The struggle is real!!!

I don't think I've ever been in a Costco.

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Originally posted by parabellum:

I don't think I've ever been in a Costco.

Check one out when you get a chance.

Warehouse type store. Mostly very high quality stuff at low prices.

The house brand is "Kirkland Signature." Everything, without exception, that carries this brand, is very high quality. The corporate buyers seem to be pretty picky.

If you wear glasses, you won't find a better deal on getting your prescription filled.

Hearing aids are as good as any that you can find, at a fraction of the cost of the same brands at hearing aid stores.

Gas (Top Tier) is always the cheapest around.

Interstate batteries for the car, lower cost than at auto stores, and Costco has a better warranty.

Attitude toward customer service is top notch.

And, there are those huge 1/4 pound all-beef hot dogs at the food court, buck fifty including refillable soft drink.

Our closest Costco is 150 miles away, is it worth the drive??

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Originally posted by hvyhawler:
Our closest Costco is 150 miles away, is it worth the drive??

I would not drive 150 miles to a Costco (or Sam's Club) unless I lived way out in the sticks, local options were limited, and I had a list of stuff I wanted to buy in bulk to last me a while.

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Originally posted by XLT:
Our local Costco sells 9mm blazer brass by the 1000 round case only for 10 cents a round. it doesn't last long, friend of mine works their and lets me know when the pallets arrive.

Unless you're April Fooling us, I'm jealous. Never heard of a Costco selling ammo.

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Originally posted by M-11:

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Originally posted by XLT:
Our local Costco sells 9mm blazer brass by the 1000 round case only for 10 cents a round. it doesn't last long, friend of mine works their and lets me know when the pallets arrive.

Unless you're April Fooling us, I'm jealous. Never heard of a Costco selling ammo.

Is this true???

I will be going to Costco this afternoon to pick up a prescription. I know better to not get a cart because there will be items I had no intension of buying that will end up in it. As an example, if they have King Crab legs I'll probably pick some up because we are getting hungry for it. Oh and I can't forget a couple of jars of Tasso's double stuffed giant green olives and a roasted chicken. Wait, I can't forget the Kirkland bacon and canned Albacore. All this to save a couple bucks on a prescription.

Jim

which city/state?

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Originally posted by XLT:
Our local Costco sells 9mm blazer brass by the 1000 round case only for 10 cents a round. it doesn't last long, friend of mine works their and lets me know when the pallets arrive.

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Originally posted by XLT:
Our local Costco sells 9mm blazer brass by the 1000 round case only for 10 cents a round. it doesn't last long, friend of mine works their and lets me know when the pallets arrive.

Only when I go in with my wife, or she texts me that she added something to the list (We use the free OurGroceries app, which is awesome, BTW).

I'm pretty good at only getting what is on the list. I never stop for any samples, etc. Spare time is rather limited, I'm not wasting it in a Costco, spending money on something I didn't really need.

(Before we had kids? EVERY OTHER TRIP! It and Sam's club sucked a bunch of money out of my wallet.)

That roast chicken!

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Originally posted by XLT:
Our local Costco sells 9mm blazer brass by the 1000 round case only for 10 cents a round. it doesn't last long, friend of mine works their and lets me know when the pallets arrive.

I can only wish...