$5 for the chicken (Costco actually sells them at a loss) and $198 for everything else. To be fair, you get a lot of “everything else” for that price; as a comedian once said, you go to Safeway if you want to eat some cheese, you go to Costco if you want to build something out off cheese.
We’ve never joined either Costco or BJ’s for that reason. We’d go there for a couple of things and come home with dozens more. While we might save on each item, we’d spend more than we’re doing now at the supermarkets. Everyone we know that belongs to these “wholesale clubs” says the same thing. No, thank you. We’ll pass.
We buy about 3-4 items every few months to stock up. Usually consumable paper products. Most of the other packages of whatever contain way too much for us.
The line for the chicken is always REALLY long. Brad doesn’t need a chicken that bad.We go mostly for water. (no lectures about bottles of water, please. The water here is horrible and I won’t drink it OR put it in the water dish for the cats. We recycle everything we can)Brad runs in and out. If I went in with him, we would leave with boxes like Opal.
My comment about Costco is that they apparently allow the employee of the week to re-arrange the store, except the rotisserie chicken which is always at the far back end of the store
It’s very similar to going to Target. When checking out they’ll ask “Did you find everything you were looking for?” Heck, I didn’t come in looking for any of the stuff I’m buying.
The chicken is a great deal and delicious. I can’t even buy a raw chicken cheaper. Also the hot dog and drink at the snack bar is a great deal for a $1.50. Be sure to ask for the fresh chopped onions.
I was in Montreal a few years ago and went to Walmart to pick up a rotissire chicken. They were quite a bit more expensive than in the US. BTW, If you’re ever there you’ll find that the stores between 5 and 6, including Walmart.
sirbadger 11 months ago
Is their freezer big enough?
Limpid Lizard 11 months ago
At $4.99 a chicken, that’s over 40 chickens.
carlsonbob 11 months ago
This is one where we can completely relate. Go for a couple items and come back with two or three boxes.
dadoctah 11 months ago
$5 for the chicken (Costco actually sells them at a loss) and $198 for everything else. To be fair, you get a lot of “everything else” for that price; as a comedian once said, you go to Safeway if you want to eat some cheese, you go to Costco if you want to build something out off cheese.
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
My wife and mother-in-law are Costcoholics.
Sanspareil 11 months ago
Costco is great if you can spare the joining fee, which I can’t!
So my wife and I never go to Costco!
Tra1nman2 Premium Member 11 months ago
We’ve never joined either Costco or BJ’s for that reason. We’d go there for a couple of things and come home with dozens more. While we might save on each item, we’d spend more than we’re doing now at the supermarkets. Everyone we know that belongs to these “wholesale clubs” says the same thing. No, thank you. We’ll pass.
iggyman 11 months ago
But Earl, everything was on sale!
nancyb creator 11 months ago
She bought the rotisserie.
MRBLUESKY529 11 months ago
That is a big rotisserie chicken. Are you sure it’s not a turkey?
jagedlo 11 months ago
Looks like you got a lot of work to do, Earl!
sandpiper 11 months ago
It can happen and without even straining a mental muscle.
sandpiper 11 months ago
We buy about 3-4 items every few months to stock up. Usually consumable paper products. Most of the other packages of whatever contain way too much for us.
ladykat 11 months ago
Of rotisserie chicken, or other stuff?
Prescott_Philosopher 11 months ago
So the big complaint about Costco seems to be that the prices and offerings are too good.
ThreeDogDad Premium Member 11 months ago
It’s those darn side dishes, like a 5-gallon tub of baked beans or a 25-pound bag of potato salad.
GumbyDammit223 11 months ago
Thanks to inflation, it’s no longer the $100 Store
david_42 11 months ago
If I go to Costco by myself, I get exactly what I came for, except when something is out of stock.
darthopper Premium Member 11 months ago
I can’t afford all the money I save at costco! Our rule is , have a list and we each pick one item not on the list. Usually works.
Sprarklin 11 months ago
The Costco optical department is the greatest.
They also had joggers marked down to $5 each this week. I grabbed a couple of pair.
By the time I was done, it was $204.
ANIMAL 11 months ago
Go GET ’em boy…….
kaycstamper 11 months ago
Be a gentleman, Earl, go out and bring them in.
Sir Isaac 11 months ago
My mom said her war-time food budget was twenty bucks and she managed to build up a small savings by scrimping a bit.
hariseldon59 11 months ago
Is Costco getting fee advertising here? Or does Brian Crane have some kind of deal with them. LOL
DatsunMan 11 months ago
That’s what it costs to buy 2 bags of groceries at whole foods.
jconnors3954 11 months ago
I have a mechanic friend who gives me his estimate in how big his Costco trip will be.
cracker65 11 months ago
Sam’s club.
jrbooth3 Premium Member 11 months ago
We have the issue throwing away so much, I like oranges but not a bag big enough to feed a small school.
Queen of America 11 months ago
The line for the chicken is always REALLY long. Brad doesn’t need a chicken that bad.We go mostly for water. (no lectures about bottles of water, please. The water here is horrible and I won’t drink it OR put it in the water dish for the cats. We recycle everything we can)Brad runs in and out. If I went in with him, we would leave with boxes like Opal.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 11 months ago
One box contains the rotisserie and the other contains a chickens. Opal’s going into business. What a fascinating retirement hobby!
MontanaPhil50 11 months ago
My comment about Costco is that they apparently allow the employee of the week to re-arrange the store, except the rotisserie chicken which is always at the far back end of the store
zeexenon 11 months ago
Should always take the van to that place. It’s their perfect marketing strategy … seek and ye shall find.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 11 months ago
I think there is a rule that you must spend at least $200 before they let you out.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 11 months ago
She is thrifty……..
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Of course there is…..LOL
rjarchuleta 11 months ago
That about covers it!
Mike Baldwin creator 11 months ago
You have to buy the chicken to offset the cost of the $20 toilet paper.
John Jechura Premium Member 11 months ago
It’s very similar to going to Target. When checking out they’ll ask “Did you find everything you were looking for?” Heck, I didn’t come in looking for any of the stuff I’m buying.
mistercatworks 11 months ago
Probably still spinning on a spit.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 11 months ago
“Well…. one thing led to another….”
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
…and the semi will be coming by with the pallets
Flossie Mud Duck 11 months ago
True, true. Shopping lists don’t work at Costco.
khjalmarj 11 months ago
The checkout folks often ask, "Did you find everything all right? I usually answer, "Yes, indeed…plus about 250%!)
The Duke 11 months ago
The chicken is a great deal and delicious. I can’t even buy a raw chicken cheaper. Also the hot dog and drink at the snack bar is a great deal for a $1.50. Be sure to ask for the fresh chopped onions.
CoffeeBob Premium Member 11 months ago
Simple solution to over shopping at Costco – don’t take a cart & carry that 200°F chicken to the checkout in your hand. Did that. Once.
g04922 11 months ago
Opal: “But, I saved $100 !” Earl: But you cost me $2l3.00"…. do the math, Opal. LOL
Bill The Nuke 11 months ago
I was in Montreal a few years ago and went to Walmart to pick up a rotissire chicken. They were quite a bit more expensive than in the US. BTW, If you’re ever there you’ll find that the stores between 5 and 6, including Walmart.
soaringblocks 11 months ago
hahahah! so true!!
be ware of eve hill 11 months ago
Could be Earl’s furnace filters in one of those boxes. Good ones aren’t cheap.
Oh no Not Again 11 months ago
In buy a 12 pack of canned tuna for the cats. This works better than a giant can made more for restaurants.