Are you a Costco member? What do you buy for your household? (1 Viewer)

[Hawks64]

Do these burn longer than the regular Kingsford Blue? I'm gonna use them this weekend on a brisket and pork butt using my WSM. I'm just wondering if I need a full load of these or if I can scale back some. 

I haven't scientifically tracked it, but it sure seems like they do.  Had a lot of success with them on direct and indirect cooking.  

I can usually get 6-12 hours on a full load, really depending on outside temps and what temp I am cooking at.

 

[leftcoastguy7]

 Mine was 778   - LOOK AT ME

Mortgage and water bill are the only 2 I don't pay on the card.

I went to a register - becasue that's where they told me to go and the dude was like I can't cash that. He started paying all in 5 and 10's - I was like yeah no.

Finally the supervisor saw what was going on and pulled me to the side and took care of. 

So is there a trick to this? I can't pay electric/gas/car payment/mortgage/garbage with a credit card.

 

[shadyridr]

So is there a trick to this? I can't pay electric/gas/car payment/mortgage/garbage with a credit card.

no trick. then you can't add those. Some people can

 

[belljr]

So is there a trick to this? I can't pay electric/gas/car payment/mortgage/garbage with a credit card.

Shrug. I don't have car.  Gas I'm not sure.

Cable and cell definitely on card.

 I use my card for everything I can

 

[Da Guru]

Anyone using the new Costco credit card?  They have a 55 dollar credit when you spend your first 55 going.  Have to sign up by April 15

 

[belljr]

Anyone using the new Costco credit card?  They have a 55 dollar credit when you spend your first 55 going.  Have to sign up by April 15

New or the same one that all American Express one's got converted over to that's what we've been talking about

 

[Da Guru]

New or the same one that all American Express one's got converted over to that's what we've been talking about

Costco Citi Card..you have to sign up.  4% back on gas, 3% on restaurants, 2% on all Costco purchases, 1% back on everything else.

 

[belljr]

Costco Citi Card..you have to sign up.  4% back on gas, 3% on restaurants, 2% on all Costco purchases, 1% back on everything else.

Yeah that's the one we all got converted to I like it I use it for everything

 

[VA703]

i use it for mainly everything except the 1% back on everything else

Thats when i whip out the citi double cashback card.

 

[The Ref]

While everyone is at Costco this month they have Kingsford Competition Charcoal on sale. I got 2 18.9 lb bags for around $15. I haven't used this yet but will this coming weekend when doing a brisket and pork butt. 

I'm sure the competition charcoal is good stuff. For what it's worth my go too is the regular blue kingsford at Home Depot.  Same two bag deal for $9.99 on memorial/labor/4th weekends.

 

[In The Zone]

I'm sure the competition charcoal is good stuff. For what it's worth my go too is the regular blue kingsford at Home Depot.  Same two bag deal for $9.99 on memorial/labor/4th weekends.

I'm with you man. I stocked up last year and ran out about a month ago. Lowe's does the same deal during Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weeks. I plan on stocking up again. I've never used the Competition Kingsford and wanted to give it a try. 

 

[In The Zone]

I think that price is good until the 23rd. I may go back and get another 2-pack. 

@Bruce Dickinson

Correction.

This went on sale starting on 3/23. The sale runs through 4/17. Sorry about that.

Costco Warehouse Sales

 

[VA703]

anyone try one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-82080-80-LED-Solar-Motion/dp/B00FDQPCR2

Costco has one similar on sale

 

[In The Zone]

anyone try one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-82080-80-LED-Solar-Motion/dp/B00FDQPCR2

Costco has one similar on sale

I bought 2.  for my house and one for my parents house. The ones I bought have 2 lights on the side of the big light. 3 lights total. Mine works pretty good but my dad said he's having trouble with his. I have to go look at his but I'm thinking that it's not getting enough sunlight throughout the day in order to charge it up. They are easy to install. Below is the one I bought. I paid $40 for mine but they are on sale for $30 this sale period. I may go get another one.

 

[In The Zone]

Another thing that I just discovered at Costco is their Chicken Alfredo. I'm not a big fan of Chicken Alfredo but this stuff is the bomb. They have these back where they have the Rotisserie Chickens. They are on sale this month for, I think, $3 off. I may have to go pick up another one and put it in the freezer.

Chicken Alfredo

 

[AAABatteries]

Another thing that I just discovered at Costco is their Chicken Alfredo. I'm not a big fan of Chicken Alfredo but this stuff is the bomb. They have these back where they have the Rotisserie Chickens. They are on sale this month for, I think, $3 off. I may have to go pick up another one and put it in the freezer.

Chicken Alfredo

Ignoring the health aspects that #### is pretty damn good.  We've bought it a few times - it's not Italian restaurant quality but for ~$15 its worth it IMO.

 

[VA703]

hard to tell by the picture. is that a family size portion

 

[Mr. Ected]

hard to tell by the picture. is that a family size portion

Yes, the container is roughly a sheet of paper (a bit narrower) and about an inch high. Notice that the weight was ~4 lbs!

 

[AAABatteries]

hard to tell by the picture. is that a family size portion

It's 4 lbs of food - unless you have a really hefty appetite I think I would call it family size. 

 

[Mr. Ected]

Another thing that I just discovered at Costco is their Chicken Alfredo. I'm not a big fan of Chicken Alfredo but this stuff is the bomb. They have these back where they have the Rotisserie Chickens. They are on sale this month for, I think, $3 off. I may have to go pick up another one and put it in the freezer.

Chicken Alfredo

Always been a fan of the Costco chicken pot pie. We have recently tried the stuffed peppers and were pleased. The only one that we haven't been too thrilled with was the Sheppard's pie.

 

[VA703]

didn't notice the weight

ill give it a try and let you know if I can polish off the whole thing solo

 

[VA703]

Always been a fan of the Costco chicken pot pie. We have recently tried the stuffed peppers and were pleased. The only one that we haven't been too thrilled with was the Sheppard's pie.

I made sheppards pie this week. very easy to do and super gewd

 

[Mr. Ected]

Always been a fan of the Costco chicken pot pie. We have recently tried the stuffed peppers and were pleased. The only one that we haven't been too thrilled with was the Sheppard's pie.

I made sheppards pie this week. very easy to do and super gewd

We saw one there a couple weeks ago (around St. Pat's Day) and always if I can get one already done and good, the lazy-### in me will go for that!!

 

[VA703]

We saw one there a couple weeks ago (around St. Pat's Day) and always if I can get one already done and good, the lazy-### in me will go for that!!

yea I was walking through the day before and got a sample it wasn't bad

 

[In The Zone]

Always been a fan of the Costco chicken pot pie. We have recently tried the stuffed peppers and were pleased. The only one that we haven't been too thrilled with was the Sheppard's pie.

I've seen the chicken pot pie and it looks great. I may have to try this in the near future. 

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

It's 4 lbs of food - unless you have a really hefty appetite I think I would call it family size. 

Yeah... it's family size... yep... 

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

yea I was walking through the day before and got a sample it wasn't bad

Picturing your avatar running through the samples at Costco makes me smile.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

The Kirkland brand frozen lasagna is pretty damn good. It is pretty huge, but when all the kids are here we have a family of 7, so huge is good. It is about $12-$13.

The frozen Beecher's Mac & Cheese is also very good. Not quite as good as making a baked mac & cheese yourself using the Beecher's recipe, but it is a lot easier and quicker. Also around $13 for a large quantity.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

They also sell a version with sausage that's the same price for the same amount of food, it just comes in two packages instead of one. It's really good. Any time I think about making lasagna I wonder why I would when that one is so good, so cheap, and so easy. 

Wife2.0 doesn't like Italian sausage in pasta dishes. One of her very few faults.

If you want a smaller frozen lasagna that is also awesome, the one at Trader Joe's is about have the size and sells for about $5.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

My wife prefers dried out, overcooked meat. You can't win 'em all. 

Though I *do* have her down to 140 if I cook it sous vide. 

A woman who requires steak well done would have to have professional sex-worker level skills and a large trust fund to make it past the first date with me.

Fortunately, I found one who likes her meat rare. No trust fund though.

 

[Beef Ravioli]

Picturing your avatar running through the samples at Costco makes me smile.

That avatar drives me nuts! No matter what topic he responds to, I cannot take it seriously.

 

[heckmanm]

The Kirkland brand frozen lasagna is pretty damn good. It is pretty huge, but when all the kids are here we have a family of 7, so huge is good. It is about $12-$13.

The frozen Beecher's Mac & Cheese is also very good. Not quite as good as making a baked mac & cheese yourself using the Beecher's recipe, but it is a lot easier and quicker. Also around $13 for a large quantity.

Picked up a ravioli lasagna a few weeks ago - packaged like the chicken alfredo linked above. Pretty damn tasty 

 

[VA703]

That avatar drives me nuts! No matter what topic he responds to, I cannot take it seriously.

hi

 

[shuke]

Another thing that I just discovered at Costco is their Chicken Alfredo. I'm not a big fan of Chicken Alfredo but this stuff is the bomb. They have these back where they have the Rotisserie Chickens. They are on sale this month for, I think, $3 off. I may have to go pick up another one and put it in the freezer.

Chicken Alfredo

Thought this was horrible.  Barely any chicken.

 

[pollardsvision]

Reminder another 5% quarter for wholesale clubs starting for Discover today. Works in-store for those (like me) slumming it at Sam's but hanging out in the Costco thread where the cool kids are. Works for Costco online purchases.

 

[Hastur]

I may have gained 10 pounds this week, but we got the Costco cheesecake with the lemon topping.  So good...

 

[shadyridr]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

Yes, the prices are very good. At the main store I go to, the logistics are a problem. No appointments, wait is often several hours. 

 

[Buzzbait]

Went today and came across these Exterior Sun Shades. I'm going to install them on my screened in back porch. For $59.99 I thought it was a good price. These are 8' x 8'. Thought I would share in case anyone was interested. 

I bought that same one last year and installed at the roof edge of a covered patio. Nice quality and works very well.

 

[Fat Nick]

I don't know if its already been posted or not, but the Golden Island brand Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky is f-ing FANTASTIC.

 

[belljr]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

And they don't do alignments if you need one

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

I don't know if its already been posted or not, but the Golden Island brand Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky is f-ing FANTASTIC.

I don't know if that's already been posted or not either, but this is important news and worth repeating if previously mentioned. Have not partaken in this before; will be looking for it today.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

They usually have one brand at discount and rotate through which brand is on special month by month, so if you have a brand preference that Costco carries, know it will come around.  Or just show up at the tire center and they should tell you who is on sale right now.  

As mentioned, most locations don't do appointments, so the wait can be a crapshoot, especially on weekends.

 

[shadyridr]

They usually have one brand at discount and rotate through which brand is on special month by month, so if you have a brand preference that Costco carries, know it will come around.  Or just show up at the tire center and they should tell you who is on sale right now.  

As mentioned, most locations don't do appointments, so the wait can be a crapshoot, especially on weekends.

Ok I guess I can do drop off no?

 

[Fat Nick]

I don't know if that's already been posted or not either, but this is important news and worth repeating if previously mentioned. Have not partaken in this before; will be looking for it today.

It's life-changing if you like jerky.  I'm out of it at the moment, having eaten 4 packs in about a month. 

 

[SWC]

i needed some pencils so a buddy from work took me in there and i was able to conveniently buy an 1800 pack of no 2s take that to the bank bromigos 

 

[Ned]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

I shopped around and couldn't find anyone that came close to their prices (including mount/balance).  The process for us was flawless - make appointment, drop off, called back when done.  

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

it's the only reason I renewed my membership this year, the prices for the quality of tire are unbeatable in my area. I just need 2 for my car and the savings will be just shy of $100 which covers my membership for 2 years.

 

[Hov34]

Anybody ever get tires at Costco? I always see people in the tire center when I go there. Do they offer good prices? I need new tires. 

it's the only reason I renewed my membership this year, the prices for the quality of tire are unbeatable in my area. I just need 2 for my car and the savings will be just shy of $100 which covers my membership for 2 years.

Yes, saved about $160 on same tire at Discount Tire (who I usually use).  My only reservation was they are always soooo busy and it would take a long time and in the future when I need to get them rotated would I be waiting forever. 

Install only took 2 hours (we left the car and came back to get it) was surprised with this.  And the guy told me to make a reservation about a week out to get them rotated and I'd be in and out in 15 minutes.  We'll see.

 

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Yes, the prices are very good. At the main store I go to, the logistics are a problem. No appointments, wait is often several hours. 

IMO dropping the car off at lunch and using uber to take you to work and back to costco at 5 is a great option if you're not too far from a location. mine is maybe a $6-7 ride.