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

We have been members for decades but for a good five years or so haven't gone much.  started going back for proteins (carnitas, iqf shrimp, tri-tip, chicken thighs, a few prepped meals)...some of these fresh, some frozen, beverages, and items we know we are going to use throughout the year.  working out well.

 
Drunken knight said:
We have been members for decades but for a good five years or so haven't gone much.  started going back for proteins (carnitas, iqf shrimp, tri-tip, chicken thighs, a few prepped meals)...some of these fresh, some frozen, beverages, and items we know we are going to use throughout the year.  working out well.
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That is basically what we do now.  And wine, lots of wine

 
Random, but one thing that is incredibly dumb not to buy at wholesale club is limes. Big bag of 20 or so for $3 is awesome. Grocery stores here creeping up to $.60 or so per lime.

So many uses for limes, especially during the warmer months. 

 
Typical purchases:

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Almond Butter

Eggplant Parm

Almond milk

Quinoa Garlic Brown Rice

Blueberries

Bananas

Raspberries

Tasty Bites Lentils

Non-meat Ravioli

Salmon

Perfect Bars

Frozen Acai

 
if you like jerky, you just might like the golden island korean bbq jerky.   its pork which might explain why its so damn cheap.    i go through a couple bags a week.

 
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whoknew said:
On a related note, if you have a dog, these are $19.99 at Costco and $30 on Amazon. My dog loves them.
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I picked up some venison bites dog treats at Costco and my dog loves them.  However, they smell so bad I have to wash my hands immediately after touching them.  I can't remember the brand.

 
They have a Mediterranean Medley (olives, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, garlic, onion, peppers, etc) at $5/jar which is pretty delicious.  Located in the aisle with the olives.

 
Also, the pre packaged hard boiled eggs are a no brainer. Sixteen individual 2-packs for $10.  The two dozen brown organic eggs are $6.  

$6 / 24 eggs = $0.25/egg

$0.25 x 32 eggs = $8

So as a comp to regular eggs, you’re paying $2 to have these 32 eggs hard boiled, peeled, and packed into 2-packs.  

No. Brainer.

 
ComfortablyNumb said:
Here's a good Costco grocery list:  https://www.delish.com/food-news/g22088913/costco-cult-favorites/

I just became a member yesterday - looking forward to gettin' me some bacon!!
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I regularly buy about half the items on this list. 

I can vouch for #4, the sheetcake, as well. 2 layers of a vanilla cake with a cream cheese icing in the middle. Top it all with a tasty buttercream and your choice of decoration and wording for 18.99. Great deal. I have a birthday coming up in a couple of weeks and may get the chocolate one. 

 
I really like Costco and am there almost every weekend to drop $300 or so, but their packaging is awful for the planet. 
So many products are triple packed in plastic. So many items are sold in bulk, but packaged for individual use (looking at you 36 mini cans of Pringles) a tremendous amount of waste is created.

The vendors have to manipulate their packaging to hit Costco's PDQ display requirements, but at some point the guilt's going to get to me and I won't be able to justify six replacement sonic care heads that come in an 18" cardboard backing, all wrapped in a clamshell.

Now, there are some items that are absolutely great. Larger containers of peanut butter, big bottles of vinegar or salad dressing and the giant tins of nuts springs to mind as a positive. But the good is heavily outweighed by the volume of plastics that spring up from my weekly Costco run. 

 
Gawain said:
I really like Costco and am there almost every weekend to drop $300 or so, but their packaging is awful for the planet. 
So many products are triple packed in plastic. So many items are sold in bulk, but packaged for individual use (looking at you 36 mini cans of Pringles) a tremendous amount of waste is created.

The vendors have to manipulate their packaging to hit Costco's PDQ display requirements, but at some point the guilt's going to get to me and I won't be able to justify six replacement sonic care heads that come in an 18" cardboard backing, all wrapped in a clamshell.

Now, there are some items that are absolutely great. Larger containers of peanut butter, big bottles of vinegar or salad dressing and the giant tins of nuts springs to mind as a positive. But the good is heavily outweighed by the volume of plastics that spring up from my weekly Costco run. 
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Im not really following.  They have a box of individual serving pringles.  You saying this is worse than just buying single individual serving pringles somewhere else or is your problem just with individial serving pringles which parents like for the convenience?

 
SayWhat? said:
Also, the pre packaged hard boiled eggs are a no brainer. Sixteen individual 2-packs for $10.  The two dozen brown organic eggs are $6.  

$6 / 24 eggs = $0.25/egg

$0.25 x 32 eggs = $8

So as a comp to regular eggs, you’re paying $2 to have these 32 eggs hard boiled, peeled, and packed into 2-packs.  

No. Brainer.
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Mine didn't have the hard boiled eggs.  :(    

PSA, for all you sardine lovers, they're on sale again.    Picked myself up 12 packs.   

 
SayWhat? said:
Also, the pre packaged hard boiled eggs are a no brainer. Sixteen individual 2-packs for $10.  The two dozen brown organic eggs are $6.  

$6 / 24 eggs = $0.25/egg

$0.25 x 32 eggs = $8

So as a comp to regular eggs, you’re paying $2 to have these 32 eggs hard boiled, peeled, and packed into 2-packs.  

No. Brainer.
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Just for reference purposes, our eggs have been between $0.49 and $0.79 per dozen all summer. 

 
Usually like to buy our NY Strips at Costco as they are generally better than the local supermarket, in terms of both choice and select grades.

Wife and I decided to celebrate and spurge this one time and get some prime this time instead to see how much of a difference it really made. 

Safe to say there was a HUGE difference. 

We won't continue to splurge that way with a household of meat eaters, including two hangry teenage sons. 

But if we did, it would be worth every penny.

 
Stompin' Tom Connors said:
Usually like to buy our NY Strips at Costco as they are generally better than the local supermarket, in terms of both choice and select grades.

Wife and I decided to celebrate and spurge this one time and get some prime this time instead to see how much of a difference it really made. 

Safe to say there was a HUGE difference. 

We won't continue to splurge that way with a household of meat eaters, including two hangry teenage sons. 

But if we did, it would be worth every penny.
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Did you find they took longer to cook? I’ve bought the prime a few times and found that I’m having to cook longer than with choice.

 
For any fellow gout-sufferers, 750ml of Montmorency cherry juice for $5 :thumbup: (Previously got a quart at the grocery store for $6.50 so this is a great deal)

 
They've stopped carrying IAMS dog food.  Not real happy.

Also, the Kirkland toilet paper is a good value, but it's possible the rolls are maybe just a little too big.  They don't fit on our rolls until after a few bowel movements.

 
Kirkland formula is half the price of Enfamil/Similac and is as good if not better.
It's saving me hundreds of dollars.

 
shuke said:
They've stopped carrying IAMS dog food.  Not real happy.

Also, the Kirkland toilet paper is a good value, but it's possible the rolls are maybe just a little too big.  They don't fit on our rolls until after a few bowel movements.
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Just get the kirkland stuff.   It got good reviews back when i was researching what dog food to buy for my dogs years ago.   

 
Hawks64 said:
:goodposting: it's actually better than IAMS. Ours has started carrying Blue Buffalo now.
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If anyone serves your animal Blue Buffalo do some research, we fed our dog this dreck since the day we got him. He has a problem keeping food or so we thought until we started hearing about some of the stuff Blue Buffalo was doing. We got him off of this and onto Pedigree and he's been solid since.

 
Picked up one of the mega-size Costco chicken pot pies yesterday. I love these things. Only available fall/winter. 

$18 a pop, but feeds my family for days. There must be at least two pounds of chicken in each one. 

 
leftcoastguy7 said:
Picked up one of the mega-size Costco chicken pot pies yesterday. I love these things. Only available fall/winter. 

$18 a pop, but feeds my family for days. There must be at least two pounds of chicken in each one. 
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These are so good. I didn't know they were seasonal though. Guess I need to start paying attention. 

 
Gawain said:
Did you find they took longer to cook? I’ve bought the prime a few times and found that I’m having to cook longer than with choice.
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Not at all  -- similar thickness as their other non-prime cuts and was just the same. Roughly 4 mins per side to get a good sear and cooked to medium.

NutterButter said:
Just get the kirkland stuff.   It got good reviews back when i was researching what dog food to buy for my dogs years ago.   
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Good tip. Also be aware that many of the grain-free dog food sold at Costco has been flagged recently given studies that show increase of heart disease in some brands, including both Blue Buffalo and Nature's Domain, both sold at Costco.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-names-16-brands-dog-food-linked-canine-heart-disease-n1025466

Kirkland brand is not on the list, but not sure if Diamond Pet Food, who manufactures their Kirkland brand, is related to any of the listed brands. 

 
Stompin' Tom Connors said:
Not at all  -- similar thickness as their other non-prime cuts and was just the same. Roughly 4 mins per side to get a good sear and cooked to medium.

Good tip. Also be aware that many of the grain-free dog food sold at Costco has been flagged recently given studies that show increase of heart disease in some brands, including both Blue Buffalo and Nature's Domain, both sold at Costco.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-names-16-brands-dog-food-linked-canine-heart-disease-n1025466

Kirkland brand is not on the list, but not sure if Diamond Pet Food, who manufactures their Kirkland brand, is related to any of the listed brands. 
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Nature’s domain is the Kirkland brand that we buy. 

 
Finally bought one of those chicken pot pies.  Not impressed.

My local store had a two pack of outlet adapters with 4 USB ports each for $15.  Nice buy.

 
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