Costco ... worth it?

[BucksBugsy]

The only things that appealed to me when I last went were a hot tub and a massive television which we didn't buy because (a) they weren't on the list things we went to get and (b) they were probably cheaper else where and (c) we couldn't get the hot tub in the car without leaving OH behind

(C) was a tough call !

[bighal]

Originally Posted by Brettles1986

Recently joined and was quite disappointed.

Was hoping for some lovely american import goodness.

The only benefit is the cheap canteen for me, oh and the weetabix chocolate minis are cheaper

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They never had loads of american imports as most cannot be sold legally in the UK without changing the receipes (ie they contain ingredients banned in the EU).

[Scotty]

We have a trade membership and it pays us just in dog and cat food. I'm not sure how much individual membership costs though.

[Guest]

I usually but steak mince, pork fillet, chicken, brioche, tortilla wraps, potatoes, bananas, washing pods, pizza, spicy frozen chicken tenders, actimol, butter, eggs, milk, bacon, sausages, toilet roll, pasta sauce, beer, hot chocolate, subtitles and beef jerky.

I have then been able to use my card in Florida, Canada and Hawaii. I go every month so it works for me.

[Guest]

Also I have an executive card and also buy shopping for other family memebers, the rewards usually pay for my card the next year.

[15isto2]

Been a member since just after they opened in Glasgow, now live in Cumbria so only go 3/4 times a year when I visit family. I dont think its as good value as when it first opened but thats because I think regular shops have become more competitive. I mostly buy bottled water and wine! (works out about 1.60 a bottle for what I drink than Tesco) and glasses every 2 years are much cheaper for me that highstreet. I dont cook as much but used to bulk but mince and was much better quality than high street for same price.

[Jenfie80]

I go every month, also buy their cooked chicken and the big tubs of casear salad, the big packs of Mexican cheese and their cakes are amazing, my kids like the chicken and bacon pasta too x

[snowbelle]

We've been members of the Cardiff Costco for 7 years , we have been to a few others but it's out preferred store.
We buy mince, pork chops,ribs,cheese, milk,bread, dishwasher tablets and toilet rolls regularly.
I have a big freezer & cook mostly from scratch and we both have packed lunch for work each day so we bag up the meats, bread, milk etc and freeze it .
I buy the big boxes of mushrooms slice them up and bag them for the freezer .
We go through loads of bin bags,cling film ,kitchen towel £ cling film.
Also they had a printer on offer recently my mum wanted it was £59.98 in Costco & £109 in currys online.
I just wish they had a fuel station at Cardiff.
I agree some items aren't worth it but I usually check prices on my phone whilst I'm walking around.

[caj]

My phone doesn't work in store so it's harder to check prices.

[Saratoska]

We love it and go every 2 weeks,

We have a trade card , love their meat. Fresh fruit and veg, books, and we also use Costco optician

We also got the executive card which gives points back each year in £