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    We have a Costco opening near me and I've considered joining it. I know like most "clubs" you have to buy a fair amount to save the amount your membership costs.

    How do you like Costco? What kind of deals do they typically have?
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    RACER X

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    We have 1 just opened, 2nd opening in a few months

    Its basically a nicer Sams, nicer higher end items.

    We have memberships to both.

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    SR9TEX

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    Some seem to have decent deals but you have to buy in large quantity of most things just like a Sams club or BJ's.They have just about all the same things a walmart has really.
     

    just jk

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    i love it - i have one near me in Lewisville

    the gas is 6-9 cents cheaper than anywhere else (generally speaking)

    i always enjoy walking thru the place - but i rarely walk out with a cartful of bulk groceries

    if you have kids - it's a great deal

    not all the deals are in bulk - i got my Keurig there for $40 off the normal going price

    wine/beer is cheaper there

    a few other singular items as well
     

    mitchntx

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    If you need 20 pairs of white tube socks, 10 AC air filters, a gallon of pork and beans and a 20lb bag of pretzels, then the food clubs are for you.
     

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    We love the "Co" but there are a few things to look out for. I had posted some problems with their pharmacy about a year ago which has gotten worse. They have some odd and strict rules that no other pharmacies have. I have asked many many other pharmacies about these rules and none are like Cpstco. Thing is that some (not all) of the pricing can be a huge discount compared to others. If you have a drug that you must have I would advise tht you have your doctor cut an additional script and use another pharmacy as a backup in case Costco screws you. Remember that you're shopping at a discount warehouse and that their pharmacists/employees act appropriately where you'll get discounted service and personality.

    Costco's prices have been going up considerably in the last year. Some make no sense and they will give a bullshit answer that the mfg/producer is the one jacking the prices and that they only mark it up 15% or some such amount. They have been branding more products with their Kirkland brand name and these typically suck so be prepared. Be prepared to be up-sold to the "Executive" plan which is this business model big income producer.

    Tires! Used to be a good deal but you can get screwed over here too. They keep a lowinverntory so you may be on a "back ordered" list to get a new tire if one is damaged. This happened to me twice. Their trick is to "up-sell" (again) you too a "better" tire which of course they will not just install one tire is must be to, store policy. Conveniently the two new tires most likely will not be the exact same size a the other two to which they will not rotate the tires since they don't match. Again their prices have gotten higher and Discount Tire is a better deal in price, availability and guarantees by far.

    We like the products they sell so much so that we shop there for most everything to the tune of $8000 this year and counting. This does not include gas for my vehicle 30 gallons of premium at a time.
     

    coachrick

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    The vitamin, beauty, supplement dept isn't all bulk, either. One liquid joint supplement I used to take was literally 1/4 the price compared to CVS. Their Visine multi-pak was about half the cost of HEB, CVS, Walgreens. My first attraction years ago was the NSF 'metro' shelving units that weren't then available at the retail big boxes. Pretty much only restaurant supply houses carried them at a significantly higher price. At a >$25 savings on each unit, the membership paid for itself quickly.

    Regarding fuel, I've found the Austin stores 87 octane price to be in line with other branded stations, but "premium" octane did run consistently 10 cents cheaper per gallon. However, Costco fuel is not guaranteed to be 'top tier' petrol, unless things have changed recently. I wouldn't hesitate to use it...just wouldn't use it exclusively.

    I don't know their dog food prices; but their kibble is pretty highly rated...could add up if you have big or multiple pups. Folks who want to take the 'easy' route in vehicle shopping might benefit from the Costco vehicle buying service. I've heard of some pretty decent deals through Costco that the sales managers said would never happen without the Costco plan.

    Now that they've opened the new Cedar Park store, I reckon I'll have to make a visit. It surely does pay to be able to shop during 'off hours'...although I've NEVER been in the Great Hills/Austin store when it wasn't crowded ;)
     

    cbigclarke

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    I would'nt buy anything from them. The owner is a big time supporter of Obama, and leftist causes. He aint getting my money
     

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    Greetings From Richmond/Rosenberg, TX

    Yup I am with Racer X its just two fwy exits from me. They have their house brand of K-Cup (Kuerig) coffee that I like. (some of their Kirkland products are so/so, but most are very good)
     

    TX69

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    I would'nt buy anything from them. The owner is a big time supporter of Obama, and leftist causes. He aint getting my money

    Yup. We didn't know that until omeone poted a link or two last year. Although most may think its no big deal I do have a problem with it. Every time I go into the store it comes to mind and makes me think about going back to Sams. I'll see if I can find the links.

    Hmmm...there is a Sams club not too far away.

    Like the Home Depot Lowes war mot times there is a Sams jut down the street.
     

    Ole Cowboy

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    If you need 20 pairs of white tube socks, 10 AC air filters, a gallon of pork and beans and a 20lb bag of pretzels, then the food clubs are for you.
    Clear you are not a member. Been member SAMs and Costco since early 90's. Wife and have shopped there since then and larger qty sure but not so much that it's not doable. We shop weekly.
     

    TXARGUY

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    The Costco in Plano feels like a concentration camp. Extremely over crowded (to the point there's no way they can be within fire code) with chain link fencing controlling movement through the whole place.

    When my wife and I checked it out we were very under impressed.

    Pricing and stock no different from Sams. At least on the things we commonly buy at Sams.
     
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