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Post by zztop11 on Oct 15, 2018 0:51:57 GMT
I've been to Costco but it's been a while. A brand new one is opening up just a few miles from my home this Thursday. I think it's going to be my husband's and I "date" for the day. We're retired and could use a bit of Costco opening excitement  So what should I make sure to buy. Any and all suggestions appreciated.Thanks. |
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Post by christine58 on Oct 15, 2018 0:56:26 GMT
EVERYTHING...LOL Their roasted chickens are really good! I'd love to try more of their freshly made items but they are HUGE!!
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Post by zztop11 on Oct 15, 2018 1:02:24 GMT
Oh yes. That's on my list. Plus I'm going to get their stuffed peppers. Love them.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 15, 2018 1:04:55 GMT
Cilantro-lime prawns. They're ready to serve, over by the deli salads, etc. Since it's just me I portion them out and freeze a couple of portions and eat the rest within a few days.
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Post by Monica* on Oct 15, 2018 1:10:51 GMT
Rotisserie chicken
Strawberries
Frozen shrimp
Paper towels and tp
Olive oil
Chicken breasts in convenient fresh or freeze portions
Rain jackets
Fluffy blankets
Fancy mixed nuts
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 15, 2018 1:17:20 GMT
I think the organic ground turkey is great.
They have a red tin of Christmas cookies this time of year that are yummy. I bring to church to serve with coffee.
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Post by moodyblue on Oct 15, 2018 1:18:43 GMT
Our new Costco opens next weekend. I signed up for a membership a few days ago.
I'm reading this with great interest.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 15, 2018 1:32:57 GMT
My go-to's at Costco:
Nuts - the 3 lb bags are a great deal
Cheese - love the Comte they get from France
Butter - Kerrygold
Kirkland Bacon
Finish rinse agent for the dishwasher
Kirkland Large Kitchen trash bags
gluten free crackers (the variety varies but all have been good)
Wine! Great selection and good prices at mine
Printer paper - I like the quality and thickness of the reams that they sell
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Post by papersilly on Oct 15, 2018 1:33:04 GMT
Everything in the bakery
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Post by auntkelly on Oct 15, 2018 1:40:32 GMT
I buy a lot of the things already mentioned.
I also like the Kirkland laundry detergent.
They have a good selection of books. Right now they have a lot of the books from PBS's Great American Read. I bought my aunt a beautifully bound copy of The Call of the Wild.
I just bought my Christmas wrapping paper and ribbon at Costco.
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Post by scrappinmama on Oct 15, 2018 1:40:39 GMT
I love Costco. My biggest tip is to go at 9:30am on a Saturday, Avoid going in the afternoon on the weekends. It's crazy crowded.
You will find great deals. Check their signs because they will let you know if they are on special. You will find great deals on clothes. Syrup, pancake mix, bread, chicken breasts, strawberries, grapes and bananas are priced great. I have found deals on computers and tvs. You can even pick up some good remodeling deals, like outdoor lighting or faucets. I actually stay away from paper goods because I can usually get them at a better price. But when they are on special, I take advantage. And their Kirkland brand in almost everything is great. Even the shampoo.
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Post by Skellinton on Oct 15, 2018 1:44:18 GMT
Cheese. All the cheese.
I also like some of their salad mixes, the Asian one is really good and we usually add salmon or chicken to make it a quick meal.
We also like the Kirkland detergent that looks like the tide pods everyone was eating awhile ago.
If you have pets check out the pet aisle, the cat litter is good and they have good dog treat.
Magazines are discounted too, I like to check them out.
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Post by zztop11 on Oct 15, 2018 2:01:49 GMT
Cilantro-lime prawns. They're ready to serve, over by the deli salads, etc. Since it's just me I portion them out and freeze a couple of portions and eat the rest within a few days. These sound great. I'm going to look for them. Have never had them. |
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Post by jumperhop on Oct 15, 2018 2:02:02 GMT
Dark chocolate, Coconut almonds
They have women’s shearling slippers for $20 and they are so warm and comfy.
I spent $300 there this week and didn’t buy either thing I mentioned. It’s a great store. I rarely regret anything I get there.
Jen
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Post by zztop11 on Oct 15, 2018 2:02:49 GMT
Cheese. All the cheese. I also like some of their salad mixes, the Asian one is really good and we usually add salmon or chicken to make it a quick meal. We also like the Kirkland detergent that looks like the tide pods everyone was eating awhile ago. If you have pets check out the pet aisle, the cat litter is good and they have good dog treat. Magazines are discounted too, I like to check them out. I love their cheese. Brie is my favorite and the price is so good. I just had their salad mixes when I was visiting my daughter. It was so good!!! |
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Post by zztop11 on Oct 15, 2018 2:04:34 GMT
Yes. I hope they have rugelach. I was at the one in Minneapolis a couple weeks ago and they didn't have it. I'm on the east coast so I think they might. |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 15, 2018 2:20:17 GMT
Yes. I hope they have rugelach. I was at the one in Minneapolis a couple weeks ago and they didn't have it. I'm on the east coast so I think they might. They have it here. I'm dying to try it. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Oct 15, 2018 2:28:04 GMT
I don't have Costco, but my Mom does. Every few months I go with her as her guest.
I like...
Kirkland Double "A" batteries. 70-ish of them for around $20
Kirkland Kitchen trash bags. One box lasts me about a year.
Vanity Fair napkins
And I always look in the bakery area, at all the goodies.
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Post by Monica* on Oct 15, 2018 2:28:54 GMT
One more thought: Costco rebates on flooring with a Costco cash card. We put 10k worth of flooring in last year and got a $1000 cash card back (10%). They are currently offering a 15% back, which is really nice. They contract it out locally.
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Post by peano on Oct 15, 2018 2:29:53 GMT
Trident frozen shrimp.
Trident frozen salmon burgers.
Cheese.
Fresh salsa.
Pesto.
Smoked salmon.
Nuts.
Kirkland laundry detergent pods.
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Post by kels99 on Oct 15, 2018 2:36:09 GMT
Wool socks
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Post by finaledition on Oct 15, 2018 2:52:51 GMT
I don't know where to begin. But if you have an Instagram account make sure you follow Costco Does It Again and Costco Deals because they will point out everything you never knew you needed.  Here's some of the staples I buy quite often. Rotisserie chicken Frozen organic blueberries ( or pretty much all their frozen fruit) Stacys Pita chips Jalepeno Artichoke dip (to go with the above pita chips) Beef Jerkey vitamins & motrin applesauce pouches Everything bagel (like they sell at Trader Joes only its bigger) olive oil Gift cards (check out what they sell, it's different at every location, but you can buy gift cards to local restaurants they are at least 20% off the retail price) Kirkland Vodka (https://www.thekitchn.com/costco-kirkland-french-vodka-review-258060) Wine- costco is now the biggest seller of alcohol, prices are very good towels almond flour (great price) chicken cilantro wontons I could probably go on all night, but that's off the top of my head. |
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Post by Belle on Oct 15, 2018 2:56:17 GMT
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Oct 15, 2018 2:57:15 GMT
I was in Costco last weekend.❤️ I only get a few trips a year since our closest is 1.5 hours away.😥
I found the most AMAZING cheese last week: Merlot BellaVitanno.😮😮😮😮
I never would have bought it if it weren’t for the samples LOL. I think it’s my favorite cheese ever!
Our Costco must haves are individually-wrapped frozen chicken breaths and Aidell’s chicken and apple sausage. We also love the five-cheese tortellini, but I don’t remember the brand.
Always check the lightbulb aisle. Our Costco always has deals on LED bulbs. I bought the chandelier dimmable bulbs for less than $2 each after discount. I got a package of 6 for a little more than I would normally pay for a package of two.
I also bought the clear globe LEDs for my bathroom at a similar discount.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Oct 15, 2018 2:58:44 GMT
I think I am on year three of my package of parchment paper. I swear that roll has no end! |
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Post by Belle on Oct 15, 2018 3:02:48 GMT
Our Costco also sells Blue Apron packaged meals for cooking at home. They only stock on option at a time but they are fun to try.
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Post by JustKim on Oct 15, 2018 3:23:34 GMT
wine
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Post by kels99 on Oct 15, 2018 3:36:57 GMT
I find these threads so interesting because I have been a Costco shopper forever (it started in my area), and there are always so many things that you all list that I've never heard of!
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Post by kels99 on Oct 15, 2018 3:37:30 GMT
And....no one has mentioned the $1.50 hot dog and soda? That's a must!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 15, 2018 3:48:43 GMT
The St Louis BBQ ribs. We cook them in the Instant Pot (which you can also buy there now if you don’t already have one).
All the cheese.
Anything from the bakery.
Fresh fruit.
Chobani yogurt or the Kirkland version of the same.
Sectioned grapefruit in cups.
Coffee.
Cereal.
Double sided gift wrap.
We recently got a Costco Business Center in our area and they carry a whole different selection of stuff than the regular Costcos have. It’s an entirely different animal. We only go to that one maybe once a month to stock up on the snack items they don’t sell at our normal location, including Super Pretzels, Keebler Mini m&m cookies, Assorted Goldfish cracker packs and other stuff.
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So what should I make sure to buy. Any and all suggestions appreciated.Thanks.
