Costco: What are your must-haves?

[TiMSport]

I assume many here are Costco members including myself. There are multiple items I regularly buy if we go to Costco but I'm interested in hearing what your essentials are, or even new discoveries. I'll start off by saying I'm now addicted to Kirkland brand's honey roasted macadamia nuts. These are absolutely delicious, dangerously so! I think these are relatively new because I don't remember seeing them before.

[Germanauto]

Protein powder, Skinny pop, greek yogurt, gas.

[sygazelle]

Kirkland Nut Bars
Filet mignon
Shrimp
Premium gas
Wine
Booze
TVs
Computers
Hearing aids

[Tommy-G]

My parents are hoarders or preppers, I'm not sure exactly what to classify them. Their idea of fun is to walk around Costco/BJ's/Sam's club.
I personally dont get it. There are 2 of them, I don't know why they buy so much bulk items but hey it makes them happy.

My wife and I don't have any memberships. Everytime I think I want to go check it out, I remember its just the 2 of us and I'll likely over buy things I dont need and then I sit back on the couch and turn on Ridiculousness

[Alfisti]

I cannot make Costco work, the packages are just too big. Now i gotta store all this shit and TBH if you just buy non-perishables on sale at regular stores the prices are similar without the hassle of trying to keep a 4 litre jar of pickles in your fridge.

I don't get it unless you've got a massive family.

[Our03z4]

Dog food, but we are moving to a raw diet.
Dog Beds
Shredded Cheese
Batteries
Oil
Soaps
Salted Caramels are incredible, come in a tall round plastic container.
Rotisserie Chicken

[ntg44]

My must have is staying in the damn parking lot while my wife shops inside. Can't tolerate being in that place, especially on weekends.

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by ntg44

My must have is staying in the damn parking lot while my wife shops inside. Can't tolerate being in that place, especially on weekends.

My personal favourite is the line up for gas. So you saved $10? Great, what's 20 minutes of your time worth?

[zx10guy]

Idiocy with the waiting in line for gas at my local Costco is grown to monumental proportions. There's now a long line to get to the pumps. So long that you'd swear the world was coming to an end. It's never been this bad.

As to the large quantities, BJ's does not have the feed an army sized packaging. Many items in there are reasonably sized. I don't know about Sam's Club.

[Lady Jane]

I never shopped at Costco. I prefer to support my local merchants. Beside being single, what would I do with a gallon size jar of peanut butter or Cheez whiz? he he...

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by ntg44

My must have is staying in the damn parking lot while my wife shops inside. Can't tolerate being in that place, especially on weekends.

That's why I either go early on weekends (<1030) or late on a weekday (>1900...so on the way home from work). I do the same w/ going to the grocery store. It's typically easy going at those times. I like to get in/out so I can waste my time doing something other than cart racing and weaving between aisle cloggers.

Eggs, chicken, flank steak, skinny pop, nuts, and some vitamins/supplements are the norm for my trips. Don't need to go all the time and I keep an eye on what can be bought at a reasonable price at my usual grocery store to avoid a 1 or 2 item trip. Gotta be worth my while.

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I never shopped at Costco. I prefer to support my local merchants. Beside being single, what would I do with a gallon size jar of peanut butter or Cheez whiz? he he...

Easy....I'll resist the temptation to offer up suggestions.

[Murf993]

Chocolate Almonds, Salmon stuffed with crab, cheese, potato salad. I wish they sold Booze at Costco in Ontario.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

My personal favourite is the line up for gas. So you saved $10? Great, what's 20 minutes of your time worth?

Yeah this is one thing I can never understand. Lol.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

Idiocy with the waiting in line for gas at my local Costco is grown to monumental proportions. There's now a long line to get to the pumps. So long that you'd swear the world was coming to an end. It's never been this bad.

As to the large quantities, BJ's does not have the feed an army sized packaging. Many items in there are reasonably sized. I don't know about Sam's Club.

Sam's Club is good as well. Though similar to Costco for bulk items, I find they have a pretty good selection of meats, especially Prime grade steaks for reasonable prices and offer in smaller packages.

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Yeah this is one thing I can never understand. Lol.

My sister in law used to go out and get gas, as in a specific trip, to save 2c a litre. 50 litres so she saves a dollar, i said if i told you to go drive 5 mins to pick up a dollar would you go, "no", so WTF are you doing?

[TiMSport]

I'm surprised no one mentioned toilet paper. I used to think it wasn't that good of deal until I realized it actually is a good value. I've been going to Costco since I was a kid with my parents and it's simply amazing to me they still have the hot dogs and soda for $1.50.

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I never shopped at Costco. I prefer to support my local merchants. Beside being single, what would I do with a gallon size jar of peanut butter or Cheez whiz? he he...

That sounds like a wild Friday night

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by Murf993

Easy....I'll resist the temptation to offer up suggestions.

She knew exactly what she was doing. Figured it would trigger some people around here. Lol.

[TiMSport]

Another misconception about Costco is that everything is bulk sized or catered around foods, etc. Obviously club members know this but Costco is pretty compelling when it comes to electronics such as TVs or computers. Pretty cool they add a second year of warranty at no extra cost. I'd have to say one of the biggest benefits of Costco is the fact it's so easy to return things, even without a receipt. I never intentionally do that unless I really am not happy with something I purchased. It reminds me a lot of the department store (when department stores were still a thing) Nordstrom. They treat their clients well and always accept returns, even if they know it's a scam. However, for the most part, they know they will have repeat, paying customers. Customer service is key.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

She knew exactly what she was doing. Figured it would trigger some people around here. Lol.

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[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

Kirkland Nut Bars
Filet mignon
Shrimp
Premium gas
Wine
Booze
TVs
Computers
Hearing aids

Filet Mignon is awesome! Especially if you get their Prime grade cuts they are some of the very best IMO. Wine selection and pricing is great as well.