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    We had a perfectly lovely afternoon. Dh, db and I headed to Windsor (the closest Costco) and joined. We've been punting around the idea for a while.

    I was very happy with the purchases (We didn't go wild) -

    We needed to replace our duvet after my dear doggie had a gastric accident on our other one. I washed it twice - hung it outside in the sun, but it still smelled awful.

    It had lost most of the feathers in most of the "cells" except for the ones at the bottom (this was before the accident) so I had been thinking of replacing it. Anyway - long story short - we bought a human-made duvet - stuffed with hypoalergenic wicking lining and you can wash it! $69.99 - I hadn't checked but I was estimating at least $40 - $50 to get the old one cleaned so I'm happy. We'll see tonight if it keeps us warm (supposed to really cool off tonight.)

    Also got 2 big mum plants (my summer pots are looking bedraggled) We got a number of other things - but what I realize is that I need a whole new set of knowledge about what's a good deal. Next time I'll take my calculator.

    Any other Costco supporters/ non-supporters?
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    Quote Originally Posted by avoncallingu View Post

    Also got 2 big mum plants (my summer pots are looking bedraggled) We got a number of other things - but what I realize is that I need a whole new set of knowledge about what's a good deal.

    Any other Costco supporters/ non-supporters?
    Nice -- you've come over to the dark side. Hahaha.
    We're Costco members too.

    The plants are usually really good stock and are healthy. Our plants from there lasted for months in the summer.
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    So dangerous!!!! Lol

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    I loooooove Costco!

    Vitamins
    Rotisserie chicken
    Big bag of ciabatta buns
    Carter's clothing for kids
    Spices
    Hotdog + fountain drink
    Meat
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    We had a membership and went to the Windsor one a few times, other then Ground Beef, roast and occasionally bread/buns & chips in the 2 pack, we never bought much. You have to be careful with groceries, yeah they do have bigger sizes but if you work out the cost, generally it's not much better I find, and prices can really add up. We let the membership lapse, although as finances get better for us, I'm sure we will sign up again.
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    I was not a member of Costco for almost a year but i soo missed the real maple syrup....Balderson cheddar...top sirloin steak.... mums...got hubby a great leather belt for $19....so much good stuff...we rejoined when DD needed new glasses and contacts
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    i've always had a love/hate with costco. we'll get a membership cause they have really cool merch' and i love that place at chirstmas time! but when it comes to groceries, it's so easy to spend $200 bucks and walk out with just ketchup, trailmix and pickles (ok im exagerating, but you catch my drift )

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    l just renewed my membership also after letting it lapse for about 6 months. l miss the Christmas stuff, the Italian bread.
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    I was a member in the past when I was single and remember once buying 50lb. of rice - now it's that kind of thinking that I have to resist! I think I still have about a lb. left and I've been married for 8 years! LOL!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gracesmommy View Post
    but when it comes to groceries, it's so easy to spend $200 bucks and walk out with just ketchup, trailmix and pickles
    We were like that a while ago.
    Now we go with a list.
    We pay with cash only. No debit. No credit.
    If we see something we like, we sleep on it.
    If it's gone, then it wasn't meant to be.

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    We buy pretty much all our meat there. We also buy the huge block of cheese I think it's about 2 KG, socks, some clothes.

    We used to buy almost everything there before I started couponing but we've seriously cut back on our shopping there now.
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    I love Costco! Some of their prices can't be beat, the quality is excellent and their return policy can't be beat. I always get

    spices
    clothes (esp. yoga pants, they are cut from the exact same pattern as that other very expensive brand, now I just have to start actually doing yoga now that I have 5 pairs of pants)
    the meat quality is amazing
    vitamins
    dill pickles (they have the jars of baby dills, super crunchy and price can't be beat)
    farmer's double smoked sausage
    perogies (Naleway brand and the highest quality ones are made for Costco according to the president of Naleway)
    Kirkland iced tea powder (unless I have FPC's for another brand)
    the list goes on and on....

    My brother is a manager at one and always watch for prices that end in $.97, that means it has been marked down. That is also how I know about the yoga pants pattern...

    Oh! And if you upgrade to the executive membership which runs for about $100/year, you get 2% back on all purchases, and if you don't spend enough to make up the difference with your 2%, they will refund you the difference. At least they used to....
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    I'm getting more and more excited! Someone mentioned glasses - mine are always EXTREMELY expensive - just bought some though so it will have to wait 2 years until my insurance covers it again.
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    I love Costco! My membership expired a few years ago and I did not renew. They have a fantastic return policy. Best deal I found was on tires and glasses. I always leave with way more than I planned. Enjoy your membership!
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    I love Costco so I think you made a good decision to join
    always keep your receipts from costco, becuase when the item goes on sale you get your money back!!
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