Costco

[preservefreak]

Hey all, I was hoping some of you could help me. I have a chance this weekend to go to Costco with someone who's a member, and I was wanting to ask some advice. Does anyone here shop at Costco and if so is it worth it? I haven't known this person long and I'm going to work on the assumption I won't get another chance, so I was wondering what people recommend grabbing while there apart from general prep stuffs.

thanks in advance for the advice

[the-gnole]

Someone elses wallet

Be warned that you will spend a lot more than you wanted too, I have

It isn't always cheaper though, get a list together of what you "need" to get in bulk, get a price comparison site and list how much it all costs in your normal super markets, work out bulk prices too.

Then when you are in costco take a calculator with you and do some calculations on your purchases, and remember that unless it is food only you may need to pay VAT on it.

Good luck, enjoy the experience

[diamond lil]

I love Costco. Their meat is superb, we never buy meat anywhere else now. Soap powder own make Kirkland, 400 washes, is good. Fabric softeners might not be terrifically cheap but come in huge sizes and saves you buying again for ages. Milk - 6pints £1.55. Cheese is good - I buy huge chunks and freeze it. They have rolls of 6 tins of salmon or tuna, and sugar is cheap.
I just like everything in Costco really. AVOID the cakes section if you're watching the weight !! There is a limit to how many cakes you can eat and Costco exceeds it

[lisaloolibell]

im interested in costco, can you only join if you own a business?

[diamond lil]

I used to run a soap website Lisa that's how I got in, but certain employers/trades have membership agreements although I'm not sure what ones. If you know anybody self-employed then ask them to get you onto their membership, members can have a few people added at a small fee paid yearly.

[the-gnole]

im interested in costco, can you only join if you own a business?

This is the info I have read:

"Two types of membership - TRADE and INDIVIDUAL
Trade membership - owner or manager of a business, we require a Business
Utility Bill plus two other forms of business identification - VAT
Certificate or Business Cheque or Business Stationery or Business
Insurance Certificate, etc. The annual cost is £20 plus VAT. The first
six additional cards cost £12 plus VAT each and all subsequent cards
cost £20 plus VAT each.
>
Individual membership - valid to certain employment groups - details
listed below You will need to bring proof of your employment or
professional qualification with a current home utility bill. The Annual
cost is £25 plus VAT for a membership card for you plus one for your
spouse/partner. An additional card can be purchase at a cost of £12
plus VAT.
>
If you think you may be an employee of a UK or US Gold Card company you
can call central membership to check - on 01923 830477. This number is
operated 8.30 am till 6pm Monday to Friday, not weekends.
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Individual membership is available to the following:-
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Current or retired employee of: -
Banking/Finance/Insurance; Civil Servant; Education; Fire/Rescue/Ambulance; Local Government; Medical/Health Service; Police Force; Post Office/Royal Mail; Airlines
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Qualified as:
Chartered Architect; Chartered/Civil Engineer; Chartered Surveyor; Dentist; Optician; Pharmacist; Qualified/Certified/Chartered Accountant; Solicitor; Barrister; Magistrate; Doctor
>
Current or retired employee of USA or UK Gold Card company please
contact either central membership or your local warehouse to confirm
whether the company you work for is a registered gold card company."

[lisaloolibell]

brilliant thanks Gnole