tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post6079027582606846797..comments2024-03-14T13:58:46.869+11:00Comments on I Eat Therefore I Am: I Went To Costco And Survived... Justthanh7580http://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-13617479167919394822011-09-24T09:51:43.952+10:002011-09-24T09:51:43.952+10:00i really think that you dont have a lot to do with...i really think that you dont have a lot to do with your time its a great read but so incredibly negative the fresh foods at costco are fantasic and if you are hosting a party there is no better place to go the birthday cakes there are only twenty six dollars and will cater for approximately a fifty people costco has helped me out many times and i will remain a customer for many years to come maybe you should try shopping there again mid week when it is not so busy it really is a very interesting place my husband and i travel the world regularly for our busines and i still think this is the best place to buy fresh foodsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-73863823630323834802009-10-18T15:01:37.380+11:002009-10-18T15:01:37.380+11:00Postmoderna76, it will be interesting to see if th...Postmoderna76, it will be interesting to see if this type of bulk selling will work in Melbourne.<br /><br />Cin, most items can be bought for similar prices on sale. It will definitely be good for parties to go and pick up foods that you will use up immediately, otherwise, finding a place to stash all your purchases could be hard.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-89921643005367445142009-10-03T10:51:25.174+10:002009-10-03T10:51:25.174+10:00You really need to go there during the week to avo...You really need to go there during the week to avoid the crowds, but of course not many people can do that. If you're happy to wait for specials & sales you would probably do just as well at your local supermarket for things like laundry detergent, paper towels etc and the other problem is where to place all the bulky items once you have purchased them in bulk! <br /><br />It's good to keep in mind if you are having a party and are likely to go through a lot of food in one night though. I just got lamb loin yesterday and the quality is really good.cinhttp://www.myfavouritefoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-22871694626197325222009-09-19T13:22:56.104+10:002009-09-19T13:22:56.104+10:00I stumbled on your blog after typing in "Bulk...I stumbled on your blog after typing in "Bulk things sold at Costco" because I live in New York City and we are getting a Costco.<br /><br />It's a suburban phenomenon, not to mention the excessive bulk logic is purely American as well. Even city dwellers here aren't familiar with giant mega malls and warehouse stores. <br /><br />The logic is for large families to load up in bulk and save money long term. In high school, my friends always went to a friend's house after school and his mother would heat us up chicken cutlets, burgers, giant pieces of tiramisu--all from Costco. <br /><br />Realistically, I'm curious on if the bulk items can even fit into a NYC apartment. I was thinking on the terms of "enough toilet paper to last me months on end, laundry detergent by the bulk"---I didn't know they sell fresh meats, giant vats of caviar, and monstrous pizzas. Thanks for the summary.Postmoderna76https://www.blogger.com/profile/15278589938847071962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-58471283541018770902009-09-02T21:54:04.689+10:002009-09-02T21:54:04.689+10:00Anna, I believe the "gold" membership (i...Anna, I believe the "gold" membership (i.e normal membership) allows you to take two guests at a time as well, that's how I got in.<br /><br />I've heard the same regarding electronics, that you can get similar prices at places like Good Guys.<br /><br />Some items are definitely cheaper, but sometimes the quantities you have to be are so excessive that it wouldn't be worth it.<br /><br />Will you be going back in future? I might go back once the crowds start disappearing.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-81337833464341150032009-09-01T09:33:47.060+10:002009-09-01T09:33:47.060+10:00Oh yes, one other thing about the electronics: my ...Oh yes, one other thing about the electronics: my dad went to look at the TVs, his opinion is that you could get at least as good a deal, if not better, by going somewhere like the Good Guys.<br /><br />On the cheeses, he picked up a 500g Margaret River vintage cheddar for only a dollar more than what you'd pay at Coles for the 250g size.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780117278793200615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-2817321936516730782009-09-01T09:29:15.999+10:002009-09-01T09:29:15.999+10:00Hehe, I save on the membership fee by making my da...Hehe, I save on the membership fee by making my dad take me - he bought a business membership, and can take 2 guests at a time when he goes :-) So I'll be saving money from the get-go!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780117278793200615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-80291286976324119292009-08-30T12:17:41.504+10:002009-08-30T12:17:41.504+10:00Sticky, buying the products and then sharing it is...Sticky, buying the products and then sharing it is definitely a great idea. But you do have to find people that want the same items as you. I guess it would work for necessities, but it does take a lot of organising. I think I will stick to buying in smaller quantities in the supermarket.<br /><br />Aptronym, you will definitely get an insight into what people will put up with for a bargain. But I guess that has been happening throughout human history, so you might not gain too for your anthropological studies.<br /><br />Ling, it would be useful for people who really can use up the large quantities.<br /><br />Seraph11, I don't know how useful it is to you as I was only really looking at the fine French Lescure butter. That was $12.49 for 500g, as opposed to $10.99 for 200g at places like Prahran market and Simon Johnson food stores.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-35976320883656399192009-08-30T10:37:44.726+10:002009-08-30T10:37:44.726+10:00Did you happen to remember how much butter was? I&...Did you happen to remember how much butter was? I'm organising a few friends and I to go down there once the opening fever has died down a little. We'll be splitting purchases if possible, but I can easily go through 1k of butter a week and have a huge freezer, so bulk buying like that works for me.seraph11https://www.blogger.com/profile/13579242152600725682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-12126021335981951342009-08-27T00:14:06.294+10:002009-08-27T00:14:06.294+10:00LOL sounds like Costco would only be beneficial to...LOL sounds like Costco would only be beneficial to bigger families, particularly Greeks who love to buy t heir meat in bulk.. lolLingyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045866980978336895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-26655985664900569082009-08-25T13:01:48.567+10:002009-08-25T13:01:48.567+10:00I'm freaked out from just reading your post......I'm freaked out from just reading your post...if I was in Melbourne etc then a visit for anthropological study reasons might be in order but the crowds...oh the crowds....aptronymhttp://thesydneytarts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-41531286857702399232009-08-25T10:51:07.093+10:002009-08-25T10:51:07.093+10:00Thanks for that insight Thanh, we live close to Co...Thanks for that insight Thanh, we live close to Costco, and although I'm curious, the thought of facing the crowds is repugnant and keeping us away. I think I have seen all I need from your photos.<br /><br />Ever since Mr Stickyfingers decided that we would eschew Coles and Safeway - for their bad practices that had sent some local producers/farmers bust - we have been buying some items, such as cleaning products in bulk, direct from the manufacturer. We then divide it between a group of our friends, sharing the cost. <br /><br />Of course by buying direct we are cutting out the middlemen (supermarkets), so it has been very cost friendly, but we obviously don't buy items such as French dairy products. Perhaps however, you could consider applying this approach of sharing your purchases at Costco with your friends too? That way you can also share the cost of the initial $60 debenture.stickyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861830835308131738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-23848608129349590882009-08-23T22:01:32.341+10:002009-08-23T22:01:32.341+10:00Hey Christopher, the clientele wasn't super-si...Hey Christopher, the clientele wasn't super-sized, just regular people all wanting a bargain it seems. Their trolleys were all filled so high with masses of stuff, it was scary.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-15610185759022337702009-08-23T21:02:11.797+10:002009-08-23T21:02:11.797+10:00A friend told me that Costco's clientele, much...A friend told me that Costco's clientele, much like its products, are "super-sized". A meeting point of sorts for the chunky folk of Melbourne. Can you confirm or deny?Eurasian Sensationhttp://www.eurasian-sensation.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com