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expiredfreeskier98 posted Jan 7, 2022 5:56 AM

Costco Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank

$550

$679

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank (XPIOX3SCSS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member freeskier98 for posting this deal.

About this Product:
  • Rapid Production: Up to 24 Pounds of Ice per Day, First Batch Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
  • Opal Nugget Ice: Serve Up Chewable, Crunchable, Nugget Ice that's Ready Fast and Retains its Flavor, Unlike Traditional Hard Cubes
  • 1-Gallon Side Tank
  • Built-in Wifi and Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $80 lower (12.7% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $629.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Best Buy from over 1,200 reviews.
  • Refer to Costco Return Policy -slickdewmaster

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Written by freeskier98
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker w/ 1 Gallon XL Side Tank (XPIOX3SCSS) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member freeskier98 for posting this deal.

About this Product:
  • Rapid Production: Up to 24 Pounds of Ice per Day, First Batch Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
  • Opal Nugget Ice: Serve Up Chewable, Crunchable, Nugget Ice that's Ready Fast and Retains its Flavor, Unlike Traditional Hard Cubes
  • 1-Gallon Side Tank
  • Built-in Wifi and Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $80 lower (12.7% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $629.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Best Buy from over 1,200 reviews.
  • Refer to Costco Return Policy -slickdewmaster

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Jan 8, 2022 6:06 PM
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DealSherlockJan 8, 2022 6:06 PM
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Quote from freeskier98 :
It's the GOOD ice !
I want a machine that can make the crystal clear ice for my cocktails because I'm too lazy to make it myself.
Jan 8, 2022 6:07 PM
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BUYMECARJan 8, 2022 6:07 PM
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This looks easier to clean then most consumer ice makers but nuggets? Cubed is where it's at
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Jan 8, 2022 6:07 PM
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twodapartyJan 8, 2022 6:07 PM
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insi...Id=6448626

What's so special about this one that it's so much more expensive than this one from Best Buy? I know the brand but what else? I need one that is 11" wide or less for the space it needs to fit into.
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Jan 8, 2022 6:08 PM
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DealSherlockJan 8, 2022 6:08 PM
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Quote from pinmasterjay :
A really slick deal is putting filtered or spring water in an ice cube tray and saving $550
You can buy a lot of ice cube trays and spring water for $550.
Jan 8, 2022 6:15 PM
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netweaverJan 8, 2022 6:15 PM
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Quote from hy_tek :
I bought an expensive GE Profile Refrigerator and it's been a piece of cheaply made crap. The door shelves keep breaking(3X so far) and they are $73 a pop to replace. The drawer shelves in the refrigerator have broken at least once and they are very expensive to replace as well. This is all under normal use. Read the reviews of GE fridges this is a common problem. I can't believe this ice maker is made any better. I will never buy another GE product.
FYI - GE Appliances is currently owned by HAIER (China). As part of the agreement they were allowed to use the GE name for 10 years. I believe the purchase happened 4-5 years ago.
Jan 8, 2022 6:16 PM
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TheIndieArmyJan 8, 2022 6:16 PM
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It's no better than Sonic's nugget ice and they will sell you a 10lb bag for $2. A whole bag last me about two weeks, which means I'd need to have this GE for over 10 years until I break even. No thanks. I'll stick to buying Sonic ice and filling up my ice maker with that instead.
Last edited by TheIndieArmy January 8, 2022 at 10:18 AM.
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Jan 8, 2022 6:22 PM
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larry123Jan 8, 2022 6:22 PM
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Quote from pinmasterjay :
A really slick deal is putting filtered or spring water in an ice cube tray and saving $550
I can't fathom this purchase either

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Jan 8, 2022 6:24 PM
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TobiwanJan 8, 2022 6:24 PM
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Quote from TheIndieArmy :
It's no better than Sonic's nugget ice and they will sell you a 10lb bag for $2. A whole bag last me about two weeks, which means I'd need to have this GE for over 10 years until I break even. No thanks. I'll stick to buying Sonic ice and filling up my ice maker with that instead.
Is this any Sonic? Never heard of this but would be awesome as we have a Sonic close by
Jan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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netweaverJan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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Quote from twodaparty :
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insi...Id=6448626

What's so special about this one that it's so much more expensive than this one from Best Buy? I know the brand but what else? I need one that is 11" wide or less for the space it needs to fit into.
You need to compare apples to apples. The GE Opal is a NUGGET icemaker and the Insignia in your link is not. Here is more comparable Insignia nugget icemaker:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-44-lb-portable-nugget-icemaker-with-auto-shut-off-stainless-st... [bestbuy.com]

Cheaper, but reviews say the ice is not as good as the GE model. It's all just personal preference - if you just want any ice because it's cheap, buy the $109 Insignia. If you want that great nugget ice you get from Chick Fila or Sonic, get the GE or other type of nugget icemaker.
Jan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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ghostchiliJan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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Quote from sully78 :
FYI You can get this for about $100 less if you can verify with Id.me directly from GE. I paid around $450
But if you buy from Costco, you can return it anytime for a full refund.
Jan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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HkxyzJan 8, 2022 6:28 PM
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Ive been waiting for this to pop up on costco cause there can be issues. So well see how it goes and return if necessary. Its arriving today.
Jan 8, 2022 6:31 PM
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TheIndieArmyJan 8, 2022 6:31 PM
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Quote from Tobiwan :
Is this any Sonic? Never heard of this but would be awesome as we have a Sonic close by
I've heard it varies by location.
Jan 8, 2022 6:31 PM
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ghostchiliJan 8, 2022 6:31 PM
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Quote from DealSherlock :
You can buy a lot of ice cube trays and spring water for $550.
Looks like several people don't know the difference between Nugget Ice and Ice from a tray.
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Jan 8, 2022 6:51 PM
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frootJan 8, 2022 6:51 PM
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Owner of this unit for 1.5 years and purchased from Best Buy. The household swears by the "good ice".

Expensive unit. Yes. Noisy. Yes. Worth it. My household says YES.

I do run only filtered water and clean it monthly with vinegar. Simple maintenance.

Looks fancy on the countertop. The WiFi is a gimmick as I've used the app ONCE to connect it up.

As someone joked...yes...another attack vector for foreign adversaries. Not to put on a tinfoil hat, but as someone in the tech industry, you'd be AMAZED by the daily attacks from Russia, North Korea, and China. USA does very little against and needs to step it up quickly.

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Jan 8, 2022 7:03 PM
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SeaGlassGoddessJan 8, 2022 7:03 PM
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Quote from ghostchili :
Looks like several people don't know the difference between Nugget Ice and Ice from a tray.
We know the difference between an actual "Slick Deal" and why the rest of the world views our country as spoiled.

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