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Costco is always more expensive than normal sale prices at regular grocery stores. If you never but anything on sale then Costco is cheaper.

For example I always buy soda 4x12 Cans for $11.99 or 3x12 Cans for $9.99 or $10.99 (or similar). Costco is 35 Cans for $14.49 (and Costco soda cans have misprints or faded prints so they are basically B grade). Normal price for cans is 3x $6.99= $20.97 which I have never paid in my life, so yes Costco is cheaper than "normal price" but it's not cheaper than very common sale price.

Typical beef goes for $4-$7 in our stores depending on type. Costco is $5-$8 for same stuff.

Fruit is 2x my local stores so can't even compare.

1/2 Milk carton is same price as TJs but have to buy 3x at Costco and whenever we did that we ended up throwing away at least one of Costco's because 3 is too much.

Costco return is marketed as the best however the ONLY stores that asks me why I am returning something bis Costco. Walmart, Targets Home Depot, Lowe's, Marshalls, Kohl's, I never get asked "why you returning this, anything wrong with it" , Target sometimes asks if I want to replace it but that's it. And the return line at Costco is always the longest and slowest of all.

Kuerig cups are cheaper than Target but still more than every deal posted on Slickdeals. But I have to buy way too many so drinking stale coffee always.

Costco is the only store makes me pay them for the privilege to pay them for merchandise. I've paid Costco over $1600 for literally nothing but membership over past 15 years , all my other stores all been free (even my 2 years of Sam's Club have been free with coupons)

HotDogs, Rotisserie chicken are cheap. Toilet paper and Paper towel are sometimes slightly cheaper than Target.

Gas is cheaper by a few cents comparing to my local mom and pop but Sam's Club is even cheaper and their CC offers 5% back so can't even compare. Lines are always 15 minutes longer than normal gas stations and 5 minutes longer than Sam's Club and that's intentional , Costco gas pumps don't let you do thinks simultaneously like select gas type while their slow computer is looking up your membership. No I never get gas as She'll or 76 or Chevron so I don't buy luxury gas to say 'costco is cheaper' so I guess it depends on people's habits.

Not bashing Costco, just stating the fact that they are the most profitable retailer on the planet, every single quarter, for a reason. They make more money per quarter than Amazon does in multiple years. Guess who pays for that.

I am unfortunately still a member because my family thinks Costco is cheap.

Let the Costco cult unleash their wrath now!

Costco is always more expensive than normal sale prices at regular grocery stores. If you never but anything on sale then Costco is cheaper.

For example I always buy soda 4x12 Cans for $11.99 or 3x12 Cans for $9.99 or $10.99 (or similar). Costco is 35 Cans for $14.49 (and Costco soda cans have misprints or faded prints so they are basically B grade). Normal price for cans is 3x $6.99= $20.97 which I have never paid in my life, so yes Costco is cheaper than "normal price" but it's not cheaper than very common sale price.

Typical beef goes for $4-$7 in our stores depending on type. Costco is $5-$8 for same stuff.

Fruit is 2x my local stores so can't even compare.

1/2 Milk carton is same price as TJs but have to buy 3x at Costco and whenever we did that we ended up throwing away at least one of Costco's because 3 is too much.

Costco return is marketed as the best however the ONLY stores that asks me why I am returning something bis Costco. Walmart, Targets Home Depot, Lowe's, Marshalls, Kohl's, I never get asked "why you returning this, anything wrong with it" , Target sometimes asks if I want to replace it but that's it. And the return line at Costco is always the longest and slowest of all.

Kuerig cups are cheaper than Target but still more than every deal posted on Slickdeals. But I have to buy way too many so drinking stale coffee always.

Costco is the only store makes me pay them for the privilege to pay them for merchandise. I've paid Costco over $1600 for literally nothing but membership over past 15 years , all my other stores all been free (even my 2 years of Sam's Club have been free with coupons)

HotDogs, Rotisserie chicken are cheap. Toilet paper and Paper towel are sometimes slightly cheaper than Target.

Gas is cheaper by a few cents comparing to my local mom and pop but Sam's Club is even cheaper and their CC offers 5% back so can't even compare. Lines are always 15 minutes longer than normal gas stations and 5 minutes longer than Sam's Club and that's intentional , Costco gas pumps don't let you do thinks simultaneously like select gas type while their slow computer is looking up your membership. No I never get gas as She'll or 76 or Chevron so I don't buy luxury gas to say 'costco is cheaper' so I guess it depends on people's habits.

Not bashing Costco, just stating the fact that they are the most profitable retailer on the planet, every single quarter, for a reason. They make more money per quarter than Amazon does in multiple years. Guess who pays for that.

I am unfortunately still a member because my family thinks Costco is cheap.

Let the Costco cult unleash their wrath now!

Hey Brooklynite: Your point is very much valid, as well as many other opinion here.
But as you stated on your opening sentence: "Costco is more expensive compared to sales items on other regular stores". Is the most valid point of them all!
Sales in stores often range for a week aka "weekly deals", your cans of sodas mostly go on sale once every other month, if not you may need to jump to another store chain to acquire such a sale, so it's still a YMMV at best.
Gas around d my parts are pretty bad lines, and I have found one or 2 stations that have cheaper gas, but this is a rare occasion. "Often at not so great parts of town"
I get your points except on meat, due to inflation, and demand I rather purchase any meat, fish, poultry product at Costco than any other chain, my preference if cleanliness, and more than anything PRICE. Most meat doesn't go on sale unless less desirable cuts, (rib eye Costco 10.99$/lb vs Kroger 15.99/lb).

I'm sorry your family makes you pay a membership, peer pressure affects us all. I am part of that crowd.

But unless you're talking about the current sale; you're only venting to many other SlickDealers that read comments for opinions on tech, clothing, etc.

With that said; I enjoy Costco even if it's far as hell for me. If you ask me why, it's because I do, plain and simple. I hope you find some enjoyment in your next warehouse run, like the Jamaican empanadas that they are currently sampling.

Cheers

Does anyone know if Blueair Blue Pure 121 Air Purifier $249.99 is good one?

Upgrade to executive membership for $60 at a store but get another $50 store shop card. As a result, you pay $120 membership but get a total of $90 shop card and $40 discount of $250 online purchase.

Are you sure Executive membership is valid for getting the $40 shop card from Groupon?

Yes. I bought 2 last year when they were this price. The fan seems a bit noisy on the highest setting, but after a while, it becomes like white noise. I wish it had a remote or app to control and change the settings, but you can also use a smart plug to set schedules and to turn off /on as needed. The speed will still have to be adjusted manually.

A lot of the value you discussed is something the Costco website needs to improve on. Again, I really do think you have a lot of good things here, just not meant for Slickdeals. I don't come here to see all of Costco's deals, just want the slick ones.

Costco is always more expensive than normal sale prices at regular grocery stores. If you never but anything on sale then Costco is cheaper.

For example I always buy soda 4x12 Cans for $11.99 or 3x12 Cans for $9.99 or $10.99 (or similar). Costco is 35 Cans for $14.49 (and Costco soda cans have misprints or faded prints so they are basically B grade). Normal price for cans is 3x $6.99= $20.97 which I have never paid in my life, so yes Costco is cheaper than "normal price" but it's not cheaper than very common sale price.

Typical beef goes for $4-$7 in our stores depending on type. Costco is $5-$8 for same stuff.

Fruit is 2x my local stores so can't even compare.

1/2 Milk carton is same price as TJs but have to buy 3x at Costco and whenever we did that we ended up throwing away at least one of Costco's because 3 is too much.

Costco return is marketed as the best however the ONLY stores that asks me why I am returning something bis Costco. Walmart, Targets Home Depot, Lowe's, Marshalls, Kohl's, I never get asked "why you returning this, anything wrong with it" , Target sometimes asks if I want to replace it but that's it. And the return line at Costco is always the longest and slowest of all.

Kuerig cups are cheaper than Target but still more than every deal posted on Slickdeals. But I have to buy way too many so drinking stale coffee always.

Costco is the only store makes me pay them for the privilege to pay them for merchandise. I've paid Costco over $1600 for literally nothing but membership over past 15 years , all my other stores all been free (even my 2 years of Sam's Club have been free with coupons)

HotDogs, Rotisserie chicken are cheap. Toilet paper and Paper towel are sometimes slightly cheaper than Target.

Gas is cheaper by a few cents comparing to my local mom and pop but Sam's Club is even cheaper and their CC offers 5% back so can't even compare. Lines are always 15 minutes longer than normal gas stations and 5 minutes longer than Sam's Club and that's intentional , Costco gas pumps don't let you do thinks simultaneously like select gas type while their slow computer is looking up your membership. No I never get gas as She'll or 76 or Chevron so I don't buy luxury gas to say 'costco is cheaper' so I guess it depends on people's habits.

Not bashing Costco, just stating the fact that they are the most profitable retailer on the planet, every single quarter, for a reason. They make more money per quarter than Amazon does in multiple years. Guess who pays for that.

I am unfortunately still a member because my family thinks Costco is cheap.

Let the Costco cult unleash their wrath now!

Costco is always more expensive than normal sale prices at regular grocery stores. If you never but anything on sale then Costco is cheaper.

For example I always buy soda 4x12 Cans for $11.99 or 3x12 Cans for $9.99 or $10.99 (or similar). Costco is 35 Cans for $14.49 (and Costco soda cans have misprints or faded prints so they are basically B grade). Normal price for cans is 3x $6.99= $20.97 which I have never paid in my life, so yes Costco is cheaper than "normal price" but it's not cheaper than very common sale price.

Typical beef goes for $4-$7 in our stores depending on type. Costco is $5-$8 for same stuff.

Fruit is 2x my local stores so can't even compare.

1/2 Milk carton is same price as TJs but have to buy 3x at Costco and whenever we did that we ended up throwing away at least one of Costco's because 3 is too much.

Costco return is marketed as the best however the ONLY stores that asks me why I am returning something bis Costco. Walmart, Targets Home Depot, Lowe's, Marshalls, Kohl's, I never get asked "why you returning this, anything wrong with it" , Target sometimes asks if I want to replace it but that's it. And the return line at Costco is always the longest and slowest of all.

Kuerig cups are cheaper than Target but still more than every deal posted on Slickdeals. But I have to buy way too many so drinking stale coffee always.

Costco is the only store makes me pay them for the privilege to pay them for merchandise. I've paid Costco over $1600 for literally nothing but membership over past 15 years , all my other stores all been free (even my 2 years of Sam's Club have been free with coupons)

HotDogs, Rotisserie chicken are cheap. Toilet paper and Paper towel are sometimes slightly cheaper than Target.

Gas is cheaper by a few cents comparing to my local mom and pop but Sam's Club is even cheaper and their CC offers 5% back so can't even compare. Lines are always 15 minutes longer than normal gas stations and 5 minutes longer than Sam's Club and that's intentional , Costco gas pumps don't let you do thinks simultaneously like select gas type while their slow computer is looking up your membership. No I never get gas as She'll or 76 or Chevron so I don't buy luxury gas to say 'costco is cheaper' so I guess it depends on people's habits.

Not bashing Costco, just stating the fact that they are the most profitable retailer on the planet, every single quarter, for a reason. They make more money per quarter than Amazon does in multiple years. Guess who pays for that.

I am unfortunately still a member because my family thinks Costco is cheap.

Let the Costco cult unleash their wrath now!

Costco generates profit from membership fees. It's pretty much a subscription service for retail. Many things are sold borderline at cost.