[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Nucky

If the Villages was building the Costco it would take about 72 hours to build.
I can’t wait to see what all the hub bub is about with Costco. It better be really great. I’m going to be pizzed if I drive all that way and all I get is 50 cents off on a can of green beans!

It must be good because so many people have a Costco fascination.

Wait! What? You've *NEVER* been to a Costco? Luddite? There are very good deals and bulk packaging. I can get a gallon of milk for what a half-gallon costs at the local grocery, and a two-pack of bread loaves for the price of one at the local grocery. Windshield wipers were only $8 each on sale as opposed to $30 at the auto store. The pizza / food court is really inexpensive but limited. Tires are a good deal, gasoline is an excellent deal - usually 20 cents to 30 cents less a gallon than the local gas station. It is very difficult to leave there without spending over $100 and closer to $200. The rotisserie chickens are very big and $4.99 while a scrawny one at the local grocery chain is $6.99. A 24 roll pack of Charmin is about $24, but that is the cost of a 12 roll pack at my local grocery. A flat of water bottles is $2.99.

Those are just examples. While you may not be over impressed the first time you go, once you go regularly you will see the patterns of seasonal offerings and the deals they represent, as well as get used to the products you like and where to find them in the store.

I really like the ones (rare!) that have the $6.99 drive thru car wash attached. Oh, and alcohol prices are unbeatable. Even their name brands, if you do research or read some labels very closely, are the premier name brands you would normally buy only relabeled.