Costco fact!

[xlhig]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

[RICH1]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

[Bill14564]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

I'm retired and may be in my twilight years but I'm pretty sure I'll go through another 48 pack of toilet paper before I'm gone. (or granola bars, chicken breasts, printer ink, aluminum foil, dishwasher detergent, vitamins, cheese, etc, etc, etc)

[asianthree]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

Travel to any big box, M-F, near TV, every morning you will find 70% of clientele over age of 50 shopping, plus sitting in the gas station, getting $5 worth of gas. To your answer yes they buy whatever they choose with their money, bulk, TVs, computers, health needs. Have you ever seen a empty Costco parking lot, unless they are closed

[ThirdOfFive]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?
If you have room to store it, why not? Bulk is almost always cheaper and prices are still rising on a lot of things.

[Chi-Town]

Take a look around the growth abutting The Villages (and Middleton). Those are Costco customers.

[golfing eagles]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

Yep. And my barber's girlfriend's former mother-in-law's dog walker's mailman told me the same thing :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Yet another COSTCO rumor thread. FACT.

[Keefelane66]

Urban myth

[JGibson]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

[asianthree]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

So my $600 dyson stopped working. While buying a new one cashier asked if it was our first pet dyson? Told him our 3yo that we bought from Costco died.

Told us bring it back next time, we will refund you no box needed, as long as you have all the accessories. Returned with zero problems, full refund, that why people shop at Costco, customer service.

[Stu from NYC]

Been saying it was coming for years.

[Cybersprings]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

While I am the one who is accused of "nitpicking" and "parsing", I appear to be one of the few posters able to detect humor...I expected people to build on your humor but no, they wanted to argue with your question.

and your post was funny. thanks

[pacjag]

It isn’t a “fact” until the store is built and open. It is strictly a rumor until you see it published by Costco.

[Keefelane66]

Could care less if Costco comes or not we enjoy the field trips out of the “bubble” to Orlando

[Babubhat]

It’s a rumor until they file for permits. Don’t see it happening, Clermont is too close. Near new Bucees in Ocala would make more sense. No location in Gainesville. Two destinations that drive big volume of traffic right off 75.

Clermont, FL
Opening Tuesday November 14, 2023

https://www.costco.com/new-locations.html

[Battlebasset]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

If you google "Costco Clermont" you will indeed see an official Costco post announcing that store opening November 14. Closer for those of us in the southern areas, so we will be joining. Only a little difference in time than getting to BJ's or Sam's up by Spanish Springs. Fine once a month jaunt.

If they build one closer eventually, great. But until I see it on their website, it's just speculation.

[SunShanGirl]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

Be an optimist! LOL

[Papa_lecki]

Urban myth

No, they actually are putting one in Spanish Springs, one in LSL, Brownwood and Middleton. 4 in total

You can buy in bulk from your golf carts.

[Stu from NYC]

Can we also buy the cart there?

[coralway]

A great stock to own

[Bilyclub]

From an earlier thread:

Costco without fail will only open in areas with an average household income of minimum $70k/year, often much higher than that. Clermont average household income is $73k. In Ocala, it's $42k so not a very good chance of seeing a Costco open up there. Gainesville maybe as their average household income is just under $70k.

[New Englander]

I'm retired and may be in my twilight years but I'm pretty sure I'll go through another 48 pack of toilet paper before I'm gone. (or granola bars, chicken breasts, printer ink, aluminum foil, dishwasher detergent, vitamins, cheese, etc, etc, etc)

I go through a 48 pack of Charmin in a week.

[JMintzer]

I go through a 48 pack of Charmin in a week.

Is your real name Andy Dwyer (Parks & Rec)?

https://youtu.be/vGCIGEUB32M?si=9Fwf_RSS9O3gejRj

[EdFNJ]

Been saying it was coming for years.

That's what she said.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Yep. And my barber's girlfriend's former mother-in-law's dog walker's mailman told me the same thing :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Yet another COSTCO rumor thread. FACT.

Like the “uh-oh, I’m gonna say it, the dog poop threads”. Funny, that thread has died lately. 🤔

[MrChip72]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

A retiree can still stock up on high quality but well priced toilet paper, kleenex and paper towels. If you're at the point that you don't think you'll ever go through it, you probably shouldn't buy unripe bananas either then.

[Papa_lecki]

I go through a 48 pack of Charmin in a week.

Easy on the prunes

[frayedends]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

LOL I'll be joining for the meat. Costco generally has whole briskets, and 3 packs of ribs for great prices. When I get the smoker going, everyone in the neighborhood will make sure that food is gone before they need to worry about the grim reaper.

[Rwirish]

Let’s hope not. Something else we don’t need- a Costco.

[TStVillages]

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

[PhilG]

Costco - Who cares? What's the latest about Hooters?

[msilagy]

Do you think what the villagers buy will fit in the top seat of the cart?.........not a good business decision for Costco to come to TV. Just my opinion. But then again they may be privy to how much business Sam's does and that could influence their decision. It's a wait and see game.

[Stu from NYC]

Let’s hope not. Something else we don’t need- a Costco.

If Costco thinks they can make money here they will cone and from all indications in a few years they will be here.

[Altavia]

If Costco thinks they can make money here they will cone and from all indications in a few years they will be here.

Middleton will/is having a significant impact on the dynamic in the southern end. You already see many more under 55 and school age in the local stores and restaurants.

Off topic rant - Not sure traffic getting kids to and from school was well thought out. It's crazy - mixed up with construction traffic and is bumper to bumper horrible for a couple of hours on 301, 470 and MBT morning/afternoon.

There's these things called school busses that would help.

[Chamo]

If they told you several weeks ago, why did you wait so long to post this? Apparently it must not be true.

[carlsondg]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.
try the hot dogs

[JGibson]

So my $600 dyson stopped working. While buying a new one cashier asked if it was our first pet dyson? Told him our 3yo that we bought from Costco died.

Told us bring it back next time, we will refund you no box needed, as long as you have all the accessories. Returned with zero problems, full refund, that why people shop at Costco, customer service.

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).

[westernrider75]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

Do you really believe they would build one in Clermont and another one in The Villages?

[Berwin]

Great news. My wife got hearing aids at our Costco where we used to live. They maintain them for free. The one time they needed service since we moved down here, we stopped at the Costco on the way to Tampa to visit friends.

[Sandy and Ed]

Do you think what the villagers buy will fit in the top seat of the cart?.........not a good business decision for Costco to come to TV. Just my opinion. But then again they may be privy to how much business Sam's does and that could influence their decision. It's a wait and see game.
Gotta figure that there must be a market if BJ opened a store here. I’d say COSTCO will as well given increase in population and slowly changing demographics of this area. Not just the Villages but closely surrounding areas. I’d say probably in the southern area of the villages

[retiredguy123]

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).
How do you know he lied? The Costco return policy you cited doesn't say anything about vacuum cleaners. I would define a vacuum cleaner as a small appliance, which would have an unlimited return period. Note that, even refrigerators less than 10 cubic feet are not considered major appliances by Costco.

[PurePeach]

Yep. We moved to TV with a 3 yr old Dyson that quit. Took it back, got full refund with no problem.

[Kevinwitgen@yahoo.com]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

I agree. I also have never gotten the obsession with Chick-fil-A????

[Nana2Teddy]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

A 55 y/o retiree? Definitely.
A 65 y/o retiree? Probably.
An 85+ y/o retiree? Only if you have heirs.

[Keefelane66]

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).
There was an article where COSTCO denied membership to a customer from returning too many items.
Costco Membership Canceled After Return Policy Abused (https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-membership-canceled-return-policy-2018-8?amp)

[Nana2Teddy]

Like the “uh-oh, I’m gonna say it, the dog poop threads”. Funny, that thread has died lately. 🤔

It hasn’t died on Facebook, unfortunately. Most likely NextDoor too, but I refuse to use NextDoor anymore.

[stargirl]

My dad is 93. I was at his house the other day when he got an Amazon order of a years worth of coffee packets. It just made me feel good 😊❤️, I guess it’s how positive your outlook is.maybe you use them all, maybe you don’t, if not I doubt you care.

[retiredguy123]

To me, the most amazing thing about Costco is that you can buy a diamond ring, or any other expensive jewelry, and return it for a full cash refund 10 years later, or even longer. By comparison, if you buy jewelry at most other jewelry stores, you will never get a cash refund, even if you return it the next day.

[Nana2Teddy]

Do you really believe they would build one in Clermont and another one in The Villages?

Where we moved from we had one 10 minutes from us, and two 20 minutes from us, so yes I believe they would. Personally, I think Clermont is still too far to travel just to shop at Costco. Hubs doesn’t agree though, and can’t wait for it to open.

[Nana2Teddy]

Costco - Who cares? What's the latest about Hooters?

Rumor is three will be built here, all staffed by sexy seniors, lol.

[Stu from NYC]

Rumor is three will be built here, all staffed by sexy seniors, lol.

Do not think sexy seniors is the Hooters business model but think if they try real hard they can find waitresses we will want to become customers of.

[midiwiz]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

highly doubt it.

[midiwiz]

Where we moved from we had one 10 minutes from us, and two 20 minutes from us, so yes I believe they would. Personally, I think Clermont is still too far to travel just to shop at Costco. Hubs doesn’t agree though, and can’t wait for it to open.

well if you moved from a populous area then that's possible, this isn't "back home" therefore have fun driving to Clermont.

[PugMom]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

well, there ya go, Rich, it's the BIG question. some are thrilled @ the news, & i may have been too, when the kids were home, but these days the only thing i get in bulk is tp & pt. (never want another shortage fiasco). i don't eat @ home enough to purchase food items in bulk anymore, let alone cook. but to the many who praise the new Costco, have @ it & enjoy :MOJE_whot:

[NoMo50]

If you google "Costco Clermont" you will indeed see an official Costco post announcing that store opening November 14. Closer for those of us in the southern areas, so we will be joining. Only a little difference in time than getting to BJ's or Sam's up by Spanish Springs. Fine once a month jaunt.

If they build one closer eventually, great. But until I see it on their website, it's just speculation.

You don't need to Google it. If you are in Clermont, you will see the Costco building. It is on 50 Hwy, west of the Turnpike. Gas pumps and canopies are in, walls for the building are up. No doubt they will make their November 14th opening date.

[PugMom]

Rumor is three will be built here, all staffed by sexy seniors, lol.

:22yikes::thumbup:

[MandoMan]

I'm retired and may be in my twilight years but I'm pretty sure I'll go through another 48 pack of toilet paper before I'm gone. (or granola bars, chicken breasts, printer ink, aluminum foil, dishwasher detergent, vitamins, cheese, etc, etc, etc)

I’ve also read in Consumer Reports that lots of people are very happy buying cars through Costco. Put in your order, Costco places the order, then calls you when the car arrives. Better price than most of us can get through a dealer.

[jim@jedward.com]

Great to hear. I like Costco a lot better than Sam’s Club. However, if Costco refuses to have a scan and go capability like Sam’s Club, I won’t be going to Costco. Scan and go is absolutely fabulous. I can just scan everything in my cart with my phone, and never go to the checkout lane! Why Costco resists this capability is dumbfounding to me.

[RedChariot]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

Geez....I hope I have enough time left:1rotfl:

[kkingston57]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

Have been reading information like this for years and have no reason to not believe this. In meantime they will be opening a Clermont location in Fall 2023 and that is 30 miles from us(next closest) 60 miles from our home in Spanish Springs. Still like Costco more than Sams or Bj's. Sams is the ultimate in junk food sales 3-4 aisle of snack foods.

[Nana2Teddy]

well if you moved from a populous area then that's possible, this isn't "back home" therefore have fun driving to Clermont.

Hubs drives. I just go along for the cheap hot dog and soda. :) We’ll see what happens in 2025. I 100% believe there will be one in TV.

[kkingston57]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

$4.99 cooked chickens(live chick at Rural King will cost $6.00 Ha Ha) $1.50 hot dog and a soda, a lot of good/interesting samples, fuel 15 cent lower, unique products, good wine selection(biggest wine seller in the US) great tire prices, etc, no extra price/extended warranties on electronics. Have a Costco credit card and receive $800- $1,000 rebate every year. Not quite an obsession.

[kkingston57]

It’s a rumor until they file for permits. Don’t see it happening, Clermont is too close. Near new Bucees in Ocala would make more sense. No location in Gainesville. Two destinations that drive big volume of traffic right off 75.

Clermont, FL
Opening Tuesday November 14, 2023

https://www.costco.com/new-locations.html

Hard to disagree with the above common sense.

[kkingston57]

Do you think what the villagers buy will fit in the top seat of the cart?.........not a good business decision for Costco to come to TV. Just my opinion. But then again they may be privy to how much business Sam's does and that could influence their decision. It's a wait and see game.

Costco would create real competition to Sams. Best part of Sams is the butcher style meat department.

[EdFNJ]

$4.99 cooked chickens(live chick at Rural King will cost $6.00 Ha Ha) $1.50 hot dog and a soda, a lot of good/interesting samples, fuel 15 cent lower, unique products, good wine selection(biggest wine seller in the US) great tire prices, etc, no extra price/extended warranties on electronics. Have a Costco credit card and receive $800- $1,000 rebate every year. Not quite an obsession.You must be buying for a large business or going every day because a $800-$1000/yr rebate @2% rebate for Costco credit card means you spend $40,000/yr to $50,000/yr there. Even if you figure in 2% MORE for exec membership (not sure if they both can be stacked) that's $20-25,000/yr. That's a lot of chickens and toilet paper (or hyperbole) !!! :1rotfl: That being said Well's Fargo credit card gives 2% on everything where Costco card gives 1% on everything except Costco so in the end I got rid of my Costco CC (and I hate CitiBank).

[LianneMigiano]

Yep. And my barber's girlfriend's former mother-in-law's dog walker's mailman told me the same thing. :bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::b igbow:

[Switter]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

No questions asked 90 day return policy on almost anything you buy, even on opened food products. This is especially nice because the bulk nature of the stuff you're buying.Their return policy is unmatched.

Kirkland (Costco generic) product line is very good. The Kirkland salsa is the best store-bought salsa I've ever tasted. The frozen tilapia is excellent. The bedsheets are very good. The toilet paper and paper towels are good. Most of the Kirkland products I have bought seem to be very good quality and reasonably priced.

They treat their employees well. I've talked to multiple Costco employees and it's not uncommon to find people who have been there 10+ years.

Edit: I want to emphasize the importance of the above statement. If a company can be as profitable as Costco is, be competitive in it's pricing, and still treat their employees well, that's good for everybody. It also seems to be a rarity today.

Prices are decent.

Meat dept and the quality of the meat is excellent. One of the best places to buy meat I've ever been to.

Bakery is the best. Their cinnamon buns, bread, muffins, cakes, are all excellent.

[ThirdOfFive]

Do you really believe they would build one in Clermont and another one in The Villages?
Absolutely. Because a Costco in TV would serve far more than just Villages residents.

Look at the housing going up for those people who will be working here and moving here in ever-greater numbers as TV continues its growth. Younger folks, many with families, will be looking for shopping venues and bulk buying is probably attractive to many of them. You see it now at Sam's. Sure, many Villagers are there but it is the younger folks with the overflowing carts that are becoming more and more prominent.

Costco knows what they are doing. Obviously they are looking down the road and see a VERY lucrative market.

[MSAMSA]

All windows and walls complete. Roof looks done. Gas Station to the east looked almost done. There were signs pointing to signing up for memberships in multiple locations. 09/19/2023

[Boston1945]

Yep. We moved to TV with a 3 yr old Dyson that quit. Took it back, got full refund with no problem.
Several Costco employees told Business Insider's Áine Cain that the store's lenient return policy is the source of many tricky situations in the store.

"A woman came in and returned two dirty toilets that she had purchased online over five years ago," a Costco worker who has been with the chain for three years told Cain in June.

"She 'didn't need them anymore.' She didn't even clean them! I'm embarrassed that we ended up taking them back, but we did make her take them outside and clean them before we did," she said.

While some customers are clearly out to abuse the system, it's undoubtedly confusing.

The above is from the Costco website.

As one who ran big box stores for years ,I have seen it all. Costco,s has been putting the brakes on with the returns. Please you think because your three-year-old vacuum stopped working, Costco owes you another one. Really???

[Stu from NYC]

There was an article where COSTCO denied membership to a customer from returning too many items.
Costco Membership Canceled After Return Policy Abused (https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-membership-canceled-return-policy-2018-8?amp)

Good for them.

[Stu from NYC]

You must be buying for a large business or going every day because a $800-$1000/yr rebate @2% rebate for Costco credit card means you spend $40,000/yr to $50,000/yr there. Even if you figure in 2% MORE for exec membership (not sure if they both can be stacked) that's $20-25,000/yr. That's a lot of chickens and toilet paper (or hyperbole) !!! :1rotfl: That being said Well's Fargo credit card gives 2% on everything where Costco card gives 1% on everything except Costco so in the end I got rid of my Costco CC (and I hate CitiBank).

We have a Sams cc and also get a nice dollar amount back. When you use it for travel, restaurants, clothing etc. it does mount up.

[maistocars]

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).
Costco's major appliance/electronics return policy does not include vacuums. Take it from one who has returned one recently. Costco rocks!

[Marmaduke]

From an earlier thread:
I would have thought Ocala's income to be much higher than that!
There's several haughty gated golf course communities in Ocala with about 4000 seniors and growing!!!
ON TOP OF THE WORLD alone is approved for 20,000 homes to be built. There's several others. Retiree's incomes matter... big time!

[Gpsma]

Amazing what stores get Villagers excited!. Just like when a new fast food restaurant opens up.

[Jima72]

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

I am retired, buy my foods I use in bulk which store well. I also buy the fresh mushrooms, slice and freeze them. Take them out as I need them. I only buy what I normally use and do check prices before buying.

[eyc234]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.


:bigbow:

[UpNorth]

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

High quality and great prices. Good return policy. Best place to buy eyeglasses, electronics and tires. Maybe not important to some people.

[Stu from NYC]

I am retired, buy my foods I use in bulk which store well. I also buy the fresh mushrooms, slice and freeze them. Take them out as I need them. I only buy what I normally use and do check prices before buying.

Other than slice them do you do anything else before freezing mushrooms?

[Bilyclub]

High quality and great prices. Good return policy. Best place to buy eyeglasses, electronics and tires. Maybe not important to some people.

Best bang for the buck with hearing aides too.

[Bonanza]

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!


Your post is not new news.
I guess you didn't see my thread from June 29th where I previously mentioned this exact same thing.

[Jima72]

Great to hear. I like Costco a lot better than Sam’s Club. However, if Costco refuses to have a scan and go capability like Sam’s Club, I won’t be going to Costco. Scan and go is absolutely fabulous. I can just scan everything in my cart with my phone, and never go to the checkout lane! Why Costco resists this capability is dumbfounding to me.

I have never spent longer than a minute or so checking out at my costco. All bar codes pointing up and the cashier just scans them. No problem.

[EdFNJ]

We have a Sams cc and also get a nice dollar amount back. When you use it for travel, restaurants, clothing etc. it does mount up.

OK, happy for you. :shrug: but do you spend $40,000 to $50,000 dollars a year at Sam's (almost $4000/month) to get $800-$1000 rebate every year as the post I replied to claims? There is a big difference between "spending a nice amount" and $40-50G's a year. ;).

[Stu from NYC]

OK, happy for you. :shrug: but do you spend $40,000 to $50,000 dollars a year at Sam's (almost $4000/month) to get $800-$1000 rebate every year as the post I replied to claims? There is a big difference between "spending a nice amount" and $40-50G's a year. ;).

We do spend less at Sam's since bj opened but at least half of our rebate comes from travel and restaurants and purchases from places other than sams.

[Garywt]

But where? I was just looking at the land next to Hobby Lobby today and that is a huge piece of land, could easily go there. Of course I was just at BJ’s which is my go to store. Have never bought clothes at BJ’s before but yesterday I was able to get 3 swimsuits and 3 pairs of shorts on clearance which was a nice deal after losing 50 pounds.

[asianthree]

OK, happy for you. :shrug: but do you spend $40,000 to $50,000 dollars a year at Sam's (almost $4000/month) to get $800-$1000 rebate every year as the post I replied to claims? There is a big difference between "spending a nice amount" and $40-50G's a year. ;).

OP stated Sams CC, one can use their CC anywhere. We use Chase for the same reason our points pay for all of our vacations.

[Lottoguy]

Must be those $1.49 hot dogs up front?

[EdFNJ]

OP stated Sams CC, one can use their CC anywhere. We use Chase for the same reason our points pay for all of our vacations.. Round and round ...... the post that started this "sub-thread"conversation was the "A" poster, not the OP said he got $800-$1000 FROM COSTCO PURCHASES a year. Yes, obviously rebates can and do come from other purchases. I easily far exceed $1000/year on cashback, bonuses and rebates from CC's and other methods which has become a sort of "hobby" but not exclusively from Costco which was where what you commented on started. :ho:

[coffeebean]

Great to hear. I like Costco a lot better than Sam’s Club. However, if Costco refuses to have a scan and go capability like Sam’s Club, I won’t be going to Costco. Scan and go is absolutely fabulous. I can just scan everything in my cart with my phone, and never go to the checkout lane! Why Costco resists this capability is dumbfounding to me.

Scan and Go at Sam's is wonderful but Costco not having that technology will not stop me from shopping there. I much prefer Costco than Sam's any day of the week.

[coffeebean]

No questions asked 90 day return policy on almost anything you buy, even on opened food products. This is especially nice because the bulk nature of the stuff you're buying.Their return policy is unmatched.

Kirkland (Costco generic) product line is very good. The Kirkland salsa is the best store-bought salsa I've ever tasted. The frozen tilapia is excellent. The bedsheets are very good. The toilet paper and paper towels are good. Most of the Kirkland products I have bought seem to be very good quality and reasonably priced.

They treat their employees well. I've talked to multiple Costco employees and it's not uncommon to find people who have been there 10+ years.

Edit: I want to emphasize the importance of the above statement. If a company can be as profitable as Costco is, be competitive in it's pricing, and still treat their employees well, that's good for everybody. It also seems to be a rarity today.

Prices are decent.

Meat dept and the quality of the meat is excellent. One of the best places to buy meat I've ever been to.

Bakery is the best. Their cinnamon buns, bread, muffins, cakes, are all excellent.

Costco has pulled Rotisserie chicken. I separate out the portions and freeze the chicken for several meals. Great stuff and I have not seen that food item anywhere other than Costo. The chicken is delicious, tender and juicy.

Costco is the only store/warehouse I have seen that has Charmin toilet paper with extra wide sheets (4 1/2" wide). I've been using this product for many years and truly appreciate that extra 1/2". The TP is more stable on the holder. Believe me.....it is.

[Stu from NYC]

Costco has pulled Rotisserie chicken. I separate out the portions and freeze the chicken for several meals. Great stuff and I have not seen that food item anywhere other than Costo. The chicken is delicious, tender and juicy.

Costco is the only store/warehouse I have seen that has Charmin toilet paper with extra wide sheets (4 1/2" wide). I've been using this product for many years and truly appreciate that extra 1/2". The TP is more stable on the holder. Believe me.....it is.

Wow extra wide tp who knew?

[coffeebean]

Wow extra wide tp who knew?

Charmin makes this extra wide TP only for Costco. I've never seen it anywhere else.

[Topspinmo]

I go through a 48 pack of Charmin in a week.

So you take arm’s length at time? I am more conservative 4 sheets maximum :oops:

[NoMoSno]

Charmin makes this extra wide TP only for Costco. I've never seen it anywhere else.
Not really extra wide.
Just the size all TP used to be a few years ago, before shrinkflation.

[JMintzer]

So you take arm’s length at time? I am more conservative 4 sheets maximum :oops:

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[Stu from NYC]

Not really extra wide.
Just the size all TP used to be a few years ago, before shrinkflation.

Wow have learned so much about such an important topic. Who knew they shrunk the size and width of the rolls like so many other products.

Still not happy that tuna used to come in 7 oz cans and now 5.

[Stu from NYC]

Now back to our regularly scheduled thread as to who is happy and who is not about Costco getting closer and closer to the bubble and why us old foggies might not live long enough to use up a case of tp.

[coffeebean]

Not really extra wide.
Just the size all TP used to be a few years ago, before shrinkflation.

Not true. All TP has always been at most, 4" wide. Costo's Charmin brand is 4 1/2" wide. I've been purchasing this Charmin at Costco for at least fifteen years, maybe more. That extra 1/2" keeps the TP from sliding side to side on the TP holder. I've been very spoiled all these years.

[EdFNJ]

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[Stu from NYC]

So now we have a tp controvery in the villages. wow

[billethkid]

Tmi...................

[Pairadocs]

You don't need to Google it. If you are in Clermont, you will see the Costco building. It is on 50 Hwy, west of the Turnpike. Gas pumps and canopies are in, walls for the building are up. No doubt they will make their November 14th opening date.

Heard of any incentives for new members like B.J.' s offered when they opened ? Perhaps only offering special breaks to those in immediate Clermont area ?

[Pairadocs]

Wow extra wide tp who knew?
Actually, I've been noticing this for years now, LOL, our adult children were amused we noticed, LOL ! But once it was difficult to fit a roll into a standard width holder, now a roll is so much smaller it fits easily both in width and height.... it's amusing that consumers are thought to not even notice... just like the shrinking "half gallon" of ice cream, the shrinking "pound" of coffee, and the shrinking box of cereal which is the same size front of the box, but from the side view, has "shrunk" significantly...LOL ! The "new speak", a pound of coffee is actually 12 ounces, LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Hubs drives. I just go along for the cheap hot dog and soda. :) We’ll see what happens in 2025. I 100% believe there will be one in TV.

Would seem a location half way between the Villages and Ocala would be a more logical choice to draw a larger membership, but, I have no idea what Costco considers in their rubric for location decisions.

[Pairadocs]

How do you know he lied? The Costco return policy you cited doesn't say anything about vacuum cleaners. I would define a vacuum cleaner as a small appliance, which would have an unlimited return period. Note that, even refrigerators less than 10 cubic feet are not considered major appliances by Costco.

Don't know about here in Florida, but last Christmas was visiting adult son and family in St. Louis suburb. Dyson quit just as getting ready for the holiday get together for the whole family. Son took it, without box, but with a copy of the 2 year old purchase on his credit card statement, came back with a brand new "animal" model that same day ! I know it because I was the one helping to do the cleaning for the next day's dinner...LOL !

[JMintzer]

Actually, I've been noticing this for years now, LOL, our adult children were amused we noticed, LOL ! But once it was difficult to fit a roll into a standard width holder, now a roll is so much smaller it fits easily both in width and height.... it's amusing that consumers are thought to not even notice... just like the shrinking "half gallon" of ice cream, the shrinking "pound" of coffee, and the shrinking box of cereal which is the same size front of the box, but from the side view, has "shrunk" significantly...LOL ! The "new speak", a pound of coffee is actually 12 ounces, LOL !

"Shrinkflation"...

[UpNorth]

Heard of any incentives for new members like B.J.' s offered when they opened ? Perhaps only offering special breaks to those in immediate Clermont area ?

Never heard of Costco offering discounted membership deals like BJ's or Sam's Club.
They don't have to.

[Chi-Town]

Not true. All TP has always been at most, 4" wide. Costo's Charmin brand is 4 1/2" wide. I've been purchasing this Charmin at Costco for at least fifteen years, maybe more. That extra 1/2" keeps the TP from sliding side to side on the TP holder. I've been very spoiled all these years.

Actually it is true that TP used to be 4-1/2 inches wide.

Toilet paper rolls in the US are steadily shrinking. This is why | The Independent | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/toilet-paper-rolls-in-the-us-are-steadily-shrinking-this-is-why-10005455.html)

[photo1902]

Never heard of Costco offering discounted membership deals like BJ's or Sam's Club.
They don't have to.

Incorrect. You can get a $30 gift card for new membership sign up.

[Stu from NYC]

Incorrect. You can get a $30 gift card for new membership sign up.

Good to know, thanks

[coffeebean]

Actually it is true that TP used to be 4-1/2 inches wide.

Toilet paper rolls in the US are steadily shrinking. This is why | The Independent | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/toilet-paper-rolls-in-the-us-are-steadily-shrinking-this-is-why-10005455.html)

Costco is the only store/warehouse that still sells 4 1/2 " wide TP that I have seen in recent years. This TP is made by Charmin specifically for Costco. Even Costco's brand (Kirkland) TP is not as wide as the Charmin.