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Bonanza 09-19-2023 11:09 PM
This is Not "New" News!
 
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Originally Posted by xlhig (Post 2258130)
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 09-20-2023 04:47 PM
No problem in my costco
 
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Originally Posted by jim@jedward.com (Post 2258568)
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 09-20-2023 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2258643)
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 09-20-2023 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2258969)
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 09-20-2023 10:02 PM
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 09-21-2023 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2258969)
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 09-22-2023 09:00 AM
Must be those $1.49 hot dogs up front?

EdFNJ 09-22-2023 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2259048)
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 09-25-2023 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jim@jedward.com (Post 2258568)
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 09-25-2023 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Switter (Post 2258606)
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 09-25-2023 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2260162)
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 09-26-2023 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2260169)
Wow extra wide tp who knew?
Charmin makes this extra wide TP only for Costco. I've never seen it anywhere else.

Topspinmo 09-26-2023 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2258296)
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 09-26-2023 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2260460)
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 09-26-2023 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2260463)
So you take arm’s length at time? I am more conservative 4 sheets maximum :oops:
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Stu from NYC 09-26-2023 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 2260477)
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 09-26-2023 10:03 AM
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 09-26-2023 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 2260477)
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 09-26-2023 06:25 PM
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Stu from NYC 09-26-2023 09:23 PM
So now we have a tp controvery in the villages. wow

billethkid 09-27-2023 07:25 AM
Tmi...................

Pairadocs 10-08-2023 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2258543)
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 10-08-2023 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2260169)
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 10-08-2023 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy (Post 2258577)
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 10-08-2023 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2258457)
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 10-08-2023 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2263759)
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 10-08-2023 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2263756)
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 10-08-2023 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2260505)
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

photo1902 10-09-2023 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by UpNorth (Post 2263807)
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 10-09-2023 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2263888)
Incorrect. You can get a $30 gift card for new membership sign up.
Good to know, thanks

coffeebean 10-09-2023 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 2263827)
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.


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