"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
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> sf wrote:
>
>>> I shop for one and have both Sam's and Costco memberships, the
>>> membership cost is negligible.
>>
>> Pete, I don't know what world you live in but a membership at CostCo
>> is significant to ordinary mortals. So I'm happy for you, brother,
>> but don't expect the rest of us to reflect your views.
>
> I just shop for Lin and myself, but the Costco membership easily pays for
> itself in savings. Hell, the savings on wine alone pay for the membership!
> Things we routinely buy at Costco a
>
> Paper goods (toilet paper, paper plates, paper towels, and napkins)
> Booze
> Dog food
> Cat litter
> Razors
> Prescription drugs
> Over-the-counter drugs
> Contact lenses
> Printer cartridges
>
> Occasionally we'll buy groceries, especially:
>
> Mushrooms -- for some reason, Costco consistently has just the right size
> mushrooms to make stuffed mushrooms.
> Broccoli
> Milk
> Cheeses: Parm-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, and Provolone in particular
>
>
> I come out *way* ahead after all the savings are applied.

I didn't think it would be worth my while with three of us. Then with just
two of us when my husband got transferred to another state and daughter and
I stayed behind. But we really do save!

Once in a while I buy ground beef or chicken breasts. Less often other
meats. Much of their meat does come in quantities too large for us to eat.

I buy sliced apples and baby carrots there. Sometimes peppers, lettuce or
other things. I will not buy bananas. Got a severe fruit fly infestation
from that. Will not buy onions or potatoes. Keep getting rotten ones.

I buy canned olives, vegetables, fruit, broth. I buy juice and bottled
water. Sometimes I buy chips and salsa.

They have the best price on cat litter!

I buy some vitamins and supplements. Body wash, shampoo and toothpaste.
Once in a while a few other cosmetic type items.

I buy my batteries there. Best price around.

Husband likes the golf balls they sell.

I sometimes buy books there.

And I ship gifts directly from them. Many have no shipping charge.

I do save money. I save a lot of money! And I have to go shopping less
often for some of the things I can buy by the case.