"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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On 15/11/2017 15:01, Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:14:47 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

joined Costco in about '95 never covered the £30 fee over the years I
was a member......great if you want to stuff your face american style
with buns but not much else ......waste of money supermarkets are
cheaper...same with makro .....

Actually, supermarkets are not cheaper - not for the household goods and
food we buy. I did a very careful analysis, and we easily cover the cost
of membership, fuel and more.

We buy large packs of loo rolls, tissues, kitchen rolls (but not blue
rool, Nisbets are cheaper). Plus catering packs of meat (mince, chicken,
bacon, etc.) which we split up and freeze. Then there is the cat food,
soup, Marmite, olive oil, etc.

I have to say that on our second visit we bought a load of storage
shelving...

Typical spend for us is £500-£600 a visit - perhaps five times a year.




It isn't just covering the cost of membership, the quality of the meat is
outstanding. We certainly do cover the cost of the membership (and some)
but then there is the convenience. We still have to do a regular shopping
run for fresh stuff but having stocked up on bulk items means less to
carry etc.

We've not used them for TVs etc but their prices look pretty good. Ditto
white goods.

I did buy a laser printer from them, the price was better than I could
find online etc.

Their batteries (AA, AAA etc) are good value and seem to have a good name.

their "restaurant" is disgusting but cheap with huge American portions
............