Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:56:59 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> > wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 9 Jun 2011 19:57:00 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I shop Costco and one other store that has good prices. I just don't
>>>> see the point in reading ads and running here and there to catch a
>>>> special and burning the gas to traipse all over town. I get the best
>>>> looking, in the best condition, fruit, veggies and meat at Costco.
>>>> Period. Condition and looks are very important to me. For things I
>>>> want in smaller quantity or things that Costco doesn't carry, I shop
>>>> Winco.
>>>> You can't beat Costco for the garden center values in the spring. The
>>>> annuals and perennials are outstanding in price and quality. Stuff
>>>> moves through the store so quickly the plants just don't have time to
>>>> lose quality.
>>>> I shop Costco for glasses and OTC drugs and supplements.
>>>> The price and quality of men's jeans can't be beat. The spice aisle
>>>> has excellent value.
>>>> We get all our gas there. With our Executive membership we get an
>>>> additional 4 percent off the listed price in the form of a year-end
>>>> rebate.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>>
>>> Quality is of greater importance to me than price. So reading the local ads
>>> of stores does not bother me. The extra gas and time does not bother me. I
>>> so admit I am addicted to snickers candy bars that I do buy in bulk.
>>>
>>> Costco does not have a garden center that is worth anything! What two
>>> small isles of garden supplies. The local nursery has acres of plants and
>>> supplies with a much much higher quality. The nursery is just two miles
>>> from the local Costco and blows them away in quality and price. I find
>>> Costco plants are sad looking. However as a Master Gardener I might be a
>>> tad picky.
>>
>> I doubt that being a Master Gardener has anything to do with it. As
>> with everything else, selection is limited at Costco. What they have
>> is exemplary and stuff moves fast. Shop where you prefer. I do.
>> Janet US
>
> A real master gardener wouldn't be buying plants at any grocery
> store/department store. I buy plants at major plant nurseries that
> actually grow everything they sell and plants are their only business.
> I mostly patronize these two:
> http://www.storysnursery.com/
> http://www.schoharienurseries.com/
Yep, the local nurseries plants much better. I would never buy crappy
plants that are sold in many of the all in one stores. Nurseries often
guarantee the plants for year. Something Costco cannot do.
I do shop at Costco for some items. They have discount prices on the latest
books, magazines and some office supplies. However, it is the junk foods
that are my downfalls, like candy bars by the box and those Cashews....
Arggg...
Twice a year Costco has those Vitamix Blenders on demonstration for sale...
Usually before thanksgiving... I want one of those.... Saving my pennies.
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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)