On 7/10/2018 5:57 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-07-10 5:44 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Maybe 3 times a year we'll have lunch at Costco before shopping.
>> We'll get a hot dog and soda and one other item and split it.Â* I
>> can't see missing anything on the menu that would upset me.Â* It's
>> just a convenience situation.
>
> It does seem to be popular with a lot of people but I have to wonder how
> they can make any money on the stuff at those prices. My wife was
> reluctant to shop at Costco but I finally got her to come in with me and
> get her card.Â*Â* She was a little hungry andÂ* thought the $1.50 hot dog
> sounded like it would fill the gap. SheÂ* was puzzled when the girl
> handed here a cup. I pointed out that the $1.50 was a combo that
> included the soft drink.

They are not making anything on the hot dog, I'd guess. Seems a matter
of pride to keep it at that price.

> A friend and I make runs to Costco by motorcycle about once a month. It
> stops us from getting carried away. I usually get a case of pineapple
> juice and an assortment of cheeses or some coffee. We sometimes grab a
> hot dog special.Â* You can't go wrong for that price.

And it's not just plain, either, there are toppings. Onions, relish
and I think sauerkraut? if you want them. Anyway, it's a bargain and
people love it.

nancy