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OT Warehouse stores?
In article > ,
(Sheryl) wrote:
> Lots of non-membership stores sell wines at state minimum prices. It's
> illegal to sell lower than state minimums, so the warehouse stores
> offer no advantage there.
That sounds pretty odd, but then liquor laws often are. Here in
California, I don't believe they have minimum prices. Also, Costco here
carries all kinds of booze, whereas other states only sell the hard stuff
in state liquor stores.
> > Today, I waited in a line that was three people ahead of me, two
> > carrying their purchases in their hands. There were only two lines
> > open and it was reasonable.
>
> We all know that's the exception rather than the rule.
Not true for me. A bad day at Safeway is 10 times worse than a good day
at Costco. We very seldom have more than 3 people ahead of us. We are
careful to try to shop early in the morning on the weekend, though.
> But have you factored in the cost of the membership?
Yes. For us it's worth it. For you, assuming that you are living by
yourself, it wouldn't be. We have three young folks, each with a mighty
appetite, in addition to us two old folks.
--
Dan Abel
Sonoma State University
AIS
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