Well, I went and walked every aisle.

It's worth $50 a year, because there are enough practical things at decent
enough discounts that one would save that much, at least.

But it seems to me to be more a place for people who don't cook--so many
prepared things.

Stuff we use all the time that were sold at good prices and in manageable
quanitities:

fresh fruit
canned soups
canned vegetables and beans
cheeses
paper goods
plastic storage stuff

Unimpressive items:

All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was still
more per pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local grocery
stores.

The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.

The computer section, where there were NO good deals, on anything that I
could see. There was a comparatively HUGE section for televisions and such,
not too interesting to me.

Gas was only 20 cents less per gallon than usual, so that's not a great
deal, especially when there are usually long lines.

I did not mess much with the middle part of the store, where there were
clothes and such, but I did notice name brands and decent deals on things
like socks and underwear for men, that might come in handy.

The worst part about Costco for me is just how huge it is. And the
overpowering smell of rubber, I guess from the tire section.

I have no doubt it is worth $50 a year, but I wasn't wowed by most of the
prices or selection I saw.

It might be really great for someone with a fairly large family who throws a
lot of large parties.



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"cybercat" > wrote in message
.. .
> Well, I went and walked every aisle.
>
> It's worth $50 a year, because there are enough practical things at decent enough
> discounts that one would save that much, at least.
>
> But it seems to me to be more a place for people who don't cook--so many prepared
> things.
>
> Stuff we use all the time that were sold at good prices and in manageable
> quanitities:
>
> fresh fruit
> canned soups
> canned vegetables and beans
> cheeses
> paper goods
> plastic storage stuff
>
> Unimpressive items:
>
> All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was still more per
> pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local grocery stores.
>
> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>
> The computer section, where there were NO good deals, on anything that I could see.
> There was a comparatively HUGE section for televisions and such, not too
> interesting to me.
>
> Gas was only 20 cents less per gallon than usual, so that's not a great deal,
> especially when there are usually long lines.
>
> I did not mess much with the middle part of the store, where there were clothes and
> such, but I did notice name brands and decent deals on things like socks and
> underwear for men, that might come in handy.
>
> The worst part about Costco for me is just how huge it is. And the overpowering
> smell of rubber, I guess from the tire section.
>
> I have no doubt it is worth $50 a year, but I wasn't wowed by most of the prices or
> selection I saw.
>
> It might be really great for someone with a fairly large family who throws a lot of
> large parties.

Costco is a great place to shop for large gatherings, for sure. I can buy a whole
tenderloin for far less than I would ever find it in a supermarket, assuming I could
find a local supermarket that would carry a whole tenderloin. They also have good
prices on produce, which is good for me, since I buy *alot* of produce. The
blueberries in the large clamshell are one of my favorites, and in the right mood, I
can go through one a week. I bought one for $4.89 last friday...the going rate at
Von's was $4.99 for about 1/6 of the size.

There are enough of the deals like those to keep me coming back. My favorite is the
jars of sundried tomatoes and artichokes...WAY less than the grocery store, and they
are items I use often.

The other reason to go there is for things like large ticket items. You know,
refrigerators, sofas, patio furnishings, etc. Why? Well, the prices are good, but
that isn't the whole reason. The big reason to go there for items like that is that
Costco will back up what you buy, regardless of manufacturer policy. If your couch
breaks after 13 months and the manufacturer only covers it for 12, well you're just
screwed, not to put too fine a point on it. But if you bought it at Costco, they will
take care of you.

Oh, and I also go there for cheese, which they have alot more of than they used to,
and at good prices.

kimberly

"Nexis" > wrote in message
...
>
> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> Well, I went and walked every aisle.
>>
>> It's worth $50 a year, because there are enough practical things at
>> decent enough discounts that one would save that much, at least.
>>
>> But it seems to me to be more a place for people who don't cook--so many
>> prepared things.
>>
>> Stuff we use all the time that were sold at good prices and in manageable
>> quanitities:
>>
>> fresh fruit
>> canned soups
>> canned vegetables and beans
>> cheeses
>> paper goods
>> plastic storage stuff
>>
>> Unimpressive items:
>>
>> All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was
>> still more per pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local
>> grocery stores.
>>
>> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>>
>> The computer section, where there were NO good deals, on anything that I
>> could see. There was a comparatively HUGE section for televisions and
>> such, not too interesting to me.
>>
>> Gas was only 20 cents less per gallon than usual, so that's not a great
>> deal, especially when there are usually long lines.
>>
>> I did not mess much with the middle part of the store, where there were
>> clothes and such, but I did notice name brands and decent deals on things
>> like socks and underwear for men, that might come in handy.
>>
>> The worst part about Costco for me is just how huge it is. And the
>> overpowering smell of rubber, I guess from the tire section.
>>
>> I have no doubt it is worth $50 a year, but I wasn't wowed by most of the
>> prices or selection I saw.
>>
>> It might be really great for someone with a fairly large family who
>> throws a lot of large parties.
>
> Costco is a great place to shop for large gatherings, for sure. I can buy
> a whole tenderloin for far less than I would ever find it in a
> supermarket, assuming I could find a local supermarket that would carry a
> whole tenderloin. They also have good prices on produce, which is good for
> me, since I buy *alot* of produce. The blueberries in the large clamshell
> are one of my favorites, and in the right mood, I can go through one a
> week. I bought one for $4.89 last friday...the going rate at Von's was
> $4.99 for about 1/6 of the size.
>
> There are enough of the deals like those to keep me coming back. My
> favorite is the jars of sundried tomatoes and artichokes...WAY less than
> the grocery store, and they are items I use often.
>
> The other reason to go there is for things like large ticket items. You
> know, refrigerators, sofas, patio furnishings, etc. Why? Well, the prices
> are good, but that isn't the whole reason. The big reason to go there for
> items like that is that Costco will back up what you buy, regardless of
> manufacturer policy. If your couch breaks after 13 months and the
> manufacturer only covers it for 12, well you're just screwed, not to put
> too fine a point on it. But if you bought it at Costco, they will take
> care of you.
>
> Oh, and I also go there for cheese, which they have alot more of than they
> used to, and at good prices.
>
> kimberly


I've often bought Costco online - some were big ticket items. I'm getting
ready to buy a couple of things now. They deliver UPS and FAST.

Dee Dee
Dee Dee

"Nexis" > wrote


>They also have good prices on produce, which is good for me, since I buy
>*alot* of produce. The blueberries in the large clamshell are one of my
>favorites, and in the right mood, I can go through one a week. I bought one
>for $4.89 last friday

haha! Funny you should say that, this was the one big WOW I saw in the
produce.
I eat blueberries with cottage cheese all the time, and that is a great
price.


> The other reason to go there is for things like large ticket items. You
> know, refrigerators, sofas, patio furnishings, etc. Why? Well, the prices
> are good, but that isn't the whole reason. The big reason to go there for
> items like that is that Costco will back up what you buy, regardless of
> manufacturer policy. If your couch breaks after 13 months and the
> manufacturer only covers it for 12, well you're just screwed, not to put
> too fine a point on it. But if you bought it at Costco, they will take
> care of you.

That's good to know. I noticed reasonable, but not low prices on the
appliances I
saw.
>
> Oh, and I also go there for cheese, which they have alot more of than they
> used to, and at good prices.
>

Yes, cheese was priced very low, in bulk. I think shreded cheddar was $2 and
change
a pound.



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"Nexis" > wrote

> Costco is a great place to shop for large gatherings, for sure. I can buy
> a whole tenderloin for far less than I would ever find it in a
> supermarket, assuming I could find a local supermarket that would carry a
> whole tenderloin.

I buy one of those once a year or so. So good, and one makes a number
of dinners during the summer. Or I buy a rib roast and portion that the
same way.

I happen to like their chicken, and I really like the way the parts
are packaged. Vacuum sealed already.

> They also have good prices on produce, which is good for me, since I buy
> *alot* of produce. The blueberries in the large clamshell are one of my
> favorites, and in the right mood, I can go through one a week. I bought
> one for $4.89 last friday...the going rate at Von's was $4.99 for about
> 1/6 of the size.

It's that time of the year where I'll pick up a package of the Campari (?)
tomatoes. Delicious even now. I really liked their baby spinach.

> Oh, and I also go there for cheese, which they have alot more of than they
> used to, and at good prices.

I have a thing for their mozz. I haven't tried many of their other cheeses
as I don't eat much of it. It all looks good. I sampled some French
cheese once that was so delicious, but I didn't buy it. Unfortunately.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Nexis" > wrote
>
>> Costco is a great place to shop for large gatherings, for sure. I can buy a whole
>> tenderloin for far less than I would ever find it in a supermarket, assuming I
>> could find a local supermarket that would carry a whole tenderloin.
>
> I buy one of those once a year or so. So good, and one makes a number
> of dinners during the summer. Or I buy a rib roast and portion that the
> same way.
>
> I happen to like their chicken, and I really like the way the parts
> are packaged. Vacuum sealed already.

My mom and I usually buy a large-ish rib roast to split during the holidays, and
sometimes around Easter too. And I do like that the chicken is individually vacuum
sealed, so if it's just lexx and me I don't have to pull out a whole pkg of chicken.

>
>> They also have good prices on produce, which is good for me, since I buy *alot* of
>> produce. The blueberries in the large clamshell are one of my favorites, and in
>> the right mood, I can go through one a week. I bought one for $4.89 last
>> friday...the going rate at Von's was $4.99 for about 1/6 of the size.
>
> It's that time of the year where I'll pick up a package of the Campari (?)
> tomatoes. Delicious even now. I really liked their baby spinach.

They have big bags of green beans that I get, and they're quite good. I also think
the pineapple is a *steal*, already cut and speared, perfect for breakfast or drinks.

>
>> Oh, and I also go there for cheese, which they have alot more of than they used
>> to, and at good prices.
>
> I have a thing for their mozz. I haven't tried many of their other cheeses
> as I don't eat much of it. It all looks good. I sampled some French
> cheese once that was so delicious, but I didn't buy it. Unfortunately.
>
> nancy

My husband, daughter, SIL and niece are all huge cheese fans. Between Costco and
Trader Joe's, I keep them pretty well stocked. A couple times a year I go to this
really cool cheese shop near us, but mostly to look for something new and for the fun
of it.

I turned my sister in law onto those sundried tomatoes & artichokes, then they didn't
have them for months! That is the one thing I really hate about Costco!!

kimberly

"Nexis" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

> My mom and I usually buy a large-ish rib roast to split during the
> holidays, and sometimes around Easter too. And I do like that the chicken
> is individually vacuum sealed, so if it's just lexx and me I don't have to
> pull out a whole pkg of chicken.

I especially like to buy the thighs, they are great to pull out a pack
for chicken cacchiatore or for making stock.

>> It's that time of the year where I'll pick up a package of the Campari
>> (?)
>> tomatoes. Delicious even now. I really liked their baby spinach.
>
> They have big bags of green beans that I get, and they're quite good.

Green beans, huh, I will look for them next time. I don't normally buy
much produce there as I don't manage to use it up.

> I turned my sister in law onto those sundried tomatoes & artichokes, then
> they didn't have them for months! That is the one thing I really hate
> about Costco!!

I know, and it goes right to the part of me that is afraid I'll never find
(whatever) again. Right now I haven't been able to find the pastrami,
darn it.

I'll be making a couple trips to Costco soon as both our American Express
rebates are coming.

nancy

"Sqwertz" > wrote

> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:59:02 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

>> I have a thing for their mozz. I haven't tried many of their other
>> cheeses
>> as I don't eat much of it. It all looks good. I sampled some French
>> cheese once that was so delicious, but I didn't buy it. Unfortunately.
>
> Try their Delice de Bourgogne:
> http://www.truffleduck.com/120141.html

That might well be it. I'll check it out. Thanks.

> Its' the butter of cheeses. I have a pound in the fridge right
> now. I also regularly buy their Romano and Manchego.

I have noticed their selection has expanded over the last few
months. Worth another look.

nancy

On Feb 5, 2:56*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> Well, I went and walked every aisle.
>
> It's worth $50 a year, because there are enough practical things at decent
> enough discounts that one would save that much, at least.
>
> But it seems to me to be more a place for people who don't cook--so many
> prepared things.
>
> Stuff we use all the time that were sold at good prices and in manageable
> quanitities:
>
> fresh fruit
> canned soups
> canned vegetables and beans
> cheeses
> paper goods
> plastic storage stuff
>
> Unimpressive items:
>
> All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was still
> more per pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local grocery
> stores.
>
> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>
> The computer section, where there were NO good deals, on anything that I
> could see. There was a comparatively HUGE section for televisions and such,
> not too interesting to me.
>
> Gas was only 20 cents less per gallon than usual, so that's not a great
> deal, especially when there are usually long lines.
>
> I did not mess much with the middle part of the store, where there were
> clothes and such, but I did notice name brands and decent deals on things
> like socks and underwear for men, that might come in handy.
>
> The worst part about Costco for me is just how huge it is. And the
> overpowering smell of rubber, I guess from the tire section.
>
> I have no doubt it is worth $50 a year, but I wasn't wowed by most of the
> prices or selection I saw.
>
> It might be really great for someone with a fairly large family who throws a
> lot of large parties.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com

Where we live, the Big Island Of Hawaii, Costco is a must. Somehow
Costco gets better meats and vegetables then the other stores, things
like mushrooms and bell peppers. Fruit is also a lot cheaper and
better at Costco.

Scott

"Scott W" > wrote
>Where we live, the Big Island Of Hawaii, Costco is a must. Somehow
>Costco gets better meats and vegetables then the other stores, things
>like mushrooms and bell peppers.

This is what I was looking for.



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On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:56:23 -0500, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>Unimpressive items:
>
>All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was still
>more per pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local grocery
>stores.

I'm ok with Costco meat. They give you the next grade up for grocery
store prices.

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On Feb 5, 6:56*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> The worst part about Costco for me is just how huge it is. And the
> overpowering smell of rubber, I guess from the tire section.

No, that was your thighs rubbing together, fatass....

In article >,
"cybercat" > wrote:

> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>


This depends on where you are located. In the Bay area, the Costco's
carry a large selection of wine from cheap to expensive. Now you aren't
going to find a '59 Bordeaux but I find them competitive to our big box
wine stores. Costco is the largest importer of French wine in the US.

The managers of each store are allowed to customize and stock what will
sell. They have a lot of freedom. Here we get lots of ingredients for
Indian, Japanese, Mexican foods in the stores. They buy fresh fish from
the local fisherman over on the coast. They carry Waterford and Bacarrat
crystals and palettes of Dom Perignon (not my fave but in a pinch ok).

So the selection depends on what they can sell to their clients.

"Tamzen Cannoy" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "cybercat" > wrote:
>
>> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>>
>
>
> This depends on where you are located. In the Bay area, the Costco's
> carry a large selection of wine from cheap to expensive. Now you aren't
> going to find a '59 Bordeaux but I find them competitive to our big box
> wine stores. Costco is the largest importer of French wine in the US.
>
> The managers of each store are allowed to customize and stock what will
> sell. They have a lot of freedom. Here we get lots of ingredients for
> Indian, Japanese, Mexican foods in the stores. They buy fresh fish from
> the local fisherman over on the coast. They carry Waterford and Bacarrat
> crystals and palettes of Dom Perignon (not my fave but in a pinch ok).
>
> So the selection depends on what they can sell to their clients.


Here in Winchester, VA, I was told that the managers (I understood him to
mean all stores) were allowed to customize their wine only to a very small
extent; that the majority of their wine is preselected by the Costco wine
'selectors.'

I've been checking with them since they have in the latest issue of their
Bordeaux wines that they will be getting in. So far, nothing.
But there are so many of them, I guess each store will have their own
sellers. In our store, we'll probably get low-middle price, maybe some more
expensive, but our area is not in a high-income location (AFAIK).

Dee Dee

Dee Dee

"Dee.Dee" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Tamzen Cannoy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> "cybercat" > wrote:
>>
>>> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>>>
>>
>>
>> This depends on where you are located. In the Bay area, the Costco's
>> carry a large selection of wine from cheap to expensive. Now you aren't
>> going to find a '59 Bordeaux but I find them competitive to our big box
>> wine stores. Costco is the largest importer of French wine in the US.
>>
>> The managers of each store are allowed to customize and stock what will
>> sell. They have a lot of freedom. Here we get lots of ingredients for
>> Indian, Japanese, Mexican foods in the stores. They buy fresh fish from
>> the local fisherman over on the coast. They carry Waterford and Bacarrat
>> crystals and palettes of Dom Perignon (not my fave but in a pinch ok).
>>
>> So the selection depends on what they can sell to their clients.
>
>
> Here in Winchester, VA, I was told that the managers (I understood him to
> mean all stores) were allowed to customize their wine only to a very
> small extent; that the majority of their wine is preselected by the Costco
> wine 'selectors.'
>
> I've been checking with them since they have in the latest issue of their
> Bordeaux wines that they will be getting in. So far, nothing.
> But there are so many of them, I guess each store will have their own
> sellers. In our store, we'll probably get low-middle price, maybe some
> more expensive, but our area is not in a high-income location (AFAIK).
>
> Dee Dee
>
I try not to handle the $100+ bottles of wine -- it makes me nervous that
they even have them accessible to getting bumped.
Janet

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
...


>> I've been checking with them since they have in the latest issue of their
>> Bordeaux wines that they will be getting in. So far, nothing.
>> But there are so many of them, I guess each store will have their own
>> sellers. In our store, we'll probably get low-middle price, maybe some
>> more expensive, but our area is not in a high-income location (AFAIK).
>>
>> Dee Dee



> I try not to handle the $100+ bottles of wine -- it makes me nervous that
> they even have them accessible to getting bumped.
> Janet

I only gaze at them; I won't turn the bottle around. They always are right
beside the open fresh-frozen seafood cart, which is kinda close, so it gives
me good reason not to linger around them. But I have wondered about the
inconsistency in temperature affecting the quality of the more expensive
wine (as inexpensive wines). I would think that the temperature wildly
varies in a Costco store overnight.
Dee Dee

"Dee.Dee" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>> I've been checking with them since they have in the latest issue of
>>> their Bordeaux wines that they will be getting in. So far, nothing.
>>> But there are so many of them, I guess each store will have their own
>>> sellers. In our store, we'll probably get low-middle price, maybe some
>>> more expensive, but our area is not in a high-income location (AFAIK).
>>>
>>> Dee Dee
>
>
>
>> I try not to handle the $100+ bottles of wine -- it makes me nervous that
>> they even have them accessible to getting bumped.
>> Janet
>
> I only gaze at them; I won't turn the bottle around. They always are
> right beside the open fresh-frozen seafood cart, which is kinda close, so
> it gives me good reason not to linger around them. But I have wondered
> about the inconsistency in temperature affecting the quality of the more
> expensive wine (as inexpensive wines). I would think that the temperature
> wildly varies in a Costco store overnight.
> Dee Dee
I don't think the temp. varies much at night since the store is filled with
workers for the entire down time. The workers are in there sorting, folding
cleaning, shelving dusting and restocking -- that's why the store has closed
hours -- so that those jobs are done every night. That's why everything is
always so clean. If you've ever gotten to the store as it just opens, it is
like walking into a brand new store. Everything is immaculate.
Janet

"Tamzen Cannoy" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "cybercat" > wrote:
>
>> The wine section REALLY sucked. Limited selection, so-so prices.
>>
>
>
> This depends on where you are located.

I think this is true. Our Costco has only been here a little under a year.
Could be they are not quite in tune with the tastes of the area. Or,
maybe they are, and I am not. That's actually more likely.

Sounds like another Sam's Club(Wallmart).

They can't get too cheap as they still have the usual over head other
stores do.
And when the Ma and Pa competition is gone...up go the prices. Right?



Chef Charles
Michigan

> wrote in message
...
> Sounds like another Sam's Club(Wallmart).
>
> They can't get too cheap as they still have the usual over head other
> stores do.
> And when the Ma and Pa competition is gone...up go the prices. Right?

> Chef Charles
> Michigan
What post are you replying to?
Janet

In article >,
Sqwertz > wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:20:45 -0500, wrote:
>
> > Sounds like another Sam's Club(Wallmart).
>
> Is it possible somebody has never heard of CostCo?
>
> Oh - it's WebTV.
>
> -sw

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In article >,
Sqwertz > wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:20:45 -0500, wrote:
>
> > Sounds like another Sam's Club(Wallmart).
>
> Is it possible somebody has never heard of CostCo?
>
> Oh - it's WebTV.

I looked at this site:

http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/Loca...d%20States&whs
e=BC&lang=en-US

and counted 40 states that had at least one Costco. That leaves ten
with none. Several states, not necessarily the smallest, had only one.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:06:05 GMT, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:56:23 -0500, cybercat wrote:

>> All the fresh meat, which, even if you could use 20 lbs of beef, was still
>> more per pound than what I regularly find on sale at the local grocery
>> stores.
>
>The meat is the best feature of CostCo. You can often find sales
>at stores that are cheaper, but the quality isn't nearly as good
>as CostCo which carries consistent products.

Yes, the quality is very, very good. Even Julia Child was impressed
by the quality of Costco meats, from what I have heard. Cheap is not
always good..

Christine

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
Cheap is not
> always good..
>
> Christine

5 words express a lot.
I wish I'd thought of it.
Dee Dee

On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:46:50 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

>
>"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
.. .
> Cheap is not
>> always good..
>>
>> Christine
>
>5 words express a lot.
>I wish I'd thought of it.
>Dee Dee
>

Hehehehehehe...

But I shop for cheap stuff a lot myself. So I am a fine one to talk.
However, if it makes a big difference, I will go for the higher
quality product. I do this with turkeys, around Thanksgiving. If I
can't find a heritage bird, I go with a natural/organic one,
preferably free range.

My budget cannot support going for the higher price a lot of the time.
So I compromise and get the best quality I can for the price I can
afford. Sometimes I end up paying a fraction more than the cheapest
price...but only if the quality difference is significant.

There are a lot of things I wish I could afford to get, like the
organic eggs from the farmer's markets, or the pastured pork, or grass
fed beef. Or organic vegetables. However, on that note, even
Jacques Pepin says that the best is not always organic.

Christine

"Christine Dabney" > wrote
>> Cheap is not
>>> always good..
>>>
>>> Christine
>>
>>5 words express a lot.
>>I wish I'd thought of it.
>>Dee Dee
>>
>
> Hehehehehehe...
>
> But I shop for cheap stuff a lot myself.

I don't buy cheap meat. It's got to be fresh and it's got to
be real. Not injected, etc. I can get beautiful cuts of beef
and pork for $2.50 and less a pound at the local groceries.

Nothing at Costco was priced less than $3.99 a pound.



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cybercat wrote:

> I don't buy cheap meat. It's got to be fresh and it's got to
> be real. Not injected, etc. I can get beautiful cuts of beef
> and pork for $2.50 and less a pound at the local groceries.
>
> Nothing at Costco was priced less than $3.99 a pound.

But often the clubs sell BETTER meat (restaurant quality) than the
grocery stores. So it might be the same price yet still a better quality
at the club stores.

"cybercat" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Christine Dabney" > wrote
>>> Cheap is not
>>>> always good..
>>>>
>>>> Christine
>>>
>>>5 words express a lot.
>>>I wish I'd thought of it.
>>>Dee Dee
>>>
>>
>> Hehehehehehe...
>>
>> But I shop for cheap stuff a lot myself.
>
> I don't buy cheap meat. It's got to be fresh and it's got to
> be real. Not injected, etc. I can get beautiful cuts of beef
> and pork for $2.50 and less a pound at the local groceries.
>
> Nothing at Costco was priced less than $3.99 a pound.
>
I just checked last week and I could get boneless pork shoulder for $1.49#
(17-18#) and boneless pork loin for $1.99# (8-9#) and beef tri-tip for
$3.69# (about 15#) I didn't check ham or turkey as those were items that
were best priced at the holiday season, but as I recall the turkeys were
$.79# and I don't recall the ham. I can get the pork (not injected) for
about $.10# cheaper at the local grocery, but the meat isn't as good looking
and well trimmed. The concerns you mentioned may be a result of your local
market area. I don't know if Costco is new to your area or not. If it is,
it will evolve to suit the needs of local shoppers. My Costco is getting
more and more organic stuff every day. They have a special cold room just
to handle the fresh produce (fruits and veggies) I find that the veggies
are priced the same or much better than local stores, but Costco produce has
a really long shelf life in my home compared to grocery stuff that I bring
home beginning to deteriorate within a day. A one pound clam shell box of
organic, triple washed baby spinach is $2.49 # at Costco. There is
absolutely no waste and no cleaning. The grocery stuff is muddy,
long-stemmed and the leaves are much less desirable and the price is about
15-25 cents more per pound. I shop Costco especially for the meat, produce
and dairy/frozen/refrigerated food stuffs. Oh, and coffee is much less.
The clothing area is also a great source of necessary items -- name brands
and terrific prices. Tennis shoes, boots, Carhart jackets and pants, tanks,
sweaters, jackets, dress shirts and pants, jeans for men and women,
children's clothing, bedding and towels. Good deals on currently in demand
books as well. But maybe you have access to other cheaper sources in your
area. Oh, and I regularly check the small kitchen items area. There will
be stuff there (comes in and goes out, never to be seen again) that will be
real deals. Things I recall are the Kitchenaid $100+ blender for $38, this
Thanksgiving they had the Le Creuset oval enamel 8 quart cast iron Dutch
oven for $169. $18 for 2 really heavy aluminum half sheet pans with plastic
covers and a non-stick cooling rack.
Janet

"Sqwertz" > wrote
>> Nothing at Costco was priced less than $3.99 a pound.
>
> You can't compare random cuts of beef and pork and lump them
> together at $2.50/lb. You have to compare them animal to animal,
> cut for cut.

The run of the mill stuff I buy--chuck, sirloin tip, london broil,
can be had for $1.99 to $2.50 a pound. These particular cuts
were 3.99+ at Costco. Ground beef was $2.99 a pound. The
cheapest, fattiest ground beef.

The boneless chicken thighs were okay at $1.99 a pound.

You can argue all you want, the quality and value was just not
there.



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Sqwertz wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:50:19 -0500, cybercat wrote:
>
>> "Christine Dabney" > wrote
>>>> Cheap is not
>>>>> always good..
>>>>>
>>>>> Christine
>>>> 5 words express a lot.
>>>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>>>> Dee Dee
>>>>
>>> Hehehehehehe...
>>>
>>> But I shop for cheap stuff a lot myself.
>> I don't buy cheap meat. It's got to be fresh and it's got to
>> be real. Not injected, etc. I can get beautiful cuts of beef
>> and pork for $2.50 and less a pound at the local groceries.
>>
>> Nothing at Costco was priced less than $3.99 a pound.
>
> You can't compare random cuts of beef and pork and lump them
> together at $2.50/lb. You have to compare them animal to animal,
> cut for cut.
>
> You also have to look to see if it's USDA choice or select beef.
>
> -sw
>
I buy quality meat at decent prices in whatever package size I want at
the local family owned Italian market. There are no Costcos here but I
have been in them a number of times while visiting friends in other
areas. If my only choice was big box embalmed meat I would consider them
but otherwise I wouldn't bother even if there were a local store.

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:46:50 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
. ..
>> Cheap is not
>>> always good..
>>>
>>> Christine
>>
>>5 words express a lot.
>>I wish I'd thought of it.
>>Dee Dee
>>
>
> Hehehehehehe...
>
> But I shop for cheap stuff a lot myself. So I am a fine one to talk.
> However, if it makes a big difference, I will go for the higher
> quality product. I do this with turkeys, around Thanksgiving. If I
> can't find a heritage bird, I go with a natural/organic one,
> preferably free range.
>
> My budget cannot support going for the higher price a lot of the time.
> So I compromise and get the best quality I can for the price I can
> afford. Sometimes I end up paying a fraction more than the cheapest
> price...but only if the quality difference is significant.
>
> There are a lot of things I wish I could afford to get, like the
> organic eggs from the farmer's markets, or the pastured pork, or grass
> fed beef. Or organic vegetables. However, on that note, even
> Jacques Pepin says that the best is not always organic.
>
> Christine

Christine,

I buy the best I can afford of alot of things because I notice a significant
difference. Sometimes, the best isn't always the most expensive though, thank
goodness!

The eggs from the farmer's market here...I get eggs usually twice a week; once at the
market on Sunday in Hillcrest, and once at the market in Carlsbad on Wednesdays, both
from the same person. I've been buying eggs from him nearly exclusively for about 10
years now. Occasionally, I won't be able to get to the market or whatnot, and it's
always a bummer. His eggs are normal sizes, always fresh, and always good, and they
are only $2.50 a dozen, which is actually quite a bit cheaper than the grocery store
eggs here.


kimberly

On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:44:17 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:


>The eggs from the farmer's market here...I get eggs usually twice a week; once at the
>market on Sunday in Hillcrest, and once at the market in Carlsbad on Wednesdays, both
>from the same person. I've been buying eggs from him nearly exclusively for about 10
>years now. Occasionally, I won't be able to get to the market or whatnot, and it's
>always a bummer. His eggs are normal sizes, always fresh, and always good, and they
>are only $2.50 a dozen, which is actually quite a bit cheaper than the grocery store
>eggs here.
>
>
>kimberly

I would love to get eggs like that. I know they are miles and miles
better than any others.. I see pictures of fresh organic eggs at the
farmers markets..and they are bright yellow, almost orange. And the
yolks set up much higher....

I should go ahead and splurge...LOL

Christine

Dee.Dee wrote:

> 5 words express a lot.
> I wish I'd thought of it.
> Dee Dee

Worst haiku I've seen in a while.


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"Blinky the Shark" > wrote in message
. ..
> Dee.Dee wrote:
>
>> 5 words express a lot.
>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>> Dee Dee
>
> Worst haiku I've seen in a while.
>
>
> --
> Blinky


You're one-step ahead of me, 'cause haiku didn't occur to me.
Bragging: I did win a Haiku once and had it read on the radio.
The announcer said, (paraphrasing) "hey that's so good, I'm going to read it
again."

A novice/naivete can usually come up with some pretty good ones, because
they're not so uptight about making an impression.

Dee Dee

Dee.Dee wrote:

>
> "Blinky the Shark" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Dee.Dee wrote:
>>
>>> 5 words express a lot.
>>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>> Worst haiku I've seen in a while.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Blinky
>
>
> You're one-step ahead of me, 'cause haiku didn't occur to me.
> Bragging: I did win a Haiku once and had it read on the radio.
> The announcer said, (paraphrasing) "hey that's so good, I'm
> going to read it again."
>
> A novice/naivete can usually come up with some pretty good ones,
> because they're not so uptight about making an impression.

You're probably right
They're not that hard to create
Even in winter


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On 6 Feb 2008 02:24:56 GMT, Blinky the Shark >
wrote:

>Dee.Dee wrote:
>
>> 5 words express a lot.
>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>> Dee Dee
>
>Worst haiku I've seen in a while.

That's not haiku. Not even close.
Haiku is 17 syllables.... 5-7-5.

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<sf> wrote in message ...
> On 6 Feb 2008 02:24:56 GMT, Blinky the Shark >
> wrote:
>
>>Dee.Dee wrote:
>>
>>> 5 words express a lot.
>>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>>Worst haiku I've seen in a while.
>
> That's not haiku. Not even close.
> Haiku is 17 syllables.... 5-7-5.
>


Yes, of course, everyone knows that -- that's why he called it "worst."
Dee Dee

wrote:

> On 6 Feb 2008 02:24:56 GMT, Blinky the Shark >
> wrote:
>
>>Dee.Dee wrote:
>>
>>> 5 words express a lot.
>>> I wish I'd thought of it.
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>>Worst haiku I've seen in a while.
>
> That's not haiku. Not even close.
> Haiku is 17 syllables.... 5-7-5.

I should have added more winkies, there, I guess.

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"Christine Dabney" > wrote
> Yes, the quality is very, very good. Even Julia Child was impressed
> by the quality of Costco meats, from what I have heard. Cheap is not
> always good..
>

I can get excellent quality, very fresh meat at Harris Teeter, for less than
the prices per pound I saw at Costco. On a regularl basis.



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"cybercat" > wrote in message
>>
>
> I can get excellent quality, very fresh meat at Harris Teeter, for less
> than
> the prices per pound I saw at Costco. On a regularl basis.

I shop at BJ's, similar to Costco.
Pork loins are !.99 versus HT at 2.99
Ground beef about a buck cheaper
Center cut pork chops $1.50 cheaper
Beef tenderloin is about the same
http://evic.harristeeter.com/HT_eVIC...dex.jsp?ID2491

IMO, saving 20¢ on gas is worth the stop also. $200 a year in my pocket.