I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
other dark and sticky masses.

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On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
>concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
>other dark and sticky masses.
>
>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>
I noticed that they had been eliminated from the list when I was there
last week. I won't be interested in their vegan offerings. You can
still have a hot dog.

On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:37:31 AM UTC-10, Paul M. Cook wrote:
> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
> and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
> concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
> other dark and sticky masses.
>
> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>
>
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One of these days, you won't be getting no hot dog combo for $1.50 either. It's going to be $2.00 and people will bitch. Too bad! If I were Trump, I'd raise the price to $3.50. People will bitch like hell but they'd still pay for it because it's going to still be the best deal in town. Ka-ching baby!

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:49:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>> and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
>> concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
>> other dark and sticky masses.
>>
>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>
>The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
>what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
snip
>
>-sw

I haven't look in a couple of months, but the polish were available at
my store in the bulk pkg

On 7/10/2018 3:09 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:49:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>
>>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>>> and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
>>> concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
>>> other dark and sticky masses.
>>>
>>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>>
>> The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
>> what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>> Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
> snip
>>
>> -sw
>
> I haven't look in a couple of months, but the polish were available at
> my store in the bulk pkg
>

According to what I just read, yes, they are. Seems dumb to eliminate a
customer favorite though. People still want them individually after
shopping.

On 7/10/2018 3:25 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> According to what I just read, yes, they are.Â* Seems dumb to eliminate a
> customer favorite though.Â* People still want them individually after
> shopping.

I heard talk of them eliminating the churro, people had a fit and
I guess the idea died because I still see them. And once in a while
buy them.

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. I
can't see missing anything on the menu that would upset me. It's
just a convenience situation.

nancy

On 2018-07-10 5:44 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 7/10/2018 3:25 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> According to what I just read, yes, they are.Â* Seems dumb to eliminate
>> a customer favorite though.Â* People still want them individually after
>> shopping.
>
> I heard talk of them eliminating the churro, people had a fit and
> I guess the idea died because I still see them.Â* And once in a while
> buy them.
>
> 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. She was a little hungry and thought the $1.50 hot dog
sounded like it would fill the gap. She was puzzled when the girl
handed here a cup. I pointed out that the $1.50 was a combo that
included the soft drink.

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. You can't go wrong for that price.

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:57:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2018-07-10 5:44 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 7/10/2018 3:25 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>>> According to what I just read, yes, they are.* Seems dumb to eliminate
>>> a customer favorite though.* People still want them individually after
>>> shopping.
>>
>> I heard talk of them eliminating the churro, people had a fit and
>> I guess the idea died because I still see them.* And once in a while
>> buy them.
>>
>> 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.* I
>> can't see missing anything on the menu that would upset me.* 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. She was a little hungry and thought the $1.50 hot dog
>sounded like it would fill the gap. She was puzzled when the girl
>handed here a cup. I pointed out that the $1.50 was a combo that
>included the soft drink.
>
>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. You can't go wrong for that price.
>
>
Costco has clearly stated for years and years and years. They make no
money on the hot dogs and drink or the rotisserie chicken and a couple
of other things. They keep them for the customers.
Janet US

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

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:44:50 -0400, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 7/10/2018 3:25 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> According to what I just read, yes, they are.* Seems dumb to eliminate a
>> customer favorite though.* People still want them individually after
>> shopping.
>
>I heard talk of them eliminating the churro, people had a fit and
>I guess the idea died because I still see them. And once in a while
>buy them.
>
>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. I
>can't see missing anything on the menu that would upset me. It's
>just a convenience situation.
>
>nancy

If I get a hot dog it is after shopping and I am just too hungry to
finish out my chores without food.
Janet US

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:39:23 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:25:26 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> On 7/10/2018 3:09 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:49:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>>>>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>>>>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>>>>> and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
>>>>> concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
>>>>> other dark and sticky masses.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>>>>
>>>> The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
>>>> what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>>>> Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
>>>
>>> I haven't look in a couple of months, but the polish were available at
>>> my store in the bulk pkg
>>>
>>
>> According to what I just read, yes, they are. Seems dumb to eliminate a
>> customer favorite though. People still want them individually after
>> shopping.
>
>I am of course peaking of actual experience in my area. Not from
>what I've read and not from not having a Costco in my area that I
>could see for myself.
>
>They sell a Kirkland hot dog in the aisles, but it's a 3-pack of
>small dogs.
>
>https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.c....11896624.html
>
>-sw

I've never seen that set-up. The dogs I buy are long and I have to
shop around for buns that fit.
Apparently Costco carries very different things at various stores
Janet US

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:09:48 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:49:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
>wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>
>>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>>> and despite their humble attraction I nonetheless enjoyed them sitting at a
>>> concrete table dappled in wads of discarded chewing gum, bird droppings and
>>> other dark and sticky masses.
>>>
>>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>>
>>The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
>>what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>>Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
>snip
>>
>>-sw
>
>I haven't look in a couple of months, but the polish were available at
>my store in the bulk pkg

In Europe they do a lot of house renovating. But most of the time, you
hire them individually.

On 7/10/2018 1:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
(snippage)
>>
>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>
> The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
> what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
> Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
>
Maybe they have in some locations. There doesn't seem to be much
consistency among stores. <shrug>

I heard about this on a national news channel this morning. It's no
skin off my nose since I don't shop at Costco. But the report I heard
claimed Costco intends to replace the polish dog at the *snack bar* (not
on store shelves sold in packs) with "healthier" alternatives.

I'm sorry, what? Does the average customer eating at a snack bar in a
store really think about whether or not that polish dog (or anything
else) it is healthy? I'm thinking they're just hungry. Damn food police.

Jill

> Insiders say that Costco is trying to make their snack bars more of
> a profit center. Which is why none of the new stuff is any sort of
> bargain.
>
> Calling the fake meat salad "al pastor" is especially appalling to
> me. Al Pastor is a very specific recipe and method of cooking and
> the Costco version is the exact opposite of that. The vegetarians
> need to come up with their own names of foods rather than
> *******izing well-established meat recipes in their attempt to
> appeal to people who are miserable and grouchy for wanting to eat
> real meat but deny themselves that genetic urge. And look - here
> comes Bruce - the perfect example.
>
> -sw
>

On 2018-07-10 7:40 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 7/10/2018 1:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>
>>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo.Â*Â* I am not a food
>>> activist but
>>> I intend to fight this one.Â*Â* I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop
>>> there
> (snippage)
>>>
>>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>>>
>>
>> The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year.Â* And contrary to
>> what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>> Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs.Â* The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
>>
> Maybe they have in some locations.Â* There doesn't seem to be much
> consistency among stores.Â* <shrug>
>
> I heard about this on a national news channel this morning.Â* It's no
> skin off my nose since I don't shop at Costco.Â* But the report I heard
> claimed Costco intends to replace the polish dog at the *snack bar* (not
> on store shelves sold in packs) with "healthier" alternatives.
>

FWIW, I was in Costco yesterday and my friend and I had a "
tube of death". That Costco still has the Polish Sausage on the menu. I
looked at some of their other offerings and they are cheap, but they
don't come near the value of the tube of death and a soda.



> I'm sorry, what?Â* Does the average customer eating at a snack bar in a
> store really think about whether or not that polish dog (or anything
> else) it is healthy?Â* I'm thinking they're just hungry.Â* Damn food police.
Restaurants here have to show the calories in their food. Costco's
stuff is pretty high. Their Poutine in something like 1500 calories. I
was surprised to see how many people were eating that.

We ended up sharing our table with a man and his wife and had a nice
chat. It turned out that the wife grew up in the same small town I did
and lived just a few blocks from me. My friend told about growing up in
Baie Comeau QC and the other guy had cousins there and my friend knew
them.

On 7/11/2018 3:07 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:40:15 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 7/10/2018 1:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:37:25 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>>
>>>> I shop at Costco on occasion, typically for the deals on 100 pounds of
>>>> chicken wings and 55 gallon drums of shampoo. I am not a food activist but
>>>> I intend to fight this one. I always eat 2 polish dogs when I shop there
>> (snippage)
>>>>
>>>> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0c523e262061f
>>>
>>> The Polish dog has been gone here for over a year. And contrary to
>>> what the article says, they are not sold in bulk back in the aisles.
>>> Nor are the 1/4+ hot dogs. The new ones mostly sucked anyway.
>>>
>> Maybe they have in some locations. There doesn't seem to be much
>> consistency among stores. <shrug>
>
> I was explicitly referring to "here". Sheesh, people. I especially
> appreciate the comments from people who don't even have Costcos.
>
>> I heard about this on a national news channel this morning. It's no
>> skin off my nose since I don't shop at Costco. But the report I heard
>> claimed Costco intends to replace the polish dog at the *snack bar* (not
>> on store shelves sold in packs) with "healthier" alternatives.
>
> "Healthier" is just an excuse for "More Expensive". According to
> Costco insiders on /r/Costco, Costco is trying to make the snack
> bars more of a profit center.
>
> -sw
>
By eliminating something people love and would likely pay more for if
they kept serving them? Doesn't make sense to me.

Jill

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:31:31 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 7/11/2018 3:07 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> "Healthier" is just an excuse for "More Expensive". According to
>>> Costco insiders on /r/Costco, Costco is trying to make the snack
>>> bars more of a profit center.
>>>
>> By eliminating something people love and would likely pay more for if
>> they kept serving them? Doesn't make sense to me.
>
> They don't make much profit off of a $1.50 1/4lb+ hot dog and
> refillable soda. And since they can't raise the price without even
> more backlash, they just got rid of it. They still sell a [just as
> lousy] hot dog + soda for the same price.

Yep. Saw a TV show about them years ago. They said they were not making
money on it and refused to raise the price.