Why You Spend So Much Money At Costco

[@Kakurendo]

I work at Costco, and they're a fantastic company. Honestly, the biggest issue with the company is keeping enough chickens for everyone to buy in some stores.

[@Otaythechug]

Kakurendo Blodhgarm I read “children” instead of chicken at first 😂

[@MariaAlkisJOY]

Do you work in the states or Canada?

[@Kakurendo]

@@Otaythechug . . . Shh, no one else needs to know.

[@justingitsme3093]

@@Kakurendo i love eating kids do you use hot sauce on them

[@nhat5094]

justing its me We use maple syrup 🍁 🇨🇦 lol 😂

[@djzabber]

I don’t mind spending extra when I go there. Employees are well paid and treated which is better then Walmart.

[@Dawesenm]

So Walmart treats/pays their employees well as well?

[@samz3542]

I moved to the states 11 years ago, I was lucky to live in big cities so I didn't have to go Walmart, and I have never bought anything from Walmart.

[@user-sv4gz8pj8z]

Simone Eli Walmart is 11 not 10

[@ameliasandoval8663]

How do you compare Walmart and Cosco? Do you mean Sam's Club and Cosco?

[@bbsteele671]

I love working at Costco!!!

[@DarknessessB11]

I’ve seen people from my teen years still working at Costco. I’m in my 30’s now so that tells a lot of how they treat their employees.

[@geofferypmeyers]

Same here

[@hoydenhue]

No, I don't think so . In these trying times since 2007 job secuirity has been an issue. So many people don't take risks anymore

[@hailstonez]

I just got hired into costco! i plan on retiring there. that really shows how they are lovely

[@ilovegoodsax]

Costco pays health insurance for their part time employees.

[@gypsierose3611]

In this day and age not really

[@Brandon-mq5vi]

My new favorite quote "it's a parking lot for your two-legged pets, called often children and husbands" 3:35

[@stevenhosea4849]

Brandon Happens. Hi. Yes. Bye.

[@khantran5373]

sad

[@Wagner555]

Man hating is a sign of low self confidence.

[@imthegrinchthatstolechrist4384]

We know what was said, dumbfuck. No need to repeat it.

[@mindbodysoulstation3386]

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[@theylied1776]

Costco is the only Retail Business model that Walmart has publically claimed that they cannot compete with. This is the reason why Walmart closed so many Sams Clubs.

[@lotusgrl444]

Plus Costco knows how to treat their employees

[@jogmas12]

theylied1776 great, I own stock in Costco

[@dunnotck1]

I live in Mexico and my family tried out a Sam's Club membership for a year. We bought cottage cheese a couple of times, the problem was every other item was identical to what you could buy in Walmart at a better price, the only thing that made it worth it was that I got a Huffy 26" women's mountain bike for about $70 USD. Which was the best deal I've ever seen on a bike, but I only need one cheap bike every so often, so we didn't renew our membership.

[@theylied1776]

@@dunnotck1 You basically described the reason why I no longer have a Sam's Club membership. Costco just Does it Better.

[@bmardon2112]

I am a Costco worker, thank you all for coming to our warehouses. Bless you all, I am exceedingly thankful.

[@corner559]

LOVE your store!

[@codezier2738]

I agree Kirkland products are way higher quality than Walmart's "Great Value" or No Frill's "No Name"

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

Kirkland brands are usually name brands with the Kirkland label.

[@RobinFlysHigh]

Hmm. Good to know

[@ruvin7023]

I love their almond milk...

[@amandaramsay5934]

Love the Kirkland's toilet paper! Haven't tried the laundry detergent yet but I bought some to try yesterday.

[@arx754]

I've worked in cat rescue for 15 years now, and I specifically joined Costco because others in rescue told me that their Kirkland brand dry cat food (purple bag- 16 lbs II think) is VERY high quality cat food. It cost more than what I used to buy, but I noticed the cats ate less, because (I think) it's not full of fillers, etc. No food dye either. My foster cats took right to it, and it's the most popular dry food in the house. (I STILL buy other kinds. My cats get to choose from FOUR kinds of dry cat food, 24/7, all in large pans. Plus they get wet food (canned Friskies) twice a day. And, no, I have NO fat cats. All healthy). I was buying their brand name cat litter, too, but they've discontinued it. It was cheap at 8.99 (i hink) for 35 lbs. THAT has been really a bummer.

[@11Eagle25]

Why am I watching this? My country doesn't even have Costco lol

[@Misshowzat]

@@miaumiau8918 Haha, it's like a supermarket with a petrol station. But it's in the middle of nowhere & has no mobile reception (on purpose) & sells everything from jewellery, cameras & TV's to 20kg bags of seafood, food platters & children's playhouses. They also have a small foodcourt & a bunch of people serving samples of different kinds but everyone except the membership sellers & deli staff seem very confused & lost. You have to set meeting points with the people you're with and have a plan or you will get lost & over spend.

[@Misshowzat]

Haha, you never know, it might not be long.

[@Misshowzat]

@@miaumiau8918 You have to get one to shop there. It's like a yearly subscription. They say it gives you a lot of savings but I dunno. The petrol savings are the biggest saving.

[@MariaTorres-hc5uq]

Never seen a Costco here in Lisbon Portugal. Anyway i would never go to a thing like that, i don't like big supermarkets. I like things where I can go around without much effort.

[@Misshowzat]

@@MariaTorres-hc5uq Ikr? Like why do you want a wild goose chase just to get groceries? That's for when you go to a department store

[@Hana-jh3vh]

Costco is an experience. Literally I have so many memories eating samples, walking down the huge isles and reading books at the book section

[@Kayscastle]

Ikr? I once had a full meal just from eating every single one of their samples 😂

[@SixHandWorld]

It's a miracle if I leave Costco without spending over $100

[@Eddi3Pwns]

It kinda feels wrong if that's not what you're doing

[@inlonging]

Same

[@rikiyul]

Sadly...me too

[@SixHandWorld]

@@Eddi3Pwns Right. It's like did you forget something. lol

[@quietlives]

I was surprised that I spent over $100 at Costco this week. Never happened before. Well, my fridge was dead, got a new one, and had to refill it.

[@ImVeryBrad]

worked at costco for 4 years. Awesome place to work. treated employees like humans. 10/10

[@wesleyvict]

liar , walmart is the best .

[@applehappyx-files2456]

W C 😂😂😂😂 you funny

[@HippoShemp]

Another reason why I'm glad to shop at Costco...their employees aren't treated like garbage.

[@faithrada]

@@wesleyvict Sorry but the very fact that you personally attack someone as a "liar" ... for simply sharing their own experience ... tells me a LOT about YOUR credibility.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

@@wesleyvict The equivalent would be a SamClub. :P

[@pettaduffy6561]

I remember the last time I went there, they were selling coffins! COFFINS. Unbelievable... you'll be spending your money with them right til' the end!! LOL

[@xmochix604]

Peta Tusa 🤣🤣

[@littlean24]

My mom bought my brother's urns from Costco. They are very very nice and she saved over a grand instead of buying them from the funeral home. She got a large one and than like 5 small ones for close family and friends.

[@bic.550]

It's like that episode in Modern Family where Mitch and Cam goes to Costco, and they say you can buy stuff there from birth to death.

[@AbsFabbs]

I bet they had the best price though...🤷🏽‍♀️!! I love Costco!!

[@kittylozon2106]

And if you don't like it, YOU CAN RETURN IT.... no questions asked. LOL

[@obasaar68]

I drive 145 miles round trip to go to my nearest Costco and I am an old man who lives alone. For me, Costco is worth the drive!

[@CaptchaNeon]

I bet you don’t do that 3-4 times a week lol

[@jogmas12]

obasaar68 don’t worry Sir, perhaps Costco will be planning a new store near you soon.

[@goofyopp4005]

zadose buddy prolly got a old classic car takes the back roads 😂😂

[@whatever5922]

You’re crazy

[@obasaar68]

@@whatever5922 , it's possible, that I'm crazy! But for me, I am happy making the drive!

[@teromik1]

honestly, I am at Costco because of their amazing customer service. I never had any issues receiving a refund on an item.

[@pingozingo]

I only buy electronics at Costco for this reason only!

[@HowieHal]

Their refund policy is brilliant because they make sure the manufacturer will give Costco full credit back. That is the only reason your not given a more difficult time on your returns. It's absolutely disgusting how many people take advantage of this policy and think they outsmarted Costco employees. Yes they will take back the movies you have watched and meat you ate and said that you threw out. They will let you try and return merchandise that was not even purchased there and upgrade your TVs. (Finally changed electronics policies after unbelievable B.S. returns for years). They will return your money as you lie about why things don't work right. However you will keep going back and spending way more than you thought you would. They got you. Like giveaways at casinos. "Just when you think you got them you realize, they got you" Costco is brilliant. Fyi, to those people that return stale bread on the reg and return garbage all the time......you are the people that are talked about and laughed at in the break rooms. They see you coming and laugh. Let's see what this guy has for us today.....lolol.

[@paulg8065]

Howie Busse lol I don’t think you are going to discourage people who make ridiculous returns by telling them employees laugh about them in the breakroom. If the return is accepted it is almost always because they are following Costco’s return policy. Also the people who lie and make questionable returns don’t have that kind of shame.

[@juandavidlopezmartinez7745]

Also they treat employees insanely well

[@rookiehoops]

This is so true I was at Costco today just looking for waters when I walked out with AirPods

[@stevenhosea4849]

RookieHoops No. No. Good. Great Goodness Happens

[@blackwillow482]

@Jb berry Get a different wireless earphone/earbud. Airpods are overrated, over priced, and the quality isn't worth the price you're paying at all.

[@travisli-rufus1949]

Lol, most people went to night clubs for good time, some came out with 18yrs of child support. Hilarious.

[@Olivia-W]

XD. I managed to resist buying a new monitor, a controller, Bose NC700 headphones, and the Oculus Quest 2. I will buy the controller eventually anyway, and maybe the Quest, but not yet XD. I have a much worse time resisting in Microcenter- oh let me pick up one tiny paaart- yeah I needed a new cable anyway, oh right maybe I should replace every part in my PC while I'm at it?

[@ddc2343d]

Costco is one of the few stores that I actually enjoy going to.

[@ohHeyKev]

Social Relativity It’s Costco 😐, it’s the complete opposition of being claustrophobic which is how you pronounce it

[@imtheboss1826]

Hate all shopping, but i do go to costco.

[@samriwelkeish7981]

Cory Landers I love their pizza

[@Alien42x]

Hmm

[@elisabethfanfan9560]

right l love my cashier who becane friends with my mom and we soend money for the entire month or two

[@jkim972]

Kirkland brand is always just as good if not better than name brand stuff and always cheaper. Always trust costco

[@zaynab3970]

Tigerjk true

[@wclark3196]

Not always. Sometimes things are on sale elsewhere and are a better price than at Costco. So you keep informed of the weekly deals in your area. That said, Costco is a consistently good value. Return policy is great too. Plus, they'll do a price adjustment if the price drops in the 30 days after you buy something. I got back too adjustments recently, $50 each (plus tax) for the TV and surround sound system that I bought (and the prices were already really good).

[@Corn_Fed_Beef]

I'm fortunate to live in Salt Lake City, Utah, home to the largest costco in the world, I said it, THE WORLD.

[@Meiiokoii]

private labels are usually made by name brand mfgs

[@wclark3196]

@@Meiiokoii True, but not always to the same specifications or with same ingredients. The Kirkland stuff is good, though.

[@kengy1991]

It is so worth it, especially when buying non-perishable items. Their gasoline is also 15-20 cents cheaper than their competitors.

[@Nemofishman]

raising to 40 cents for me on fuel.

[@EmmuelleBerger2011]

When the zombie apocalypse comes, Costo is where is I'm riding it out.

[@fernandocarvalho1656]

🤣🤣🤣🤘

[@cooklovejoy]

Emmuelle Berger 🤣🤣😂

[@MatrixDiscovery]

I have bad news for you, people who go to Costco are the zombies.

[@herbiehusker1889]

Costco would be picked clean within a few days

[@madalyn4699]

Costco is where everyone is gonna go. It'll be full of zombies very quickly.

[@RoyHodgsonBurner]

who tf goes to Costco 3-4 times a week?!

[@ftbuddy]

Yeah, I go only 5-6 times a year. It's a half-hour away. But I do use their online store more often.

[@frisco61]

We do sometimes. Ours is 10 minutes from our house, right in the middle of a bunch of stores, about 1minute from the Walmart. So for us it's no different than another store.

[@howedavid4449]

My dad

[@omilkhouseo]

sunday grocery shopping, thursday chicken run, friday grab a few bottles of wine

[@kiwitartss]

My dad

[@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane]

I now live in Canada and I LOVE Costco! Cheap gas, fries are the best, I even got the flowers for my wedding delivered to my place. We bought a phone and a phone plan there and got 250$ in gift cards. just the best!

[@laviebanale]

It’s a great store. They treat their customers and employees fairly. This report should’ve also talked about Costco’s awesome return policy.

[@Putain138]

I recently filled a prescription at the Costco pharmacy. At a local drug store I routinely pay $171.00 for 90 generic pills and the same medicine cost $27.60 for 90 generic pills. I was completely shocked and the generic manufacturer was the same USA drug company. I don't want to be in trouble for using vulgar language so I won't say what I'm thinking about my local drug store now.

[@RachelGraeff]

Use goodrx.com to price your medications before you fill them.

[@chowfun6526]

Wow. I often wondered how those drug stores make it. Now we know.

[@viktrader]

@@wands2457 you pay $16 for a migraine pill? Lol, just lol. ROFL. From NHS customer, UK.

[@arunsreenivasan2074]

It wouldn’t cost anything coz we have the NHS that covers us. Lol insurance. Wtf is that

[@viktrader]

@@wands2457 let's put it this way. Americans pay taxes and get no free health care but pay for gigantic health insurance policies. We Brits pay taxes (+NI)and get absolutely free health care. Every one and everything covered including boob Job!!! NHS is not perfect but it's one of the best of the best.

[@geofferypmeyers]

My dad has a coffee shop. When I was little, my mom would go buy 50 gallons of milk every 2 weeks at Costco and bring us kids with her. When they used to have the milk in cardboard boxes, we would stack the milk boxes on one of the giant flatbed carts like bus seats and sit on them. We loved riding around Costco on the milk bus back in the day ☺️

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

" Your house is just a place to put your stuff, while you'er out getting more stuff." ----------------- George Carlin

[@AnaDiaz-wz4cf]

Yess for sure, most of the time spent out of the house is spent working to get money to get more stuff 🤔

[@trustthescience2260]

@@AnaDiaz-wz4cf This is why the rich love capitalism and relentlessly push it on society. All the "poor" people have to go out and do real work, while they sit back and enjoy as most of the money eventually makes its way up to them. Socialism..? Ha! No, we can't be bothered a system that's actually more fair for the majority - the poor.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Those storage places should offer apartment units in some of their spaces

[@EvaUnit_01]

That $1.50 hotdog & soda really be it tho. And the cheaper gas.

[@supermonk3y07]

Good and cheap food. And yeah that 1.50 hot dog with a soda is great

[@briansokoloski776]

Salty hot dog and sugary pop then go on a overpriced shopping spree

[@supermonk3y07]

@@briansokoloski776 healthy foods cost a lot of money

[@MarlanaPolis]

Yesss! Got gas there today, .30¢ cheaper, can’t beat it

[@DanielIles]

Being cheap I skip lunch and dinner for some cheap hotdogs

[@mayravm]

My husband passed away and even though it’s just me I don’t have someone to take me shopping so Costco here I come. I only buy at Costco milk, kombucha, toilet paper and cereal.

[@mayravm]

@Ned Lowe I have a dog. She gets the salmon so she is a dog go cat

[@AbsFabbs]

I call Costco my adult playground. When I have free time my first thought is Costco. So sad....

[@faithrada]

A little sad yea... but still better than going to Disney World.

[@ekichandra]

Not sad at all, if you enjoy it then go for it.. no one will jidge for your happiness

[@SkyKitten1]

Not sad at all. If I may be honest, I enjoy costco better than the clubs haha.

[@AbsFabbs]

Kenzie Jean absolutely!!! Sadly Costco samples are more than likely a thing of the past.

[@AbsFabbs]

Massive Legend spending money isn’t sad as long as you spend within your means. Costco can definitely be pricey but I budget for a random Costco trip here and there so it works for me.

[@rajgill7576]

While working there as a vendor, a manager told me their profits are minimal, and products pay for their placement inside the store. Most their money comes from people bidding for their products to be in front and of course, membership fees.

[@daveheel]

i believe the bulk of costco profits come from membership dues.

[@tropicalorange1237]

This makes me feel bad about taking all those free samples. 🥺 I love this store.

[@Think-About-It]

The video said Costco make $141.6 billion last year. I always got more cash back by the end of the year than I paid for the membership fee.

[@rajgill7576]

@Beyond Tribalism yea and they keep those $5 chickens at the very farthest corner from the entrance for a reason. They want people to egg hunt for their groceries

[@wclark3196]

not true. costco is doing well. www.fool.com/investing/2019/05/29/costco-stock-gets-a-downgrade-at-the-worst-possibl.aspx

[@happyellf]

Hey, I love buying toilet paper only three times a year.

[@A.bormcax]

Constipation issues?

[@happyellf]

@@A.bormcax Single person buying toilet paper at Costco.

[@Loveroffood41]

@@happyellf I'm totally with you dude I live by myself and I bought toilet paper right before the pandemic hit did not have to buy toilet paper once

[@thisistotallyfine]

I went through the comments and no one said anything about their return policy? You can return anything.

[@goatgirl5968]

Except the produce that you don't see is moldy until you get it home. They are grumpy about that.

[@cheesebutt1000]

You can even return the membership itself ! True! One time when Costco came to our city they were giving out free memberships as part of a promotion and they told us about this. Well I used my membership for a year and returned it for $60 profit

[@reniehandler2595]

@@goatgirl5968 We returned an empty container of apples (plastic only) and the receipt, they were all bad and we through them out. They gave us full credit.....No lie

[@silentsmurf]

goat girl I think that may been just particular worker that gave you a hard time. I’ve never had issues returning moldy produce.

[@meganbursey4717]

I heard about a customer who bought a massive rib-eye steak, completely burned it while cooking it, and returned it for a full-refund on the premise that "it now tasted bad". Costco stayed true to their promise!

[@Mr.Saephan503]

Man I saw that my gas was low so I went to Costco to get some gas but I ended up leaving with tv,shirt,bike,tires,diamond ring,car rims,toothpaste and hair dryer.

[@campbellstevenson8107]

Mr. Saephan why did you go inside to get gas?

[@haileeey2180]

And no gas.

[@AndrewTyberg]

That made me lol for real.

[@mr.stealyourgirl1779]

@@campbellstevenson8107 If you don't have a credit card, you can purchase a gas voucher with cash.

[@ladasodaexplains3355]

ok everything else make sense but *CAR RIMS???*

[@melodie-08]

I've been a Costco member since the early 90s. I have never thought about going anywhere else because I love their reliable products, economical prices, and friendly service. I will continue to shop there as long as they are committed to the above.

[@goldfishsnake]

I'd love costco to work on reducing plastic, they could create a big impact!

[@leila4268]

and packaging too!

[@geofferypmeyers]

The plastic apple packaging drives me CRAZY!

[@pjusino5]

eco friendly package = higher prices products $$ :(

[@weltschmertzz]

@@pjusino5 it's worth it. Imagine your children living on a dying planet

[@shinnam]

Much of the EU is banning single use plastics, albeit slowly, but hopefully that will have a ripple effect. COSTCO please reduce plastic in advance.

[@Skaughtto]

Pro tip: A single Costco membership entitles you to two membership cards, so you can split the price of admission. If your goal is to spend less, don't grab a cart. That's how I only spend about $20/trip or $10/arm...

[@bearbriganti5203]

Ha! Broke boii

[@kristinreed7885]

Haha thanks for the tip

[@livialovee]

The only rule is that you need to live at the same household address and provide proof. Something like a bank statement, utility bill, or lease/mortgage documents are all acceptable.

[@dacutestdimples]

I do this 😹😹 the cart is nothing but trouble lol

[@dacutestdimples]

@Jane O'Leary if you're a household of let's say 1 or 2, sometimes it better to go in without a cart. We aren't immune to impulse buys we just don't have the extra people in our homes To Help us eat it lol. I've bought bulk items before and before I could even get halfway through the bag, they went stale 😂 There's still items we benefit from but the impulse foods are tricky

[@viviennea.293]

Totally worth it. I only started to shop at Costco during the pandemic. All online. I do find the stores overwhelming, but the online shopping experience has been wonderful. Their deliver is impeccable. Love my Costco card.

[@wuznab5109]

1 thing that is really annoying. One day an item will be at one section but the next day it gets sent to the shadow realm, and won’t be seen until another week.

[@olivermee4593]

WuzNab this is another sales strategy, you spend more time looking around the store to find what you are looking for. Therefore you might see something else to put in your cart while walking around.

[@edwardsmith7396]

...and I hate that they only carry certain items for a short time... as a baby boomer in his 60's who can still walk, it is exhausting having to go up and down aisles looking for stuff.

[@kenpaxtonlim4900]

@@edwardsmith7396 That is also another strategy, it gives you a sense of urgency knowing that the product will not stay long on the shelf, so it compels you to purchase it right away

[@FirewindII]

@@kenpaxtonlim4900 Pro Tip: Watch for the "*" if you're worried.

[@TheDAT573]

I love Costco. It's a Disneyland of everything, not just food.

[@victorramirez5918]

I also think what sets Costco apart is the memories that you make while you're there. My father used to take me when I was a kid and being able to have free samples, run around, read books, and eat pizza made going to Costco a fun family outing. As an adult, I feel nostalgic when I go back to the same location I went to as a kid. There are some workers that have been there since I was a kid. Thats over 20 years. That tells you a lot about how the workers are treated.

[@IssaVibewithKP]

You have to have tunnel vision in Costco or you can kiss your monthly budget goodbye 😂😂😂

[@ShadesOfIvery]

Yep, exactly. 🤣

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Best thing is don't get a shopping cart..only buy what you can hold in your hands..or you'll want to fill up the cart.

[@IssaVibewithKP]

NO_EYES_ON_ME Agreed

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

When you have no more money than what you have, its easy.

[@carnival30]

So true.

[@Hakkyou13]

Costco is frictionless except at the hectic parking lot right in front of the entrance.

[@lookryan]

and the gas station waiting line :(

[@ashleenicole71]

It doesn't matter where you try to park on the weekend. Its so busy.

[@dedhampster4730]

I always park to the side and walk up the side wall to the entrance. Nice sidewalk protected from traffic.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

i always go @8.15pm, easy to find parking, 30 mins is all i need to my stuffs

[@lisac9522]

MegadethsGirl If you go near closing there’s way fewer people to deal with. It’s more relaxing and doable that way for me!

[@valenciamaribel]

4:40 “baby boomer generation is going to be around for a while longer” Corona Virus: “hold my beer”

[@smokeypillow]

took the words right outta my head LOL

[@BatteryPark2024]

Im not a boomer but this is the most vile comment i ran across.

[@MHSMagicLuver]

I thought the exact same thing. I was like.. not if they dont start listening and stay home. Apparently baby boomers are one of thr worst generations for staying home during this.

[@yolkthosenuts]

BatteryPark1977 Boomers stifle progress

[@cindy846]

Insensitive, evil

[@DanielIles]

I skip dinner the night before going to Costco for all those *SAMPLES*

[@yamiah03]

Daniel Iles 😂

[@monkiram]

Probably another way they get you! Shopping on an empty stomach = buying lots of stuff you don't need lol Edit: that said, I'm completely okay with that, Costco deserves my money :]

[@pmatthews4391]

Daniel Iles ILOVE The Sample people and their tasty wares. I’ve got a 5 lb. container of potato salad in my fridge right now to show for that. Ahem, as well as chocolate covered açaí sorbet bites and Kirkland honey mustard snack mix. They got me. 😊

[@cassie1dueces]

Daniel Iles 😂 lunch and dinner for me buaaahahaha!

[@lisac9522]

I get the $1.50 beef hot dog and drink instead of going for samples. It’s filling, keeps me going, easier to stick to my list and keep my blinders semi-on (which ain’t easy). I’m not perfect at it, but I’m good at it enough to keep going there. Getting samples would just slow me down, especially if it’s crowded. The last thing I need is to tempt myself with new products. If I kept overspending, the membership wouldn’t be worth.

[@harrisonwintergreen1147]

How to not overspend at Costco: USE CASH 💰 Lock the debit or credit cards in the truck of your car

[@thebravegallade731]

eh, we never overspend at costco. we just go though stuff that fast. trust me if you have a family of 4 you go through food and clothes quickly.

[@edwardsmith7396]

...and throw away the key to the truck of your car....

[@maxlu2456]

That’s so dumb. Have self control instead of using stupid methods like this.

[@vivianmakesvideos1451]

@@maxlu2456 or just do what you know works for you

[@armyofshea7941]

Been a member since 1996, and an employee for just over a year. You have to know it is a good company when you actually know the names of the employees, just as a shopper (or member in this case.) It is a good, honest, hard days work for a good wage and great benefits. And it’s really hard not to spend your paycheck there!

[@jasdeng8558]

I like Costco over Amazon. Costco treat their employee and customer well vs. Amazon only treat their customers well, but not all their employees.

[@willgaukler8979]

jas deng I really have gotten to love love 💕 Amazon anytime shopping 24/7....

[@4343b1]

Many of us consumers haven't been treated well by Amazon for awhile now thanks to changes to their policies and offshoring CS to India. I buy from them as little as I can.

[@MegaEthelred]

@@willgaukler8979 Problem can be the nearly 50% of goods sold by 3rd party sellers - the almost dry pens and the almost dead batteries, etc., plus the inhuman conditions in their distribution centers, plus the way they're taking over the world - all reasons to try to cut down commerce with them.

[@faithrada]

@@MegaEthelred Yup.. def. cooling off to Amazon. I do believe they are overworking their employees.

[@ConnieJun]

When you go to your local Costco enough to recognize it in this video. Hello dear friend! to the old gentleman who always checks my card at the entrance. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@anbarwins950]

Oh So Connie Which one is it?

[@exiled_to_elba]

@@anbarwins950 it looks like the Visalia costco but maybe they just all look the same :/

[@FirewindII]

Sweetness begets sweetness....

[@beckyfletcherr]

how bout stop asking me where my adult is when i’m trying to eat a sample

[@danstun8567]

That's because your very young. Kid's are supposed to be supervised. Because you asked I checked out your page to confirm you were young before responding and couldn't help to see your talent show act. I have to say, that's very impressive. Your very good at that and very talented. Keep up the good work. I'm sure if you tryout for America's Got Talent or some other thing like that you will make it. I was not expecting to see this level of talent, good job.

[@blane6592]

becky fletcher 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emmy7715]

EXACTLY I'LL JUST BE STANDING THERE AWKWARDLY WHILE NERVOUSLY TRYING TO FIND MY MOM

[@thelegendformula6695]

Lul imagine getting only one sample

[@ranjaniranganathan5896]

I think one other thing this video didn't mention about people continue to shop at Costco is that their membership allows for return for used products at any time. Whether it's 2 days after purchase or 2 years. That's genuinely happy/satisfied customers that can never be satisfied with store credits when Costco returns whole $ back to you.

[@ancientfern2693]

Had a guy take me on a date to Costco food court once. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER.

[@visitor3756]

Ancient Fern My spouse let’s me get any combo I want at our concession stand date 🤣 👏👏👏👏

[@ancientfern2693]

@@visitor3756 So cute. I am not married to "Costco Date guy" I opted for "Homemade French Toast at my dads empty house Date guy" I knew he had to be mine when he homemade the syrup too.

[@zilazilazila]

@@ancientfern2693 ok

[@3dgarify]

I had a good date with my date by eating cereal at her house" let's like do something and eat cereal at your house." She said yes and laughed so hard. She knew she had good cereal haha.

[@gardenstateshake8238]

This place is like a crackhouse. Everytime I go here, I can't leave.

[@cabritorico9691]

Lmao something I remember is planning a school event and we had a 20$ budget for bananas and they were 1.29 for like 8/9 (maybe on sale idk) and we left with like 150 bananas

[@wuznab5109]

Swear to god, every Costco is apocalypse ready.

[@elloitsluna]

Yep and do you know if Costco will still be popular in the next 20 years or 10

[@shurobhinandi6616]

Lol this comment aged well

[@hium8716]

Welp...

[@roshnijain1715]

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[@anitanaseer1007]

This didn't age well...

[@Lucky8s]

Costco membership is worth it for the gas alone. The groceries are just a bonus for me (a household of two)

[@nicschintee1511]

Dennis Xu true, I saved a lot of money in Australia by buying gas from CostCo. The gas is 20-25 c cheaper than most of petrol stations.

[@Daniel-ii6rq]

And you wait in line for hours for your gas which isn’t worth most people’s time

[@Lucky8s]

@@Daniel-ii6rq My Costco actually upgraded their gas station so now there's never a line, even during peak times. 6 lanes and 18 pumps.

[@Lucky8s]

@Trinder3467 Based on how much gas I use and the price of a well loaded Model 3, it'd take me 50 years worth of gas before I'd spend the same amount. So yeah, no thanks

[@Lucky8s]

@Trinder3467 Costco makes the majority of its money on memberships, not food or gas. If you actually compare the price per kg or lb, it'll be less than most supermarkets besides Walmart. It's also obvious when it comes to service. Costco charges $45 for a full tire change with balancing, everywhere else is $100-$150. Your shoe example isn't applicable in this case. That's like saying a pair of Gucci $3k shoes are going to last substantially longer than a nice pair of $200 branded shoes. Simply not the case. Neither is spending $75k on an electric car and using 'gas' savings to justify the price.

[@lilmochi5553]

My parents are so loyal to costco!!! They will buy there TV, Furniture, Food, and sometimes clothes when there is a really good price😊!!!! But they are legends at ignoring everything getting what they need first then doing the occasional sample & "want" trip👌🏻!!! Man I love Costco!!!

[@cassaundra.jewell]

I LOVE COSTCO!!! I do 90% of my shopping at Costco! We have a family of 5 so we go through the bulk stuff pretty quick. I’d say, if you have a big family, it just makes sense to shop there. I don’t care about their marketing techniques either. All stores have the dairy in the back. I would consider myself a loyal Costco member for sure. I don’t see myself ever going anywhere else.

[@patd6370]

Yep, love Costco! Generous with food samples & little hassle with returns! However, it does take a lot of will power to keep the bill low & reasonable.

[@sylviapark129]

I think the experience and memories are also a BIIIG factor for Costco's future. What I mean is that even I have memories of going to Costco with my family and being awed by the sheer amount of items, hugging the giant teddy bear, eating pizza and hotdogs together that I can't deny there's a bit of nostalgia and an overall positive bias towards Costco :)

[@fogtown3027]

😂

[@Trebbell]

Look I love Costco but 3-4 times a week? They must love waiting in lines. I even tried going to costco right when it opens...its literally a geriatric stampede.

[@zkatt1959]

Self check out

[@tentse3521]

Geriatric stampede lmao

[@monkiram]

That's my mom lol. She literally goes like 3 times a week. On weekends in Toronto, the lines are completely backed up into the aisles and it's impossible to walk at the front. They go pretty quickly though

[@daveheel]

i'm single and i never buy much at costco so the lines are a deterrant for me to go. the number of people on weekends also sours me from going too.

[@Pie4life123]

Bongo this video is stupid Costco sucks. They only have a few good deals if your a regular buyer Costco is really just the best for small biz owners who buy like chips and re sell them.

[@josiahrecords92]

The store would make a great emergency shelter.

[@faithrada]

Haahaa. Maybe it's an Employee perk? Heehee

[@samanthaa8488]

You already know if an apocalypse/purge happens I'm going to COSTCO

[@rochelle3378]

jasonrecords92 very true

[@FirewindII]

Except maybe after a very heavy snow?

[@RobertaPinnockGloryzoneTv]

If you're in the Caribbean /Latin America we do have Cascos but its known as Pricesmart. Pricesmart and Cascos are ran by the same persons.

[@starfox8776]

Love Costco! With the amount of money that I spend there, I'm able to keep my per-meal cost super low, plus, my executive membership is paid by our 2% refund check every year.

[@samanderson4413]

I LOVE COSTCO!! I enjoy the quality and how the employees are compensated speaks volumes. I choose to spend my money there for that very fact.

[@jaztadz]

I love Costco! I stop by there when I’m broke and hungry. They have amazing free taste buffet! Also, their gas is very cheap compared to others. Worth the membership!

[@mon6745]

Hold up- Costco in the states have both churros at the food court AND wine????????? 😭😭😭

[@katscorner9287]

Mo n not wine!! but we do have the yummy churros

[@lilahb.8698]

Depends on your Costco, but yea :) some of the bigger Costcos even have other sections you don’t get normally, which is always pretty nice.

[@jasonshaw3605]

And spirits in certain states. Nothing says a party like a 2 gallon ( or 3 liters) bottle of Kirkland signature bottle of vodka, rum and/or tequila. 🤣🤣. How you are going to chill that big a bottle is another question entirely. And yes I have seen people buy more than one bottle at a time.

[@mon6745]

@@katscorner9287 We do? Do you mean Canada (Sorry, I'm Canadian)? Maybe I just have to noticed 🤔

[@mon6745]

@@lilahb.8698 now I wanna go to a huge posh costco in the U.S. and Trader Joe's and Whole Foods!

[@dainiu]

Amazing quality, amazing customer service, lowest price gas, unbelievably easy returns, great value, all and much more at Costco. Which is more than what I can say about CNBC.

[@johnd9406]

Probably because CNBC isn't a store. You'd be hard pressed to find a food court or gas pumps there.

[@dainiu]

@@johnd9406 Or quality

[@GabriellaRodriguezx23]

My mother has been working for costco for 8 years now. My mother had me at the age of 18 and never had the time to get her HS diploma, let alone go to college. She not only makes $25 hourly, but she receives benefits such as quality health insurance, $175 glasses/contact vouchers YEARLY, 401k, bonuses twice yearly, etc. Costco is an incredible company that treats their employees great.

[@lisac9522]

Mary Lee It’s not as poverty as a job that pays the minimum wage and doesn’t provide health insurance. Benefits are hugely important.

[@f.-j.j.5738]

Even as a single person with no car, Costco would be beneficial for me. I eat mostly the same things and cook everything from scratch and in bulk for the month...

[@lisac9522]

I’m in the same boat. I wasn’t sure I would join until my sister and I found out we could share a membership. We have two addresses, they gave us two cards, one membership. It’s a benefit that I don’t know is widely known.

[@ponyboy348]

@@lisac9522 Do you know if Sam's Club offers the same policy with their memberships?

[@lisac9522]

ponyboy348 I don’t know, I don’t have a membership at Sam’s Club. If they’re friendly like at Costco, I’m sure they’ll tell you on the phone.

[@lisac9522]

One thing. Reading other posts it appears some Costco’s insist people live at the same address to share a membership, while others are flexible like mine. It never came up as an issue, we just asked. It didn’t seem under the table or anything. I suggest that you ask them about this before going there with a relative or friend. I really hope that my Costco is the rule, not the exception.

[@FirewindII]

@F.-J. J. ~ Very well done. Brava.

[@Strawberry_playz_robloxynoob]

The wife always insists we shop at Costco. I have since called it Costmore.

[@everyday-diy]

Key to not over spend there is not walk in without a cart. You will most likely walk out with only stuff that you can carry.

[@lisac9522]

Faz Naz Generally, I keep my list short. I can carry a case of canned beanstalks , a rotisserie chicken and a plastic tub of the Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt. That’s about the heaviest I walk around with. If I really need more than what I can carry, it means more often than not, I’ve done price comparisons on items. It takes more work to keep the blinders on to prevent impulse shopping, but it’s definitely worth it.

[@FirewindII]

@Jim W ~ Surely you don't mean "...per unit"??

[@FirewindII]

@@lisac9522 Try their Smoked Whitefish Salad. Every pound/step is vastly more than worth it! Oh + everything bagels.

[@shadows4419]

I love Costco , their products are great quality and the cost of those products is excellent.

[@oc6884]

As a small family of 2, u got a costco membership just cuz we need cheap car batteries lol. We just buy items that we always need like toilet papers, shampoo, toothpaste, .. and they have amazing price on them. We dont buy most of our food items their cuz they are bulk and you can get the same price for produces and meats in store like superstores.

[@KT-rk6fn]

Same!!!!!!

[@kakuella]

Yeah but when those are on sale, it's way cheaper than regular grocery stores

[@lisac9522]

For what I eat, I can find organic at Costco for the same price (or less) than what I’d pay for conventional at other grocery stores. Now I can afford to “upgrade” some of the foods. I still have to stick to a budget, I don’t buy everything there, but picking and choosing more organic has been a great luxury.

[@serenesoundscapes38]

Lisa C yes that’s the main reason why I purchased a membership, is because of the amazing deals of the organic items compared to what they’d be at a regular grocer.

[@jaig1430]

Spent atleast 450cad per month at Cost co -- family of two-- best deal for organic chickens, eggs, almond milk, nuts and many more.. We usually end up buying for than the budget .

[@hqiu8132]

Went to buy ribs for a party and bottled water. Looking to spend around $35 CAD. Ended up spending 400 with some expensive cheese that is rotting in my fridge.

[@mikec1651]

@@hqiu8132 i have made similar poor decisions but it seems such a waste and little momentarily light headed. However when i have done this type of thing i try to be quick to identify it and farm it out to friends and family and it takes a lot tof the sting out of it. m yes your a little poorer and maybe wiser and it s a bit of fun.

[@johnstonacys]

My wife and I are visually handicap. The Costco staff are very helpful to help us locate products. The fact that the font size are big on the labels had been very helpful. We are only members for about a year and if we know how good this is, we would have been members years ago.

[@beckymccreary592]

I love Costco. Every time I go there I view it as an adventure.

[@fordrac1ng81]

I grew up on the west coast and moved to the mid-atlantic/midwest region a few years back. I drive two hours to costco on my monthly trip. It's still worth it to drive to costco vs the 30 mins to sams club. I buy from people who treat their employees well, offer great products and stand behind everything they sell. Bought my wife's wedding ring at costco and got a heck of a deal that I wouldn't have been able to afford elsewhere. I catered my own wedding with meat from costco. Got all the dinnerware from costco for the reception. I wear mostly clothing I buy at costco. I get my moneys worth out of my membership and it allows me to afford things I wouldn't otherwise be able to.

[@Maryculligan]

I shop at Costco. great deals & I don't overbuy. I have a list & stick to it. Replacing four tires was a good deal with a great guarantee.Also, I researched slice turkey & found Costco price was the best.

[@lisac9522]

Peppie Tandhasetti You’ve pretty much hit the keys to shopping at Costco. One thing I have to add is sharing a membership. Two people, two addresses, two Costco cards, one membership makes for a good deal to me. Also, there are people out there that publish Costco price lists, updated every few months. It’s a great thing that makes comparing prices easier.

[@schatzip]

It is one of the few stores I do not mind spending a lot of money as I LOVE that they pay their employees a living wage and give them great benefits. They treat their employees well and that is all I need to know. I also love that they carry items from small companies, not just Kraft and Nestle.

[@tubeyou89119]

I do agree that most of their stuff are good quality. The Kirkland brand is a good example.

[@schauschau2552]

treat their employees good -> employees treat the customers good -> ??? -> profit. this is the most solid plan, everyone profits, this is how it should be everywhere!

[@FirewindII]

Southwest Airlines is explicit about this policy. Employees #1, Customers #2. Has worked for them since the days of Herb Kelleher.

[@carnival30]

I LOVE Costco. Its my favorite store on earth. Right up there with Target.

[@MaryJane-xe1ej]

Yessss and trader Joe's n ulta.

[@carnival30]

@@MaryJane-xe1ej Trader Joes and Ulta is where happiness lives :)

[@AbsFabbs]

I vote costco and target.... Trader Joe’s and Sephora (I prefer their rewards system)for me are a close second!!

[@carnival30]

@@AbsFabbs Yes!!!

[@panda51829able]

I heard that Kirkland vodka is distilled at the kettle one factory in Aliso Viejo. Kirkland makes the best under shirts and work socks IMO. Plus you can get 48 rolls of double quilted Charmin Ultra for the entire gang!

[@jessicamcalpine242]

Kirkland brand coffee is also just Starbucks under a different (cheaper) name

[@thickhoneybunny3306]

I'm a recovering Costco addict I've been clean for 5 years now!!😂😂😂😊

[@YuniorGamboa]

😆😆

[@katsoro]

$150 for a full shaping cart worth of groceries at costco? That's the same cost as 2 shopping BAGS worth at Safeway.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

might be the same at SamsClub. which is an offshoot of walmart.

[@FirewindII]

@Shadow Ronin: Pretty much...

[@lbaker3602001]

I spend 90% of my food budget @ Costco, and 10% @ Aldi's. One of the major things I didn't buy at Costco was a hot water tank, I bought that @ Home Depot some 200 feet away. Costco is on a major bus line.

[@FirewindII]

Do you shop at the Everett, MA, Costco? (And Pro Tip: You do know that Aldi owns Trader Joe's?)

[@jasmintarakmi9390]

I keep going to Costco for the samples. It’s my lunch sometimes 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@FirewindII]

My first experience of Costco was with my senior citizen aunt. We first did a couple of laps around the samples. It quickly sunk in: "Ah, that's why it was important that we get here on a Thursday at 11:00am".

[@556johny556]

This doesn’t explain how it gets me to spend money. This explains why is Costco successful. Two completely different things

[@femaleskater1185]

556johny556 the two correlate??? They literally talk about what they do to get you to buy more stuff

[@556johny556]

@CanadianLoki76 That is how LITERALLY every single grocery store works. So you're telling me that the lesson here is that Costco gets me to spend money the same way as any other grocery store? Also what about the rest of the video?

[@FirewindII]

@@556johny556 OK. It's cheaper.

[@lisaroddam7562]

I love Costco. The pharmacy saves my family so much money !!!

[@bengaljam4550]

I only go there to buy gas, rotisserie chicken, certain items that i want only when they are on sale and a hot dog and pop at the food court for $1.50. They send me a monthly booklet of all items on sale that month. Eventually all the standard items go on sale so you just wait for it and stock up that month. The gas alone is worth the membership fee. I use my Costco credit card for all my purchases in an out of Costco and pay off every month. This February I will receive over $400 in rewards cash. That is basically free money. You have to be smart about how you use your Costco membership. Don't buy impulse items and compare prices.

[@lisac9522]

bengaljam That is really good advice. Comparing prices and using discipline are key! That’s what I do. It’s extra work to compare prices between a few different stores, but it’s definitely well worth it!

[@alpinewhite]

Costco is the first store that comes to mind whenever I need to buy ANYTHING !!!!

[@Pendulum_Swings]

Walmart is cheaper.

[@applepielicious]

me: I only need milk and eggs from Costco today. also me: Walks out with $400+ worth of stuff....

[@darleneglasser4233]

People are ridiculous. I buy what I need - water, muscle milk, Kirkland brand vitamin water, paper towels, mixed unsalted nuts, napkins, freezer bags and salmon that I cut up into several pieces and freeze. If you keep to your list, you do not need to go crazy and overspend. The occasional batteries, wash cloths, etc. are good too.

[@mischabettis]

We are three generations of Costco shoppers! I love the quality and value of their merchandise!!! We've been shopping there since it was Price Club, then Price/Costco! All of my household paper goods come from Costco, from back when we were a family of six, now to it just being my dog and I, lol. Their regular house brand dog food is always rated as one of the best premium dog foods there is. I could go on and on about how awesome they are, but the new coupon sale started today so I'm heading there now. :-)

[@imricksboss]

You can buy the item before it goes on sale and go back to the return area and tell them there is a sale on something you purchased and they will give you the difference.

[@CarianneRHixson]

Congrats on being an addicted consumer racing to buy more things?

[@HiMyNameIsJonathan]

In college we’d hit up the Costco and eat samples for lunch

[@aldofhister6859]

Do Mexicans always want something for free

[@cynthia8111]

@@aldofhister6859 lmaooo

[@normalgirlcvco]

@@aldofhister6859 0 Days since the last racist American encounter.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@@normalgirlcvco KZbin is global. Anyone can be racist.

[@lisac9522]

TheFourthWinchester True, it’s just the comment fits the rhetoric in America these days.

[@cjh6169]

I’m a Costco customer because they have great prices on all their organic items (produce, pantry supplies and frozen fruits/veggies). Initially, I was doing the majority of my produce grocery shopping at Whole Foods but after checking out Costco’s organic items, I made the switch. I still need to supplement with Whole Foods, but it’s more like 2/3’s Costco and /3 Whole Foods. Keep up the good job, Costco!

[@gogowin1]

Seeing how it used to be before Covid makes me sad.. I miss the life before Covid so much

[@RaoVenu]

Recently drove from SF to LV with 1 planned stop at Bakersfield, CA (Costco gas station).

[@onggusly]

I’m watching this video in the middle of coronavirus pandemic which everybody have to stay home. And I’m so happy that I enrolled to costco membership 2 months before this pandemic. During the pandemic, buying in bulk is really a good thing to do because almost all of the store have a long line due to social distancing.

[@mikecole1664]

It's not ALWAYS cheaper to purchase in bulk at Costco. You have to do the math. On MANY items you can do better buying BOGO/Sales at the Grocery store. And you can purchase as much as you need. For example: Paper plates were twice as much at Costco compared to a BOGO sale at Publix (here in the Southeast).

[@nejatia8745]

The convenience factor is a big factor.

[@mikecole1664]

@@nejatia8745 I hear that.

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

@@nejatia8745 Having to go to more than one store for all the things Costco doesn't carry isn't convenient. Also having to store and carry big bulk amounts isn't convenient. Driving 5 minutes to the local Walmart Market and getting everything I need at a Costco price or better without having to buy so much is convenient.

[@francismajor3530]

I'm a single guy and a Costco membership has completely enhanced my life. I buy large volumes of meat, eggs, cheese, frozen vegetables, protein bars. I prepare my meals a week in advance and have saved so much money. I literally eat a healthy, high-protein diet for $200 a month or less

[@francismajor3530]

@Ned Lowe nothing.

[@jhrielly]

I am letting my membership expire. The new rules they have for checking IDs has made it no longer any fun for a visit. I had my ID checked a total of 11 times before I could leave the building. The ignored non-cardholders for 20 years and now this cracked down is ridiculous.

[@joedafrog]

I'm addicted to costco and proud AF about it. I even buy Costco Stock!

[@FirewindII]

Since I started paying real attention to Costco, I've contemplated the same. But sadly it makes me think of the old adage: "When is the best time to plant an oak tree? 25 years ago." Then again, there was an old girlfriend who was into investing, whose adage was: "Buy high and sell higher."