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02-06-2013, 09:02 AM | #46 |
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Join Date: 10-05-08
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It doesn't appear that anyone has mentioned that there is no need to choose because a Costco Executive Membership is actually free. Yes, it says it costs $100, but with that $100, you get 2% back on all your Costco purchases. That means if you spend $5000, then you get your $100 back at then end of the year. One thing that people don't know is that if they didn't get a full $100 back at the end of the year, then Costco will refund the difference. I'm embarrassed to say what our rebate check typically is.
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02-06-2013, 10:48 AM | #47 | |
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02-06-2013, 02:07 PM | #48 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 01-29-13
Location: Charleston SC
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We were Sams family until they opened Costco in Charleston years ago....never went back. We love their meats and seafood....their bakery...great wine selection and good beer selection.....it is almost one stop shopping for Christmas and throughout the year.
I have always been 100% satisfied with quality of meats and products...and the one or two times we had issues..they were very helpful in the return and replacement or refund...but over the many years that has only happened twice and were very isolated in my opinion. I dont know what Sams is today...last went in one in 2004...but I dont think you can beat Costco overall.
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02-06-2013, 02:14 PM | #49 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-08-13
Location: Georgia
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I wonder if the Executive membership allows for earlier hours shopping? That would be really nice.
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02-06-2013, 03:46 PM | #50 | ||
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Join Date: 04-14-10
Location: Minnesota
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I had always heard about Costco rebating the difference between the executive and lower memberships if the cash-back threshold wasn't met, but looking through the fine print in their membership documents about the Executive Membership found this: Quote:
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02-06-2013, 03:55 PM | #51 | |
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02-06-2013, 04:16 PM | #52 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-29-12
Location: Northville, MI
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The Costco locations around me (SE Michigan) don't offer early hours. I sure wish they did.
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02-06-2013, 04:36 PM | #53 |
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Join Date: 08-23-10
Location: Austin Texas
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Someone posted awhile back saying to get a bone in butt at Costco's you just ask the meat mongrels to get one in the back, they take the bones out and package themselves. So since you still have the bone in you get it at cheaper price then the bone out, this is still a conspiracy theory I don't eat that much pork but the next time I buy butts at Costco I'll be asking for the ones in the back.
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02-06-2013, 04:55 PM | #54 |
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Join Date: 09-27-12
Location: Mayer, MN
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We are Costco abusers. I really like their ribs, not the cryo packed ones, our Costco often has some that appear to have been packaged on site.
Here is how we abuse them. We have the Costco AmEx card. If you do not have it and are an executive member, get it. Why? AmEx also pays cash back yearly, so we get a nice rebate from Costco and one from Amex. We also use our AmEx everywhere we can and pay it off at the end of the month. I never carry cash, always use my AmEx and get a nice fat check from them. Costco and AmEx pay me to shop there.
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02-06-2013, 09:38 PM | #56 |
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Just wish we had one or the other closer than 1:15 hour one way.
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02-06-2013, 10:31 PM | #57 | |
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02-07-2013, 06:20 PM | #58 |
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i was working in deep south texas( mcallen area) this year and the costco there had packer briskets and fresh cut st louis ribs at times we got briskets for 1.50 lbs it was great i wish the costco at home sold the same stuff. but my family loves costco the steaks r excellent and you can get prime grades if you want
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02-07-2013, 07:19 PM | #59 |
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Join Date: 09-27-12
Location: Mayer, MN
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I didn't even mention the way the staff is treated, my long time friend, some 32 years, has work at Costco for 22 years now. He loved his job and is able to support his family on his wages.
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02-07-2013, 07:39 PM | #60 |
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Join Date: 09-27-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
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I know here in Birmingham, Alabama there is only one choice.... COSTCO! Sam's is pretty bad here as far as store upkeep and overall shopping experience. And every Costco I have been to have a MUCH better selection of everything, and that includes meats. I don't mind paying a few cents more per pound for better looking meat and a much wider selection. That may be an isolated thing here in Alabama though.
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