http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/ Just a few of the reasons why I love Costco Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:28:35 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-6101 Grocery Coupons – When are They Not a Good Deal? | GroceryDelivery.Co.CC Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:16:12 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-6101 [...] on her Addicted to Costco blog, recently did a great price comparison between three stores.  HEB, Wal-Mart and [...] [...] on her Addicted to Costco blog, recently did a great price comparison between three stores.  HEB, Wal-Mart and [...]

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5533 Do You Overspend or Save at Costco? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:44:37 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5533 [...] falls right in step with my own findings when I’ve done my Grocery Store Comparison; Costco is actually saving you money.  However, I’m not going to be so silly as to say that [...] [...] falls right in step with my own findings when I’ve done my Grocery Store Comparison; Costco is actually saving you money.  However, I’m not going to be so silly as to say that [...]

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5228 Costco to Accept Food Stamps in New York Stores Fri, 29 May 2009 12:33:58 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5228 [...] funds that they can use to buy things like their $50 membership to Costco.  I know in my comparisons, I’ve definitely shown that Costco can be much cheaper than other grocery stores, so it might [...] [...] funds that they can use to buy things like their $50 membership to Costco.  I know in my comparisons, I’ve definitely shown that Costco can be much cheaper than other grocery stores, so it might [...]

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5181 Kimberly Wed, 20 May 2009 12:20:24 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5181 My mom, who shops at the Costco's around Kansas City and I have had the produce discussion recently too. She doesn't have the variety that we have, the same quality, or the same pricing. I'm thinking this may have something to do with being in Texas and closer to growers. But I'm just completely speculating on that one. Our Costco has both organic spinach and lettuce I noticed last time we were there. It's strange that yours doesn't. I wouldn't think that would be a regional thing. Possibly there's just a really big market for organics here in Austin? My mom, who shops at the Costco’s around Kansas City and I have had the produce discussion recently too. She doesn’t have the variety that we have, the same quality, or the same pricing. I’m thinking this may have something to do with being in Texas and closer to growers. But I’m just completely speculating on that one. Our Costco has both organic spinach and lettuce I noticed last time we were there. It’s strange that yours doesn’t. I wouldn’t think that would be a regional thing. Possibly there’s just a really big market for organics here in Austin?

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5164 Kathy Sat, 16 May 2009 23:59:03 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5164 I went to costco today and found the organic baby carrots. They were $5.89 for a 5 lb bag. I guess everything costs more here in NY. I didn't find any organic spinach though. I went to costco today and found the organic baby carrots. They were $5.89 for a 5 lb bag. I guess everything costs more here in NY. I didn’t find any organic spinach though.

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5161 Kimberly Fri, 15 May 2009 19:59:34 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5161 I completely agree, Pat. I've done various price comparison posts for things other than food, like glasses and prescription medication, for instance. And I am always amazed at the savings that Costco provides for members. Just recently I compared prescription drugs from Costco to Wal-Mart; that difference alone easily pays for my membership. And my husband and I are both going to be buying contact lenses in the next month or so and I know last time I did this, Costco's prices were right around 1/2 that of my eye doctor. I completely agree, Pat. I’ve done various price comparison posts for things other than food, like glasses and prescription medication, for instance. And I am always amazed at the savings that Costco provides for members. Just recently I compared prescription drugs from Costco to Wal-Mart; that difference alone easily pays for my membership. And my husband and I are both going to be buying contact lenses in the next month or so and I know last time I did this, Costco’s prices were right around 1/2 that of my eye doctor.

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5160 Pat Fri, 15 May 2009 19:47:29 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5160 I just want to add that I think Costco membership is worth it, and I shop for one (myself). Th $aving on a pair of glasses alone will offset the membership cost. I admit that I hardly buy fresh food/produce there. Most of my money goes to eye care, contact lenses, glasses, and things that have at least 1-year shelf life (detergent, toothpaste, toiletries, Always, etc.), movie tickets, gift cards (discount on Starbucks and Coffee Bean), appliances, gas, awesome Japanese green tea that my friends always ask me to buy, and the list goes on. I'm trying to venture out and try a few produce items to see if they're worth it or if they'll go bad before I finish them. Anyway, my point is that the savings on food is just icing on the cake. I just want to add that I think Costco membership is worth it, and I shop for one (myself). Th $aving on a pair of glasses alone will offset the membership cost. I admit that I hardly buy fresh food/produce there. Most of my money goes to eye care, contact lenses, glasses, and things that have at least 1-year shelf life (detergent, toothpaste, toiletries, Always, etc.), movie tickets, gift cards (discount on Starbucks and Coffee Bean), appliances, gas, awesome Japanese green tea that my friends always ask me to buy, and the list goes on. I’m trying to venture out and try a few produce items to see if they’re worth it or if they’ll go bad before I finish them. Anyway, my point is that the savings on food is just icing on the cake.

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5142 Kimberly Wed, 13 May 2009 16:15:59 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5142 The Austin Costco actually has a fair share of organic produce. The selection changes somewhat throughout the year. But they always have the organic carrots and spinach. I've seen organic berries and fruit too but that's not a continual thing. Costco has actually been pretty good about getting a wider selection of organic food items over the last couple of years. The Austin Costco actually has a fair share of organic produce. The selection changes somewhat throughout the year. But they always have the organic carrots and spinach. I’ve seen organic berries and fruit too but that’s not a continual thing. Costco has actually been pretty good about getting a wider selection of organic food items over the last couple of years.

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5140 Kathy Wed, 13 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5140 Does Costco sell organic produce? I don't remember seeing that in my Costco. Does Costco sell organic produce? I don’t remember seeing that in my Costco.

]]> http://addictedtocostco.com/2009/05/07/2009-costco-price-comparison/#comment-5108 Cynthia Thu, 07 May 2009 18:36:39 +0000 http://addictedtocostco.com/?p=956#comment-5108 I am not in love with Costco, but they are quite okay. Just wanted to add that, Kroger always takes back their stuff if it is not good. Their CS is really good here. I am not in love with Costco, but they are quite okay. Just wanted to add that, Kroger always takes back their stuff if it is not good. Their CS is really good here.

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