I have so many great comments from people that all have their favorite things (or maybe things they really hate) about Costco, that I thought it would be nice to give them a little more space to write and share their thoughts and opinions.
If you are interested, here are some things to keep in mind about guest posts to AddictedToCostco.com:
- The topic can be anything Costco related: something funny you saw or heard while you were shopping, a great product or a totally lousy one, a Customer Service story (good or bad), an experience with a Costco service, anything at all about Costco.
- While I will be the first to admit that some of my posts can get pretty long, your post doesn’t need to be more than just a well thought out paragraph or two but it can certainly be longer if you want.
- I do ask that if you are writing about a product you put in plenty of details and definitely include the item number, date of purchase, and the price. Same goes for services – price, when you used the service, and the name if it was a third party contractor.
- If you have your own blog or website, please feel free to include a link or two to your blog.
- Also, when you send me your post include your name (screen name or real-life name) and your city and state, as well as how long you’ve been a Costco member.
- If you want to include a picture to go with your post, you’ll need to include that (or tell me a URL where I can find it) when you email me and tell me roughly where the image should go in your post.
- I try to write a blog that could be read by my mom or your kid, so that means I try to keep it clean. No swear words and no porn (obviously, because you can’t buy that in bulk at Costco). And there are other things that I won’t accept, that fit into the category of ‘I will know it when I see it’. I’m asking for guest posts, but I am not guaranteeing to post everything that I receive.
Once you’ve gotten your guest post all written (and spell checked), send it me to at kimberly@addictedtocostco.com and I will let you know if, and when, your post will be published. You can also send me an email if you’d like to run your idea past me, before you take the time to write a whole post.
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brad //
2013.05.12 at 8:42 pm
Actually the membership price increase was due to the fact that california was taxing any membership that was 50 dollars or less. So instead of the membership costing the member 50 dollars plus the tax they raised the price to 55 in order to avoid the tax. They also lowered prices on products in the store in order to make up for the 5 dollar hike in price.
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Peg Densmore //
2013.05.12 at 7:37 pm
Has the kirkland brand bath tissue changed? The package I just bought has about half the number of sheets as it use to but the price of 14.99 was the same. I didn’t notice until I got home. I have to drive 60 miles to get to a costco so too far to return. Emailed costco but no response. Thanks if anyone knows anything.
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Mark //
2013.04.09 at 11:52 pm
We have a new favorite food from Costco! It is Rana brand mushroom ravioli. Wow. We boil it up and then cover it with the great Pesto Sauce that Costco sells. Incredible taste and goes well with all sorts of meats, poultry, burgers etc etc. We are now having it weekly. Thanks, Costco!
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Ken L //
2013.04.09 at 2:42 pm
Costco Kirkland Signature stainless steel cook-set
Was surprised to find that they no longer carry Costco Kirkland Signature stainless steel cook-set at the Raleigh store. Does anyone know if they still carry it or what the item number is to track it down?
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jason haze //
2013.03.21 at 11:19 am
The Kirkland brand of dish washing soap is horrible, yes the price was good, the quantity was more, but in the long run you use more.
Another reason the name brand is superior to the Kirkland brand.
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Cathy Austin //
2013.03.21 at 11:02 am
Please, Please tell me that the rumors are true for Columbia SC!!! All my dreams would come true! I don’t understand why they haven’t posted it on their website…I’ve heard about utility work being completed for Costco, just off Harbison Rd…..Absolutely cannot wait!
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Suzanne Blake //
2013.02.26 at 5:12 pm
As with so many other people here in Cary, NC, I was so excited to hear that we were going to get a new Costco here on our side of Raleigh, and then ultimately horrendously disappointed to find out that we weren’t going to get one…is there any news as to whether the hunt is still on to find property on our side of town?
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Gene //
2013.02.26 at 12:24 pm
Kevin…WalMart Super Center is Breaking Ground in June Sydney NS
Hopefully Costco will take note!!!
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Iasmin Friedheim //
2013.02.27 at 2:30 pm
Please no more Walmart, I cant stand going there nor at Sams. As soon as I enter this two shops I can tell what kind of Employers they are. When the employer’s first goal is to make Wallstreet happy and not there employees it reflects on the customer satisfaction.
Yes, I am adicted to Costco, and I am lucky I have one five minutes from my house in Grapevine. Any need for my household the first stop is always Costco -:)
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Kevin //
2013.02.25 at 12:18 am
O Costco
Dont think Its worth renewing my Halifax membership as its so far from Sydney Cape Breton:(
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Pati Wolfe //
2013.02.20 at 1:00 pm
Are there any construction dates set for Lubbock, TX, Cedar Park,TX, or Lexington,KY yet?
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Catherine Ace //
2013.03.14 at 1:59 pm
Sugarland, TX in Spring 2013 Lubbock, TX in mid- to late- 2013.
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Christopher //
2013.02.19 at 9:43 pm
Kirkland Black Jeans—what happened to them? I can’t find them in any of the three Costco stores that I go to. Does anyone know if they are going to return?
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Isabella //
2013.02.10 at 8:31 am
Please confirm rumors that a Costco will be targeted for The Villages Fla. Residents are very excited if this rumor is true. However, other rumors are suggesting that a Costco is scheduled for Ocala. Would love to hear whether these rumors are true or false.
Thank you
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Kimberly //
2013.02.10 at 6:52 pm
@Isabella – I haven’t heard anything about that area of Florida getting a Costco. If I do though, it’ll be in my monthly Locations Update post (last Thursday or Tuesday of the month).
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hjs3 //
2013.01.27 at 12:04 pm
What you may think are “brands” v.s Kirkland is a ruse anyway…
Costco buys brand names or co names that are no longer in business and adopts
in many cases for their own overseas production categories.
Ex.: Hathaway the venerable shirt co. from Waterville Me. est. in 1837 went out of business in 2002 and was widely
appreciated for great quality dress shirts.
One would have to assume that Costco purchased the brand from WARANCO at some point and has adopted it
for select items (dress-shirts and t-shirts) they produce overseas. It’s all about brand-recognition and a somewhat reasonable value.
Now in the case of your toothpaste dilemma it maybe more about which of the two co’s was willing to meet the price demands of Costco at the last buying cycle for that product category or simply product demand in the mainstream retail market.
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Michael Mehall //
2013.01.26 at 1:23 pm
We purchased a Ladder back chair Dinning room set several years ago and are now trying to add more chairs. Does anyone have an idea how we can get more chairs?
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Mike Strange //
2013.01.24 at 10:25 pm
What happened to Auquafresh Toothpaste — you only have Colgate lately and your toothpaste is spreat throughout the vitaman area and hard to find — I am getting a little fed up with the the way you treat customers lately in Wisonville, Or
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Sally //
2013.01.23 at 8:23 am
I am addicted to Costco!!! My first ?….when will the next coupon book be out???? (Feb…US)
There are a few products I would like to see at Costco…..LITE Hellmann’s mayo, Hidden Valley Ranch dressing MIX, Eagle Brand Milk, Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup – LITE,
I love the customer service at costco, returns are super easy, check out is fast…LOVE it! Again, looking for the new coupons for Feb!!
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Mark //
2013.01.21 at 5:00 pm
I am wondering why these guest posts go back to 2012 with only 2 in 2013, while I am getting emails almost every day with the subject Addicted to Costco.com: Guest posts…?? I know that some are totally irrelevant and need to be removed, and some are negative like ‘too many kirkland products, switching to Sam’s’ (really? kirkland is the vast minority of products, and we have been sam’s and BJs members and they are no different except Sam’s sucks, so Jason i guess deserves what he gets..)…
Any way, thanks for doing this blog. I do want to add a realcomment on some good new products and how we use Costco…
THANKS — Mark
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Jason Haze //
2013.01.21 at 4:13 pm
Too many kirkland products, not enough name brands, I’m going to Sams .
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Mark //
2013.01.21 at 5:14 pm
Jason– having been a member of Costco, BJs and Sam’s, I definitely rate Costco a 9 (0ut of 10), BJ’s a 7 and Sam’s 4-5.
HERE’ ARE MY THOUGHTS ON THAT: The Kirkland products are a minority of what Costco carries, but some of their paper goods, generic medicines, and foods are wonderful and save us a lot of money. Sam’s and BJs have their own house brands, no fewer than Costco’s. The soups (e.g., Chicken Tortilla soup), some cheeses, and staples like Olive Oil, bottled water, etc are excellent (and you ALWAYS have the choice of non-Kirkland brands) just to name a few. Costco has also had a better pharmacy, optical, and especially food court than the other two. And the selection of wines, meats and produce is so much better at Costco than at Sam’s. Also incomparable is the selection of freshly prepared foods, especially based on their rotisserie chickens, are incredible and not available at the other 2 stores. I would say we have 40 dinners a year based on the whole rotisserie chickens, their chicken salad (wow!), the chicken fettucini alfredo (also wow!), and other things they prepare. Just bought gas today at Costco for 5 cents cheaper than the local BJs and 10 cents cheaper than our other choices I have seen in about a 20 mile radius today. The requirement of American Express was a bit of a hassle, until we got the AE Costco card…and am expecting $500+ in rebate in a month, twice yearly. Good luck to you.
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Iasmin Friedheim //
2013.02.27 at 2:44 pm
Sorry Jason. I love Kikland brand. They are better than name brand and saves me money. Good luck at Sams. I do not take my moey there.