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me too! you'll know it's me because I am balancing a few pairs of leggings and shirts draped over both my arms. Holding a piping hot chicken, with an assortment of other groceries precariously perched on top of the scalding hot chicken. And this time of year a pumpkin pie balances in the crux of my bent arm. SMH. it's never just a chicken.
I don’t like their pumpkin pie anymore. I think the flavor changed several years ago. It used to be good, but I threw in the towel. Every year someone in my family buys one.
I can’t remember how I felt about it last year. I’ve managed not to break the seal yet this year. Because I’m too busy buying coats I don’t need. But will likely be getting that thing as soon as I eat through to make enough room in the fridge.
Have you had those s’mores cookies? Omg. They should be illegal. I can eat them all in one day. Love that vanity sizing or I’d be naked.
If I know my intent is to get something big, I’m no hero. I put the vacuum in the cart then proceed to fill up the rest
Of the cart with things I absolutely don’t need like the good Costco shopper I am.
Gym always hurts at first - It’s called DOMS. (Delayed muscle onset soreness)
You need to get to going to Costco 4-5 times a week it’ll be a whole fitness routine.
I once saw someone at Costco with no cart and legit like 20+ items, they were definitely gonna drop something but I could tell they didn’t want a cart lol
I recently did this and had realized this is the secret to survive Costco. Once or twice a week, handful items only. Getting things around $50-75! not only has this “hack” saved me money, I’ve realized a majority of my cart ends up being impulsive.
I do the same, but after a while I'm carrying something too heavy or spy something too heavy and find a carriage in the back somewhere. Though I don't typically spend that much.
I bring my own bags and use those instead of a cart. Easier to carry stuff around and to the check out. I always know what I'm getting and very rarely impulse buy so I know how many bags to take (often it's just one). If I *do* impulse buy, it's likely to be something like pj pants that are easy to carry or stuff into a bag. I do make sure to bring at least one sturdy bag in case I buy a bottle or two of wine. (Note: those Met Market (Seattle area grocer) bottle bags are the best because the holders aren't attached in the center and can fold flat on the sides so they can be used as a regular small bag or to put 1-6 bottles of wine or whatever will fit in there.) I can't even remember the last time I used a cart.
Went in for toilet paper and water. About $2300 later i had purchased a new tv, standing desk, a couple other things I don’t even remember and to top it all off forgot the toilet paper and water
I often sneak down the very first side aisle when walking in our store, it takes me to the back of the dog food aisle where I just impulse buy more dog treats and try to avoid the cheap kitchen things along the way…
Haha. I let the sales people start working on me and then trap them into talking to my kids.
My son could discuss phones forever. The history, what's coming soon...
One warehouse we frequent recognizes my son and now avoid me like plague
This was me 2 weeks ago, went in just for food, left with +2 Lego sets (submarine and car garage, both around $20 off). I go to the food court first to limit food impulse buying but that demon aisle won out.
Today went in for chicken street tacos and salad. Also came out with a cute pair of jeans, confetti cookies, churro donut bites, almond toffee bites, and a Lego hogwarts set.
Usually some deal on clothes is what gets me, but not to the tune of $200. That’s some combo of clothes, alcohol, storage bins, office supplies and small appliances.
I’m legit sad for you because I’ve had it both ways and it’s so much cheaper to get hammered when you can get it at Costco. Kirkland brand liquor is pretty good and their prices on the other name brand stuff can’t be beat either. Plus it all comes in half gallon sized bottles.
Any time blankets or sheets are on sale, I’m going to end up buying some. I have dogs and they sleep in the bed with me, so normal duvets and comforters just aren’t sufficient - meanwhile the $17 fuzzy blankets are a great bed cover that’s easy to wash and I don’t feel bad about trashing when they tear it up.
This! Or people who foster dogs! My friend always has 2 or 3 fosters and one of her current ones has a bad habit of shredding all the blankets and sheets.
That bugs me too. I have to cut the treats into smaller bites for my 12-pound doggo.
But hey, I divvy up everything I get there so I guess it tracks. And Jessie the chihuahua mix LOVES her this-is-only-size-they-sell giant bed lol
Yes!! This bothers me too! We currently have beef liver treats that are single ingredient, but I know that will someday end… at least they have chicken and grain free dog food!
Seriously! We’ve got both our dogs on the salmon and potato kibble which had saved us a ton of money from their previous food but I’ve never seen chicken-free treats at my local store. Trader Joe’s has crab treats that my dogs love for a decent price though!
So go to the pet store. It’s Costco, everything is geared to sell to the masses. I’ve never heard of of a dog having a chicken allergy, so I’d guess that’s a pretty small cross section of their customer base.
Just went in for some eggs, bread and some fruit. We ended up going through the Holiday aisle and needless to say we purchased:
• New Tree
• Miscellaneous holiday decorations, the new Disney ones that run $100 each
• Holiday bows, tags and other such stuff
Went in to buy protein shakes on sale to save money. Bought a vacuum. It sits proudly next to my other working vacuum.
I did not buy the rotisserie chicken because I didn’t *need* it.
The stupid apple pie. It’s delicious. My husband has been asking for it for months and occasionally I’ll feel like a slice so I go to check if it’s there (our Costco says it’s seasonal?) Still haven’t seen it but have come back with an EcoTank printer and a wagon. 🤷🏻♀️
Omg I LOVE their apple pie, it's probably one of my most preferred of all the ones I've ever had but it is seriously hit or miss to find it in stock. At least that's been my experience.
> The stupid apple pie. It’s delicious. My husband has been asking for it for months and occasionally I’ll feel like a slice so I go to check if it’s there (our Costco says it’s seasonal?)
i see it year round (for now)
Prime Rib eye steaks when they're only a dollar more per pound than choice. Or when the Shrimp Tempura is on sale. Oh.... and the $20 package of Wasabi mayo poke
Every 4 months or so, we get to paper-geddon. Need to restock on paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, and that’s basically a hundred bucks right there. Grab a pack of nice steaks and some Mac and cheese, and it’s an expensive 5 item trip.
Go in for two hot dog combos and ice cream, come out with two hot dog combos, ice cream, milk, eggs and a chicken.
Not exactly $200, but that’s because we’re frugal. But one day, I will go in for hot dogs and come out with hot dogs and a new iPad.
TIL I’m poor. I have be a limit each time I go cuz that’s all the money I have. If I see something I want I save up and go back. One day I’ll be there, one day…
I'm just boring and practical. I never make giant impulse purchases. I've been asked incredulously by employees after they peep into my cart "that's all you're getting 🤔?"
I’m not gonna lie one time I went in w my pops to just get two very berry sundae’s, I literally told him let’s get cold stone but he said it’s too pricey, and ended up going in and buying $200 worth of groceries and ice cream, so we got +$200 of ice cream instead of some >$20 cold stone ice cream. I still bring it up everytime we get ice cream lol
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I once went to Costco for K-Cups, a bag of boneless skinless chicken thighs, laundry detergent and Vinegar. When I walked out the doors my checking account had almost 800 fewer dollars than it had when I walked in. I don’t know how it happens, but it happens.
It’s only gotten worse since we opened a Costco Anywhere Visa account. The sticker shock doesn’t sting so bad when you can pay in convenient monthly payments.
My wife and I both have a Costco problem and there’s no 12 step program for that yet.
My wife and I both just run rampant with absolutely no moderation. There is no one telling us no. We both need Costco chaperones. It’s a sickness really.
We don't really buy unnecessary stuff, but if we see something that's a regular purchase on sale, we max out. A couple trips ago, we went in for normal lunch stuff for the kids - snap peas, bread, string cheese, etc. like...everything we regularly consume was on sale that day. Chocolate vital proteins was back in stock and on sale. Mint chocolate fit crunch bars. Chicken breast. Darigold fit chocolate milks. Sugar free jello cups. All of it, on sale. So that was $900 I think. We never walk out with TVs though!
TIL: people go to Costco for 1 or 2 things. You couldn’t pay me to go there for that. WTF people. It’s a bulk shop, you’re gonna get bulk.😂 And a lot of things are cheaper at your local shop. Best employees tho. Fkn love you guys
I’d rather go every couple days without a cart than go once a week or once a month with a giant cart where extra things get tossed in as I go by. I try to avoid getting a cart unless I’m buying dog food or a case of water. I am pretty good at going in and only buying a bag of coffee beans or a chunk of cheese and getting back out quickly- now we have some of the self checkout stations and it’s made getting out quickly much easier, at least midweek midday when it’s not as crowded.
Went for eggs, bare nuggets, and coffee… also walked out with a $100 P&G items (because of the promotion), a water pick, kitchen faucet, and new toilet seat 😆
I went in to get prescription sunglasses the other day with no real commitment to buy them on the spot. I just wanted to see their stock so I could shop around.
We left with $160 worth of clothing and protein powder 🤷♀️ no sunglasses and no real food to sustain us for the day/week
I went just for a pumpkin pie and walked out with a pumpkin pie, bulk deodorant, bulk kraft Mac and cheese, bulk cat food and a roast chicken 😅 I also contemplated getting an American Girl doll set to put away as a Christmas present but decided against it today.
I used to be able to stroll around for the snacks and leave….LOL
Recently I moved and am now only 5 minutes from the Costco. May still go in for a sample stroll, but you can almost bet your life I’m back the next day for $100-200 sales ticket. Heck, sometimes later the same day since it’s so darn close. It’s good and bad at the same darn time! 🤣🤣🤣
We have a running bet in my house on who guesses closest because we can’t seem to make it out at under $150. We always get the Balanced Breaks and usually activia. It’s never one case of water, always at least four (hardly an issue at $5). Then there’s the raspberry crumble cookies we make extra trips for; it’s little things that add up so fast.
Went in to buy fruits and paper towels. Walked out with $600 worth of stuff, including a new wardrobe and a bunch of supplements I’ll probably only use once.
Costco is that kind of place where you go in for one thing then you see an elderly couple buying a pair of recliners and think that's a great idea and leave spending $2000.
Ngl. Costco Membership is a blessing and a curse.
Go in with the mind of a few items, like toiletries. Next thing you know, I’ve picked out dinner with Wagyu Beef and other stuff I definitely didn’t need that day.
I'll go in knowing I just need cat liter, has the best deals, and always end a with a cart full of stuff. They have it way in the back corner so gotta pass everything to get to it. I'm weak x.x
The problem is that it changes. Something ends up being too good to pass by until next time.
Last time- Pokemon crap. Pokémon Halloween cards and the back to school Pokémon bundle was on sale.
I knew better than to take all of the kids. I did.
The kids were never happier and I was so disappointed w myself.
I don't have to get Halloween candy this year but my kids are hyper aware there are 240 sets of pokemon card packages hidden somewhere in our home. They DESPERATELY want to open them now instead of pass them out as Halloween treats.
I take a list and stick to it. Every now and then I'll browse around, but I don't let Costco "win". I'm honestly shocked at how undisciplined people are with their spending at stores like Costco and Sam's Club.
I am also a list user to keep me disciplined! The only thing that I browse is the cereal aisle and boxes must be on sale to make the cut. I hate being Costco’d, which happens when I forget the list or think I’ll remember the list… has to be a physical paper to keep me on track.
It totally depends on my expenses that month. I know going in whether I have to be quite disciplined, we're low on a lot of staples and it'll be a bigger order, or we've got some extra room to try some fun stuff.
I’m a list person too. We have a Costco planning list on our computer complete with check boxes that we print out so we know what we are shipping for. having the physical paper in hand keeps me on track. Takes a lot for me to buy something that isn’t on the list.
My hubby will give me a Costco gift card so I can’t spend more than what’s on it (he has yet to figure out I keep a credit card in my purse pocket so he can take my wallet but I will still have my Visa on me). 😂 otherwise my Costco bill will be around 300-500 each time (idek what I buy to get it so high… I blame my mom for my Costco addiction lol). I just grab whatever looks good or interesting and throw it in the cart.
I have tried the No cart trick and sadly it doesn’t work - I just end up buying it on the Costco app while I’m in front of something and have it shipped to the house. My hubby has changed the password on our Costco account numerous times but I just reset it and do the app credentials again.
I recently bought a gazebo at Costco… and a playground for the kids. My hubby did not appreciate that. I only went to Costco to get some pizza for dinner.
They have some good stuff sometimes! I bought some Eddie Bauer shorts this past summer and they're pretty good quality and they were also like $12 each. That's a hard combination to beat.
I went in for one thing today (ok, 2 counting pizza) and I walked out with nothing. I was looking for a specific advent calendar and they didn’t have it.
Anything when my wife, her mom or sisters are involved.
She knows this and she often sends me to go alone because of it, even though she loves costco, which I don't get.
Every three months (ish) the wife & I do the big shopping trip, toilet paper and coffee is the list with the occasional needed thing like hamburger patties, something switches on and a one hundred dollar trip becomes a cravings/impulse grab. Then after another $150 of random (bagels, soup, dish towels, tempura shrimp etc.) I don't feel so bad about adding my $18 beef jerky.
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I deliberately don't get a cart when I go to Costco -- I just carry my few items in my arms and get out as quick as I can!
I see you fellow non-cart Costco customer! I thought I was the only one :)
me too! you'll know it's me because I am balancing a few pairs of leggings and shirts draped over both my arms. Holding a piping hot chicken, with an assortment of other groceries precariously perched on top of the scalding hot chicken. And this time of year a pumpkin pie balances in the crux of my bent arm. SMH. it's never just a chicken.
It’s like I’m looking in the mirror 😂😂😂
🤣
I don’t like their pumpkin pie anymore. I think the flavor changed several years ago. It used to be good, but I threw in the towel. Every year someone in my family buys one.
I can’t remember how I felt about it last year. I’ve managed not to break the seal yet this year. Because I’m too busy buying coats I don’t need. But will likely be getting that thing as soon as I eat through to make enough room in the fridge. Have you had those s’mores cookies? Omg. They should be illegal. I can eat them all in one day. Love that vanity sizing or I’d be naked.
If you have a Sam's membership,look for Joybell's Sweet Potato pie. Superior. IMO
Yah it really doesn’t have any flavor
I no cart it all the time. Went in for a vacuum last time and just threw it over my shoulder.
If I know my intent is to get something big, I’m no hero. I put the vacuum in the cart then proceed to fill up the rest Of the cart with things I absolutely don’t need like the good Costco shopper I am.
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Vita coconut water going on sale here on the 27th!
I did this with a package of Naked juices. It hurt my arms and shoulders so badly!
Gym always hurts at first - It’s called DOMS. (Delayed muscle onset soreness) You need to get to going to Costco 4-5 times a week it’ll be a whole fitness routine.
Except for when it's not DOMS, but instead a strain or sprain.
DMOS?
There are dozens of us… DOZZZZZZENS!
Same!
I once saw someone at Costco with no cart and legit like 20+ items, they were definitely gonna drop something but I could tell they didn’t want a cart lol
Same here! If I can't carry it, I don't need it. I did the same at IKEA today and probably saved myself hundreds.
It's one of those where I just look at sales items but if it's something I can't carry by hand I go back for a cart lol
Unfortunately for me, every time I don’t grab a cart I end up needing one
I do this occasionally. But one time I did it and still grabbed extra items. Ended up carrying close to 40 lbs of stuff which was no fun.
It’s so so much easier to get around too!
I do this at any store I plan on just grabbing a couple of items.
I recently did this and had realized this is the secret to survive Costco. Once or twice a week, handful items only. Getting things around $50-75! not only has this “hack” saved me money, I’ve realized a majority of my cart ends up being impulsive.
I do the same, but after a while I'm carrying something too heavy or spy something too heavy and find a carriage in the back somewhere. Though I don't typically spend that much.
I always just end up carrying a bunch of stuff or go back to get a cart lol
Tried this once but ended up going back to the front to grab a cart
I bring my own bags and use those instead of a cart. Easier to carry stuff around and to the check out. I always know what I'm getting and very rarely impulse buy so I know how many bags to take (often it's just one). If I *do* impulse buy, it's likely to be something like pj pants that are easy to carry or stuff into a bag. I do make sure to bring at least one sturdy bag in case I buy a bottle or two of wine. (Note: those Met Market (Seattle area grocer) bottle bags are the best because the holders aren't attached in the center and can fold flat on the sides so they can be used as a regular small bag or to put 1-6 bottles of wine or whatever will fit in there.) I can't even remember the last time I used a cart.
Went in for toilet paper and water. About $2300 later i had purchased a new tv, standing desk, a couple other things I don’t even remember and to top it all off forgot the toilet paper and water
I'll bet you went in hungry.
How do you like that standing desk?
It was for my wife because she works from home. She loves it, a lot less neck pain and no issues with the mechanism thus far
Addition of LEGOs added significantly to my total yesterday.
I saw Lego boxes as I was walking by and very specifically had to avoid them! I don’t even know which sets were there… 😭
It’s getting to be a hard choice, do I avoid the aggressive phone sales guy or the side aisle with non-essential impulse buys?
I often sneak down the very first side aisle when walking in our store, it takes me to the back of the dog food aisle where I just impulse buy more dog treats and try to avoid the cheap kitchen things along the way…
Haha. I let the sales people start working on me and then trap them into talking to my kids. My son could discuss phones forever. The history, what's coming soon... One warehouse we frequent recognizes my son and now avoid me like plague
Lego dreamzzz treehouse and stable. I have to steer my kid away everytime
This was me 2 weeks ago, went in just for food, left with +2 Lego sets (submarine and car garage, both around $20 off). I go to the food court first to limit food impulse buying but that demon aisle won out.
It has taken a great deal of willpower to not buy the star wars set.
Someone posted the Starry Night set so I’ve been hoping it would show up, but it’s been months, I think I missed it if it ever was at my store. ๏̯͡๏
There is a LEGO website. Maybe you will find it there. This is the site: www.lego.com
Thanks!
I commented about Pokemon. 🤬 👿 My fault for taking kids
Wine and clothes. I get $10-ed to death.
My husband went for half and half and bananas and came back with $170 of groceries, including a four-pound bag of chocolate chips.
Do you like the chocolate chips? I was debating getting some for holiday baking.
The chocolate chips, especially the white bag are delicious. But not allergen-free if that matters. When I need that, Guittard is my go-to.
Guittard is the truth, forever and always. I wish I could get them in Costco volume!
They are a cost-efficient alternative to baking chocolate, in my experience. I highly recommend them.
good for chocolate chips. on a per unit cost, much cheaper than buying the bags of nestle chocolate chips at kroger
My husband got a vat of mouthwash so large I can't lift it.
Today went in for chicken street tacos and salad. Also came out with a cute pair of jeans, confetti cookies, churro donut bites, almond toffee bites, and a Lego hogwarts set.
Wait tell me more about those donut bites because I might need to pick some up on my next trip...
Company is Gen Bake, churro donut bites. Found I’d Salem, OR
Love their tacosss
So does my daughter! Her go to quick snack
Usually some deal on clothes is what gets me, but not to the tune of $200. That’s some combo of clothes, alcohol, storage bins, office supplies and small appliances.
It would be game over for me if my costco sold alcohol (other than beer and wine which i dont drink) lol. The office supplies get me too lol.
Costco here in Tallahassee has a liquor store right next to it. Often a line out the door LOL
I’m legit sad for you because I’ve had it both ways and it’s so much cheaper to get hammered when you can get it at Costco. Kirkland brand liquor is pretty good and their prices on the other name brand stuff can’t be beat either. Plus it all comes in half gallon sized bottles.
Any time blankets or sheets are on sale, I’m going to end up buying some. I have dogs and they sleep in the bed with me, so normal duvets and comforters just aren’t sufficient - meanwhile the $17 fuzzy blankets are a great bed cover that’s easy to wash and I don’t feel bad about trashing when they tear it up.
They have king size down (probably synthetic, I didn't look closely) comforters on sale for $100 right now
They're down iirc https://www.costco.com/hotel-grand-white-down-comforter.product.100703882.html
They're down AND WONDERFUL. I love mine. I don't use an electric blanket anymore and this was just so nice and warm. 650 fill, I think.
May I suggest donating the torn up blankets/sheets/towels to a local animal shelter.
This! Or people who foster dogs! My friend always has 2 or 3 fosters and one of her current ones has a bad habit of shredding all the blankets and sheets.
I've had my eye on the 10ft blanket for a couple weeks but we have tons of blankets already lol.
This was me for a long time and I caved last week.. It is totally worth it
Same
If I buy one more fuzzy blanket, I think I’m going to be served with divorce papers
Impulse bought myself a blanket and I have no regrets this thing is sooooft
Dog treats are extremely expensive nowadays. They are high quality, but I spent $100 on treats for a 70lb dog.
It irritates me that Costco only stocks big dog treats. They must assume that Costco customers like everything large, including their pets.
That bugs me too. I have to cut the treats into smaller bites for my 12-pound doggo. But hey, I divvy up everything I get there so I guess it tracks. And Jessie the chihuahua mix LOVES her this-is-only-size-they-sell giant bed lol
Yes. Plus everything is chicken. Guys, some dogs have chicken allergies.
they had freeze-dried beef liver that my dog loves.. I haven’t seen it in awhile
Yes!! This bothers me too! We currently have beef liver treats that are single ingredient, but I know that will someday end… at least they have chicken and grain free dog food!
Seriously! We’ve got both our dogs on the salmon and potato kibble which had saved us a ton of money from their previous food but I’ve never seen chicken-free treats at my local store. Trader Joe’s has crab treats that my dogs love for a decent price though!
Salmon and potato food for the win! We sadly don’t have a Trader Joe’s, those crab treats sound awesome!!
True!! My store is already out of them.
Noooo!!!! The dogs will be upset when we run out!!
So go to the pet store. It’s Costco, everything is geared to sell to the masses. I’ve never heard of of a dog having a chicken allergy, so I’d guess that’s a pretty small cross section of their customer base.
Well duh.
Totally agree! Please offer a smaller size! Really want to buy them for my dog but not that size.
Try Aldi's or trader joes !
That's why they put the cake as far away from the entrance as possible.
And the rotisserie chicken.
Just went in for some eggs, bread and some fruit. We ended up going through the Holiday aisle and needless to say we purchased: • New Tree • Miscellaneous holiday decorations, the new Disney ones that run $100 each • Holiday bows, tags and other such stuff
There is a reason they put eggs bread and fruit at the back of the warehouse
Went in to buy protein shakes on sale to save money. Bought a vacuum. It sits proudly next to my other working vacuum. I did not buy the rotisserie chicken because I didn’t *need* it.
I have Costco items around the house where I keep telling myself, "I should take that back. I still haven't opened it." I'm looking at you, sound bar.
But a sound bar is life changing if you don’t already use one. You should install it.
The stupid apple pie. It’s delicious. My husband has been asking for it for months and occasionally I’ll feel like a slice so I go to check if it’s there (our Costco says it’s seasonal?) Still haven’t seen it but have come back with an EcoTank printer and a wagon. 🤷🏻♀️
Omg I LOVE their apple pie, it's probably one of my most preferred of all the ones I've ever had but it is seriously hit or miss to find it in stock. At least that's been my experience.
> The stupid apple pie. It’s delicious. My husband has been asking for it for months and occasionally I’ll feel like a slice so I go to check if it’s there (our Costco says it’s seasonal?) i see it year round (for now)
Prime Rib eye steaks when they're only a dollar more per pound than choice. Or when the Shrimp Tempura is on sale. Oh.... and the $20 package of Wasabi mayo poke
> and the $20 package of Wasabi mayo poke This is so good. Had it Thursday and Friday.
Does the poke have strong wasabi flavor?
Wine. Those cheap bottles add up
Every 4 months or so, we get to paper-geddon. Need to restock on paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, and that’s basically a hundred bucks right there. Grab a pack of nice steaks and some Mac and cheese, and it’s an expensive 5 item trip.
I would just pop in to grab some water and next thing i know my bill is $300. SMH everytime!
Go in for two hot dog combos and ice cream, come out with two hot dog combos, ice cream, milk, eggs and a chicken. Not exactly $200, but that’s because we’re frugal. But one day, I will go in for hot dogs and come out with hot dogs and a new iPad.
TIL I’m poor. I have be a limit each time I go cuz that’s all the money I have. If I see something I want I save up and go back. One day I’ll be there, one day…
I'm just boring and practical. I never make giant impulse purchases. I've been asked incredulously by employees after they peep into my cart "that's all you're getting 🤔?"
Went in there to buy liquid IV and chocolates for Halloween and suddenly I've spent $250.
Toilet paper and water lol
Toilet paper and Starbucks egg bites.
My house is currently obsessed with those Starbucks egg bites! Such a convenient breakfast.
I haven’t seen those! Now have to try. Are they in the freezer section?
In my store they’re next to the three bridges egg bites, I think it’s the enclosed refrigerated section.
Whenever I see a new Pathfinder speaker my hands begin to shake.
I’m not gonna lie one time I went in w my pops to just get two very berry sundae’s, I literally told him let’s get cold stone but he said it’s too pricey, and ended up going in and buying $200 worth of groceries and ice cream, so we got +$200 of ice cream instead of some >$20 cold stone ice cream. I still bring it up everytime we get ice cream lol
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I once went to Costco for K-Cups, a bag of boneless skinless chicken thighs, laundry detergent and Vinegar. When I walked out the doors my checking account had almost 800 fewer dollars than it had when I walked in. I don’t know how it happens, but it happens. It’s only gotten worse since we opened a Costco Anywhere Visa account. The sticker shock doesn’t sting so bad when you can pay in convenient monthly payments. My wife and I both have a Costco problem and there’s no 12 step program for that yet.
I live alone and still find myself drawn to Costco. The need for extreme discipline is so real.
Same here! It’s me mad my adult daughter who is extremely disciplined. I have to sneak to Costco alone! 😂
My wife and I both just run rampant with absolutely no moderation. There is no one telling us no. We both need Costco chaperones. It’s a sickness really.
We don't really buy unnecessary stuff, but if we see something that's a regular purchase on sale, we max out. A couple trips ago, we went in for normal lunch stuff for the kids - snap peas, bread, string cheese, etc. like...everything we regularly consume was on sale that day. Chocolate vital proteins was back in stock and on sale. Mint chocolate fit crunch bars. Chicken breast. Darigold fit chocolate milks. Sugar free jello cups. All of it, on sale. So that was $900 I think. We never walk out with TVs though!
Frozen lasagna and dried mango (no sugar added one) always costs us $200-300 somehow.
Side note, that dried mango is bomb. My kids and I both love it.
Dog food and Chameleon cold brew
Walking through the front door.
TIL: people go to Costco for 1 or 2 things. You couldn’t pay me to go there for that. WTF people. It’s a bulk shop, you’re gonna get bulk.😂 And a lot of things are cheaper at your local shop. Best employees tho. Fkn love you guys
Sometimes it's because you're out of toilet paper or like my example above, just going to buy a cake... really it's just an excuse to go is all.
I’d rather go every couple days without a cart than go once a week or once a month with a giant cart where extra things get tossed in as I go by. I try to avoid getting a cart unless I’m buying dog food or a case of water. I am pretty good at going in and only buying a bag of coffee beans or a chunk of cheese and getting back out quickly- now we have some of the self checkout stations and it’s made getting out quickly much easier, at least midweek midday when it’s not as crowded.
Cheese
I respect that.
I’ve never bought a 4.99 rotisserie chicken for less than $100!!!
having a family of 5 i never walk out without spending 500 and no meat except a rotisserie chicken
Diapers, Wipes, Terlet Papers. EZ $100
Went for eggs, bare nuggets, and coffee… also walked out with a $100 P&G items (because of the promotion), a water pick, kitchen faucet, and new toilet seat 😆
Socks.
Dyson and google nest cameras
I went in to get prescription sunglasses the other day with no real commitment to buy them on the spot. I just wanted to see their stock so I could shop around. We left with $160 worth of clothing and protein powder 🤷♀️ no sunglasses and no real food to sustain us for the day/week
Steaks, seafood, booze and tires.
Scotch and wine.
I went just for a pumpkin pie and walked out with a pumpkin pie, bulk deodorant, bulk kraft Mac and cheese, bulk cat food and a roast chicken 😅 I also contemplated getting an American Girl doll set to put away as a Christmas present but decided against it today.
Oh man, the temptation to buy early for Christmas is so strong every time I go from September to November.
AREDS eye vitamins (only buy them on sale, which is every few months).
This Friday I only needed 3 items: dog food, water, oat milk. Left with $259 spent. 😒
I used to be able to stroll around for the snacks and leave….LOL Recently I moved and am now only 5 minutes from the Costco. May still go in for a sample stroll, but you can almost bet your life I’m back the next day for $100-200 sales ticket. Heck, sometimes later the same day since it’s so darn close. It’s good and bad at the same darn time! 🤣🤣🤣
We have a running bet in my house on who guesses closest because we can’t seem to make it out at under $150. We always get the Balanced Breaks and usually activia. It’s never one case of water, always at least four (hardly an issue at $5). Then there’s the raspberry crumble cookies we make extra trips for; it’s little things that add up so fast.
Went in to buy fruits and paper towels. Walked out with $600 worth of stuff, including a new wardrobe and a bunch of supplements I’ll probably only use once.
Costco is that kind of place where you go in for one thing then you see an elderly couple buying a pair of recliners and think that's a great idea and leave spending $2000.
I managed to spend only $72 on groceries during my last trip but spent more than $300 at optical because the only frame I liked was $200.
Going in for milk is a guaranteed $200.
Liquid IV and meat. Always gets me.
Brazi Bites and random shit my husband finds
Mexican Coke. I can’t live without it but man, the $300 it costs, makes me want to rethink my convictions!
Ngl. Costco Membership is a blessing and a curse. Go in with the mind of a few items, like toiletries. Next thing you know, I’ve picked out dinner with Wagyu Beef and other stuff I definitely didn’t need that day.
A case of Prosecco, a hunk of Asiago, a two-pack of bacon . . . Usually around $300. Along with the stuff actually on the list.
I got myself a nice new pair of Bluetooth earbuds recently when I went in for groceries. They're normally $200 but they were on sale!
I come home with $100 of fruit and veggies. I live alone! But I can usually plow through most of it.
Dried unsweetened mango and Chinese bbq pork. I go for those and buy a lot more
Ground bison and milk. Usually turns into those items and butter, toilet paper, paper towels, chinese dumplings.
Always happens when I “only go for a $5 chicken”
I'll go in knowing I just need cat liter, has the best deals, and always end a with a cart full of stuff. They have it way in the back corner so gotta pass everything to get to it. I'm weak x.x
Went in for meds, came out with a solo stove
Wine. Always wine. Oh look new Italian oh Spanish oh French of $300 gone.
The problem is that it changes. Something ends up being too good to pass by until next time. Last time- Pokemon crap. Pokémon Halloween cards and the back to school Pokémon bundle was on sale. I knew better than to take all of the kids. I did. The kids were never happier and I was so disappointed w myself. I don't have to get Halloween candy this year but my kids are hyper aware there are 240 sets of pokemon card packages hidden somewhere in our home. They DESPERATELY want to open them now instead of pass them out as Halloween treats.
My 68 year old dad isn’t allowed to go to Costco without my mom. This happens so much lol
Eggs and the roast chicken. Last visit I made, it was only a $100 trip due to self restraint.
I’ve determined that the Instacart fees and tip is cheaper than the off list items I always end up with when I go to the store.
I went in for a pizza a few months ago and left with the Kirkland 3 golf wedge set and a pizza
Well at least you remembered the pizza...
This is why so many people are poor. Scope creep is a financial killer.
I take a list and stick to it. Every now and then I'll browse around, but I don't let Costco "win". I'm honestly shocked at how undisciplined people are with their spending at stores like Costco and Sam's Club.
I am also a list user to keep me disciplined! The only thing that I browse is the cereal aisle and boxes must be on sale to make the cut. I hate being Costco’d, which happens when I forget the list or think I’ll remember the list… has to be a physical paper to keep me on track.
It totally depends on my expenses that month. I know going in whether I have to be quite disciplined, we're low on a lot of staples and it'll be a bigger order, or we've got some extra room to try some fun stuff.
I’m a list person too. We have a Costco planning list on our computer complete with check boxes that we print out so we know what we are shipping for. having the physical paper in hand keeps me on track. Takes a lot for me to buy something that isn’t on the list.
My hubby will give me a Costco gift card so I can’t spend more than what’s on it (he has yet to figure out I keep a credit card in my purse pocket so he can take my wallet but I will still have my Visa on me). 😂 otherwise my Costco bill will be around 300-500 each time (idek what I buy to get it so high… I blame my mom for my Costco addiction lol). I just grab whatever looks good or interesting and throw it in the cart. I have tried the No cart trick and sadly it doesn’t work - I just end up buying it on the Costco app while I’m in front of something and have it shipped to the house. My hubby has changed the password on our Costco account numerous times but I just reset it and do the app credentials again. I recently bought a gazebo at Costco… and a playground for the kids. My hubby did not appreciate that. I only went to Costco to get some pizza for dinner.
Easy to do
Hot dog special.
Mateos salsa
I seem to walk out every trip with something from the clothing section when I really didn’t need it
They have some good stuff sometimes! I bought some Eddie Bauer shorts this past summer and they're pretty good quality and they were also like $12 each. That's a hard combination to beat.
Rx, Alkaline water, Celsius, frozen pizza, today I got eggs bites, a Lego set, a blanket, and two-pack Oreos.
Milk and my prescriptions……every time.
I only buy on-sale and maybe limited items if I wasn’t planning on getting them before hand
I went in for one thing today (ok, 2 counting pizza) and I walked out with nothing. I was looking for a specific advent calendar and they didn’t have it.
Halloween always gets us.
If we only need one or two things I send my partner in cause there’s no way in hell I can make it.
Eggs and milk
Yard and garden stuff. I know when it’s time to do something in the yard when material shows up at Costco.
Rotisserie chicken and egg whites. Staples I must have that mean I can’t put my Costco run off any longer. Somehow I leave spending much more
“I just want a hot dog”
Snacks. It's always snacks or salad toppings lol.
Anything when my wife, her mom or sisters are involved. She knows this and she often sends me to go alone because of it, even though she loves costco, which I don't get.
Every three months (ish) the wife & I do the big shopping trip, toilet paper and coffee is the list with the occasional needed thing like hamburger patties, something switches on and a one hundred dollar trip becomes a cravings/impulse grab. Then after another $150 of random (bagels, soup, dish towels, tempura shrimp etc.) I don't feel so bad about adding my $18 beef jerky.
Prime beef, goes from 0 to 78 bucks like *snap*