[MG1]

Love 'em or hate 'em. Discuss everything from the latest items and return policies to pharmacy and optical departments. I would like to hear from employees.

I'll start with my favourites. Maui Onion Chips.......... damn, they're good. Did you know they carry Wagyu Beef? At least they were at the Willingdon Costco.

History of Costco, the differences between locations, etc. Just to name some topics...........


https://www.cbc.ca/archives/the-dawn-of-the-costco-era-in-canada-1.5328668

[hud 91gt]

Love Costco. Best money savings tip I ever made as a poor adult (with a membership???) was only buy what you can carry. Got pretty awkward when it came to buying a mattress.

Honestly I don’t find anything there an excellent deal. But they grab you with the odd unique item and once in a while I find an item in the clothing isle. Lol.

Pizza slice kinda guy myself.

Spent a summer working there in College. Place is bumping at 3 in the morning.

[winson604]

Love 'em or hate 'em. Discuss everything from the latest items and return policies to pharmacy and optical departments. I would like to hear from employees.

I'll start with my favourites. Maui Onion Chips.......... damn, they're good. Did you know they carry Wagyu Beef? At least they were at the Willingdon Costco.

History of Costco, the differences between locations, etc. Just to name some topics...........


https://www.cbc.ca/archives/the-dawn-of-the-costco-era-in-canada-1.5328668

Yup they've been carrying Wagyu in stores more less this entire covid time. Got it once, the prime rib. It was good for sure but at double the price of their regular prime rib it wasn't twice as good. If you did a blind tasting you'd probably just think it was Angus AAA.

[MG1]

When things go on sale, it's pretty good. Once in a while they get stuff that makes you wonder........... like Oyster Sauce.

Kirkland products are pretty good. Low dose ASA, for example. Way cheaper than the original Aspirin, which Costco also carries. Kirkland Mayo. Just as good as Hellman's. Most of their stuff is probably made by the brand name manufacturer.

[MG1]

As for their pharmacy, there was a time, I got frustrated by the waits and lineups. To the point it wasn't worth the savings. It has gotten a lot better the last year or so. The savings are substantial. The dispensing fee, that is.

[Hondaracer]

Their Prime Rib eyes are almost as good as it gets outside ultra high end butcher imo

I fuckin love Costco. Lately been buying the dry ribs made in store with a similar seasoning than the wings. Great deal for $16 or whatever it is and it can be like 5 meals, the peices are very meaty

My shame return moment was last year. I returned 4 arm chairs, like large nice fabric arm chairs for a living/dining room about 2 years after purchase lol.. we couldn’t recall how much they were but they no longer worked after renovations and we were eyeing chairs from Structube. Dragged the 4 chairs to the downtown location and returned them, ended up getting about $315 each back for them lol felt kinda bad man..

I don’t make a habit of returning things generally however

[fliptuner]

Lol. I did that with a rug, for the exact same reason.

I get my nitrile gloves from there, cheaper than anywhere else, for N-dex brand. They also have the best grocery store rotisserie chicken. Oh and TP - Kirkland is good shit.

[MG1]

I hear all kinds of stories of people taking advantage of the return policy. Use it once knowing Costco will take it back. The return lineups are miles long. Kind of like not paying full price on cold pancakes after eating most of it, gulolol. Shit, can't remember all the details it's been so long ago. Still my favourite RS post.

[MG1]

Lol. I did that with a rug, for the exact same reason.

I get my nitrile gloves from there, cheaper than anywhere else, for N-dex brand. They also have the best grocery store rotisserie chicken. Oh and TP - Kirkland is good shit.

Yup, been treating my crusty old ass with Kirkland now, thanks to Hondaracer.

[MG1]

I wAnder if bcrdukes goes into Costco.......... too mainstream?

[EvoFire]

Love Costco. Best money savings tip I ever made as a poor adult (with a membership???) was only buy what you can carry. Got pretty awkward when it came to buying a mattress.

Honestly I don’t find anything there an excellent deal. But they grab you with the odd unique item and once in a while I find an item in the clothing isle. Lol.

Pizza slice kinda guy myself.

Spent a summer working there in College. Place is bumping at 3 in the morning.

Their pizza are the worst lol

When things go on sale, it's pretty good. Once in a while they get stuff that makes you wonder........... like Oyster Sauce.

Kirkland products are pretty good. Low dose ASA, for example. Way cheaper than the original Aspirin, which Costco also carries. Kirkland Mayo. Just as good as Hellman's. Most of their stuff is probably made by the brand name manufacturer.

I always bought my oyster sauce from costco. You pay the same amount of half the volume at T&T.



We only had a costco membership really because of the savings of going to Cypress. Anything else is a plus as we rarely needed the amount stuff that costco packages come in except toilet paper and paper towels. Now that we have a kid..... Huggies is best deal in town, especially when they are on sale.

I also support them because they are good to their employees unlike Amazon.

[MG1]

I talked at length with an employee at the Brighton Avenue location about working at Costco. Nothing but good. People seem to be happy working there.

[MG1]

Their pizza are the worst lol

worse than 7-Eleven?

[Teriyaki]

A neat perk of being a Costco member is their membership is worldwide. Wherever there's a costco around the world, it'll still work.

Literally saved my life in Japan, being my sole provider of actual Cereal in the country. Never felt so western, craving cereal like a 10 year old.

Also tried visiting in Taiwan, they each have their own unique products and local products. So like you get family size bags of Calbee chips, and i'm not talking about the chintzy "family" size portions you get a safeway that any grown man can eat. They had sushi platters in Japan as well in the deli section.

Hawaii had pokebowls in their Costco Deli, handsdown the cheapest poke you'll get anywhere in the world pound for pound I think.

[MG1]

Wow, didn't even think of that. Will remember that when and if I ever leave North America.

[fliptuner]

Mmmm spicy, Cali poke.

[Thooomas]

I miss their 2 dollar food court Cappuccinos :(

[anti-vip]

In it for pork belly and Tub of pork rinds

[moody]

Is their signature hotdogs + drink $1.50 @ all costco's too?? I love their fries..

I got my costco membership mainly cuz of their tire service. It was $8/tire swapping my winter to summers.. but then they jacked up the price last year.

[danned]

peopel just spend an hour there to have food sample for lunch and late lunch meal

[fliptuner]

I hear all kinds of stories of people taking advantage of the return policy. Use it once knowing Costco will take it back. The return lineups are miles long.

I once saw someone in the return line, holding a half empty jug of milk. It was truly pathetic.

[MG1]

Sadly, I don't get my tires done at Costco anymore. Got tire d of going at 5 in the morning to line up to get tires changed. I can't remember the last time I've had a flat tire repaired there. They always come up with excuses not to fix it. During peak periods, winter and summer tire changeovers, they hire temps to do the work and they are not great. I've had them destroy studs and lug nuts. They'll pay for the damage and reimburse you for the cost, but if I'm going to end up elsewhere, why bother? I also don't think there's that much of a savings. I can get good deals elsewhere, like Tireland or Kal Tire. I got tires for my EV through Tire Rack when borders were still open.

I now take my tires and vehicles to Kal Tire or more recently, National Tire Warehouse. National Tire Wholesale - Specializing in tires and custom wheels, Burnaby and Greater Vancouver Area (http://www.nationaltire.ca) These guys took the tires I bought from Tire Rack and winter steelies I purchased from the dealership and had them done in under half an hour. No questions about where I got the stuff from, this or that............. they just plain did it. No appointment, too. Just last week, I had a slow leak. Took the tire off the EV and took it to Costco. They refused to work on it. I took it to National Tire, and they did it in five freaking minutes!

I used to go to this place religiously when they had a place on second avenue near Main Street. Got to know the owner, Mike Mercurio. Super nice guy. They closed down shop, so I thought, but discovered they are now in Burnaby across the street from Lordco NFL. Mike retired, but the place is still like it was when he was around. So, Costco tire shop is no longer a thing for me............ they can take their nitrogen and stick it up their wazoo, lol.

It wasn't that long ago I raved about the service and offerings at Costco Tires. How things "change," eh? OK, enough puns for the day.

[FN-2199]

Kirkland three piece golf balls. Amazing value. Soft as hell. Great for beer handicappers!

[RiceIntegraRS]

even if im full or just ate. i must get a hotdog. i find there produce, meats n seafood are just better quality than other stores

[Jmac]

Their pizza used to be so good like 15-20 years ago. The Hawaiian especially with big chunks of real bacon, fresh pineapple, decent ham, and multiple cheeses on a decent crust.

They changed the recipe ... maybe 10 years ago? It's not particularly good now.

[underscore]

For some stuff the price difference vs a regular store isn't that big, but I easily pay off my membership just with the money I save on beef so anything else is just a bonus. Sometimes it's a hassle that they only have 1 model of each type of product but they're pretty good at only carrying quality stuff so it saves a lot of hassle researching.

I don't know if all of them are like this but here they seem to have an affinity for non-GMO products which annoys the hell out of me. That's a rant for another day though.

I once saw someone in the return line, holding a half empty jug of milk. It was truly pathetic.

While I was warranteeing a car battery I saw a woman exchanging one apple out of a huge bag of apples. It blew my mind but the staff didn't even blink.

[Hehe]

Which Costco has Wagyu? I only remember seeing the tomahawk by the meat section... but not gonna do it cause that bone alone is like $100. :fuckthatshit:

As for regular Costco item I recommend:
Frozen cooked meatballs - great for lazy cookers. My usual lazy pasta is onion, chopped garlic, bolognese sauce and microwave the meatballs for 5min then dump them into sauce and add to pasta of choice.

Meat lasagna - quite good and cheap.

Washed baby spinach - again, good, simple and can be anything like salad, dump them into noodle soup and great price. It's actually a really good deal as it's pure leaves.

Wet flushable wipes - once you try this shit, you would never shit the same again. It's like having the cleaness of a bidet, without all the hassle.

[MG1]

I get the shrimp salad once in a while........ actually, whatever goes on sale.

As for wet flushable wipes, amazon.ca had Cottonelle ones for really dirt cheap I stocked up on them. For occasional cave man days, I use Dude Wipes.

https://www.dudeproducts.com

Overpriced, I know......... then, I got in touch with my feminine side and got these wipes. Summer's Eve........ hey, if it can clean a woman's junk, it's probably just fine for my junk.

It was also on sale on amazon. Same ingredients as dude wipes, but way cheaper - not fair. If you can't lick 'em, join 'em (okay, that was bad).

https://www.summerseve.com/feminine-hygiene-products/vaginal-wipes/simply-sensitive-cleansing-cloths

Man, I feel like a woman....... duh duh ta du du da da

Reminds me of old school Irish Spring ads where lassie goes, "Manly, yes, but I like it, too!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQk-imB1m2k

[moody]

I hope you're not flushing those wet "flushable" wipes down the toilet. I hate how so many of those products say "flushable" when you're not suppose to.. f'kin marketing...
And their pizza do taste like cardboard . But $12.99 for 18" is nuts.

bad thing about Costco besides the hords of ppl... is that when you're there.. you are guaranteed to spend a minimum of $200. U buy only a few items.. each item is like $20-$30 and all of a sudden youre ringing up $200.. smh

[moody]

I hope you're not flushing those wet "flushable" wipes down the toilet. I hate how so many of those products say "flushable" when you're not suppose to.. f'kin marketing...
And their pizza do taste like cardboard . But $12.99 for 18" is nuts.

bad thing about Costco besides the hords of ppl... is that when you're there.. you are guaranteed to spend a minimum of $200. U buy only a few items.. each item is like $20-$30 and all of a sudden youre ringing up $200.. smh

[MG1]

I hope you're not flushing those wet "flushable" wipes down the toilet. I hate how so many of those products say "flushable" when you're not suppose to.. f'kin marketing...


Nope. Not me. I make sure that shit stays out of the plumbing. My shit plugs up the plumbing as is........ no need to add more shit in there.

I like how they have an image of a plumber dude with a huge pipe wrench over his shoulders, with the caption, "Plumber Approved," on the packaging. Yeah, 'cause they get the extra business, lol.

[MG1]

bad thing about Costco besides the hords of ppl...

I go during seniors hour. Quiet as hell, and all the good stuff that sells out quickly, including clearance items, are out on the floor at opening.


One of the silver linings to the dark cloud of the Covid variety.

[Kilinim]

Just tried the Maui onion chips for the first time yesterday, they're surprisingly tasty!

[MG1]

Just tried the Maui onion chips for the first time yesterday, they're surprisingly tasty!

Yup, I liked the colour and design of the bag, at first. Then, tasted it. So good with Heluva Good Dip. Which is also available now at Costco - and the cheapest anywhere. They even go on sale every once in a while.

https://heluvagood.com

[winson604]

Which Costco has Wagyu? I only remember seeing the tomahawk by the meat section... but not gonna do it cause that bone alone is like $100. :fuckthatshit:

As for regular Costco item I recommend:
Frozen cooked meatballs - great for lazy cookers. My usual lazy pasta is onion, chopped garlic, bolognese sauce and microwave the meatballs for 5min then dump them into sauce and add to pasta of choice.

Meat lasagna - quite good and cheap.

Washed baby spinach - again, good, simple and can be anything like salad, dump them into noodle soup and great price. It's actually a really good deal as it's pure leaves.

Wet flushable wipes - once you try this shit, you would never shit the same again. It's like having the cleaness of a bidet, without all the hassle.

I think the majority do but the stock comes and goes you have to luck out. I've been to the Downtown Costco 5 times in the last 3 months, saw it once and they've been selling it since at least May. Looks like it may have stopped though.

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/costco-wagyu-beef-69-99-79-99-kg-2374916/

[MG1]

If you have craving for Wagyu Beef, check this place out. I only go there for clearance items. Always 50% off. Products from Japan are known to have quick expiry dates.

They also carry some hard to get items and very trendy stuff straight from Japan. Like clear Coca Cola. Small dinky place in that mall with Walmart in it - Richmond. Worth risking your life for. Make sure you have good ICBC coverage, gulolol.

https://www.facebook.com/darumaya.japanesegrocerystore/

[underscore]

You guys talking about the foods reminds me of the marinated salmon filets they used to have. It was some kind of sweet chili sauce and holy shit it was good. They haven't sold it in years but I still glance in the coolers every time I'm there just in case.

[GLOW]

stocking up on cases of drinks, pop or sparkling water...

hotdog+pop combo, cheap & easy meal for the family :lol

pet peeves, ppl seem oblivious to their surroundings, coming out of a side isle cutting people off etc, good god if that's how they drive...

[MG1]

I'm waiting for Costco to carry Starbucks Frap in bottles again. Used to buy them when they went on sale. Now can't get 'em, period.

San Pelegrino <sp?> on sale is good price. Must keep eye on expiry dates. I miss shopping at the Costco's in the US. Bundaberg Ginger Beer. You can get that shit up here, but not at Costco Canada. The last drink I bought from US Costco was Fever Tree Premium Ginger Beer. Man, that shit was unbelievably good.


EDIT: EDIT: EDIT:

WTH?

https://www.costcobusinesscentre.ca/fever-tree-ginger-beer%2C-24-count.product.100375675.html

Does that mean they are available at the warehouses? I've never seen it at any Costco. Damn. If any of you have seen it, let me know.

[Hondaracer]

Why doesn’t Costco sell fucking regular club soda?!? Or at the very least stock those flats of Pelegríno consistently. I don’t want those tall plastic bottles of flavoured stuff etc. Just give me some damn regular old sparkling water

[Kilinim]

Why doesn’t Costco sell fucking regular club soda?!? Or at the very least stock those flats of Pelegríno consistently. I don’t want those tall plastic bottles of flavoured stuff etc. Just give me some damn regular old sparkling water

There's a brand I've discovered recently, Fever Tree. They make the best tonic water I've ever tasted. They also make a ginger beer which is also delicious. Costco recently started carrying 24 packs (250 no bottles) for $26.99 of tonic water.

[moody]

I think costco is the only place that has a line of of ppl to rush in before the store opens every weekday morning. .. I've been there like 3 time before the place opens and there are like 20+ ppl with their carts ready to go in.. lol

[winson604]

If you have craving for Wagyu Beef, check this place out. I only go there for clearance items. Always 50% off. Products from Japan are known to have quick expiry dates.

They also carry some hard to get items and very trendy stuff straight from Japan. Like clear Coca Cola. Small dinky place in that mall with Walmart in it - Richmond. Worth risking your life for. Make sure you have good ICBC coverage, gulolol.

https://www.facebook.com/darumaya.japanesegrocerystore/

If you want legit A5 and some other goodies from Japan, some of which you can't buy here then try https://fukuya.ca/products/miyazaki-a5-ribeye-steak

They get their products shipped weekly from Japan, def cheaper than Darumaya and these other places.

[GLOW]

Why doesn’t Costco sell fucking regular club soda?!? Or at the very least stock those flats of Pelegríno consistently. I don’t want those tall plastic bottles of flavoured stuff etc. Just give me some damn regular old sparkling water

bubble water was about as close as it gets, and is affordable too...but it's flavoured...

or just get a soda stream :lol

[punkwax]

Costco seems to no longer stock Steinfeld pickles which sucks because they’re the best. Bring them back!

[MG1]

They don't carry hijiki, though. I'm dying for hijiki. Should have got it from the states when I had the chance. Don't think I can get it shipped here. It's banned in Canada due to high arsenic content. The Japanese have been eating hijiki for thousands of years. Anyway, this thread is about Costco.......................

[MG1]

bubble water was about as close as it gets, and is affordable too...but it's flavoured...

or just get a soda stream :lol

Damn, I love my Sodastream.

Italian Strawberry Syrup, Tropicana Strawberry Peach juice, Real Lemon Concentrate, and, the best ingredient, frozen organic sliced strawberries (from Costco). Best drink ever. No ice needed, because the frozen strawberries make the concoction ice cold without diluting the drink. So, so good. I carbonate the hell out of the water. The fizz gets caught up in the strawberries. Tall fountain glass with a Zwilling fountain spoon to help scoop out the morsels of red goodness. Heaven. Best patio drink on a hot day.


https://www.zwilling.com/ca/zwilling-longdrink-spoon-set-5-piece-22709-005/22709-005-0.html#q=sppon&lang=en_CA&start=1

[EvoFire]

worse than 7-Eleven?

I didn't even know 7-11 had pizza.
If I want fast pizza I'd go to Fatihs or even FreshSlice

[Hondaracer]

What’s wrong with the Costco pizzas? Lol

By the slice it is what it is, but buying a whole pie pretty hard to beat that value. Toss some onions and jalapeños on it and you’re golden

[moody]

They're pizza kinda tastes like cardboard . Lol but you can't complain about the price.

[hud 91gt]

If you want good pizza don’t go to Costco. If your hungry, it fills a hell of a void for $2, and it’s way less scary to eat then a 75 cent hotdog. Lol.

[bcrdukes]

I wAnder if bcrdukes goes into Costco.......... too mainstream?

I only clicked on this thread because someone pointed it out to me. I would never have gone into this thread otherwise. You know my answer. :fuckyea: :accepted: #blacklivesmatter #spend$300Konfurniturecityofvancouver

[mikemhg]

Their Prime Rib eyes are almost as good as it gets outside ultra high end butcher imo

I fuckin love Costco. Lately been buying the dry ribs made in store with a similar seasoning than the wings. Great deal for $16 or whatever it is and it can be like 5 meals, the peices are very meaty

My shame return moment was last year. I returned 4 arm chairs, like large nice fabric arm chairs for a living/dining room about 2 years after purchase lol.. we couldn’t recall how much they were but they no longer worked after renovations and we were eyeing chairs from Structube. Dragged the 4 chairs to the downtown location and returned them, ended up getting about $315 each back for them lol felt kinda bad man..

I don’t make a habit of returning things generally however

This times 1000. I don't go anywhere else in the Lower Mainland to purchase by Rib Eye streaks. I miss the old days back in 2010 when you could purchase a 3 pack of Rib Eyes for $28 :lol

Bar none the best quality to price ratio available, by far.

[mikemhg]

Anyone find coconut water @ Costco lately? Last run to the Willingdon location had nothing.

[MG1]

Call a Costco location. Choose "1" after the recorded spiel about COVID. "Administrative Staff." Those people are really helpful. They will tell you how many they have, when they'll be getting the next shipment, if they're discontinued, a seasonal item, etc. Just be nice to them. That's how I get those Lysol Disinfectant Wipes. Bainbridge location seems to be getting them more often than other locations.

[JqC]

Once (or two or three times..at least) I was driving home from work late afternoon and I knew there was gonna be no one home for a while, and nothing ready to eat in the fridge.
I'd make my rounds around the freezer section where all the samples were. After about 30 minutes I'd be full.
I did have a couple items in my cart, so it looked like I was actually shopping lol. I hope I'm not the only one here who's done this before.
Of course this is well before Covid, and Costco is on my way home.

[Obsideon]

Many familes and myself included swear by the Kirkland baby wet wipes. Once you've used those there's no going back lol, super convenient to wipe anything besides a babies bum and they are thick and soft.

My usual runs to Costco are for toilet paper (Cashmere, mmhmm so soft haha), Popcorners and seaweed chips, ColdFX (on sale) and other supplements, beef and definitely the rotisserie chicken, it's by far the best of the big box stores. Safeway chicken is always dry.
And whatever else I see that's on sale regular use items like detergent, shampoo, etc.

I used to buy the $80 for $100 gift cards like for Scan Spa, Keg and Hy's but haven't bought any in a while.

Hotdog and poutine are a must every visit regardless of time of day.

[MG1]

I'll be the second person to say this..........

What's wrong with Costco pizza? It's better than McDonald's pizza. There, I said it.


It's like the opposite of this..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmI46TvcO14

[tiger_handheld]

for all you guys commenting, how many members in your household?
i'm finding costco is only good if you have 4+ mouths to feed/care for.

[MG1]

Many familes and myself included swear by the Kirkland baby wet wipes. Once you've used those there's no going back lol, super convenient to wipe anything besides a babies bum and they are thick and soft.

So I can use this as a personal wipe? Like Cottonelle Flushable Wipes?

[EuterVanWasser]

Call a Costco location. Choose "1" after the recorded spiel about COVID. "Administrative Staff." Those people are really helpful. They will tell you how many they have, when they'll be getting the next shipment, if they're discontinued, a seasonal item, etc. Just be nice to them. That's how I get those Lysol Disinfectant Wipes. Bainbridge location seems to be getting them more often than other locations.

Don't you invade my hood! I live 3 mins from that Costco. :D

[MG1]

for all you guys commenting, how many members in your household?
i'm finding costco is only good if you have 4+ mouths to feed/care for.

I've got two in my household. Everyone else who used to live with me has either moved out or left for other reasons.

I go to Costco for more than just food. I do cook a lot and hold family BBQ's weekly.

I can't imagine not going to Costco. I am a shopaholic and proud of it.

[MG1]

Don't you invade my hood! I live 3 mins from that Costco. :D

I'm in that area all the time. I go pick up the Burnaby Now and New West Record at the top of the hill there, and get my cheap Polar fountain drink from the Circle K. Fastenal, HD Supply, Metal Supermarket, you name it. I drive along Winston to get to Coquitlam. KMS Tools, Lee Valley Tools, Superstore, Cambodian Tire, etc. Quite a few charging stations in that area.

And, I live closer to you than you think, gulolol.

[Obsideon]

for all you guys commenting, how many members in your household?
i'm finding costco is only good if you have 4+ mouths to feed/care for.

I'm usually feeding for 4, but I also have a lot of storage space so buying bulk is currently not an issue.

So I can use this as a personal wipe? Like Cottonelle Flushable Wipes?

I personally don't, but I don't see why not haha

I'll be the second person to say this..........

What's wrong with Costco pizza? It's better than McDonald's pizza. There, I said it.


Hard pass. You can't compare something bad with worse lol ... I'll stick to the hotdog. The chicken fingers were also really dry.

[Kilinim]

for all you guys commenting, how many members in your household?
i'm finding costco is only good if you have 4+ mouths to feed/care for.

2 people household. With their mastercard, we've already earned 3x the membership cost.

[EuterVanWasser]

I'm in that area all the time. I go pick up the Burnaby Now and New West Record at the top of the hill there, and get my cheap Polar fountain drink from the Circle K. Fastenal, HD Supply, Metal Supermarket, you name it. I drive along Winston to get to Coquitlam. KMS Tools, Lee Valley Tools, Superstore, Cambodian Tire, etc. Quite a few charging stations in that area.

And, I live closer to you than you think, gulolol.

Haha.. yeah, I live in Government Road up Winston and right on Phillips.

[MG1]

Yeah, I know. Stalker here.

Ever notice the sign that said Winston Slip no longer exists? LOL, Winston Slip.

[Teriyaki]

I'm usually feeding for 4, but I also have a lot of storage space so buying bulk is currently not an issue.



I personally don't, but I don't see why not haha



Hard pass. You can't compare something bad with worse lol ... I'll stick to the hotdog. The chicken fingers were also really dry.

Oh the chicken strips are probably the worst thing they have on their menu.
States has some more interesting items too at the take out counter.

Churros, Chicken/Beef Bakes (Like Calzones). Oh, they used to have this dipped ice cream cone with nuts, holy geez that thing was good.

[Speed2K]

As for their pharmacy, there was a time, I got frustrated by the waits and lineups. To the point it wasn't worth the savings. It has gotten a lot better the last year or so. The savings are substantial. The dispensing fee, that is.

There's always the Costco Pharmacy online where you can get prescriptions by mail. I signed my mother-in-law up for this because of Covid, it's fast!

[TouringTeg]

Oh I like this thread. I worked at the Langford Costco for a couple years while in college. I worked as a cashier/assistant, vault clerk (count cash) and tire shop.

I still buy Bridgestone RE71 at Costco but I buy in person and take them away for install at a more convenient location. It’s high volume and most workers are not careful with wheels. I watched them put my OEM 94 Supra TT wheel face down on the concrete.

I ate a whole lot of Hot dog + pop combos and grabbed samples while working. The break room had a foosball table. Never liked the pizza even loaded with hot peppers and Parmesan. Other staff always got poutine and could never finish it so I always got their leftovers for free lololol

Fun fact: The busiest warehouses in the world by sales were always in Hawaii. Everyone wanted to transfer to their warehouses of course!

We enjoy the ready made salads they sell. Good healthy choices.

Employees are quite happy and there are many lifers at the Langford location. Costco has an Employee Agreement book which reads like a union agreement. It clearly lays out wage increases based on hours, benefits, etc. Costco has never been union but I always liked how they aim to treat employees fairly. Back then you received $4.00 per hour extra for working on Sundays. People still called in sick because they partied too hard lol

[TouringTeg]

Other fun stuff.

They purposely don’t have express lines because they don’t want you to grab a small amount of items and get out quickly. They want you to stay a while and feel the need to make the trip worth your while by filling your cart with more items. In 2008 average receipt was $100 and now it is likely $200.

Items come and go because it creates false urgency since everyone knows if you don’t get it while it’s there it may be gone for a while. That is by design.

The worst example of returns was a local kayak rental company. They would return the kayaks at the end of every season. The store manager had a talk with them and said no more. Usually if you have the balls to return it Costco will take it.

[ShanghaiKid]

Yes. We carry fever tree. In stock at all local locations except willingdon, downtown and langley

Ginger beer isn't available locally


I'm waiting for Costco to carry Starbucks Frap in bottles again. Used to buy them when they went on sale. Now can't get 'em, period.

San Pelegrino <sp?> on sale is good price. Must keep eye on expiry dates. I miss shopping at the Costco's in the US. Bundaberg Ginger Beer. You can get that shit up here, but not at Costco Canada. The last drink I bought from US Costco was Fever Tree Premium Ginger Beer. Man, that shit was unbelievably good.


EDIT: EDIT: EDIT:

WTH?

https://www.costcobusinesscentre.ca/fever-tree-ginger-beer%2C-24-count.product.100375675.html

Does that mean they are available at the warehouses? I've never seen it at any Costco. Damn. If any of you have seen it, let me know.

[ShanghaiKid]

KS, Vita or Zico?

You can get ks and zico at any store. Vita is only in stock at Brighton or langley, and they're almost out.

Anyone find coconut water @ Costco lately? Last run to the Willingdon location had nothing.

[EvoFire]

I'll be the second person to say this..........

What's wrong with Costco pizza? It's better than McDonald's pizza. There, I said it.


It's like the opposite of this..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmI46TvcO14

What hud said, it's like cardboard with some toppings sprinkled on. FreshSlice or Fatihs anyday.

for all you guys commenting, how many members in your household?
i'm finding costco is only good if you have 4+ mouths to feed/care for.

2 people, recent addition of a baby

[MG1]

Damn, no more seniors hour..............

[Hondaracer]

Fresh slice over Costco? Ehhhhhhh come on lol

[MG1]

The only time I get a Fresh Slice pizza is when it's my birthday and pizza is free.

They have give aways. That's about it.

I've had an Uncle Fatty's pizza and it was good.

[MG1]

Went to Euter’s backyard this morning. Got there at 8:55. Line up was around the parking lot, out the driveway and up the street to the Library Services building. Damn. I went into the line at the driveway into the parking lot. As soon as the doors opened up, line up moved quickly. I got in, got two boxes of KN95 masks, paid for it, and got to the car by 9:20.

200 boxes left. Nobody was buying them, even though they were on sale. $10.00 off. $29.99 for box of 20. Individually wrapped.

[moody]

I just got a hotdog at Costco. Those things are sooo good... I don't know how they do it... but the thing just melts in your mouth.. and the price just makes it so much sweeter..it puts IKEA hotdogs in shame.

[MG1]

Costco uses the weiners they sell there. I believe the buns, too. As for IKEA hot dogs, have you tried their veggie dogs? Still, my favourite dog is when KMS Tools has their three day sale. Smokies on a bun with.......... wait for it ............... caramelized<sp?> onions. Plus, they manage to get, not so easy to find, canned pop.

[Gumby]

I think Costco fries are the ones from Cavendish.

[MG1]

PEI, ftmfw!

[keifun]

Costco poutine, still one of the best poutines around. Can't beat that price too.

Its always so tempting every time I walk out of with my cart of groceries.

[TouringTeg]

Hard to resist the food court. Choc Ice cream is in a cup right now due to Covid.

We always have those Cavendish fries in the freezer. Best frozen fries. Yes they are the same ones they use in the food court.

Btw those Maisto 1:18 die cast are at Costco again. I got the 997 GT3 RS last year. Very nice quality for $20.

[6793026]

When costco changed to a new leader, he TOLD the new guy to not fuck with the prices on the hot dogs & food. Good on them.

It’s been $1.50 — with a soda — for over 30 years

[Hakkaboy]

When costco changed to a new leader, he TOLD the new guy to not fuck with the prices on the hot dogs & food. Good on them.

It’s been $1.50 — with a soda — for over 30 years

Interesting, it says they are losing money on every hot dog combo sold @ $1.50usd.

I remember they used to be $2.00 cad once upon a time and was happy when they finally dropped it to $1.50 to match US pricing a decade+ ago...

[mikemhg]

^It's smart marketing for them. I'm sure IKEA operates on a loss within their cafeteria as well.

It's a method to attract you into the store and purchase. They know for every $1.50 hot dog they sell, your trip to the store may elicit hundreds of dollars in purchases.

Same reason they used to offer (prior to COVID) ridiculous amounts of food samples throughout the store, attracts people to visit Costco for that very reason, and with the long lines/busy parking lots, encourages further purchases in store.

[MG1]

The term is "Loss Leader"........... except I'm one of those few who they lose money on.

Loblaws and Walmart do it often and I take advantage of it.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_leader

[InteGSR-99]

When costco changed to a new leader, he TOLD the new guy to not fuck with the prices on the hot dogs & food. Good on them.

It’s been $1.50 — with a soda — for over 30 years


I believe it was $1.99 (or maybe $2) before they changed it to $1.50. I don't remember when it was but it was within 10 years IIRC.

[fliptuner]

Interesting, it says they are losing money on every hot dog combo sold @ $1.50usd.

I remember they used to be $2.00 cad once upon a time and was happy when they finally dropped it to $1.50 to match US pricing a decade+ ago...

Yup. Hot dogs and rotisserie chicken are losers but they keep people coming in. I really wish they still served chicken bakes at the deli. Those are awesome.

[Great68]

Other fun stuff.

They purposely don’t have express lines because they don’t want you to grab a small amount of items and get out quickly. They want you to stay a while and feel the need to make the trip worth your while by filling your cart with more items. In 2008 average receipt was $100 and now it is likely $200.



Now that they have self checkout lanes, they don't really follow that thought anymore.

I'm not sure anyone else in this thread has mentioned it, but Costco by a huge margin has the best price on Propane on the lower island (not sure about the mainland). Literally 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of anywhere else in my experience. The drive from Saanich to Langford pays for itself in savings. Between my BBQ, fire pit, patio heater and travel trailer I go through a lot of propane.

[TouringTeg]

Yes! $20 at Husky on Quadra. $10 at a Costco for a standard bbq size tank.

[Great68]

I rarely get the hot food from the Costco, mostly because my ideal time to go is after dinner on a thursday night which is about 7:00pm when it's not too busy.

Also going on a full stomach really helps with keeping the impulse food buys down.

[Manic!]

I believe it was $1.99 (or maybe $2) before they changed it to $1.50. I don't remember when it was but it was within 10 years IIRC.

yep use to be $2 in canada.


https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-enduring-enigma-of-costco-s-1-50-hot-dog-and-soda-combo

When Costco president W. Craig Jelinek once complained to Costco co-founder and former CEO Jim Sinegal that their monolithic warehouse business was losing money on their famously cheap $1.50 hot dog and soda package, Sinegal listened, nodded, and then did his best to make his take on the situation perfectly clear.

"If you raise [the price of] the effing hot dog, I will kill you," Sinegal said. "Figure it out."

[MG1]

I just got home from Costco.......... having the hot dog as I type...........


Frick, it's good.



I have diced onions, but they're frozen.

BTW, No Frills/Superstore has frozen diced onions for $2.00 bag. I get the onions and the mirepoix, which is also $2.00 a bag, together.

[MG1]

"I will kill you," LOL.


Sinegal, my hero.

Steven Seagal, like.

[twitchyzero]

man i got used to free tire installs at costco

when other shops want $20-40/tire...too bad costco doesnt carry what i want this round

jelly of the $100 cash card per set too

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

u guys get the polish hotdogs or the regular ones?

i wish they sold lactose free homo milk instead of just 2%.

their avocados are always super big and plump and never fully or overly ripe. if they go bad its 100% your fault lol.

everything that's produce bagged, there's almost never any need to pick and choose, they're all good. other grocery stores u gotta flip and find the good ones that arent soft as fuck or half rotten.

also a trip to costco is like half a trip to best buy. i can check out what the most popular basic need semi premium electronics are. lol.

their vitamin section is also like 2-5x bigger than any other store lol.

i also love how they sell so many types of unsalted nuts prebagged. my only gripe is they dont sell pistachios raw, shelled, UNSALTED...

their online store is not bad and fedex is always quick to ship it.

20% off Hy's gift cards... 3% back costco MC at restaraunts. 23% off Hy's is a pretty good deal. you can't get that kinda deal anytime at any other premium steak house's. RS Hy's meet after COVID over lol.

once in a while they have 20% off apple itunes gift cards too. load a bunch up and add it to your account.

[Hondaracer]

i'm all about the polish, dat garlic..

i was digging around in my phone looking for a pic i took regarding the dogs, so before they used to have a pic on the wall with the hot dogs dressed with the old condiments, onions, peppers, etc.

Now, it seems like they've already updated those pics of the hot dogs in the caffeteria area to show only kethcup and mustard on the pic.. so thats disapointing if those old condiments are never gonna return :(

[bcrdukes]

I think you need to ask for the condiments, no? They have been pre-packaged in little clear containers for individual consumption for a while now.

[Hondaracer]

They aren’t giving out onions and peppers since covid

[MG1]

I think you need to ask for the condiments, no? They have been pre-packaged in little clear containers for individual consumption for a while now.

They give out ketchup (catsup), mustard, and relish in packets. And, you have to ask for it. I asked for onions and that's what I got.

So, when I got home, I opened up a can of baked beans, warmed it up and put it on the hot dog. I even sprinkled on some crumbled bacon bits (also from Costco).

Didn't have room for the Saputo Sliced Provolone I had on hand (also on sale at Costco). If only the buns opened up wider, gulolol.




Addendum:

I used to buy canned baked beans at Costco, but when they go on sale at Superstore/Walmart and sometimes Save-On Foods (case lot sale) they're cheaper than Costco. In fact, sometimes lower than Costco's sale price. Ever notice Superstore matching Costco prices a lot these days? I get Optimum points, especially with the PC World Elite Mastercard, so it's a bonus. Wait for Points Redemption events at Shoppers (another topic in itself). Shop like a mother....... pfft.

[Great68]

Costco is definately not always the cheapest on the single items. Lots of times things on sale at other grocery stores will be cheaper, however for the amount cheaper it's not my time and driving around between all those other stores for what those savings are worth.
I hate driving around for shopping more than I need to. Right now I do about 98% of my shopping between Costco (once a month), Country Grocer and Save On Foods which are the closest two grocery stores to m my house(about once a week)

Also, since I'm a gold member at costco the cash rebate is nice. At the very least I've always managed to get enough back to fully cover next year's membership renewal.

[mikemhg]

I just got home from Costco.......... having the hot dog as I type...........


Frick, it's good.



I have diced onions, but they're frozen.

BTW, No Frills/Superstore has frozen diced onions for $2.00 bag. I get the onions and the mirepoix, which is also $2.00 a bag, together.

They got onions too dog, you just gotta ask for a portion.

[mikemhg]

Does anyone notice how quickly Costco meat turns in the fridge though?

That's one thing I've noticed when buying steaks or pork from there, if you don't freeze it within the first day or so, it'll start turning brown/grey on you extremely fast.

Way quicker than meat I purchase from other markets, and I've never been able to figure out why?

[Hondaracer]

You guys sure their still giving out onions? Pretty sure not

With the meat, steaks at least, maybe because of the fat content? Generally their prime or AAA cuts have a lot more fat than comparable rib eyes etc. From Safeway and the like

[Great68]

Does anyone notice how quickly Costco meat turns in the fridge though?

That's one thing I've noticed when buying steaks or pork from there, if you don't freeze it within the first day or so, it'll start turning brown/grey on you extremely fast.

Way quicker than meat I purchase from other markets, and I've never been able to figure out why?

Meat oxidization is normal with any meat from anywhere. I don't notice any difference in time duration from Costco meat vs meat from anywhere else. Maybe it's just because it's a bigger package = more air can get at it?

I vacuum seal mine as soon as I bring it home.

[68style]

^ you said bigger package :awwyeah:

[Obsideon]

I rarely get the hot food from the Costco, mostly because my ideal time to go is after dinner on a thursday night which is about 7:00pm when it's not too busy.

Also going on a full stomach really helps with keeping the impulse food buys down.

I've tried going after a meal but I still end up with a dog in my hand for some reason haha
But impulse food buys are the best! I've found some random gems grabbing food I normally wouldn't think of just walking around the aisles ... seaweed chips, popcorners, TGIF potato skins, etc ...

Comparing Costco, Mcdonald's and Fresh Slice pizza is a taste test I would rather avoid lol ... it's like do you prefer cardboard, styrofoam or plastic?

[EvoFire]

i'm all about the polish, dat garlic..

i was digging around in my phone looking for a pic i took regarding the dogs, so before they used to have a pic on the wall with the hot dogs dressed with the old condiments, onions, peppers, etc.

Now, it seems like they've already updated those pics of the hot dogs in the caffeteria area to show only kethcup and mustard on the pic.. so thats disapointing if those old condiments are never gonna return :(

They still have onions, you have to ask for it in a little sauce container cause some POS ppl goes with a bag and scoops all the onions and takes them away.

[punkwax]

I’ve never noticed Costco meat turns quicker than others myself.. that said, if you intend to portion and aren’t in the first day or two, seems you’re doing it wrong anyway.

My only questionable Costco return was for a BBQ I had purchased. IIRC it was around $1200 originally and went on sale for $900 a few weeks later. I asked customer service if I could get the better price and they said no. It was already built and used so I retrieved the original receipt from home, went back, bought another one and took it straight from the till to the returns counter. I handed them my old receipt, returned the new BBQ and got credit for the original amount. SeemsGood

[MG1]

No onions. Not at Willingdon or Brighton. Maybe other locations? Locations on the Island has propane and self serve registers? .......... damn.

Gotta get some perks for living in a place that requires a boat to come and go from the rest of the world.

[MG1]

Oxidation is a bitch. That's why I use ceramic knives when I cut my sashimi (especially maguro).

You cannot sharpen ceramic knives which is a huge drawback. That's why I got the ones that the North Van company sells - at the PNE. Free replacement for life. No questions asked. If it gets dull, just take it to their headquarters just across the Second Narrows and they just give you a razor sharp one - did I mention no questions asked?

https://keramikoskitchen.com

supporting local whenever, wherever I can.

[MG1]

Went to Costco again, because I miss spying on Euterus........... Actually, I ran out of Lea & Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce. Can't cook without it. Like Mirin and Oyster Sauce (which they sell at Costco, as well) is a must for Asian cooking. Anyway, I purchased other stuff like the Provolone cheese on sale........ the Lea & Perrin's is cheaper than even No Frills, which has a sale on them.

On the way out, I was about to get the hot dogs, but remembered I had to go to IKEA. 2 Veggie Dogs and a drink (hot or cold) for $2.50. Not bad. Today, the ladies there piled on the deep fried onions, red cabbage, and sweet mustard. I resisted eating them till I got home. Watching Blue Jays baseball with hot dogs, ftmfw!

https://www.businessinsider.com/ikea-follows-costco-vegan-food-court-menu-item-2018-10

[EvoFire]

Oxidation is a bitch. That's why I use ceramic knives when I cut my sashimi (especially maguro).

You cannot sharpen ceramic knives which is a huge drawback. That's why I got the ones that the North Van company sells - at the PNE. Free replacement for life. No questions asked. If it gets dull, just take it to their headquarters just across the Second Narrows and they just give you a razor sharp one - did I mention no questions asked?

https://keramikoskitchen.com

supporting local whenever, wherever I can.

I have those knives, I've broke the peeler and one of the smaller knives. A little bummed about the quality. Bit of a FWP, but I find that when I get the handles oily, it's really hard to clean off.

Going to get them exchange was also a little tough because they open at regular business hours which I have work.

[Hehe]

IMO the only ceramic knife worth the money are the Kyocera ones.

I have had like 3 Kyocera peelers and 2 smaller knifes I used to fruits, the youngest around 2yrs and the oldest over 10, and I still find them just fine. One of the peelers broke when I accidentally dropped on the floor and chipped, other than that... zero complains.

Have had some cheapo ceramic ones from Homesense or sth... supposedly original MSRP at over Kyoceras... none lasted as long.

[MG1]

Going to get them exchange was also a little tough because they open at regular business hours which I have work.

Just ask someone else to get the replacement. They don't ask for any ID or anything. You have one in your hand, you're good to go. They never asked me for anything. I thought they have/had equipment to sharpen the knife, but they don't bother. They just gave me a new one.

In fact, the one I got replaced was my son's. I have yet to need any of mine replaced.

[MG1]

Wow, my son made roast beef today. Started yesterday using the sous vide. I let him use the Miyabi 800 DP Kiritsuke to slice it with. Damn, that blade cut through like there was nothing there. He was finished in no time flat. Hot knife through butter still takes effort. This was like way easier. The Kiritsuke is a little on the long side, but I purchased it to cut through maguro (tuna). I have to find out how they achieve that starburst, damascus finish.

The Miyabi is not close to being the best knife out there. There are knives that are in the 2000.00+ range. You just collect those. The Miyabi is still on a whole new level compared to a Cuisinart or Master Chef.

[Hondaracer]

Speaking of knives, Willingdon Costco had a bunch of knife sets when I went last a week ago or so, including a Japanese clever set, all of it looked very nice and the one set, I believe it was $249 or 279 for 8 pieces and the butcher block looked like amazing value

[MG1]

Japanese set, but made in china?

Gulolol........


I rarely go into the kitchenware aisles. I assumed they had like KitchenAid or Zwilling International at best.

[Hehe]

Has anyone seen le creuset mug sets around? Yes, not pots... but mugs.

Saw on some feeds and supposedly from Costco. But I don't recall seeing them in Richmond/Surrey (the 2 I frequent)

[MG1]

I've seen them at the Willingdon location, but I don't think it was the Le Creuset brand. I was thinking of trying out them ceramic mugs. Corning at McArthur Glen had the Corning ones on sale a while back. Didn't know what they were all about. So many meal mug recipes out there.

https://www.corningware.com/products/5696/meal-mugs?sort_by=created&sort_order=DESC

[mikemhg]

Wow, my son made roast beef today. Started yesterday using the sous vide. I let him use the Miyabi 800 DP Kiritsuke to slice it with. Damn, that blade cut through like there was nothing there. He was finished in no time flat. Hot knife through butter still takes effort. This was like way easier. The Kiritsuke is a little on the long side, but I purchased it to cut through maguro (tuna). I have to find out how they achieve that starburst, damascus finish.

The Miyabi is not close to being the best knife out there. There are knives that are in the 2000.00+ range. You just collect those. The Miyabi is still on a whole new level compared to a Cuisinart or Master Chef.

$2000 knives? I swear RS is such an odd microcosm of the real world :lol

I have chef buddies that don't own $2k knives, lol. Global at best.

[MG1]

$2000 knives? I swear RS is such an odd microcosm of the real world :lol

I have chef buddies that don't own $2k knives, lol. Global at best.

That’s just the starting price. They’re more for collecting. One of a kind, hand made pieces of art. Just check out the thread about watches here on RS. My budget for a good knife was $150.00. So close to it, I just decided to eat Mr. Noodles for awhile.

[bcrdukes]

$2000 knives? I swear RS is such an odd microcosm of the real world :lol

I have chef buddies that don't own $2k knives, lol. Global at best.

You forget that people on Revscene make $250,000 in annual household income at minimum. (If need be, read Real Estate thread as proof.)

I don't even want to begin to think of what MG1 receives from his multiple fat pensions and whatnot. He's a thrifty fellow on RS, but his bank accounts (not including offshore accounts,) spending habits, and hobbies are the opposite of that. I think he slipped up today.

Kidding (sort of.) :D

[Speed2K]

Has anyone seen le creuset mug sets around? Yes, not pots... but mugs.

Saw on some feeds and supposedly from Costco. But I don't recall seeing them in Richmond/Surrey (the 2 I frequent)

Not at Costco, but I saw some at the Home Sense in Langley.

[saiko]

Has anyone seen le creuset mug sets around? Yes, not pots... but mugs.

Saw on some feeds and supposedly from Costco. But I don't recall seeing them in Richmond/Surrey (the 2 I frequent)


Saw them yesterday night at Willingdon Costco Multiple colors in the set. 6 a set, I think $80?

[RCubed]

anyone see any of the kirkland coffee cans at any locations?
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcT51Rksx-oPaPFFbCgDSGumbj0xhxCVkzMgNccJ9IImpgjXd-Nq32nzl57MjcMKToeL5JONB9Bo7LoZp4iQnmVo54dqCa23XQ

Ive checked Richmond, Brighton and Still Creek, no luck.

[MG1]

https://hip2save.com/tips/brands-behind-costco-kirkland-signature/

I laugh at these websites that show the Kirkland items and right in front of everyone's nose, is the name of the manufacturer.

https://moneywise.com/a/the-big-brands-behind-costcos-kirkland-signature-items


Oh, did I mention that Costco sells Japanese mayo? Kewpie, but made in the US of A.

[EvoFire]

@MG1 (or at least I think it was you that brought it up)

So I was at Whole Foods and bought a bottle of Fever Tree just to try it out. Some good shit! Now I need to go find me some at Costco.

[MG1]

Yup, Whole Foods has them. I don't think Costco Canada has it. I got mine from Bellingham.

Your post is so weird - the timing of it. I went out to the back patio to see what I had in the bar fridge. It has been a while since I checked it. Lo and behold, three bottles were nestled in the bottom drawer. It was like striking gold, lol. It expires in October 2020. Still good.

[Hehe]

Yup, Whole Foods has them. I don't think Costco Canada has it. I got mine from Bellingham.

Your post is so weird - the timing of it. I went out to the back patio to see what I had in the bar fridge. It has been a while since I checked it. Lo and behold, three bottles were nestled in the bottom drawer. It was like striking gold, lol. It expires in October 2020. Still good.

Not sure what's in the FT lineup. But I am 100% positive I saw FT stuff in Costco Richmond.

[MG1]

Not sure what's in the FT lineup. But I am 100% positive I saw FT stuff in Costco Richmond.

As far as I know, they carry other Fever Tree products, but not Ginger Beer. Costco.ca had some other types of drinks on their site. If it really is the Ginger Beer, I'll risk my life and drive through Richmond and wait in a line up to get it.

[Teriyaki]

As far as I know, they carry other Fever Tree products, but not Ginger Beer. Costco.ca had some other types of drinks on their site. If it really is the Ginger Beer, I'll risk my life and drive through Richmond and wait in a line up to get it.

Never heard of this stuff before, but this thread has me all curious about it. Next thing you know, they're gonna have ads for it on my instagram

[keifun]

^ yup. Its all about the ginger beer from Fever Tree. That stuff is great for my Moscow Mules and Dark&Stormy cocktails.

So far I've been getting mine at London Drugs. $5 a bottle. I'm always snooping around to see if it goes on sale. They sometimes do.

[MG1]

Fudge, London Drugs carry it? So, it's not hard to get then............... grrrrrrr............

All I know is it was pretty cheap at the Bellingham Costco.

[MG1]

Hot dang, line up at Willingdon Costco was nuts. It’s the location closest to the cemetery and is bigger than Euter’s location. So, it’s been confirmed, no onions. I was going to pull a Karen and say someone on RS says you do. Is it because I’m Jewish? Yeah......... no. Anyway in their clearance section, they had some good deals. 50 Staedler Norica 2HB pencils for $2.97!!!! On top of that, it came with a pencil sharpener and 50 of those eraser caps. Wow, I got me two boxes. Pencils to last me two lifetimes. Gulolow. This huge wall clock I’ve been eying for months but couldn’t bring myself to buying was on clearance. I jumped at the opportunity. Anyway.......... I just wanted my Heluva Good Dip. Cans of Diet Coke was on sale, too. Oh, the lineup was five minutes tops.

[keifun]

Fudge, London Drugs carry it? So, it's not hard to get then............... grrrrrrr.......

Oh forgot to add. Safeway carries them too. But in the smaller bottles in a pack of 4. They may have the big bottles too.

[Hakkaboy]

Hot dang, line up at Willingdon Costco was nuts. It’s the location closest to the cemetery and is bigger than Euter’s location. So, it’s been confirmed, no onions. I was going to pull a Karen and say someone on RS says you do. Is it because I’m Jewish? Yeah......... no. Anyway in their clearance section, they had some good deals. 50 Staedler Norica 2HB pencils for $2.97!!!! On top of that, it came with a pencil sharpener and 50 of those eraser caps. Wow, I got me two boxes. Pencils to last me two lifetimes. Gulolow. This huge wall clock I’ve been eying for months but couldn’t bring myself to buying was on clearance. I jumped at the opportunity. Anyway.......... I just wanted my Heluva Good Dip. Cans of Diet Coke was on sale, too. Oh, the lineup was five minutes tops.

https://cocowest.ca/

In case you haven't heard of it, you can go "window shopping" virtually and find out what are new items, sale items or clearance items at websites like above, where someone physically takes their camera and post up items/prices (including new/sale items added later in the week during the weekend updates).

That way you can decide whether or not to go to Costco this week, without wondering if something is on sale or not.

FYI new pictures for the latest week will be available tomorrow morning after 5am...

[Kilinim]

I picked up my flat of Fever Tree Indian Tonic about 3 weeks ago at Costco Langley. Previously bought it at Safeway or Well Seasoned.

[EvoFire]

I've commissioned my Surrey friend to look for FT ginger ale from Langley, wish me luck lol

[Kilinim]

I've commissioned my Surrey friend to look for FT ginger ale from Langley, wish me luck lol

I feel like I've seen this at the Safeway on Fraser Hwy and 152.

[MG1]

Definitely confirmed. Went three days in a row and no onions. You had to ask for onions like two or three months ago before they gave you this Solo cup of onions. And, you did have to ask for them back then. Now it’s a thing of the past.

It’s good to see samples being given out again. Limited, but................

[Hondaracer]

Knew onions were gone!

[Obsideon]

Definitely confirmed. Went three days in a row and no onions. You had to ask for onions like two or three months ago before they gave you this Solo cup of onions. And, you did have to ask for them back then. Now it’s a thing of the past.

It’s good to see samples being given out again. Limited, but................

Quadruple confirmed no onions or pickles. No tables or chairs, I went to the downtown Costco and had to eat under the stairs fighting off the hoards of pigeons.

[mikemhg]

Man those Polish dogs are garbage. Went down a few days ago, got the beef, got the Polish, threw half of the Polish out :heckno:

[Hondaracer]

Bro you hatin on the Polish?!!

[GLOW]

anyone see any of the kirkland coffee cans at any locations?
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcT51Rksx-oPaPFFbCgDSGumbj0xhxCVkzMgNccJ9IImpgjXd-Nq32nzl57MjcMKToeL5JONB9Bo7LoZp4iQnmVo54dqCa23XQ

Ive checked Richmond, Brighton and Still Creek, no luck.

i like the starbucks 2 pack large bottles they sell. black is a little too sour for me but a splash of milk and it's really good.

[mikemhg]

Bro you hatin on the Polish?!!

Naw, just their sausages :lol

[murd0c]

Naw, just their sausages :lol

I'm never had any complaints about my sausage :thumbs:

[320icar]

I'm never had any complaints about my sausage :thumbs:

Mine always cooks too fast :okay:

[MG1]

I'm never had any complaints about my sausage :thumbs:

That’s not what your ex gf said. Something about too hot.

[MG1]

I did see the Fever Tree Ginger Beer at London Drugs. Also the Fever Tree Ginger Ale. They were on sale, too.

[EvoFire]

I did see the Fever Tree Ginger Beer at London Drugs. Also the Fever Tree Ginger Ale. They were on sale, too.

There's a difference? Now I need to try that ginger beer too. Thought they were one and the same.

[MG1]

There's a difference? Now I need to try that ginger beer too. Thought they were one and the same.

Ginger Beer is way stronger. It's more for men, whereas the ginger ale is for kids............ j/k

When I was a lad, there was this Golden Cockerel Inn ginger beer in bottles. I thought that was awesome, then these imports started showing up. Jamaican Ginger Beer.

Canada Dry owns the Golden Cockerel label here in Canada and it's in cans now.

PC Jamaican Style Ginger Beer. Pretty potent. I'm not a spice kind of guy. Obsideon will say it's like peach juice. LOL.

[mikemhg]

I've yet to find a good Ginger Beer that isn't hella sweet, and I've tried so many.

I need a nice one with less than 15g of sugar for my Whiskey Gingers.

[MG1]

I've yet to find a good Ginger Beer that isn't hella sweet, and I've tried so many.

I need a nice one with less than 15g of sugar for my Whiskey Gingers.

Make you own......... can't be that hard can it?


Oh, crap, why didn't I think of that?

I grew up before computers were invented, or at least available to average joe.......... damn, the Internet is so wAnderful. Far outweighs the negative. I'm going to search for recipes now.



Added bonus...........


https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/computers/

[BIC_BAWS]

I thought that was awesome, then these imports started showing up. Jamaican Ginger Beer.

Canada Dry owns the Golden Cockerel label here in Canada and it's in cans now.

PC Jamaican Style Ginger Beer. Pretty potent. I'm not a spice kind of guy. Obsideon will say it's like peach juice. LOL.

The Jamican Style Ginger Beer from Walmart is SPICY.

I've yet to find a good Ginger Beer that isn't hella sweet, and I've tried so many.

I need a nice one with less than 15g of sugar for my Whiskey Gingers.

I was introduced to a Dark and Stormy (basically a whiskey ginger) when I was doing keto. Obvs that would throw me out of ketosis, but I had to find a low sugar/low carb ginger beer. I came across Rootside over on the island. They make a Ginger Beer concentrate (https://rootside.ca/collections/mixers/products/ginger-beer-mix) with 8g carbs (6g sugar)/serving. It's still not keto friendly, and I haven't tried it, but I've been meaning to try it.

Let me know how it is, if you do try it. Doc says I gotta keep away from liqs for a bit LOL

[Hehe]

While on ginger beer, has anyone seen DIET ginger beer made by Stoli anywhere? Yes, the same Stolichnaya that makes Vodka.

I had them before and I thought they were amazing for a low cal drink.

[fliptuner]

Anyone know if they still carry those 100L plastic storage bins. Reorganizing my storage spaces and want the same buns throughout. Last I saw, they were about $10ea

[Hondaracer]

Willingdon had them a few weeks ago, they’ve moved into the Center isles though no longer on the outside

[MG1]

Anyone know if they still carry those 100L plastic storage bins. Reorganizing my storage spaces and want the same buns throughout. Last I saw, they were about $10ea

Yeah, saw the buns at the Brighton Avenue Costco yesterday. Not that many left but still $9.95.

[MG1]

Look what I saw at Costco................ would make awesome Xmas gift. Moscow Mule Kit. Forgot exactly how much they were, but 30 something bucks.

[fliptuner]

Got em. Stronger than Rubbermaid and holds up to stacking better.

https://i.imgur.com/CfxgEFB.jpg

Couldn't find my usual nitrile gloves, in the auto section. Are they out or did they move them to a different section, since Covid?

Also, found 2 jugs of Kirkland full synthetic, for $35. Good deal if your car burns a bit of oil.

[fliptuner]

BTW PoCo now refills propane

[MG1]

Cheaper than Superstore?

[Speed2K]

Couldn't find my usual nitrile gloves, in the auto section. Are they out or did they move them to a different section, since Covid?



I've found it in the usual section before, but they sell out quickly.

[MG1]

Secret, like anything Costco that is in demand.............. call. They field calls starting 8:00 am. Ask when next shipment comes in. They can tell you when if it's in transit (2 days). Then you call them the day it is supposed to arrive. They will let you know when to come in.

Meanwhile, RS Costco Crew (formerly, RS beatdown crew - but never really happened) will be on the look out and let you know. Hell, if I see them, I'll get some for you. How many pallets of the shit would you like? LOL. I don't even go look for them since I purchased two Kirkland USA 200 pair packs. I'm good for a while, lol.


Call them and press 1 for administration. It's basically the folks at the small desks by the cashiers.



BTW, Brighton Location has self scan stations - except people are always manning it and actually do it for you. Line up is quicker than the regular line ups.

[bcrdukes]

Quite the opposite here in Toronto.

When you ask them when item XYZ is coming in, they will just blurt out some random time/day and send you on your way. Things like Kirkland toilet paper and stuff like that (high demand items) they'll straight up just say "I don't know. Come back tomorrow morning at opening."

[MG1]

Couldn't find my usual nitrile gloves, in the auto section. Are they out or did they move them to a different section, since Covid?

Called the Brighton Avenue Costco just now and the lady said that they've made their way to the Lower Mainland. Should be in tomorrow, but call before heading to the warehouse.

They're the 2x150 pair boxes, right?

If they've made it to the Lower Mainland, some of the other stores might have received it already. Probably talking about some distribution centre if there's such a place?

[blkgsr]

poco has the self check out too but someone working it....


also why area you guys buying gloves? COVID? jesus, just wash your hands and use sanitizer

[EuterVanWasser]

Nitrile gloves are super "handy"..

I use them all the time from greasing bearings / door hinges / trailer hitches, cleaning rodent traps around the house (I kill many a rat and dont wanna touch them or the traps), and as a hunter, indispensable when cleaning large game.

Love the Costco nitrile gloves, I've been buying them for years.

[MG1]

poco has the self check out too but someone working it....


also why area you guys buying gloves? COVID? jesus, just wash your hands and use sanitizer

Hand sanitizers dry up your skin, btw. Ask any mechanic and they’ll tell you the effects synthetic oils and toxic substances has on your hands. Look under a magnifying glass and check out what gets embedded in your skin.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Even under normal situations, regular washing with hand soap can irritate the skin of those with eczema or sensitive skin to the point of getting cracks or rashes. Hand sanitizers have the same effect.

[underscore]

I remember laughing back when sanitizer was selling out everywhere because the hand lotion was still fully stocked. Buncha noobs out there didn't know how fried repeatedly sanitizing/washing makes your hands.

Those gloves really are good for everything though, I use them for all kinds of stuff. Be careful using them with some chemicals, I found they started reacting with Lysol toilet cleaner and started giving off fumes that I assume aren't exactly healthy.

[Obsideon]

Actually, COVID has been great for my hands...
Being in the restaurant industry I'm basically washing my hands 20 times an hour and I find it pointless to moisturize as it makes my hand greasy and slippery, only to be washed off again 5 minutes later. Couple that with eczema and so for many years my hands have been really really dry and cracked. To the point that in the Winter time I couldn't stretch out my fingers without cracking skin and bleeding. Even squeezing a lemon I had to be careful or it would sting like burning needles .... It was terrible.

Now that I wear nitrile gloves at work. I've started to slather on some heavy cream or lubricant like vaseline before slapping on the gloves. My hands are finally back to normal. It's been so long I almost forgot what that feels like...

lol reminds me of this scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USax223l7wM

[68style]

^ is it like a whole new person when you rub one out now? :troll:

[SSM_DC5]

Fun fact: gloves don't replace hand hygiene.

[fliptuner]

poco has the self check out too but someone working it....


also why area you guys buying gloves? COVID? jesus, just wash your hands and use sanitizer

I've been wearing nitrile gloves for the better part of 25 years. Scrubbing car grime off your hands and under your nails, is fucking brutal.

[MG1]

Be careful using them with some chemicals, I found they started reacting with Lysol toilet cleaner and started giving off fumes that I assume aren't exactly healthy.
That's what those thick rubber gloves are for. I used to get the Ansell orange ones from Superstore, but Costco now carries them. Only problem is, they only carry the medium size.

[MG1]

Now that I wear nitrile gloves at work. I've started to slather on some heavy cream or lubricant like vaseline before slapping on the gloves. My hands are finally back to normal.

I dab a little Polysporin or Oronine on the fingers before I put the gloves on. Helps with the healing.

[MG1]

Eagle has landed. The nitrile gloves are in. Brighton Avenue location opened early. Flip, got you a box of large. Couldn’t reach you. Costco returns are great so not worried.

[EuterVanWasser]

If Flip doesn't need, I'll buy off you MG1. I'm down to 1.5 boxes.

[MG1]

Sounds good, ‘cause return line ups are insane.

[MG1]

Cot Dam, I just checked the box. It’s food safe! Didn’t know that. I was really low on the food safe gloves I get from Russel Hendrix. They haven’t had gloves since way back. This is good. Really good.

I did get a few boxes, so if Flip doesn’t claim the extra, it’s yours.

[vixroar]

How thick are the nitrile gloves at costco? I need at least 7mm.

[EuterVanWasser]

7mm? my scuba diving gloves are 7mm. These are def not 7mm, probably 0.25mm and I wouldn't use them diving lol.

[MG1]

I have a box or two of the 7mm from Harbor Freight. I think I even have a 9 mm from them. They are hella thick. Even they were not thick enough to be used as garden gloves. Damn roses. Oh, don’t ever buy the Gardena gloves from Costco. They tear so easily. For gardening, I use cut proof gloves. Can’t remember the rating off the top of my head. The dearskin gloves from Costco are decent.

[Obsideon]

^ is it like a whole new person when you rub one out now? :troll:
https://i.imgur.com/zbAbwkM.gif

Fun fact: gloves don't replace hand hygiene.
Totally, the health inspector told me he actually advises to not wear gloves because then people have a false sense of security and wash their hands less.
Hard for me to break a 2 decade habit though I'm still washing my hands every 5min lol

I dab a little Polysporin or Oronine on the fingers before I put the gloves on. Helps with the healing.

I actually got an ointment from my family doctor because my cracks were getting really bad. I used it sparingly after work and it helped a little but can't replicate wearing lubed hands for 8 hours a day everyday lol...

[blkgsr]

Hand sanitizers dry up your skin, btw. Ask any mechanic and they’ll tell you the effects synthetic oils and toxic substances has on your hands. Look under a magnifying glass and check out what gets embedded in your skin.

guys, if you're using them for automotive or an actual purpose then totally fine. but if you're one of the dummies that's wearing them to walk around costco and around town (including in your car) then...ya you're a dummy

wash your damn hands

[blkgsr]

7mm? my scuba diving gloves are 7mm. These are def not 7mm, probably 0.25mm and I wouldn't use them diving lol.

ha i was thinking the same thing...


Ps you dive locally then? your dry suit certified? done it a few times here (190 of my 200 dives are warm water) and just can't get used to it

[TouringTeg]

A lot of Halloween candy on sale and costumes on clearance at my local Langford Costco. It’s very unusual to still have seasonal items this close to a holiday. Obviously people are going to do Halloween In different ways. I returned a bunch of candy because I am sure volume of trick or treaters will be low.

Also I enjoyed a sundae with chocolate sauce. Larger and way more sauce than a McDonalds sundae but no peanuts.

[MG1]

guys, if you're using them for automotive or an actual purpose then totally fine. but if you're one of the dummies that's wearing them to walk around costco and around town (including in your car) then...ya you're a dummy

wash your damn hands

Before this pandemic I used to go two, three times a day to various casinos. I started to wear gloves when I was in the casino. After watching dirty old chinese men drip their shit all over their pants, shoes, the floor, and hands then leave the washrooms without washing their hands, I simply had to wear gloves. They touch cards and chips at the tables and press buttons on the slot machines - fuck. Hand sanitizers were not a thing back then. I wore them from the time I entered to the time I left. I washed my hands with the gloves on, lol. You can call me a dummy all you want. I've survived this far by being careful.

[fliptuner]

How thick are the nitrile gloves at costco? I need at least 7mm.

4mm. Any thicker and you lose too much tactility.

[MG1]

guys, if you're using them for automotive or an actual purpose then totally fine. but if you're one of the dummies that's wearing them to walk around costco and around town (including in your car) then...ya you're a dummy

wash your damn hands

Your post, for whatever reason, reminds me of these television ads........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAGh21gUkJI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzuntOSsJuA

god bless.........................

[MG1]

4mm. Any thicker and you lose too much tactility.

That's what she said...........

It's all about the thickness. Thinner the better. Too thin and accidents happen. No glove, no love. Great fatherly advice, lol.


Interesting............. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_condoms .......mentions Gabriele Falloppio. Now you know who named that part of the female anatomy.

[highfive]

I actually got an ointment from my family doctor because my cracks were getting really bad. I used it sparingly after work and it helped a little but can't replicate wearing lubed hands for 8 hours a day everyday lol...

If lining up your hands with gloves help with your skin, why don’t you put it on at night and out a sock over your hand so it still allows your hand to breathe. That should help with your eczema.

[Obsideon]

If lining up your hands with gloves help with your skin, why don’t you put it on at night and out a sock over your hand so it still allows your hand to breathe. That should help with your eczema.

Tried that for a while but gave up, I found it difficult to sleep.
It was uncomfortable and warm and restrictive.

[Speed2K]

Called the Brighton Avenue Costco just now and the lady said that they've made their way to the Lower Mainland. Should be in tomorrow, but call before heading to the warehouse.

They're the 2x150 pair boxes, right?

If they've made it to the Lower Mainland, some of the other stores might have received it already. Probably talking about some distribution centre if there's such a place?

The blue nitrile one comes in single boxes. The white ones in the pharmacy are two packs. The last time I saw them in Richmond there was a sign that said one box per membership.

[StylinRed]

I've been wearing nitrile gloves for the better part of 25 years. Scrubbing car grime off your hands and under your nails, is fucking brutal.

This comment reminded me of HS shop class, I don't know what it is, but I remember this really thick liquid soap/goop that could clean like years of grime off your hands, and your hands end up feeling baby soft, remember having to use it all the time to get everything off our hands, but it took so long to scrub/lather

[MG1]

The blue nitrile one comes in single boxes. The white ones in the pharmacy are two packs. The last time I saw them in Richmond there was a sign that said one box per membership.

At Brighton Avenue, they just put them out and there wasn't even a sign up. The woman who showed me where they were said not to worry, so I picked up four.

[Obsideon]

This comment reminded me of HS shop class, I don't know what it is, but I remember this really thick liquid soap/goop that could clean like years of grime off your hands, and your hands end up feeling baby soft, remember having to use it all the time to get everything off our hands, but it took so long to scrub/lather

lol I remember that ... dang high school was so long ago ... all of us just called it whale sperm haha

[roastpuff]

This comment reminded me of HS shop class, I don't know what it is, but I remember this really thick liquid soap/goop that could clean like years of grime off your hands, and your hands end up feeling baby soft, remember having to use it all the time to get everything off our hands, but it took so long to scrub/lather

Pumice soap or GoJo?

[lilaznviper]

anyone able to find those reusable mask costco was selling last month. bought a pack and was pretty comfortable to wear and works well with glasses on.

[fliptuner]

This comment reminded me of HS shop class, I don't know what it is, but I remember this really thick liquid soap/goop that could clean like years of grime off your hands, and your hands end up feeling baby soft, remember having to use it all the time to get everything off our hands, but it took so long to scrub/lather

At HS we just got the Lava bar. In pre-apprenticeship school we used the dry, green, Worx cleaner. It worked pretty good. I cringe to think I used to have to brush my nails, everytime I went on a test drive or a break. Hell, I still remember wiping my hands down with solvent soaked rags, to get most of the grease off.

[320icar]

^^ dude that dry green stuff was amazing

[EuterVanWasser]

ha i was thinking the same thing...


Ps you dive locally then? your dry suit certified? done it a few times here (190 of my 200 dives are warm water) and just can't get used to it

I used to dive locally, but to be frank that was while I was in my 20s and before I had kids. I've only been down twice in the last 15 years.. Mexico, and Hawaii lol. My wetsuit is 7mm however, and it wasn't not too bad for me, but does get cold especially in November/December.

Had a buddy come up after 45 mins with me with blue lips and slurring his words.. so dry suit is the way to go locally, but I guess my extra layer of "insulation" kept it reasonably comfortable for me in the wetsuit.

[B!tch]

Any other local divers here?

[fliptuner]

Only dumpster and muff

[68style]

Only dumpster and muff

In that order?

[blkgsr]

anyone able to find those reusable mask costco was selling last month. bought a pack and was pretty comfortable to wear and works well with glasses on.

the "32COOL" ones? ya they're awesome. my wife bought some in kelowna in the summer then finally found them online costco a couple weeks ago and bought an 8 pack

[blkgsr]

I used to dive locally, but to be frank that was while I was in my 20s and before I had kids. I've only been down twice in the last 15 years.. Mexico, and Hawaii lol. My wetsuit is 7mm however, and it wasn't not too bad for me, but does get cold especially in November/December.

Had a buddy come up after 45 mins with me with blue lips and slurring his words.. so dry suit is the way to go locally, but I guess my extra layer of "insulation" kept it reasonably comfortable for me in the wetsuit.

with COVID really miss not getting away and diving. been a year since we did out liveaboard in the red sea

i want to go dive up in port hardy but just can't get myself to get in the cold water again to practice first

[fliptuner]

In that order?

Sometimes the muff is in the dumpster

[MG1]

Lilaznviper, masks are still in stock at the Willingdon location. I was there at closing time. A little low, but get there in the morning and you’ll be okay. They now have black ones.

Flip and others looking for the blue nitrile gloves, they are on order and will arrive on the 13th of November. Only 400 are slated to arrive.

[6793026]

I used to dive locally, but to be frank that was while I was in my 20s and before I had kids. I've only been down twice in the last 15 years.. Mexico, and Hawaii lol. My wetsuit is 7mm however, and it wasn't not too bad for me, but does get cold especially in November/December.

Had a buddy come up after 45 mins with me with blue lips and slurring his words.. so dry suit is the way to go locally, but I guess my extra layer of "insulation" kept it reasonably comfortable for me in the wetsuit.

Any other local divers here?

with COVID really miss not getting away and diving. been a year since we did out liveaboard in the red sea

i want to go dive up in port hardy but just can't get myself to get in the cold water again to practice first

Dove when I was in my 20s, man, I was brave, wetsuits and I dove Whytecliff & Porteau Cove etc. Then I went all the way to get my Dive Master & Instructor license.
Now, i'm too old and all my buddies are married with kids. Last time i dove was 6 yrs ago in Bali. Only warm water diving for me.
300 ft wrecks (Chaudiere);I almost got stuck in there / got caught and couldn't free myself until a good 2 min.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1145/7480/products/CHAUDIERE-Brithis-Columbia_-Kunechin-Point---Front.jpg?v=1455848568

737 at comox. super fun to go inside.
https://bcboating.com/images/737SinkingCloseup8.JPG

Getting humped by sea lions at Racerocks (my actual photo)
http://scubadivingcentral.weebly.com/uploads/6/2/7/0/6270352/6348509.jpg?299

my photo: This is why i dont' go fishing..when u see them floating around...
http://scubadivingcentral.weebly.com/uploads/6/2/7/0/6270352/published/5638589.jpg?1551396129

my photo: octopus... they do change color and if you take off your gloves, they will try to suck onto your fingers cause it detects body warmth.
http://scubadivingcentral.weebly.com/uploads/6/2/7/0/6270352/6485974_orig.jpg

[MG1]

Now all you divers on RS have to get together and tell stories about your adventures............. like that scene in Jaws.



Mary Ellen Muffet, LOL.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjNzwEULG8

[blkgsr]

nice, ya i did my DM certification and have a few specialties.

my highlights have been Komodo, Galapagos, Red Sea and most of all Socorro.

[Obsideon]

I like how this Costco thread took a hard left turn but it's still enjoyable haha

I went to DT Costco to get some grub and the tables are still not back yet so I ate by the bike rack outside... saw half a dozen mice running around the bushes, almost darting into my poutine ... :heckno: I grabbed all my shit and walked to the other side and ate off the 2" ledge by the wall ... super inconvenient not sure I'll go back until they put the dining area back.

[Hondaracer]

that DT dining area was dirty af at the best of times lol

[Obsideon]

That's true but it couldn't be worse than eating off the ledges speckled with bird shit and mice running around lol ...

[Teriyaki]

Don't forget all the hobo piss. I abhor eating around that area, its such shit show. Literally

[lilaznviper]

went to superstore to get the fries that costco uses at the food court, air fried them and taste exactly the same. no more trips to costco just for their fries now and come out with a hundred dollars worth of stuff i didn't want to get.

[MG1]

Cavendish?

[Manic!]

Costco sells the same fires they selling n there food court in big bags. I find the coating makes a mess.

[punkwax]

I’ve found Cavendish fries are actually better in the oven than the air fryer. Have to cook them longer than the package suggests though to get them nice and crispy.

[MG1]

Woo Hoo!!!

Seniors hours are back again. 8:00 am, baby! Monday to Saturday.

Get first crack at clearance items and no line ups. I go at around 8:15 after the first batch goes in and it's smooth sailing........ shop for 15 minutes and I'm out of there with no lineups. Those older seniors take forever to shop, so up to 9:00 am, it's super fast. I'll even go to the "not so, self serve," cash registers. They do all the work for you. Grab a hot dog and drink on the way out. Win!

[Hondaracer]

Yea the self check outs are awesome way better than normal lines.

Also I just used the only delivery, got my shit tickets! Although the Charmin pack was the replacement for Kirkland..but under 1.5 hours delivered to my door, pretty sweet

[MG1]

Any of you guys had the chicken chow mein Costco has on sale this week? It's one of those tray things........ foil bottom with clear lids. It looked okay, but won't buy unless RS member gives it the thumbs up.

[Durrann]

Any of you guys had the chicken chow mein Costco has on sale this week? It's one of those tray things........ foil bottom with clear lids. It looked okay, but won't buy unless RS member gives it the thumbs up.

would like to know as well haha

[Teriyaki]

Any of you guys had the chicken chow mein Costco has on sale this week? It's one of those tray things........ foil bottom with clear lids. It looked okay, but won't buy unless RS member gives it the thumbs up.

They've been on sale for the entire past week and tempting me. Also waiting for seal of approval from someone FeelsGoodMan

[Hondaracer]

I bought it once, it was ok not bad for the price.

If you spent the same at an actual Chinese place you’ll get better at most places imo

They also have this huge bucket of in house made chili this week I’ve never seen lol

[punkwax]

The chow mein is very meh. Would not buy again. That said, I have no idea what today’s sale price is and it is edible. Just not very good. Would be fine to microwave for lunch at work or something like that IMO.

MG, if you happen across some Lysol wipes in your early travels I’ll treat you to a meal far better than Costco chow mein if you don’t mind grabbing me a pack :D

[TouringTeg]

Costco sells the same fires they selling n there food court in big bags. I find the coating makes a mess.

We always have a bag of these. My favourite frozen fries by far.

Going On a Costco supply run this week as grocery shopping is clearly going to get more time consuming and challenging soon.

[lilaznviper]

The chow mein is very meh. Would not buy again. That said, I have no idea what today’s sale price is and it is edible. Just not very good. Would be fine to microwave for lunch at work or something like that IMO.

MG, if you happen across some Lysol wipes in your early travels I’ll treat you to a meal far better than Costco chow mein if you don’t mind grabbing me a pack :D

saw some wipes at walmart on grandview hwy yesterday.

[StylinRed]

Lysol wipes on amazon, like $8.50 a pack

[MG1]

The chow mein is very meh. Would not buy again. That said, I have no idea what today’s sale price is and it is edible. Just not very good. Would be fine to microwave for lunch at work or something like that IMO.

MG, if you happen across some Lysol wipes in your early travels I’ll treat you to a meal far better than Costco chow mein if you don’t mind grabbing me a pack :D

I'll just give you two cans, tubs, cylinders, whatever they're called. I have enough. no need to do anything. I'll just meet up with your friend and give it to him to give to you, 'cause Surrey is too far away. Tell your friend the gas station on Bainbridge works..........

[Gumby]

For those of you looking for Lysol wipes, this link ( https://stocktrack.ca/?s=wm&upc=1920077182) will show you which Walmarts have the 80-count tubs in stock. Currently it shows that yes, the Grandview Walmart has over 500 in stock. Limit 1 per customer though.

[StylinRed]

The Amazon link, no limit I think

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00J2L71GY/

[punkwax]

I'll just give you two cans, tubs, cylinders, whatever they're called. I have enough. no need to do anything. I'll just meet up with your friend and give it to him to give to you, 'cause Surrey is too far away. Tell your friend the gas station on Bainbridge works..........

Mighty kind offer that I will politely decline. I have some as well. Just haven’t seen the 6 pack at Costco since February FeelsBadMan

[EuterVanWasser]

Mighty kind offer that I will politely decline. I have some as well. Just haven’t seen the 6 pack at Costco since February FeelsBadMan

By the way... he has no friends.

:fullofwin:

[punkwax]

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[MG1]

I had to pick up meds, so went to Willingdon at 8:15. Grand total of maybe 20 seniors. At 8:30, I see this young Asian woman booking it down the aisle like she stole something. I ask one of the workers why she’s in here and they tell me they make the call at 8:30 if they can let everybody else come in early. Early shoppers are a pretty quick bunch. It’s nice not to bump into people like you end up doing during the normal hours.

BTW, both Willingdon and Brighton Avenue locations had the Lysol Wipes. Just missed it. Willingdon might get them late this week, but no idea for sure. The shipment yesterday was a surprise to the warehouse workers.

[yray]

I had to pick up meds, so went to Willingdon at 8:15. Grand total of maybe 20 seniors. At 8:30, I see this young Asian woman booking it down the aisle like she stole something. I ask one of the workers why she’s in here and they tell me they make the call at 8:30 if they can let everybody else come in early. Early shoppers are a pretty quick bunch. It’s nice not to bump into people like you end up doing during the normal hours.

BTW, both Willingdon and Brighton Avenue locations had the Lysol Wipes. Just missed it. Willingdon might get them late this week, but no idea for sure. The shipment yesterday was a surprise to the warehouse workers.

THATS WHY:ilied:

[MG1]

Forgot the most important detail. The Lysol wipes were at both locations yesterday, lol. I'm not in any need of the stuff.

[lilaznviper]

dropped by costco tonight, and it was pretty empty. grab the stuff i needed and left.
the express lane was nice to have since i only have less than 20 items in my cart.

the small monitor that displays the number,for the food area was a nice, so i know when my order is ready. was so hard to hear your order when they called it out.

[StylinRed]

Ugh, made an order thru Costco.ca items arrived quick, but I had a jug of kikkoman soy sauce in there too, and the jug burst at its seam, so there's soy sauce everywhere, it even leaked thru the shipping box, bleeeeh

[MG1]

Sounds like no Lysol Wipes for a while at Costco. Supplier issues. Most going to schools and institutions. End of month, maybe.

[MG1]

Anyone try the new hazelnut cream filled donut holes at Costco? They look really good. Like most things at Costco, too much for one person. Expires two days from being baked. I guess I can freeze them. Freezing - nature’s pause button.

[TouringTeg]

Damn was anything ruined from the soya sauce spill? Ohh those donut holes sound good.

My wife stocked up on groceries this morning at Langford. One per customer toilet paper. No staff handing them out but I heard there was the other day.

No shortage of essentials and not overly busy.

[StylinRed]

Naw, everything was coated in soy, but luckily it wasn't anything that could be damaged, just had to tipe/wash it off