Costco
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I've never been to Costco.
SilverSage
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Meat & Seafood! The prices are great, but the quantities are bigger than family sized. You will save a ton, and the quality is great. The downside is that you must break down the packages into useful sizes and freeze. Example, a package of steaks will have between 4 & 6 large steaks, depending on the cut. So you leave one out for dinner and freeze the rest. A pork butt will have 2 big butts in the package. Again, you have to cut things down and utilize your freezer.
Kirkland olive oil! (Kirkland is the Costco store brand). Eggs. Coffee. Wine. Liquor. Butter. Casual clothes - jeans, shirts, sweaters, pajamas, etc - usually name brands. (Not a place to buy a fancy outfit).
If you are ever in the market for household appliances - either major or small, you can't beat the prices.
Be careful of paper products and beauty supplies (shampoo etc). Many times a sale or BOGO at your local grocery is much better.
I don't have much luck with the produce - mainly because of the size of the packages. But if you split it with someone, that's a different story.
Sometimes the price is so good, but the quantity is something you will never use. Two huge jars of mayonnaise - huge. Same with most condiments and spices. Unless you have someone to split it with, you are better off passing on those things that can't be frozen, because if you end up throwing out half of it, you haven't saved anything (ask me how I know this).
Also beware of the sample tasting. The items are usually high in fat, salt, and sugar. The manufacturers pay for those tastings because they work. Give someone who is hungry a small taste of something sweet and/or salty, and they are going to think they like it. Then you get them home and try to have a plateful for dinner, and you ask yourself "why in the world......?"
Kirkland olive oil! (Kirkland is the Costco store brand). Eggs. Coffee. Wine. Liquor. Butter. Casual clothes - jeans, shirts, sweaters, pajamas, etc - usually name brands. (Not a place to buy a fancy outfit).
If you are ever in the market for household appliances - either major or small, you can't beat the prices.
Be careful of paper products and beauty supplies (shampoo etc). Many times a sale or BOGO at your local grocery is much better.
I don't have much luck with the produce - mainly because of the size of the packages. But if you split it with someone, that's a different story.
Sometimes the price is so good, but the quantity is something you will never use. Two huge jars of mayonnaise - huge. Same with most condiments and spices. Unless you have someone to split it with, you are better off passing on those things that can't be frozen, because if you end up throwing out half of it, you haven't saved anything (ask me how I know this).
Also beware of the sample tasting. The items are usually high in fat, salt, and sugar. The manufacturers pay for those tastings because they work. Give someone who is hungry a small taste of something sweet and/or salty, and they are going to think they like it. Then you get them home and try to have a plateful for dinner, and you ask yourself "why in the world......?"
Costco is a good place to walk!! Lots of aisles...nice for those of us that need to avoid the weather outside! 
Like mentioned above, the price and quality of the meat and seafood can't be beat. We don't go often, but when we need to stock the freezer, Costco is our go-to place.
Like mentioned above, the price and quality of the meat and seafood can't be beat. We don't go often, but when we need to stock the freezer, Costco is our go-to place.
lilbopeep
🌹 Still trying to get it right.
Thank you for all the info and advise.
Oh, I forgot about these...I find them in refrigerated section, but I freeze them at home. Inside, there are 2 packages of meatballs (a dozen), 2 packages of gravy and 2 of sauce (although I keep lingonberry sauce at home too). They do make a nice dinner for 2, twice. Of course, one has to make some taters or noodles and maybe some veggies too...They are certainly as good as the Ikea version...maybe not quite as good as completely homemade, but they are quick & easy!!
