Costco

[shack]

Just bought some ribs there. Tough sinewy and totally inedible. Can someone explain that?

You didn't cook 'em right? LOL

I've had both their back and side ribs and they end up how I like them, semi-fall off the bone. I don't like them too soft.

Unless you bought some of those big ass beef ribs, which can be tougher, but I've never seen them sold at Costco.

 

[peteeey]

Change your keyboard from Canadian Multilingual Standard to US and you won't get the Â’ when you want an apostrophe.

I have a list of things IÂ’d rather do .

 

[Jasmine Raine]

Just bring it back and get a full refund.

Exactly!!! That is what I love about Costco. He can take back the empty box!

 

[TeeJay]

People line up for hours to buy gas . LMFAO .... You're using your imagination there . Lining up for hours . Give me a break . LOL

If you don't believe the hours you don't live anywhere close to GTA

Even common sense here if you have 10 people in front of you in line that is easily over an hour and more likely 1.5 to 2 hours


But then again you also posted above you can get gas, walk "leisurely" around Costco doing shopping and still get out in less than 2 hours which is absurd

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

It only happens sometimes when terb kicks me out in the middle of trying to type a response than need to log back in when trying to post but does not happen every time. If I log back it changes it all to Â’, than when I try to change them back it logs me out again and replaces the ‘ with Â’. Although sometimes it lets me just compose a response with ‘. Its very strange because it is not consistent and I only use mobile phone for terb. But thanks anyways for trying to offer a solution, I will look into this even though I doubt it will fix it.

P.S. do you know how to do this on iphone?

Change your keyboard from Canadian Multilingual Standard to US and you won't get the ’ when you want an apostrophe.

 

[AdamH]

I love Costco. But I wouldn't shop there thinking it's definitely going to save money. Don't get me wrong, their prices are almost always better than their competitors, but you have to compare apples to apples (and be sure you're going to use the entirety of the bulk that you just bought). For example, you can buy a kilogram of top quality Parmigiano Reggiano for $20 from Costco, or 300 grams for $11.00 from Loblaws. Clearly it's cheaper from Costco, but only if you actually consume the entire kilogram. At the same time, I could probably get some bullshit "Parmigiano" from No Frills for $4.00 for 300 grams, but the quality will be crap by comparison.

I like Costco because the quality of everything is consistently good (if not great). I also like that they pay all of their employees a living wage. I've rarely come across a cashier that was miserable working at Costco, usually they want to chat you up. If I'm ever unhappy with anything, then I can return it for a full refund with no questions asked (A friend returned a vacuum cleaner that they owned for a year and broke by trying to suck up a sock... And they still got their money back). As long as you keep your wits about you, you can usually save some money, but it's not as easy as some might think.

If you're going to get a Costco Membership, get their MasterCard as well. There's no annual fee. You get 3% back on all restaurant purchases, 2% on all gasoline purchases, and 1% back on everything else (there's no max to this). The money comes back to you as a Costco gift card, but if you don't spend the entire gift in one shot, then they give you the difference back in cash. Last year we got around $800 back in a Costco gift card, and I only spent $150 on my trip the Costco (so the rest was given back in cash). There's also other more standard credit card benefits (travel insurance etc.,.).

 

[John Henry]

If you don't believe the hours you don't live anywhere close to GTA

Even common sense here if you have 10 people in front of you in line that is easily over an hour and more likely 1.5 to 2 hours


But then again you also posted above you can get gas, walk "leisurely" around Costco doing shopping and still get out in less than 2 hours which is absurd

No it's not absurd . I do it all the time . Yes I too live in a large city . TO is a lot bigger but your not going to get 2,000,000 people going to the store at the same time . There are 4 Costco stores that I can go to . All are around a 20 min. drive or less . This spreads the Costco shoppers around . We are all not forced to go to one store . I have purchased gas at Costco many many times and I have never had to wait 1.5 to 2 hours to get gas . What idiot would do that ?

1.5 to hours to buy gas . Not me . Never has that happened yet . Yes , go shopping and buy gas under 2 hours . I do it all the time . All the time . One of the pleasures of not living in the GTA .

 

[OnTheWayOut]

Even common sense here if you have 10 people in front of you in line that is easily over an hour and more likely 1.5 to 2 hours

What? If 10 people are in front it takes them 5 minutes each to fill up. That's 50 minutes. But all Costcos have double or triple pumps so reduce that by 1/2 or 1/3. 16 to 25 minutes to get gas, not hours.

 

[TeeJay]

What? If 10 people are in front it takes them 5 minutes each to fill up. That's 50 minutes. But all Costcos have double or triple pumps so reduce that by 1/2 or 1/3. 16 to 25 minutes to get gas, not hours.

Another newbie
Easily half the people in front of you either:
A- cant reverse properly to get to that pump in front (most are 2s, 3s are very rare)
B- have you seen how many idiots cant get pumps to work? Its just sad but that is te reason Costco employee run around helping people

Even at a normal gas station 5 minutes per person is super optimistic as people also fumble for keys/wallets/etc and very rarely jump in/out like automatons

 

[TeeJay]

There are 4 Costco stores that I can go to . All are around a 20 min. drive or less . This spreads the Costco shoppers around . We are all not forced to go to one store

Another delusion?
There is nowhere in Canada where you can plot a single point to get to 4 unique Costco with gas all within even a 30 min radius much less a 20 minute one (even assuming the roads are empty of all other vehicles and you speed)

I can show you how to use Google Maps if you would like?

 

[John Henry]

Another delusion?
There is nowhere in Canada where you can plot a single point to get to 4 unique Costco with gas all within even a 30 min radius much less a 20 minute one (even assuming the roads are empty of all other vehicles and you speed)

I can show you how to use Google Maps if you would like?

No where in Canada . You must be looking at the wrong Canada . I don't care what your google map says because I'm living it .

OK sport . Since you have no idea what the hell you're talking about . There is a Costco in Ancaster , a Costco in Burlington , a newer Costco in Grimsby and a Costco in St. Catharines which is the furthest away from me . I said 4 Costco's in my area . Not sure if the one in St Catharines has gas but I didn't say all of them have gas . I do have a choice of which one to go to depending on my needs . All could be had in 30 mins or less . I live in the centre of all of these stores . Sure you could show me how to use google maps but you have to learn how to use it in the first place . The world doesn't only revolve around the GTA .

If you have to wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get gas than I suggest you get a new watch because your timing is wrong . Never have I heard of anyone waiting that long to purchase gas in a normal situation . Costco doesn't have a property big enough to hold that many cars waiting to purchase gas .

Again . Learn to use google maps and then you can show me how to use it . Since you don't live in my area may I suggest you move and find an area that is less populated so shopping is a pleasure .

Take the QEW to St Catharines store ... zip zip , Burlington store..... QEW or Lake Shore ... zip zip , Ancaster store ... LINC expressway and Red Hill ... zip zip , Grimsby store ... 4 roads to get there zip zip . I usualy go to the one in Grimsby . That one takes me only 15 mins to get there . Buy my goods in store , get my gas and I'm home in 2 hrs or less

One of the great pleasures I get is not living in the GTA . Not having to deal with the masses of people and all of the traffic . I live in the city but I can be out in the country in 5 mins . Can you do that living in the GTA .

Stop trying to disprove what I'm saying . You're just making yourself look more and more like an idiot . Accept the fact that you are not always right and move on . Hope you're having a great time living in the overpopulated GTA because I'm living a great life outside of the GTA

 

[John Henry]

Another newbie
Easily half the people in front of you either:
A- cant reverse properly to get to that pump in front (most are 2s, 3s are very rare)
B- have you seen how many idiots cant get pumps to work? Its just sad but that is te reason Costco employee run around helping people

Even at a normal gas station 5 minutes per person is super optimistic as people also fumble for keys/wallets/etc and very rarely jump in/out like automatons[/QUOTE

Another newbie is you . Can't reverse to get to the empty pump in front . Well that's because you lined up too close to the car in front of you so you have no room to move . That's just being an uneducated driver . If the 2 spots are empty the car in front of you will go to the end pump so you can go to the next pump . If you're too stupid to move to the pump in front than the attendant will tell you to do so. That's why they are there .

 

[peter4025]

If you live in Etobicoke, along the 427, you have the south Etobicoke, south Mississauga, Westin and 7 and one north of 427 and 7 in Brampton. All within 30 minutes drive providing you don’t go during rush hour. Or if you want to drive along the QEW you have Etobicoke, Mississauga Oakville and Burlington all within 30 minutes of no rush hour drive

 

[bazokajoe]

No where in Canada . You must be looking at the wrong Canada . I don't care what your google map says because I'm living it .

OK sport . Since you have no idea what the hell you're talking about . There is a Costco in Ancaster , a Costco in Burlington , a newer Costco in Grimsby and a Costco in St. Catharines which is the furthest away from me . I said 4 Costco's in my area . Not sure if the one in St Catharines has gas but I didn't say all of them have gas . I do have a choice of which one to go to depending on my needs . All could be had in 30 mins or less . I live in the centre of all of these stores . Sure you could show me how to use google maps but you have to learn how to use it in the first place . The world doesn't only revolve around the GTA .

If you have to wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get gas than I suggest you get a new watch because your timing is wrong . Never have I heard of anyone waiting that long to purchase gas in a normal situation . Costco doesn't have a property big enough to hold that many cars waiting to purchase gas .

Again . Learn to use google maps and then you can show me how to use it . Since you don't live in my area may I suggest you move and find an area that is less populated so shopping is a pleasure .

Take the QEW to St Catharines store ... zip zip , Burlington store..... QEW or Lake Shore ... zip zip , Ancaster store ... LINC expressway and Red Hill ... zip zip , Grimsby store ... 4 roads to get there zip zip . I usualy go to the one in Grimsby . That one takes me only 15 mins to get there . Buy my goods in store , get my gas and I'm home in 2 hrs or less

One of the great pleasures I get is not living in the GTA . Not having to deal with the masses of people and all of the traffic . I live in the city but I can be out in the country in 5 mins . Can you do that living in the GTA .

Stop trying to disprove what I'm saying . You're just making yourself look more and more like an idiot . Accept the fact that you are not always right and move on . Hope you're having a great time living in the overpopulated GTA because I'm living a great life outside of the GTA

Just to confirm the St.Catherines store has no gas pumps. Rumour down my way is that a Costco store will be going up at the Niagara Square property once it's ripped down later this year.
And yes,living outside of the GTA is wonderful.

 

[Smallcock]

I went to a Costco about 10 years ago not knowing how it worked. Got to the front of the checkout line and didn't know I had to be a member to buy things. The crowd was long, large, and angry. I was humiliated and verbally assaulted before being shuttled away to a section to buy a membership. I opted for the most expensive card (i.e. I was convinced it was my best option based on the sales clerk's pitch). I can't remember what I bought. Small item. Never been in a Costco since that day. Tragic.

 

[TeeJay]

No where in Canada . You must be looking at the wrong Canada . I don't care what your google map says because I'm living it .

Which really is the hallmark of your delusion
You can type in addresses and see how many KM apart those are

OK sport . Since you have no idea what the hell you're talking about . There is a Costco in Ancaster , a Costco in Burlington , a newer Costco in Grimsby and a Costco in St. Catharines which is the furthest away from me

Ironically the GTA has 4 Costco locations with gas far closer together lol
I was implying you were mad if you thought the Vaughan location was within 20 min drive (the 4th)

Where you are is far worse
Burlington has no gas
St Catherine has no gas
Heck for that matter, the Grimsby & Ancaster locations are 30KM+ apart alone; even if you lived in the EXACT middle of those 2 locations, you would be way more than 20 minutes (your claim) to get to Burlington or St Catherines anyways
I don't care if you are doing 150+ on highways it ain't happening

Hence my assertion you are delusional about having 4 Costco within a 20 minute radius of your home (your claim)
You don't even have 4 with gas (which is what the entire argument was about, your absurd claim you can go to Costco, get gas, buy stuff inside AND get home in less than 2 hours) within an hours drive of your home

 

[John Henry]

Which really is the hallmark of your delusion
You can type in addresses and see how many KM apart those are


Ironically the GTA has 4 Costco locations with gas far closer together lol
I was implying you were mad if you thought the Vaughan location was within 20 min drive (the 4th)

Where you are is far worse
Burlington has no gas
St Catherine has no gas
Heck for that matter, the Grimsby & Ancaster locations are 30KM+ apart alone; even if you lived in the EXACT middle of those 2 locations, you would be way more than 20 minutes (your claim) to get to Burlington or St Catherines anyways
I don't care if you are doing 150+ on highways it ain't happening

Hence my assertion you are delusional about having 4 Costco within a 20 minute radius of your home (your claim)
You don't even have 4 with gas (which is what the entire argument was about, your absurd claim you can go to Costco, get gas, buy stuff inside AND get home in less than 2 hours) within an hours drive of your home

The original post was it worth it to get a Costco membership . Many people said yes . Some said no . You said that one had to wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get gas . I said that you were full of shit . One person said that it takes all day to shop at Costco . I said no it doesn't and I mentioned that I have 4 stores in my area to choose from and I pick which store to go to depending what I want to purchase . I also said that I could go to Costco , purchase my items plus gas and be home in 2 hours .

Here it is point blank . See if you can understand plain English . You don't live in my area or know were I live so you have no fucking idea where these stores are and how long it takes to go shopping in them . You go by some stupid google map where you think you get all of your information . You want me to send you pictures of these stores the next time I go to one of them . GO F*** YOURSELF .

I really don't give a rats ass what you believe or think . My world is not going to be turned upside down because you don't agree with me .

Now getting back to the original question ..... is it worth it to get a Costco membership . YES . Now if you don't think it's worth it than fine by me . It just means that the people who go to Costco will not see your face and end up with a happy shopping experience not having to run into you .

No I didn't say all the stores are 20mins from my home . Some are . One is 15mins . One is 30 mins . Don't you know how to read . Please take your meds because I really think that you have a problem by not taking them .

I'm done with this thread . You can lead a jackass to water but you can't make him drink it . Have a nice evening Sport .

 

[John Henry]

And yes , living outside of the GTA is wonderful.

LOL ... I totally agree with that .

 

[JaimeWolf]

I went to a Costco about 10 years ago not knowing how it worked. Got to the front of the checkout line and didn't know I had to be a member to buy things. The crowd was long, large, and angry. I was humiliated and verbally assaulted before being shuttled away to a section to buy a membership. I opted for the most expensive card (i.e. I was convinced it was my best option based on the sales clerk's pitch). I can't remember what I bought. Small item. Never been in a Costco since that day. Tragic.

Even 10 years ago they checked for membership cards at the entrance. How did you sneak in? :beguiled:

 

[gcostanza]

Gas is the worst myth of Costco
People line up (often for hours) trying to save $0.05 a L

In my exp 99% of gas stations within walking distance to a Costco price match it

I call bullshit.

I buy gas for my vehicle almost exclusively at Costco, have done so for 8 or so years.
I don't think I've ever lined up for more than 4-5 minutes.

Gas stations price match? Since when??