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Tuesday, January 26. 2010

Snaps from my field trip to Costo Sunday. I'm sure it looks just like your Costco or Sam's, but American abundance - and its cheapness - must be a wonder to those from Cuba or Venezuela.

What I was thinking, though, was that I'd like to transport the whole store to Port au Prince today.

Readers know that we are great fans of Dubliner Cheese from Ireland:

More random Costo pics below the fold -

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Did the daughters of "Costco" put women like this into congress?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idz8jB-ZX2Q&feature=player_embedded

#1 apple pie on 2010-01-26 06:07 (Reply)

I too love Dubliner cheese and the fact that you can purchase such a large block of it at such a low price at Cosco.

Cosco is one of the few stores where I just enjoy wondering around to see what their buyers have come up with. Particularly in the food department.

#2 phil g on 2010-01-26 06:31 (Reply)

They've got the best tiramisu I've ever had in their frozen section. We pick up a couple of boxes every time we go there.

#3 Santay on 2010-01-26 08:56 (Reply)

As annoying as it is to have to buy in quantity, the quality of Costco products is perpetually stunning. I will only buy my steaks there. And now I'll only eat hamburger that I've ground at home out of those steaks.

#4 BlogDog (Link) on 2010-01-26 09:16 (Reply)

I remember reading (years ago) that a Soviet defector (pilot) was stunned by two things in the U.S.: supermarkets, and Navy carrier personnel.

#5 Sam L. on 2010-01-26 10:42 (Reply)

I read that story too, it was "MIG PILOT" about the early life, defection, and the first months in America of Viktor Belenko. An absolute must-read for those unsure of the difference between free countries and planned (socialist) economies. I often pray that Belenko, whatever his new identity and profession may be, has prospered mightily and has many children here!

We've been Costco members since the very beginning. For a mom feeding many teenagers on a budget, Costco was heaven. We still buy most of our stuff there, and you just can't lose. With recent global warming sending snow and salt into the car at every step, I snatched up a set of car mats for half what they're priced elsewhere. If they don't fit when I get around to trying them in the car, no problem, Costco has about the best return policies on the planet. Their stock is a good investment, too.

#5.1 Askmom on 2010-01-27 13:09 (Reply)

It's a two hour drive to the nearest Costco, but there are a number of Sam's Clubs much closer by. Sam's Clubs definitely do not have the same quality of goods on offer as does Costco, Sam's is for the quantity people, Costco sells to the quality and the quantity people.

#6 Dan D on 2010-01-26 11:48 (Reply)

Sorry, but on many occasions I have found the Costco price to be more than if I had bought the item one at a time in another grocery store! Next time take a list of items you would normally pick up at your local store, and also bring a little hand held calculator. You will be surprised how many times Costco does NOT save you a penny!

#7 apple pie on 2010-01-26 17:23 (Reply)

I'd love to shop @ your local grocery stores then... here, Costco not only provides products of generally better quality than Safeway & Giant (2 local market leaders), but usually beats their pricing (often by significant margins).

After nearly 20 years' membership I'm still delighted by what I can find @ Costco for both price & quality.
As an aside, I'm also amazed at the freedom local Costcos have in product selection - from wines & other adult beverages to (surprise) very solid cigar selections.

#7.1 Jess on 2010-01-27 09:20 (Reply)

If you love big box stores take a look at this site--Wal Mart wants to put a huge store here on this slope. Brought in some pretty dirty boys to take over local city council in order to do it! This whole link is to the picture of Polson MT.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics4.city-data.com/cpic/ufiles1392.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/picfiles/pic1392.php&usg=__3pPkAsfqdGjyu7B3NQhe-ekXF8s=&h=480&w=640&sz=31&hl=en&start=4&tbnid=03tssy8NFNKFFM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3DPolson,%2BMT%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den

#8 apple pie on 2010-01-26 17:27 (Reply)

In my household, Dubliner doesn't stand a chance. I think my wife and I must sleep-eat it every time we bring a block of it home from the local Costco. How else could it disappear so fast with only the two of us and a pair of rabbits in the house (and I know they haven't learned yet how to open the fridge door)?

#9 Agent Cooper on 2010-01-26 22:52 (Reply)

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Abundance