Contact Us/Help!
Handle:
Password:
Forget Your Password?    Join for FREE!
emma4407994
Culver City, LA, CA
4 blogs/7 comments
since Mar 22 2018

Level 0
AttributeLevel
Overall0
Safety1
Compliance1
Integrity0
Reliability0
Karma1
See Photo Albums
Locked. No further comments permitted.Is Costco’s $60 annual membership fee worth it?
Apr 27 2018 09:29AM more by emma4407994
Tags: LA, Random (All tags)

Worthy?
If yes, and what should I get from Costco?
      
There are 39 comments on this blog. This blog is locked and no further comments are permitted.
bird
OC, CA
265 blogs/4149 comments
since Feb 20 2009

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance3
Integrity3
Reliability3
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 09:32AM     link to this

Yes, definitely. I eat $60 worth of samples everytime I go, but you have to fight for them.
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 09:36AM     link to this

If you want to make the fee worth it, pay it, then immediately buy the biggest highest end f_ckin big screen TV Costco has. Like 8k or some sh_t. (pixel density, not dollars)

Or you could buy a 5 lb bag of Doritos.
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 09:39AM     link to this

Birdie bro (you not stealin my schtick are you?) do you wear hockey elbow pads when you go for samples? I do. And I still had trouble battlin the little Asian grandmothers and grandfathers.
cabeachbum
LAX, Coastal, LA, CA
28 blogs/1595 comments
since Apr 19 2008

Level 5
AttributeLevel
Overall5
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity5
Reliability5
Karma5
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 09:53AM     link to this

Actually you can go in and look around without a membership, but you can't buy anything except prescriptions at the pharmacy.
saaf
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
7 blogs/12 comments
since Jan 10 2017

Level 1
AttributeLevel
Overall1
Safety2
Compliance2
Integrity1
Reliability1
Karma2
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:08AM     link to this

Go eat samples that will cover $60
Juanita

145 blogs/2750 comments
since Jul 24 2005

Level 2
AttributeLevel
Overall2
Safety3
Compliance1
Integrity2
Reliability2
Karma3
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:09AM     link to this

I buy my Membership in Mexico for about $20 US and use it when in the US. Suppose someone could use that for an excuse to visit Tijuana.
nookman
Irvine, OC, CA
1 blogs/6 comments
since Apr 15 2013

Level 1
AttributeLevel
Overall1
Safety2
Compliance2
Integrity2
Reliability2
Karma2
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:09AM     link to this

every store is different and may not have same item(s) you want or need.
its worth it if you cook fresh and healthy often.
bird
OC, CA
265 blogs/4149 comments
since Feb 20 2009

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance3
Integrity3
Reliability3
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:12AM     link to this

Damn, tee, so you were the dude in hockey gear! Yeah, I usually wear my football uniform (plus I use multiple disguises); those Chinese grandmothers ARE tough. But the samples are so good...I actually held my wedding reception there. Saved a bunch.
IMNventR
Murrieta, Inland Empire, CA
10 blogs/420 comments
since Oct 10 2016

Level 0
AttributeLevel
Overall0
Safety1
Compliance1
Integrity1
Reliability1
Karma1
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:39AM     link to this

I save at least $60/year just on gas at Costco, so I say it's definitely worth it.
romester
OC, CA
15 blogs/68 comments
since Mar 9 2010

Level 5
AttributeLevel
Overall5
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability5
Karma5
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 10:49AM     link to this

You can buy liquor without a membership.
Attached Links
https://www.delish.com/food/a58268/things-you-should-know-before-buying-booze-at-costco/
emma4407994
Culver City, LA, CA
4 blogs/7 comments
since Mar 22 2018

Level 0
AttributeLevel
Overall0
Safety1
Compliance1
Integrity0
Reliability0
Karma1
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 11:05AM     link to this

Well I will go get membership tonite lol
kiss6043262
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
0 blogs/6 comments
since Apr 21 2016

Level 1
AttributeLevel
Overall1
Safety2
Compliance2
Integrity1
Reliability1
Karma2
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 11:08AM     link to this

They have good PHO
romester
OC, CA
15 blogs/68 comments
since Mar 9 2010

Level 5
AttributeLevel
Overall5
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability5
Karma5
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 11:22AM     link to this

Does anyone buy Costco gas? I would never wait that long to buy gas. People don't value their time.
Insatiable.Treat
LA, CA
268 blogs/1097 comments
since Jan 26 2015

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 11:44AM     link to this

It’s only $60, of course it’s worth it. They have great deals for traveling if that’s your thing.
OCCityBoy2
Santa Ana, OC, CA
29 blogs/2591 comments
since Jul 15 2016

Level 3
AttributeLevel
Overall3
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:03PM     link to this

Go buy gas on weekdays when they open or before they close... no lines.

Usually a little cheaper than ARCO.

I paid $3.21 In Garden Grove.
Higher in Irvine/Tustin/Carlsbad...
saaf
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
7 blogs/12 comments
since Jan 10 2017

Level 1
AttributeLevel
Overall1
Safety2
Compliance2
Integrity1
Reliability1
Karma2
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:20PM     link to this

can we share?
34D_LATIN_Meow
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
16 blogs/8 comments
since Sep 26 2013

Level 3
AttributeLevel
Overall3
Safety3
Compliance2
Integrity3
Reliability3
Karma3
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:21PM     link to this

I Love Costco the Lines may look long but they go by fast ! 😅
mfiner30
Ontario, Inland Empire, CA
9 blogs/218 comments
since Jul 15 2006

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:33PM     link to this

Both Costco and Sam's Club's frequently have discounted memberships and/or deals if you check out Groupon or LivingSocial on a weekly basis. The deals change. . but I've pasted some quick link of older offers I found as a reference
Attached Links
https://www.groupon.com/deals/grpn-costco-membership-731-national
https://www.groupon.com/deals/sam-s-club-1026-national
https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/sam-s-club-883-national?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=fac&utm_campaign=US_DT_DIS_FAC_TIM_RCT_RS_CBP_CH1_NBR_x%2Adt-fb-sam-s-club-883-national-exp75-c-fbls27&z=skip
MUNK
Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
768 blogs/22601 comments
since Feb 2 2013

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:41PM     link to this

If you have say a $100 Costco gift card you can go in with out being a member The GC can even be for as little as $10 Just need to use the GC when you pay at check out

Why pay for a membership if you can just keep buying the gift cards duh

I have a lifetime membership to Costco but didn’t have to pay for it Don’t ask either But it involves a case of water, two TVs and socks
MUNK
Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
768 blogs/22601 comments
since Feb 2 2013

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:46PM     link to this

No that was the smart and final incident but we can’t talk about that due to the NDA from the mediation hearings
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:53PM     link to this

Emma if you want the best deal on membership, get a Costco Citi Visa credit card. It's free as long as you pay the Costco membership each year. Then you get an additional 4% off your gas purchases anywhere, 3% back on travel and restaurants, 2% back on all other Costco purchases, and 1% back on any other items.

So, for your $60 membership each year you get a check for hundreds of dollars at the end of each year. Just try and not buy that giant outdoor hot tub for your apartment balcony.

teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 12:56PM     link to this

Ever bought just ONE bottle of under $10 wine at Costco...they look at you strangely.
loucfirr1
LA, CA
215 blogs/26988 comments
since Jun 29 2008

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 01:47PM     link to this

You can borrow some money from Munk if you can't afford 2 bottles.
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 01:54PM     link to this

When you get under $10, you're not always sure you really want 2 bottles...just sayin

Kind of like payin $400 for a bottle of aged Kirkland whiskey. Should I, shouldn't I, should I?
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 01:55PM     link to this

(After all this, if she doesn't get the membership, we need to run her out of town on a rail car. Start collecting your lanterns and pitchforks.)
MUNK
Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
768 blogs/22601 comments
since Feb 2 2013

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:00PM     link to this

We will make sure you go with her
Angler1
CA
90 blogs/5979 comments
since Jan 6 2008

Level 2
AttributeLevel
Overall2
Safety3
Compliance2
Integrity3
Reliability3
Karma3
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:01PM     link to this

Gas, batteries and BACON alone will pay for a membership. 4lbs of Farmer Johns is usually around $14 for a four pack.
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:01PM     link to this

If I left town, my Costco would go out of business.
MUNK
Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
768 blogs/22601 comments
since Feb 2 2013

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:02PM     link to this

I’m ok with that
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:04PM     link to this

May your banana rot from the inside out and then feed the lice in your hair.
Facephuckker
Yorba Linda, OC, CA
153 blogs/10091 comments
since Sep 10 2009

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:04PM     link to this

I got gas at arco for $3.05 gallon, in washington and oregon
HE_Hunter
Ontario, Inland Empire, CA
54 blogs/457 comments
since Apr 27 2011

Level 3
AttributeLevel
Overall3
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity3
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:05PM     link to this

Where else can you get a jumbo hot dog and soda for $1.50 ?????
MUNK
Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
768 blogs/22601 comments
since Feb 2 2013

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:06PM     link to this

I’m getting my gas from beans
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:24PM     link to this

"Where else can you get a jumbo hot dog, soda, and gas for $1.50 ?????
Firkins
SGV, LA, CA
16 blogs/141 comments
since Nov 29 2016

Level 1
AttributeLevel
Overall1
Safety2
Compliance1
Integrity0
Reliability1
Karma2
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 02:48PM     link to this

I have the $110 membership. It is worth it. If you want to just try it out, find someone who has a membership and have them buy you a Costco gift card. You'll be able to check things out without paying for a membership. A nice trial run
butthead_5150
WY
2312 blogs/24404 comments
since Jan 30 2016

Level 5
AttributeLevel
Overall5
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity5
Reliability5
Karma5
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 03:01PM     link to this

If you get the Sam's Club MasterCard you will get 5% off fuel wherever you use that card when fueling.

Costco does not take MasterCard.
teeitup
Massachusetts
1053 blogs/14949 comments
since Jun 9 2007

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance5
Integrity4
Reliability4
Karma4
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 03:03PM     link to this

^^^Will you buy me a $100 gift card? Would really appreciate it. Maybe that will be enough to try one of Face's tomahawk ribeyes.
mogulman
Newport Beach, OC, CA
17 blogs/85 comments
since Dec 23 2009

Level 4
AttributeLevel
Overall4
Safety4
Compliance4
Integrity3
Reliability3
Karma4
Apr 27 2018 03:15PM     link to this

Emma can borrow my Costco card. I never use it
artnjazz
Santa Monica, LA, CA
LA, CA Today!
19 blogs/5400 comments
since Aug 10 2015

Level 5
AttributeLevel
Overall5
Safety5
Compliance5
Integrity5
Reliability5
Karma5
See Photo Albums
Apr 27 2018 03:39PM     link to this

Some new music...
There are 39 comments on this blog. This blog is locked and no further comments are permitted.