The Complaint Thread

Typhoon

There was no protein powder. That was one thing I was looking for. I came home and compared and found Walmart was better on most everything broken down to cost per ounce. Wife's response, "Yeah, but Costco is better." But, she wouldn't buy a rotisserie chicken at Costco because "Walmart's are better due to all the chemicals they put in them."

What protein powder do you buy? I walked around that section 2 times and only saw the pre-made bottles that I guess people love more than making their own.

Family does a monthly Costco trip. Normally get paper towels, tp, ground beef, chicken breast's, bacon, steak by the bag (multiple steaks that need to be trimmed), advil(when needed), yes a lot is spent, however it's one stop monthly. Compared to hitting the local grocery store every few days or week. Family also plans it around things that are happening in that area so it's not a special trip. Then come home, un pack, break down ground beef from 10 # to about 1 # ziploc and freeze for later. Freezer in the garage most always has food. Even if it's microwave burritos or chicken pot pies.

Walterjn

Paper towels can be found at much better prices at places like OfficeCrave, Shoplet, CleanItSupply, etc. You can get a box of 6 rolls that are massive that will outlast store bought towels and at significant savings. Toilet paper, too. I buy a 96 roll box of TP with 500 sheets per roll for under 40 bucks. Costco can't come close to that.

Yipsy Opimum Nutition Gold Standard. When I bought it it was on a display. It came in a bag instead of the plastic container.

Walterjn however it's one stop monthly. Compared to hitting the local grocery store every few days or week.

Some families still have to live paycheck-paycheck. So buying bulk is not something they can do, sad to say. Costs them more long run, but it's how they have to live. Only so many $$ for food in the weekly/bi-weekly budget. And joining any 'club' is out of the question for such families. 'Luxury', as they would have to see it.

Been there/done that, so I do speak from prior experiences. Many people are still doing that in 2025.

My wife worked for a doctor, wayyy back, that had a Sam's account that employees could use. We only went 1 time and could not buy anything. Would have saved a shit-ton, but not in the budget for the week.

Par4QC I understand that. Been there, done that as well. Kinda still doing that. Seems like every time I get some money saved up, something happens and wipes out my savings again... oh well, the tribulations persistent as do i.

sdandrea1

I don't eat any of those things but I was willing to have a very berry sundae because it used to be my favorite thing years ago. Pizza (will eat a diet pizza on occasion) and hot dogs are no longer a part of my diet so Costco has really lost its luster.

Yipsy so Costco has really lost its luster.

For you.........but Mrs. Yipsy?

Yipsy I got it with an In-store instant savings thing for $24

Yipsy At least she loves Costco and that's what matters even though shopping there is a drain on our personal economy.

You have chosen wisely.

Typhoon

$24 for 5.64 lbs? Now that is the kind of deal I like. Never seen one that good.

What's weird is I just checked the label of ON and online it shows Acesulfame potassium as a sweetener. I looked at the one bottle I have left here and there isn't any on my label. Not sure if they just switched to add it to their ingredient list or if they just took it out?

Yipsy I don’t read labels. I’ve been taking that one for years. Same flavor too, Vanilla ice cream

Typhoon

Vanilla is so good. Thin Mints was much better than I thought. Very good stuff.

Not reading labels? Maybe for the best.

I want to know how you got a 5.64lb bottle of protein powder for less than 5 bucks a pound. That is stealing. I need to direct my wife to an in-store savings thing. Do you mean it was just on the label for 24 bucks. That's a savings of 44 dollars off regular price. Insane.

Yipsy My wife loves Costco too, but I'm not as big a fan. There are some good deals, but now that it's usually just 2 of us in the house I think there are fewer deals to be had. I would rather pay a little extra if necessary and get stuff from Amazon, WalMart or grocery store.

Walmart and the grocery stores are busy, but Costco by us is like DisneyWorld. The parking lot is always 99% full and there is one super slow way in and then out. Their checkout line is usually pretty fast, but it takes so long to drive in, park and then drive back out that I'm ready to stick something in my eye....there is less traffic driving through Hartford during my morning commute! It's just too busy there for me. I'm definitely an online shopper because I hate people.

AND our Costco never has the Kirkland bourbon! wtf? Another reason to ditch the membership.

KCee

My COSTCO has a stock of the KSIG Drivers and they had one on display out of the box. It's a pretty nice looking head and a premium shaft for $189. No, I didn't get one.

sdandrea1

I have one with the FGS Limey that may be available soon...