2nd Costco shopping in 2019 – $12.49 (today) / $216.75 (this year)
A quick shopping after work.
I used my rebate card and received $78.83 change in cash.
Costco Shopping – January 21, 2019
2nd Costco shopping in 2019 – $12.49 (today) / $216.75 (this year)
A quick shopping after work.
I used my rebate card and received $78.83 change in cash.
Last year, it raked in nearly $40 billion, an 11% increase from 2017. That’s more than JCPenney and Macy’s combined. Kirkland’s sales also beat out Campbell Soup, Kellogg, and Hershey put together.
Kirkland, which Costco sells for at least 20% cheaper than national brands at its warehouses, helps the club keep prices low even on the products it doesn’t make.
Read more at CNN Business (Warning – this page plays video automatically, lower the volume before click.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/business/costco-kirkland-signature-brand/
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive your check according to your membership schedule. I happen to receive mine in January.
Costco gives 2% rebate checks to Costco executive members.
Costco’s regular membership fee is $60.00/yr. Executive membership is $120.00/yr. In order for my executive membership to pay for itself, I need to receive a $60.00 rebate check. This year I received $91.31. So, my executive membership paid for itself and they rewarded me $41.31 on top of it. It paid to be an executive member at Costco this year. Last year was a different story. Last year, my reward check didn’t quite cover my executive membership. It was short by $1.42.
Keep in mind, what I received is a reward check from Costco. If you have a Citi Visa card, you will also receive a Citi Visa reward check. I receive these in February, but you may be on a different schedule.
You will receive your reward gift certificate according to your membership renewal date. (Read more from Costco)
The Reward is issued approximately 3 months prior to the member’s renewal date in a Renewal Statement.
These two pairs of Italian boots are a Christmas gift from me to me. But I cannot wear them for now.
I work at a large company with 700-800 employees, and some of my colleagues follow my shoes. Some guys like to talk to me about shoes. They ask me about how I go about shopping for shoes. I didn’t think much of it at first. Then I realized they were trying to tap into my brain so they could buy the same shoes when I buy them. At least they are trying to emulate my style.
There is one particular guy at work… one day I caught him searching for my purple Chelsea boots. “I will find your boots. I like them. I will find them and buy them.” He said.
He couldn’t find my boots. He couldn’t, because my shoes are designer brand. They are only available for one season. But this forever changed how I share information at work. Now I don’t wear anything if they are available to purchase, so I don’t play twinsies with annoying mofos. I will only wear these boots after they are completely out of season and completely sold out.
55th Costco shopping in 2018 – $366.79 (today) / $4988.04 (this year)
Before Ring and Nest, a similar alarm system would cost $1,000 or more. Consumers didn’t know where to go to buy such alarm systems. We purchased alarm systems from professional alarm service providers. Installation was about $1,000.00 or more. And they hid the fact that the alarm system can call any number such as our own cellular phones. They made it seem like the system only works when they were professionally monitored. So, we paid hundreds of dollars every year for monitoring services.
Now, with Ring Security system. Consumers can have a better alarm system for less money. And it will not require monthly service. You can purchase monitoring services if you wish.
This Ring security system was Christmas gift for myself. I think this is my last Costco shopping of the year.
Merry Christmas
54th Costco shopping in 2018 – $33.68 (today) / $4621.25 (this year)
I bought a box of Christmas cards in 2009 at Costco. I still have the box with 5 cards left. So, I am literally using this box of cards for over a decade.
Today I bought a box of 40 beautiful Christmas cards for $7.97. When I’m done with these cards, I will be in my 60s (if I’m still alive). Imagine that.
Bag of Doritos was for my coworker who loves Doritos. He was very happy to see this bag on his desk. I told him NOT to share with anyone. I told him to take it home and enjoy it alone – which he did.
53rd Costco shopping in 2018 – $86.71 (today) / $4587.57 (this year
Slowly getting ready for Christmas.
