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Costco Executive Membership Reward Certificate, 2020
Posted by: | April 20, 2020
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Costco’s executive members receive a 2% reward certificate about 3 months before we renew our membership. I didn’t receive my reward gift Certificate this year. There was a possibility that I received the certificate, but I threw it out carelessly. On my last Costco shopping, I talked to customer service. They confirmed they mailed the certificate out over a month ago. So, I requested another one. The process was quick and painless.

I finally received my certificate in the amount of $56.88. I need to get paid $60 in order for my executive membership to pay for itself. $56.88 is pretty close, but I am not enjoying any perks for being an executive member.

In the past, executive members were allowed into the warehouse one hour before the regular business hours. I could enjoy that perk – now that we are dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

I think I should downgrade my membership. I will shop even less this year because of the pandemic of 2020.

Costco executive member 2% rebate check for 2019 purchases
(received April 2020)
Costco executive member reward rebate check
Costco executive member 2% rebate check for 2018 purchases
(received January 2019)
Costco executive member 2% rebate check for 2017 purchases
(received January 2018)
Costco executive member 2% rebate check for 2013 purchases.
(received January 2014)
Costco Shopping – March 25, 2020
Posted by: | March 25, 2020
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16th Costco Shopping in 2020 – $29.37 today / $811.81 this year

I was depressed and physically exhausted from dealing with my disaster. I had to get away and relax my soul. So, I went to Costco. There, I saw the same Costco employees working there – some with masks, some without. God bless them.

I went to Costco around 1:10 PM. I stood in line, but the line was short. I only waited about 15 minutes. Toilet paper was out of stock. But I saw some shoppers walking out with toilet papers. This meant toilet papers were in stock about an hour ago. Also, inside the warehouse looked more stocked (fuller). I saw fewer empty shelf spaces. I took that as a positive sign.

I had such a big craving for chocolate cake. I wanted a cake so sweet that it will hurt my gum. I have a craving maybe because I feel sad and demoralized. Maybe my body needs chocolate. Luckily, I found this flat layer of Chocolate cake. The cakes are smaller because people don’t have parties anymore.

Seeing Costco like this felt like meeting a sick family member. But things are getting better.

I am doing good physically and financially. Please take care. I will talk to you soon.

Warehouse looked fuller than 2 weeks ago. Supply is strong.
Costco Shopping – March 16, 2020
Posted by: | March 16, 2020
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15th Costco Shopping in 2020 – $39.31 today / $782.44 this year
Member Only Savings – $5.2 today / $149.7 this year

There were no eggs, no toilet papers, and no SPAMs. It was depressing and confusing. But today I took my time and tried to enjoy my Costco shopping experience. And it made me feel better. I felt much relaxed this time. Today was not as crazy as last Friday.

Costco Panic Buy 2020
No eggs, no chickens. Costco Panic Buy 2020

Member-only savings saved $5.20 today. I found almost everything on my Costco shopping list. I wanted some chicken for chicken soup. But Costco was completely out of chicken. Luckily, they had rotisserie chickens. I shall make chicken soup with rotisserie chicken. RANA Lobster Ravioli was on sale ($4 off). I never had this before, but I have a high hope. They looked pretty good.

Greenridge Farm’s beef snack sticks are… just OK. They don’t have a personality. They are 13 Inches long – big, with not much flavor.

Making Chicken stock with Costco Rotisserie Chicken. Boil bones for 90 minutes at a simmering boil. Boil, but not too hot.

Costco Panic Buy 2020 Update
Posted by: | March 14, 2020
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As of Friday, March 13, 2020 – There were no toilet papers, no paper towels, no eggs, and no SPAMs at my Costco.

I think Costco ran out of toilet paper in early March. Paper towels are gone as well. All kinds of canned food, such as SPAMs are were no more. Costco is looking emptier every time.

I believe I will see toilet papers at Costco soon, along with my SPAM.

God bless all of us. We will get through this. No problem.

March 13, 2020

Costco Shopping – March 13, 2020
Posted by: | March 13, 2020
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15th Costco Shopping in 2020 – $15.91 today / $743.13 this year
Member Only Savings – $4.20 today / $144.5 this year

It’s Friday the 13th. We are at the beginning of Coronavirus pandemic 2020.

I went for Costco shopping Friday after work. Costco seemed even busier today than earlier this week. The warehouse looked even emptier today. Things got tense when some clueless shoppers left their carts in the middle of the aisle and caused traffic jams.

I had SPAM on my shopping list, but there was no SPAM.

Another item on my shopping list was Doritos, which was also on sale. Again, I couldn’t even find the shelf for Doritos. But, by random luck, I found this crumpled bag of Doritos discarded at some random aisle. I almost cried as I picked up that bag of Doritos and put it in my cart. It was just… sad.

Even though the lines were long, people seemed positive. I had a depressing time. I was a little scared and my heart was pumping. Today was not normal. This will pass. We will get through this, no problem. God bless everyone. Please take care.

Costco Shopping – March 10, 2020
Posted by: | March 10, 2020
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15th Costco Shopping in 2020 – $1.64 today / $727.22 this year

I went to Costco on my lunchtime to see how Costco is going. It’s Tuesday, a day before the starting of the monthly member-only saving period. Ordinarily, today should be a slow day. But I saw many people shopping. This is because of Coronavirus. People are stocking up.

I enjoyed the dot dog.

Dang, Costco was busy today.

Costco Shopping – March 9, 2020
Posted by: | March 10, 2020
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14th Costco Shopping in 2020 – $9.78 today / $725.58 this year

I saw many people at Costco. People are flocking to stock up because of Coronavirus. This is scary. I had a hard time finding a parking spot at noon. People look tensed. It feels different.

No picture – I bought a pineapple and a can of Kirkland Signature jumbo peanuts. Peanuts stay at work.