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How Kirkland Signature powers Costco’s success
Posted by: | January 18, 2019
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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/

Costco Executive Member Reward Check, 2019
Posted by: | January 15, 2019
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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.

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)

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.


Costco Shopping – December 24, 2018
Posted by: | December 24, 2018
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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

Costco Shopping – December 19, 2018
Posted by: | December 19, 2018
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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.

Costco Shopping – November 15, 2018
Posted by: | November 15, 2018
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51st Costco shopping in 2018 – $165.32 (today) / $4,492.87 (this year)

It was a big Costco shopping day today because: 1) I am trying to fill my new refrigerator.  2) I need to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner, and 3) I was feeling down after what happened to my old refrigerator. I wanted to cheer myself up.

I bought a turkey roasting rack for my friend (an early Christmas gift).

I eat like a vegetarian Monday to Friday. But, during the weekend I eat whatever I want.. a lot of Moo-Moos and Oink-Oink’s.

Honey Roasted Nut Mix is SOOO good.

Costco’s Major Appliance Delivery Process
Posted by: | November 14, 2018
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NOTE: The people who deliver Costco appliances are not Costco employees. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think most, if not all, major retailers hire third-party delivery companies. I think it is possible that one delivery company can work for multiple retailers. When the delivery companies do poor job, customers will direct their complain to the retailers, not the delivery companies.

I bought a refrigerator from Costco. Below is the delivery process.

  • When I ordered online – the website asked for my delivery address and phone number.
    • I left them my cell phone number, so I would receive the call when I’m at work.
  • 2 days before delivery – I received an email from Costco. The email contained a phone number just in case if I need to change my delivery date. The email said that I would receive a phone call that would tell me about the delivery window.
  • 1 day before delivery – they called me around 4:30 PM. It was an automated message informing me that my delivery window is between 7 am – 11 am. It also said that they would call me around 30 minutes before arriving at my house.
  • Day of the delivery – They came to my house at 9 am, but without calling me 30 minutes before-hand.
    • They hauled my old refrigerator & installed a new one with a water line in about 30-45 minutes

My delivery process was smooth and painless. People were pleasant. I hope your experience will be as pleasant as mine.

Final note: Appliance delivery can be a nightmare if your delivery people are young and don’t give a dang. I think I was a little lucky.