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Costco gave me (back) $50
Posted by: | May 15, 2010
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Hello there! I just got back from Costco. Unfortunately, my car broke down in the parking lot. But that is another story.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Alan, and I am from Seattle. The main two Costcos I shop at are the 4th Ave store (which is the original Costco, let me remind you!) and the Issaquah store. I go about 3-4 times a month, for both business and pleasure.

I buy most everything at Costco… food, electronics, clothes, household items, etc. I am single and in my 20s, so not really too much bulk stuff, I like Costco more for the deals on everyday items.  

So back to today. I noticed that the air conditioner I bought for my condo is now on sale. I purchased the unit a little less than a month ago for $50 more. I was not going to bring the unit in, so I brought the receipt in. Fortunately for me, the Returns man was most helpful; he checked my receipt and gave me $50 cash on the spot. Love Costco!

Of course, I immediately spent the $50 and then some the same day… getting a couple of Wii games (I just bought the Wii at Costco on Monday:), as well as coupon items Dove soap, toilet paper, San Pellegrino Limonata (which by the way, I take credit for Costco stocking as I wrote them a letter about the need to carry it… they listened!) and a copy of Toy Story on BluRay ($8.50 and comes with a free ticket to Toy Story 3!).  

I’ll try to remember to post photos in the future. Glad to be blogging here. I am a true Costco fan.   

Costco Shopping – April 23, 2010, With a Friend
Posted by: | April 23, 2010
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* 13th Costco Shopping this year, 2nd time this month.

I went to Costco with a friend.

My receipt shows $108.79, but we went half and half on some items.

Coupons saved $21.00

I like Laughing Cow cheese. It was my first time tasting Laughing Cow Cheese (thanks for the $2.00 coupon).

My Friend:
My friend is an elementary school teacher trying to lose weight. That’s why you see 100 calories snack bars & some silly candies. She bought some cat food.

 

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Costco Shopping – April 10, 2010
Posted by: | April 11, 2010
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* 12th Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month.

The shrimp cocktail was for my guest.

I am happy with Papua New Guinea coffee from Kirkland Signature. This 3lb bag was only $13.89. This coffee is milder than Starbucks’ French roast. I can smell a hint of “Earth” on this coffee. The beans are shiny with a fresh coat of oil.

I was sick a few weeks ago, so I was out of DayQuil.

I’m still doing good with money.

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Price Comparison – Jarlsberg Cheese
Posted by: | April 7, 2010
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When in doubt, buy Costco.

I bought 2.25lb Jarlsberg cheese at Costco. After the $2.50 coupon, the final price was $7.60.

Then I went to xxxx supermarket and found the same cheese. It was $7.53 for 0.58lb.

So, at Costco, with the same amount of money, I got 4 times more cheese.

2.25lb of cheese comes out to be $29.23 at the Supermarket. But I only paid $7.60 at Costco. This is ridiculous (in a good way).

Things like this remind me why I love Costco.

Costco Jarlsberg Cheese

Unit price $4.49/lb at Costco

Jarlsberg Cheese Supermarket
Unit Price $12.99/lb at a Supermarket

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Costco Shopping – With a Neighbor
Posted by: | March 30, 2010
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* 10th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

I went to Costco with my neighbor. She’s one of my favorite neighbors. She’s a grandmother, and she doesn’t drive anymore.

We split a box of strawberries.

I finally bought a fancy coffee maker. I’ve been using my $7.00 coffee maker for over 8 years. 

After Costco shopping, I took my neighbor to Souplatation (Salad Bar). Oh my God, she was so happy going out for dinner with me.

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Costco Shopping – March 12, 2010 / Cheese
Posted by: | March 13, 2010
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* 8th Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month.

I was looking forward to today’s Costco shopping. A coupon on beef jerky got me excited. To me, beef jerky is a luxury food item. They are for rich people. 

It was fun shopping. I treated myself to a piece of fancy cheese (also a coupon item). I say this all the time, but Costco spoils me. Without Costco, I will never get to know Jarlsberg Cheese. Those are for rich folks. I like Jarlsberg cheese. These are good stuff.

I saved $17.50 with coupons.

I spent $78.30 on shopping and $30.80 on gas.

The last time I topped off my gas tank was February 11th. So, I spent $30.80 on gas in one month. That’s pretty good.

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Costco Cheese, Jarlsberg

Jarlsberg Cheese, Costco imported

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