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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.

Costco Shopping List My shopping List

Costco Cheese, Jarlsberg

Jarlsberg Cheese, Costco imported

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Costco Towels – Charisma
Posted by: | March 8, 2010
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In thanksgiving 2008, I bought several towels by Grandeur (picture below). I still use those towels. I paid about $8.00 each. I like the sophisticated color, wasabi green. These towels feel amazingly good. Since then, I’ve been checking prices on towels whenever I go to Linens and Things. Towels of this quality will easily cost you $25+.

Sometime last year, Costco stopped carrying Grandeur and now they stock Charisma towels. Charisma towels are inferior to Grandeur and have somewhat cheap-looking colors. (picture at bottom). Also, Charisma towels don’t feel as luxurious. They are still of good value. But I like the older brand “Grandeur” much better. I was disappointed that Grandeur towels were no longer available at Costco.

Update 2021: 11 – 13 years later, I still use both Grandeur & Charisma towels. The old brand “Grandeur” is still better than Charisma. Also, since It’s been 13 years, I am unsure if Grandeur is still making quality towels. So, next time I will try more luxurious Turkish towels from Costco.


After Thanksgiving shopping 2008 – Older brand “Grandeur” Shown


New Towels by Charisma.
Costco Shopping – February 19, 2010
Posted by: | February 20, 2010
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* 6th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

I bought things that are absolutely needed. I am spending less money this year.

  • A carbon Monoxide Detector is a life-savor. You must own one.
  • Kirkland Signature’s pepper (with a built-in grinder) is a very good price at $3.99. If you go elsewhere, you will find a cheap grinder for $15-$20. And they don’t even have any peppers in them.
  • I believe any razor that takes a battery provides superior shaving results. (update 2021 – I am still using this razor after 11 years.)

At the checkout, I handed in my rebate check. They gave me a $91.34 change in cash.

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Costco Shopping – February 11, 2010 (busy day)
Posted by: | February 12, 2010
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* 5th Costco Shopping this year, 2nd time this month.

First of all, I had 4 hours of sleep last night. I was struggling to stay awake at work. I had to take an ephedrine pill to get me going (I bought them before they became illegal).

I did 3 loads of laundry after work. Then I went to Costco.

I am doing very well with saving money. I didn’t buy anything expensive.  I didn’t buy any toys. All my food items have low fat & they are good for me. I bought Jose’s Coffee ($8.89) instead of Starbucks ($19.99).

I spent $75.49. But the gas pushed my grand total over $100.00.

Finally, at 9 pm, I went to the kitchen to make dinner.
Now I have a mountain of clean laundry to fold.

PS. I broke one egg at home 🙁

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