COSTCO New Member

[FatsMcKay]

I recently got a Costco Membership underneath another persons Executive Membership. He gave it to me for free because he gets 2% rewards back on whatever I buy.

Just wanted to see how many people go there and what the best buys are. I had a Sams Membership in the past but never costco.

I plan on buying paper goods, charcoal and gas. Also am going to buy all the bathroom goods there also.

So someone give me the lowdown on what you always get there and why its a good deal. People rave about the meat so ill probably try that. Ill be going to the location on North Michigan Road in Indy.

Thanks guys

 

[mrjarrell]

I dropped my membership when they put up no firearms signs at the Castleton Location and other places. Sam's gets all my business these days. They don't care if I carry.

 

[FatsMcKay]

Very interesting. Not sure if they have that sign up at the Michigan Rd Location. Will let everyone know on here if they do. Ill be carrying my G21. Plan on going up there in an hour after I get off.

 

[Magneto]

I have never seen the no carry sign at the one in Louisville, and I have looked. I have carried in there on several occasions.

 

[mrjarrell]

Even as far back as '06 it was an issue at their corporate level.
Costco Gun Ban

And it's one we've discussed here in the past.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...he_campaign_letters_and_fb-2.html#post1178137

Sam's doesn't care and they cost less per year.

 

[sharkey]

Have never noticed any signs myself, I have to remember to look next time.

As to products, the Kirkland precooked bacon is outstanding for what it is (precooked bacon). Tastes better than some pre-packaged "raw" bacon such as Sugardale.

On the gas side, the Castleton location is usually 2-3 cents/gallon cheaper

Kirkland brand Vodka is not bad, and they occasionally have decent cigars.

 

[FatsMcKay]

Have never noticed any signs myself, I have to remember to look next time.

As to products, the Kirkland precooked bacon is outstanding for what it is (precooked bacon). Tastes better than some pre-packaged "raw" bacon such as Sugardale.

On the gas side, the Castleton location is usually 2-3 cents/gallon cheaper

Kirkland brand Vodka is not bad, and they occasionally have decent cigars.

Yeah good deal. Not huge on the vodka but I understand they have other half gals on sale usually. I will try the bacon. Damn bacon.

 

[AmericanBob]

I dropped my membership when they put up no firearms signs at the Castleton Location and other places. Sam's gets all my business these days. They don't care if I carry.

I've open carried at the Castleton location several times. Never had a problem.

OP: We shop there a ton. The paper towels are the best around. I use their brand of jeans for work jeans. We buy batteries there all the time both Kirkland and Duracell for all the kids toys. Their cakes are pretty good, their take and bake pizza is good, someone else mentioned their bacon and vodka, both good. Some really good prices on wines. And all the free samples you can shove in your face over the weekend.

 

[! twitty]

Have never noticed any signs myself, I have to remember to look next time.

As to products, the Kirkland precooked bacon is outstanding for what it is (precooked bacon). Tastes better than some pre-packaged "raw" bacon such as Sugardale.

On the gas side, the Castleton location is usually 2-3 cents/gallon cheaper

Kirkland brand Vodka is not bad, and they occasionally have decent cigars.

CIGARS? Where at? I have been a member there for years and have never seen any cigars.

 

[melensdad]

I dropped my membership when they put up no firearms signs at the Castleton Location and other places. Sam's gets all my business these days. They don't care if I carry.

I'm waiting for my Costco membership to expire, I switched to SAMs!

 

[LeeStreet]

Went to the Castleton location Sunday. Didn't see any no gun sign, wasn't looking & don't give a $hirt. Will still shop there.

 

[sharkey]

CIGARS? Where at? I have been a member there for years and have never seen any cigars.

When they have them, it's in ziplock humipacks with the wine. Seems like I see them more at College Park than Castleton.


The pizza at the lunch counter is pretty good too.

 

[Tsigos]

I shop there a lot. I cc but never noticed any signs. I dropped my Sam's membership years ago. IMO Sam's products are usually carried by Walmart and they did not seem to have many high-quality or unique items unlike Costco. When I needed new tires for my car, Costco was significantly cheaper and even beat tirerack.com.

I have not seen cigars for at least a year at Castleton but they have great deals on bourbon and other spirits. However, many people do not realize that you do not need a membership to buy liquor at Costco or Sam's Club.

 

[Comp]

I've never had a Costco membership but I've had Sam's as long as I can remember. I use it to buy toilet paper.

 

[FatsMcKay]

I've open carried at the Castleton location several times. Never had a problem.

OP: We shop there a ton. The paper towels are the best around. I use their brand of jeans for work jeans. We buy batteries there all the time both Kirkland and Duracell for all the kids toys. Their cakes are pretty good, their take and bake pizza is good, someone else mentioned their bacon and vodka, both good. Some really good prices on wines. And all the free samples you can shove in your face over the weekend.

Good deal, thanks for the info. I will check out the papertowels and toilet paper for sure. My old lady will like the wine when I bring some home. I might check out the cigars also but I mostly buy mine on Cigar International or Thompson cigars. I will probably be buying a new bulk pack of razor blades and some vitamins.

Will be going tomorrow, had to stay late at work today. Anybody have experience with their ribs? Babys or Spares. Plan on getting 3-4 racks and a brisket tomorrow to make them on Thursday. Also some cheese for baked macncheese.

Man I really shouldnt be this excited but Im pretty hype about it tomorrow.

 

[jazzy1993]

My wife took me today for the first time today. I was CC and she pointed out the firearm sign when we walked out. This was at the Merrillville, IN location.

 

[FatsMcKay]

My wife took me today for the first time today. I was CC and she pointed out the reason firearm sign when we walked out. This was at the Merrillville, IN location.

What did you guys buy tonight?

 

[jazzy1993]

Actually, I was exchanging a watch that was defective. They watches are a good deal and I saw a a killer deal on a anti-gravity lounge chair I may have her get.

 

[FatsMcKay]

wwtf is an antigravity lounge chair?

 

[Indy317]

I'm friends with a couple who have two younger kids. They drive 15 or so miles to Costco even though there is a Sam's Club just four miles away on their side of town. They have said they prefer Costco and they offer more options. I'm with Sam's, as I'm a picky eater and for what I would buy, Sam's offerings are more than enough.