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eaglesfanintn

(82 posts)
86. Love Costco
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 11:02 AM
Aug 2012

We have two near us and I was somewhat reluctant to get a membership there originally.
Two years later, I'm very happy with them (and even more so now). Between the quote from the head of the company, plus all the good things other DU'ers are saying and reading about how Wall Street hates them because they do things the right way, makes me want to spend more money there.
I'll add that I have recently discovered that their meat is really top notch. We've been buying the NY strip steaks and think they're at least equal to, if not better than what we can get at our grocery store and for a better price.

Wow! Awesome! Just wish I had a Costco around me... Curtland1015 Aug 2012 #1
+1 Scuba Aug 2012 #7
I lobbied Costco for nearly 3 years, writing them frequently, and asking/begging them to open a. Skidmore Aug 2012 #12
Might not be a bad idea! Curtland1015 Aug 2012 #14
Me 2 12AngryBorneoWildmen Aug 2012 #29
good for you! renate Aug 2012 #33
I watched a show that detailed out people get their products into costco. The process is roguevalley Aug 2012 #61
I won't buy beef anywhere else wryter2000 Aug 2012 #87
Their rolled sandwiches and Italian cream cake are AWESOME! catbyte Aug 2012 #97
Awesome. I'll have to check it out. white_wolf Aug 2012 #48
good for you xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #81
Great idea! colorado_ufo Aug 2012 #98
Were do you live...Miss? demosincebirth Aug 2012 #28
The Costco around here won't let me do voter registration in their lot, struggle4progress Aug 2012 #34
Do they allow anyone to do anything outside glowing Aug 2012 #47
I live in one of the bluest parts of the country. It's true that many places have "no solicitation" struggle4progress Aug 2012 #49
I love what you are doing- digonswine Aug 2012 #60
I ask folk if they need to update their voter registration: I don't accost them, and struggle4progress Aug 2012 #63
That sounds fine- digonswine Aug 2012 #66
Wow! I've registered a lot of voters. Now one has ever been angry JDPriestly Aug 2012 #68
It's rare but it does happen struggle4progress Aug 2012 #72
Voter registration is not an "interest." It's a service to new voters, JDPriestly Aug 2012 #67
please see post 66 digonswine Aug 2012 #69
I'm the same way.. sendero Aug 2012 #82
You could go in with a copy of the Pruneyard decision BlueToTheBone Aug 2012 #84
i don't mind that too much as long as they don't allow others either JI7 Aug 2012 #54
Where do you think there's any public space nowadays? struggle4progress Aug 2012 #64
Love Costco! cynical_one Aug 2012 #42
yup, and Costco is AWESOME for holiday gifts, even to nonmembers renate Aug 2012 #77
Go to their web site. dgibby Aug 2012 #73
k&r... spanone Aug 2012 #2
My thanks to Jim Sinegal!!! I do have a Costco fairly close by. I will plan to join and shop there. meti57b Aug 2012 #3
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #4
What's the Quote? I can't see it. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #5
It says: Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #20
If you are using AdBlock... ElboRuum Aug 2012 #21
That's where I shop for groceries lunatica Aug 2012 #6
Wall Street doesn't like Costco because they're too nice. madaboutharry Aug 2012 #8
How nice! pacalo Aug 2012 #62
that's the reason i spend about $12,000+ / year at Costco samsingh Aug 2012 #9
Mr. Sinegal is a great man. speedoo Aug 2012 #10
Welcome to Costco. I love you. Welcome to Costco. I love you. Welcome to Costco. I love you. Initech Aug 2012 #11
Here's the video thelordofhell Aug 2012 #19
"Yeah I know this place pretty good. I went to law school here." Initech Aug 2012 #24
My favorite scene in that fabulous film!!!! nt valerief Aug 2012 #26
What Is this? gateley Aug 2012 #39
It's a 18 minute loop of 2.5 seconds from a film called "Idiocracy" thelordofhell Aug 2012 #50
Thanks -- haven't heard of it. gateley Aug 2012 #70
I love this, especially since I know a few wingnuts who SWEAR by Costco! nt MADem Aug 2012 #13
Cool, but I still don't like this trend of CEOs being openly political rucky Aug 2012 #15
I don't agree. 99Forever Aug 2012 #18
I hope you're right but I don't think we have that much power as consumers. rucky Aug 2012 #22
It's a double-edged sword. 99Forever Aug 2012 #23
You may be right about culture wars, Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #44
LOVE their cake! Who'd a thought? louis-t Aug 2012 #16
He recently retired JSK Aug 2012 #17
I've gotta get my ass to a Costco!!!! nt valerief Aug 2012 #25
I love Costco riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #27
Ha ha ha! My Wingnut father must be getting an ulcer over this Populist_Prole Aug 2012 #30
Costco grants gift cards yellerpup Aug 2012 #31
When i was distributing forms for Lymphoma Society, they treated me like a VIP. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #41
They went out of their way to follow up. yellerpup Aug 2012 #46
EXCELLENT COMPANY TheAmbivalante Aug 2012 #32
Loyalty and enthusiasm of its member base GP6971 Aug 2012 #36
That is SO true TheAmbivalante Aug 2012 #100
My stepdaughter worked for them -- they treat their employees WELL, and pay them fairly. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #35
And pay 93% of their healthcare costs nxylas Aug 2012 #92
Kick. HuckleB Aug 2012 #37
cool Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #38
Costco is and always has been 100% blue. Never given a dime to any republican. Hamlette Aug 2012 #40
great story, and very true! renate Aug 2012 #78
Costco is opening near me next week nancyfladem Aug 2012 #43
you are going to have a GOOD time renate Aug 2012 #79
Costco is a Solid Blue Company AnnieBW Aug 2012 #45
That is a big deal liberal N proud Aug 2012 #51
You can get a Huge Slice of Costco Pizza really cheap and it's better than Papa Johns JI7 Aug 2012 #52
Costco's outside food area... maveric56 Aug 2012 #94
Been a member since 2010 47of74 Aug 2012 #53
Is this for real? Wow! nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #55
I love this!! nt lucca18 Aug 2012 #56
I knew there was a good reason to be a member of Costco. muntrv Aug 2012 #57
Like this!!! calimary Aug 2012 #58
I love Costco! Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #59
There's also an app for that! fortyfeetunder Aug 2012 #65
I didn't know that! renate Aug 2012 #80
Is Costco considered a small-business? progress2k12nbynd Aug 2012 #71
costco exists because of small business SmileyRose Aug 2012 #75
They supply small businesses. Many small restaurants get their materials at Costco. Kablooie Aug 2012 #88
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #74
Word. blackspade Aug 2012 #76
The way it's supposed to be eepatt Aug 2012 #83
Absolutely Fantastic........... titanicdave Aug 2012 #85
Love Costco eaglesfanintn Aug 2012 #86
Costco's produce and meat is a noticeably higher quality than most grocery stores. Kablooie Aug 2012 #89
Wish there was a Costco in my city.... MzShellG Aug 2012 #90
It' time I got a Costco membership! n/t arthritisR_US Aug 2012 #91
Wish there was a Costco near me. nt emmadoggy Aug 2012 #93
Find a Costco near you ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2012 #95
I shop in a costco in a very red city marlakay Aug 2012 #96
I love Costco, except for the political bent of their book selection... cascadiance Aug 2012 #99
The Anti Sam's Club/Walmart colsohlibgal Aug 2012 #101
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