The COSTCO Thread

[LiveCoug]

Just got back from the 'co

Why do I always bring a nice, succinct list with me to Costco and then I end up buying everything on the nice, succinct list plus, oh I dunno, 5-10 additional items?

I hate (love) Costco.

[Uncle Ted]

Costco cheats the taxman...

Costco to spend $3 billion on special $7 dividend

Costco will spend $3 billion to pay a special dividend of $7 per share next month ahead of higher tax rates that may kick in come January.

Many companies are making special end-of-year dividend payments or moving up their quarterly payouts because investors will have to pay higher taxes on dividend income starting in 2013, unless Congress and President Barack Obama reach a compromise on taxes and government spending.
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[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Regular American dude right here, even goes with the cheaper Kirkland brand paper products. No frills.

[Donuthole]

Regular American dude right here, even goes with the cheaper Kirkland brand paper products. No frills.

Arrowhead water? Seriously? That stuff is disgusting. I just lost a lot of respect for him, even if he is planning to rock a righteous Kirkland puffy coat.

[falafel]

Arrowhead water? Seriously? That stuff is disgusting. I just lost a lot of respect for him, even if he is planning to rock a righteous Kirkland puffy coat.

The minerals are added for taste. You, however, obviously don't have any.

[YOhio]

He would have been such a kickass president. So much better than Obama.

[Pelado]

Regular American dude right here, even goes with the cheaper Kirkland brand paper products. No frills.

I prefer the Kirkland brand paper towels.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Arrowhead water? Seriously? That stuff is disgusting. I just lost a lot of respect for him, even if he is planning to rock a righteous Kirkland puffy coat.

You are much better off going with the Kirkland water.

[Donuthole]

You are much better off going with the Kirkland water.

Preach!

[Surfah]

I didn't realize that is Sister Romney behind him upon first glance. Two carts. Nice!

[wuapinmon]

I prefer the Kirkland brand paper towels.

Paper towels are about the only thing that Sam's Club does better than Costco.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I am going to let you all in on a little secret. As you are all aware, Costco sells those delicious rotisserie chickens at a price so low that you would be crazy to buy a frozen chicken and roast it at home. And the breast meat is wonderfully tender and moist. Turns out that you can buy the breast meat: boneless, skinless, and in a vacuum pack. But they don't put it out with the other items. You have to go back to the meat department and knock on the door of the room behind the packaged dinner cooler (the one with the sandwiches, meat loaf, etc. - not the one where they cut up meat). When they answer, tell them that you would like a package of chicken breast meat. If they don't have one ready they will package one up for you. About $10 for 2 lbs.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Our local Costco has started selling this curry sauce in the deli section:



It is fantastic. Empty it into a sauce pan and toss in some Costco chicken breast chunks (see previous post) and you can have a restaurant quality Indian dish in ten minutes. Serve with jasmine rice and cucumber raita made from those snacking cucumbers sold at Costco (OK, the raita will add on five more minutes).

[Applejack]

Regular American dude right here, even goes with the cheaper Kirkland brand paper products. No frills.

If I were a bazillionaire, I would not, under any circumstances, drink V8.

[smokymountainrain]

I am going to let you all in on a little secret. As you are all aware, Costco sells those delicious rotisserie chickens at a price so low that you would be crazy to buy a frozen chicken and roast it at home. And the breast meat is wonderfully tender and moist. Turns out that you can buy the breast meat: boneless, skinless, and in a vacuum pack. But they don't put it out with the other items. You have to go back to the meat department and knock on the door of the room behind the packaged dinner cooler (the one with the sandwiches, meat loaf, etc. - not the one where they cut up meat). When they answer, tell them that you would like a package of chicken breast meat. If they don't have one ready they will package one up for you. About $10 for 2 lbs.

If I go knock on that door and they look at me with a blank stare or call security on me, I'll be kinda pissed off.