Costco Information

[andiesenji]

I posted about Costco savings  in the Shopping thread but thought people who don't look at that thread might be interested in my experience.

I'm sure the coupons are available wherever Costco has stores - I know they do in the UK because on another forum people post about super good deals.  This is the UK website.

I live alone but do entertain from time to time and I have "shopping buddies" with whom I share items that are a significant savings at Costco.
Many items are sold in very large amounts - meats, frozen bulk foods, etc., but I have a vacuum sealer and my friends and I have a routine where we divide meats, frozen chicken, frozen fruits (that come in huge bags), into smaller portions, vacuum seal them and weigh them and they pay me for the portions they take.

This is the mailer I got a few days ago, the cover and a random grocery page.

[courton]

We do not get these specials or coupons here in Australia. At least I haven't. Has anyone seen these?

[maddy]

this is from costco's website here.....


I cannot view the coupon email. What can I do?

Our coupons are available on our website at www.costco.com.au. We also hand them out at the warehouse.
Do I receive coupons and offers?

Costco typically only offers manufacturers coupons about twice a year. If you have provided us with an email, we will email you a sample of the coupons and a link to download them off our website. We also hand out coupons to members at our warehouses.


 I don't think Australia is as big on coupons, like the US or some European countries....I don't know why, as I'm sure every country's household would like to save money     we pay more tax on goods, and don't get the equivalent discounts    this is why so many purchase online, and support others economies instead of our own unfortunately.

[Yvette]

I used to get the coupons emailed to me. Not a member anymore as I don't think it is worth the $60 if you are sharing it might be different. I have found the prices are not always that different I think Coles and Woolies have started trying to compete.

[deedub]

I have had coupon samples emailed to me. My membership expires at the end of the month, haven't decided if I'll renew yet, I only go there about 4-5 times a year.

[Halex]

You have to pay to go to costco? How much?

[Yvette]

$55 to $60 Hally

[andiesenji]

One of the reasons I prefer to shop at Costco is political.

While Walmart here pays their employees poorly, usually only MINIMUM WAGE and because many are only part time jobs so they don't have to add benefits, such as insurance, etc., many Walmart employees have to depend on food stamps, etc., which puts much of the burden on taxpayers.
Walmart employees do not get company discounts for any goods or foods. 

On the other hand, Costco starting wages are DOUBLE the minimum wage with benefits, full time employment and company discounts for employees.

I have found significant savings, that more than make it worth my while to shop there. 

[obbie]

I would love to go to a Costco, just to look.

None up here in Nqld.

[Jadey]

Costco in Australia does email and hand out coupons in store. However as Australians don't have a coupon culture, they apply the discount at the register regardless of whether or not you hand over the coupon.

[Cuilidh]

I have not been to Costco as yet, I buy my bulk groceries from Campbells Cash and Carry - they are good only for bulk and only for what they have in at any one time.  I think Costco offers greater variety, but I never have time to go there so don't know what I am missing!

[Halex]

$55 to $60 Hally

Pricey?

[kyton]

The $60 is the annual fee which is refundable at any time if you are unhappy.

[meganjane]

{Sigh} I wonder when W(ait) A(while) will get Aldi and Costco?

[cookie1]

They announced a few months ago that they were coming. Apparently they are looking for sites.