Costco.....

[recycled sixtie]

I am totally impressed with Costco. When checking out with cashier there she told us that folks buy a lawn mower in spring and return it in the fall. Similarly a snowblower is bought in the fall and returned in the spring.

Return policy is amazing. Sister in law bought a freezer and it quit after 5 years. She returned it and they said do you want cash back or a new freezer?

Having said that I would think that prices would be higher for such items to cover the return policy. I have watched Costco stock price rise over the last couple of years and I think their business is very successful.

Have watched Future shop taken over by Best Buy. Buying a laptop at Best Buy their return policy/warranty is limited. So why would I not give more business to Costco?

Do you shop at Costco? If so what are your thoughts?

[Joe Bob]

Sam's Club less BS.

[1990C4S]

No Sam's Club in Edmonton.

[Joe Bob]

Then Costco it is.

[stevej37]

Nope..they deal with below average brands and models.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

No Sam's Club in Edmonton.

I guess we are too close to Arkansas and the corporate center for Walt-Mart and Sam's. We have Sam's super centers all over the place. Not one Costco in sight anywhere.

[wildthing]

They'll probably change that once management catches on with more data.

They changed the TV return policy. I assumed people bought one, had a viewing party, or finished a sports season or something, then returned it.

[GWN7]

Costco is actually a good place to work at. They pay their employees a actually wage they can live on.

[GWN7]

And a $1.70 for a hot dog and a drink is a heck of a deal.

[HardDrive]

Love Costco.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by GWN7

And a $1.70 for a hot dog and a drink is a heck of a deal.

Sam's has a similar deal. Nathan's hotdogs. I can take my wife to dinner and we each get a hot dog and she gets a large drink, I get water. $3.25 tax included.

It is a real romantic meal.

I don't know where else two people can have a meal for so little money. Then we can go buy some excellent fruit. They have very good fresh fruit.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by GWN7

And a $1.70 for a hot dog and a drink is a heck of a deal.

And the best Poutine deal there is.

[john walker's workshop]

Seems like they bulk buy stuff that didn't sell from other retailers. Lots of low quality items amid the good deals.

[Vipergrün]

Originally Posted by recycled sixtie

I am totally impressed with Costco. When checking out with cashier there she told us that folks buy a lawn mower in spring and return it in the fall. Similarly a snowblower is bought in the fall and returned in the spring.

Do you shop at Costco? If so what are your thoughts?

I always shop at Costco. They seem to do a good vetting their products, and yes, their warranty extension program and return policy are great. They also have a good wine selection, prime steaks, etc.

However, what you mention above, with the lawn mower and snow blower is nothing short of stealing and I think it's absurd and taking advantage. There will always be low life people, for which the good people will be penalized.

[Mark Henry]

Costco is a mixed bag, both quality and cost wise.
I like that the extended TV warranty actually ads to the factory time, plus the extra year they give you to start with, so you get a full 5 years.

The big thing I hate is going in for just milk and bread and coming out $500 later.

[rusnak]

I love the USDA Prime steaks. I find the worst of humanity in their return line.

[Esel Mann]

We have a membership paid for by my wife's company. I have to say compared to 15 years ago, I find them disappointing. It used to be that you could buy good stuff and save a ton of ka-ching. Today, it seems not so much. The supermarkets generally have better deals. Deals do pop-up once in a while but it is quite a hassle dealing with a store packed full of mentally challenged customers for onesy twosy type purchases. Oh and when it comes to their beer selection, I get more enjoyment out of drinking ram's piss. They have a car buying program which is interesting, however I've yet to see anything which is a good deal. Watching the old folks fight and riot over the end-cap food samples is entertaining though!

[aigel]

The supplier of the goods will eat the warrantied / returned items. They go straight back there. If you want to sell your stuff at Costco, be assured that you are going to do a LOT to get in with them, including signing up for a very generous return policy. And this is how it is possible, my friends ...

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[WPOZZZ]

Just go there a week after Superbowl. Lots of tv returns along with tables, chair, chafing dishes...

[Ronbo]

Costco sells the best store bought guacamole I've found. Their coffee is good too.