CostCo

[gothick]

It seems I have the opportunity to get a CostCo membership without going to the bother of starting my own business -- I seem to remember there's a couple of you folks who shop there? Am I right? Is it worth it?

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[ngma.livejournal.com]

Definitely. If you do have space it's good for bulk buys - bog rol, tissues etc. If not, great for party food (it's where we get most of our stuff for our annual BBQ), can be really good for books, general food, confectionary (tubs of wine gums are a particular favourite), certain frozen food line, household items, electrical, batteries, glasses, contacts, photo printing etc etc.

Sometime I find a supermarket multibuy is better value, but that requires regular visits to the supermarket, which many don't have time to do (and I'm just strange).

If you're not sure, why not visit with another person first. In your area I know Greg & Ed are members. If you're near Reading or London, I don't mind meeting up with you to take you round. Always happy to have a mooch in Costco...

plus once a member you can use at any Costco store in the world

[gothick-matt.livejournal.com]

I looks like they're actually coming to the office and trying to woo us with cakes and drinks on Monday and telling us a little about the place¹, so I'll see if that give me enough info to make the decision. Or if their cakes are good enough :)

¹I have a feeling this may have come about as part of a "we'll do your health insurance for x% less if you let us give all our staff CostCo memberships" deal, but I'm not sure.

[ngma.livejournal.com]

I think they're generally on a drive to riase membership levels. We had them come into us and they signed up over 100 employees. Hopefully, they even give you a goody bag for joining (worth about a fiver with bit & bobs in. Nothing to write home about but better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick). I think that could justify that expense rather than a discount off membership which was what I was after;-)