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grandpa
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 Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject: What are the good deals at CostCo? |
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| I am going to CostCo for the first time in Korea. What are the good deals there? |
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Died By Bear
Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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| HI. I work for Costco, right now we're having a super special sale on survival kits. They include everything you need for an emergency. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: What are the good deals at CostCo? |
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| grandpa wrote: |
| I am going to CostCo for the first time in Korea. What are the good deals there? |
Anything special you need? You really need to look around and see what appeals to you. My advice is to check out the bakery section. |
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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:57 am Post subject: Re: What are the good deals at CostCo? |
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| grandpa wrote: |
| I am going to CostCo for the first time in Korea. What are the good deals there? |
When it comes to Costco in Korea, the term "good deals" is relative, at least for my shopping needs. In general, I was very disappointed with it, as I saw no real bargains. But since they do carry a few western items that are hard to find elsewhere, like pepperjack cheese, I finally broke down and bought a membership. It was not cheap, however, and I would grumble under my breath every time I went there.  |
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Born In The USA
Joined: 29 May 2010
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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| I checked out Costco and was not at all impressed. I didn't see any good deals, and if anything it seemed overpriced. Needless to say I didn't get a membership. Home Plus works just fine for me. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Regarding healthy choices, I think prices are reasonable on frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, frozen shrimp, chicken breasts, salsa, good pasta sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and so on.
Regarding less healthy choices, they have a good selection of cheeses, imported cereals, big bags of awesome kettle chips, and the pies and cakes are great too.
I don't know why people here grumble about Costco- as if the 35,000 a year membership fee is something to complain about? Give me a break... |
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ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Sale on Sake until Tuesday (I think) |
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crsandus
Joined: 05 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Personally, I think the best deals Costco has are in the cafeteria. I will also mention cheese, chicken breast, and ground beef. In general I find that Costco is more of a place to find certain hard to find items than a place for great deals. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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You can get good quality australian beef for around 14,990/KG and pork for around 8,990/KG.
2KG box of Raisin Bran beats the price of any cereal at E-mart or the like for 10,000W.
Frozen good quality beef patties, 20,000W for 18.
Decent quality Hamburger/Hot dog buns but they're more expensive than E-mart. Much higher quality though.
Bacon is cheaper, 2 packages in a bundle for around 10,000W. I've seen the same 2 packs at emart for around 14k.
Other food items are generally cheaper but you're going to have to buy them in bulk which can make it seem like a lot. |
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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| cdninkorea wrote: |
I don't know why people here grumble about Costco- as if the 35,000 a year membership fee is something to complain about? Give me a break... |
Well, you are right, 35k is not that big of deal for a year when it comes down to it. It's just that there wasn't anything there that I really needed or that I felt was a much better bargain than Homeplus, especially when I had to pay 20k round trip train fare every time I went there. My point is I only went there for a few select hard to find items- other then those I did not see any real bargains. That is what I grumbled about.
But I don't knock those who like it and find bargains for the things they like. It's just not for everyone. |
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Dazed and Confused
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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The black olives and dill pickles are the cheapest around.
There are a few things I can't find in Korea that I get at Costco-mainly Turkey ham. I don't usually eat pork so.............  Their coissants aren't bad tasting and the price is OK. |
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Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
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