Posted by BekkaH on April 18, 2003, at 22:21:48
In reply to Clubbing » BekkaH, posted by Kar on April 18, 2003, at 8:32:11
> Hey Bekka- do you need to pay for a membership there like Costco? I guess most people think it's definitely worth it. Do you have kids? Do you think it's worth it if you're a 2 person family? A friend of mine says that Costco has everything...treadmills, electronics...I thought it was just food!!
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Hi Kar,
Yes, there is a membership fee, but I think it paid for itself the first or second time I shopped there. It's an annual membership fee. I think it's $35 or $40. Actually, there were several different types of membership, but I picked the least expensive one. Before I joined, several people said it wasn't worth it for a single person, but I decided to join anyway, and I think it is worth it. I don't have much storage space, but I don't care about that. I like having the feeling of security and peace of mind, knowing I have all those items "in stock" for 3-4 months at a time. Shopping is draining of both energy and time, so I like to do it as infrequently as possible. Yes, they have EVERYTHING there. They have office supplies (printer paper and printers!), TV's, videos, fresh fruit, meat, 40-pound bags of kitty litter, gigantic packages of toilet paper and paper towels. You name it, they've got it. I haven't purchased any appliances there. I have gotten printer paper, lots of toiletries, paper goods, cat food, kitty litter, huge containers of laundry detergent, dish detergent, bottled water, soda, etc. A friend of mine bought some Speedo swimsuits there at unheard-of savings, but when I looked at the suits, I didn't like the style. The clothing is sort of hit-or-miss, like an outlet store. Sometimes you'll find terrific clothes, and at other times the clothes are hideous.The first time I went, I was like the kid in the candy store, but now that the novelty has worn off, I have a wee bit more self control.
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