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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. (http://www.costco.co.uk/?cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-Small+Fence+4+%28home_11%29-_-Home_11-_-Sample+English+Alt+Text)
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.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Scan-130409-0001.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Scan-130409-0002.jpg)
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We do not get these specials or coupons here in Australia. At least I haven't. Has anyone seen these?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You have to pay to go to costco? How much?
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$55 to $60 Hally
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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.
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I would love to go to a Costco, just to look.
None up here in Nqld.
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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.
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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!
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$55 to $60 Hally
Pricey?
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The $60 is the annual fee which is refundable at any time if you are unhappy.
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{Sigh} I wonder when W(ait) A(while) will get Aldi and Costco?
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They announced a few months ago that they were coming. Apparently they are looking for sites.
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I wish we got coupons - love the show extreme couponing - I could do that.
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Yeah I don't really understand it - I don't get how people work out carts full of shopping and end up paying either a tin amount or sometimes even end up with the store owing them money. huh ???
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There are five women here in Lancaster who do the extreme coupon thing. There are many people who donate coupons to them as they are not buying for themselves but for the local food bank because donations have gone down so much since the depression hit in 2009.
They go once a month, armed with hundreds of coupons, many printed in the Sunday newspapers but also many that are available online to be printed by the customer.
Two of them have been on TV demonstrating how they do it. Three of them have small children and don't work but two are single, working ladies who believe strongly in making sure that hungry families get enough to eat. They are like the crusaders of long ago, just not doing it for religious reasons - in fact, one is a Wicca.
I save the weekly coupon booklets that come in the mail (RedPlum) for them. Their top record was buying $1350.00 worth of groceries, household cleaners, toilet tissue & etc., with a total cash outlay of less than $20.00.
They used regular "cents-off" coupons, shopped at a supermarket that offers "double coupon savings" on a certain day and used free offers and cash rebates mailed to them from earlier purchases (also at discounts).
This does take a lot of time and effort and there are very few people who are willing (or able) to do it but I approve when it is done for charity as they do it.
I don't approve of it when it is done by hoarders - and we had one in my neighborhood who started doing this when it was first publicized some fifteen-twenty years ago. The problem was she kept buying and buying and didn't want to use up any of the stuff she had bought.
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What an amazing story Andie about these women who put their time and energy into making sure families eat well.Very inspirational to read. :)
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Most of the people on extreme couponing donate part of their shopping to charity. It takes a lot of time and they have folders to keep the coupons organised. I still would love to give it a go.
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Me too Mich!
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Mum went out to coscos yesterday with a friend of hers and has also been to one in Hawaii and said that the oz coscos is nowhere near as good discount wise as the US Ones but worthwhile if you know what you want and know your prices.. She bought me 40 thick sorbent rolls for 20 dollars or something and a large Himalayan pink salt for $4 etc so there are great deals
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We go to the Sydney Costco every 3-4mths, a round trip of approx 250klms. Even with the annual fee it is worth it for us. We stock up on toilet paper, paper towel, tinned tomatoes, coconut milk, foil, cling wrap, laundry powder, bottled water plus more.
We also visit the US stores whenever we are travelling - there we stock up on sunscreen and alcohol.
Yes it is true that the US stores have more range and the prices can be better but that is because the US economy is much more diverse then the Australian one and there is much more competition.
Years ago when you were visiting the US you could shop for the day without joining however now because there are Australian stores this is no longer possible.
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I was once waiting at the lift at costco with a guy who had a trolley full of bags of flour. Turns out he owns a restaurant, and it's cheaper for him to get flour from Costco rather than his suppliers.
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Yes Deedub, I heard a local bakery gets flour from Costco as it is so much cheaper. 12kg was $9.99 last time I went. I bought a bag and a plastic container to store it in and it was still cheaper than buying it at ww.
Flour, quinoa and frozen berries are very cheap. I've also found that they have very good specials, however if an item is not on special, I can usually find it for the same price or cheaper at Coles or WW with the bonus of not having to store a bulk lot.
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Talk about coupons brings me back to the days when I used to sort them all out for my Mum as well as the green shield stamps!! showing my age now!! will be glad when Costco and Aldi come to WA. :)
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I was once waiting at the lift at costco with a guy who had a trolley full of bags of flour. Turns out he owns a restaurant, and it's cheaper for him to get flour from Costco rather than his suppliers.
Almost all of the small cafés and restaurants in my area buy foods at Costco - those with a commercial account get in a couple of hours earlier than regular members. They can get in and out faster without all the consumer folks wandering around.
There are several people who sell clothing at a local swap meet every weekend and buy at Costco and sell at a very small markup but have a rapid turnover - they don't do enough business to get significant discounts from regular distributors.
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Talk about coupons brings me back to the days when I used to sort them all out for my Mum as well as the green shield stamps!! showing my age now!! will be glad when Costco and Aldi come to WA. :)
I remember licking the green stamps too GHM!
Gert
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cheaper to buy coke from supermarkets than direct from coke.
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I noticed an enormous warehouse being built near The Spud Shed at Jandakot on the weekend. I hope it is for Costco.
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that's exciting cookie although too far for me. hopefully once we get one more will pop up hopefully north of the River
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IF it is Suzanne you can call and have coffee when you go there. :)
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keep us updated cookie ;D
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Next time I am over that way I will have to ask if anyone knows what it is.