Just discovered Costco.....
Discussion
doogz said:
Makro anyone?
Went and joined up at the weekend, since we moved house, we're much closer to Makro than Costco.
The food dept seems better in Makro, but that might wear off, it may just be that it's different.
Better selection of wine, proper fish counter, lots of fresh meat, well prepared. Veg maybe not as good though.
Bought approx. a metric tonne of scallops, prawns, and squid, along with some chicken and chorizo and had paella last night. And a big bag of duck feet for £2 that'll make some tasty soup.
I'm getting on better in Makro now, but plenty of the food isn't actually that cheap. The fish counter is great but the meat and veg are more limited IMO and the cheese and deli selection are pretty poor. The wine and beer selection is also not as good quality (wine particularly) or cheap. It's also much harder to spend too much as the tools aren't great and the toys are non-existent. Went and joined up at the weekend, since we moved house, we're much closer to Makro than Costco.
The food dept seems better in Makro, but that might wear off, it may just be that it's different.
Better selection of wine, proper fish counter, lots of fresh meat, well prepared. Veg maybe not as good though.
Bought approx. a metric tonne of scallops, prawns, and squid, along with some chicken and chorizo and had paella last night. And a big bag of duck feet for £2 that'll make some tasty soup.
Me and MrsNW go to both Makro and Costco. Costco usually for meat, decent wine and "toys"; Makro for Soft drinks, dried herbs/spices, fresh fish and washing liquids. Makro meat can be excellent, they do superbly priced (and very meaty) pork belly, excellent South American steaks and yesterday we had a beef fore-rib for dinner, was absolutely delicious. As they are very close to each other where I am we tend to do a trip to both for "stock"
My costco (Liverpool) got a petrol station this week! 'premium' diesel for 129p, seems decent value! Especially if it is decent,must be better than the supermarket stuff for same price (not wanting to start a debate about this).
They're also selling brown leather ottomans for £20 on an offer
They're also selling brown leather ottomans for £20 on an offer
TinyCappo said:
How did the fillup procedure work at the new site? Im mean whats to stop non members rocking up and filing up with fuel?
Do you have to scan your costco card to get access?
That is how it works in the US, although as they have mag stripes they swipe and we brits have to seek out an attendant, show them out card, have a discussion about the funny looking card with a bar code and then they swipe their card to unlock the pump. Do you have to scan your costco card to get access?
graphene said:
Costco's plastic storage boxes are great but I have not seen any in stock for a while. Their boxes make the overpriced brittle crap in places such as BnQ and Hombase look like larger versions of things that microwave meals arrive in.
However, can somebody explain the furniture to me - why is it always hideously ugly?
The Range is king of the plastic box emporium world in my experience.However, can somebody explain the furniture to me - why is it always hideously ugly?
Popped into Makro Enfield a couple of weeks ago and it's simply awful now. I am told they are undergoing some changes but looked more like closing down to be frank. Didn't see much that stood out as a bargain either.
Binned my Costco card last September when it was time to renew. Now I go with my Dad for specific things or to carry heavy stuff for him. Saved me a fortune and stopped me stockpiling packs of microfibre cloths against the inevitable world shortage.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
What's happened to Makro in North Acton? It's like a ghost town, tumbleweed blowing down the isles.
Our Makro in Stoke is dead quiet too. That's because the stuff has got worse, and the prices have gone up. I only go for the chicken and bulk buying lemon squash now.
ViperDave said:
TinyCappo said:
How did the fillup procedure work at the new site? Im mean whats to stop non members rocking up and filing up with fuel?
Do you have to scan your costco card to get access?
That is how it works in the US, although as they have mag stripes they swipe and we brits have to seek out an attendant, show them out card, have a discussion about the funny looking card with a bar code and then they swipe their card to unlock the pump. Do you have to scan your costco card to get access?
graphene said:
Costco's plastic storage boxes are great but I have not seen any in stock for a while. Their boxes make the overpriced brittle crap in places such as BnQ and Hombase look like larger versions of things that microwave meals arrive in.
However, can somebody explain the furniture to me - why is it always hideously ugly?
There were loads in Liverpool yesterday, they seem to be having a push on furniture and storage at the moment, never seen them there before. Might be worth having a look in yoursHowever, can somebody explain the furniture to me - why is it always hideously ugly?
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