Comments on: Five Ways to Save Money Using a Warehouse Club Membership

By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer

Kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:04:45 +0000

lol. That’s funny about the entitlement. I’ve always considered the membership fee to be a necessary evil, not a tool for a Napolean complex

By: Matt Goulart

Matt Goulart — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:31:00 +0000

I know that some people like to be a "member" because they like to feel entitled. I know of some members who have taken it a little too far and threatened Costco cashiers because "they own the store" with their membership. There is definitely more of that attitude at a warehouse club as opposed to a supermarket, for sure.

By: Colourful Money

Colourful Money — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:33:45 +0000

I chose not to renew my membership in March as I wasn't getting the mileage out of it. To me, it's really only for businesses are those that like to buy in bulk.

There is another no membership club around, I think it's called Wholesale Club or something to that effect. I don't know how good they are. There's also the Super Walmart and Zehrs that sell in bulk as well as the bulk barn =)

Just a rhetorical question, do you think what draws people is the fact that you have to pay for a membership? Maybe they like to feel exclusive.

By: Matt Goulart

Matt Goulart — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:36:28 +0000

@ MFD – You’re right! I should start eating peppers raw. Carry one around in my pocket to snack on. Eat them with my cereal in the morning, and in my icecream at night!

@ Kosmo – That’s right! I forgot about their paper/office supplies aisle. Ink is always so overpriced, a warehouse club would definitely be able to give you a great deal – provided you use all the ink!

By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer

Kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:55:08 +0000

I’ve found good deals on printer ink at Sam’s Club. They were undercutting the people on ebay (for my particular ink, anyway)

By: mfd

mfd — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:40:27 +0000

I think you are showing a complete lack of effort if you can’t use tow dozen peppers before they go bad….I’m sure someone has a peanut butter and pepper sandwich recipe out there ?

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:31:58 +0000

Hmm, I didn’t know Costco gave discounts like that on magazines. But like you said, probably not much selection. My main problem with Costco is that they’re usually located in isolated areas that are hard to get to by public transit and you need a car. I don’t have one, so I’ve only ever been inside one Costco. And the amount of the membership put me off for the amount of times I’d be there considering how hard they are to get to wherever I am, or so it seems. Maybe I’ll revisit at some point.

By: MLR

MLR — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:03:52 +0000

I agree, for the most part.

But I always buy those monstrous ice cream jugs. And then proceed to eat more ice cream every night. WOOPS.

But I dooo love ice cream