Apologies for the ramble but an attempt to put some perspective on how difficult it would be to compare Costco to our grocery chains.
Grocery products vary widely, the package sizes are large and won’t suit everyone. Their meats are generally expensive, weighty per package, and very premium quality. For those having regular BBQ/parties, a cafe, or a large freezer it could make sense.
Comparing Colesworth, Aldi, or IGA to a Costco doesn’t work IMO because the experience and product range at Costco doesn’t match. They have milk, eggs, bread and bakery goods, F&V, and general grocery items - just different. Many selections are hit and miss as general grocery products come and go and return. Products suitable for a cafe are consistent and well stocked.
If one doesn’t follow sale prices Costco can sometimes be higher priced than Colesworths promotions, and sometimes Costco match/beat those promotions per unit price but not always, and in bigger quantities per package. An example, need toilet paper? Costco [only] offers a 64 roll Kleenex - and a similarly large package of their Kirkland Signature brand!
To avoid replication there are a few topics on Costco
Edit - I merged the following two similar/related topics to the former and adjusted the topic name.
and as for adding them into the Choice mix this one
https://choice.community/t/costcos-kirkland-signature-products/25976
and some specific products that can justify membership by themselves
https://choice.community/t/do-you-have-a-hearing-aid-help-others-learn-from-your-experience/15697/5
and others…
If you are not near a Costco that is all irrelevant unless one buys from their web site. Everything in the warehouses is not available on their website. We shop at Costco maybe every other month for targeted products.
