Costco Wholesale

If there's anything you can't buy at Costco, I'm almost sure I don't want it. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. Give me those industrial sized containers of detergent, those pallets of giant muffins, those cartons of granola bars yearning to breathe free. I live for shopping at Costco. It appeals to my sensible shopper and to my self-indulgence at the very same time. A match made in heaven. Having lived for entirely too long in the South, I can tell you that Sam's Club and BJ's just don't begin to compare. Costco has Jones Soda, entire wheels of Brie, and even giant scallops, for cripes sake. What more could you want? Wait, a hot dog and soda with refills for $1.50? You've got it! Costco is worth every bit of my membership and then some. It's very convenient having the Vancouver Costco in place now; I'm not as fond of the Portland store, which is busier and not as nice. (Although, inexplicably, the Portland Costco carries giant jars of sun dried tomatoes packed in oil and, as far as I can tell, the Vancouver Costco does not.) The Vancouver Costco is also an easy in/easy out, right off 205. I get all blissed out every time I find a parking space close by. (That's the parking lot on the left side as you face the store entrance, near where they put the shopping carts. I'll probably be sorry I told everyone that.) Ahh, Costco. You do me good, even if my terrible grainy mugshot does put me in my place. more

Costco is one of those places that I could go crazy in. There is just so much stuff, and you never know what you’re going to find. The things that they sell are always top quality and usually a pretty good deal. They sell everything from furniture to jewelry to gum. Their hot dogs are amazing. You can get a hot dog and a drink for $1.50 (that’s been the price for at least 15 years). more

I am normally not a fan of Big Box stores and rarely if ever go to Wall-Mart. However, I must admit that I do love Costo. Costco does big box as best as it can be done. In fact, I have recently been in a Costco where they let local merchants sell theyr wares at the entrance. In addition, they pay their employees well. So if you have to shop at a Big Box it should be Costco! more

Paying for medicine is no fun, but it's a noticeably cheaper here than other places. You can refill online or over the phone, and have meds waiting for you a little while later. Even if you're a non-Costco member, you can get prescripts filled here. Staff has been wonderful to me. more