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Rupert Buttermilk posted:Are there any huge differences between Costco US and Costco Canada? Or even between different regions in Canada? Sometimes y'all mention something that I'm not that familiar with but I always forget to check in store when I'm there (east coast Canada, btw). I believe some things are regional, yes. For instance there are apparently two types of Kirkland toilet paper, only one of which is good.
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:Are there any huge differences between Costco US and Costco Canada? Or even between different regions in Canada? Sometimes y'all mention something that I'm not that familiar with but I always forget to check in store when I'm there (east coast Canada, btw). Costco in Canada sells smarties, Costco in the US does not it's been a very long time since I went to a canadian costco (and I was in Vancouver, so opposite you) but I'd say 80-90% was familiar types of things, sometimes different brands of those things. There were definitely some exceptions but it felt very familiar as 'a costco' to me. Psion fucked around with this message at 17:50 on Sep 20, 2021 |
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doesnt the canadian food court have poutine?
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I feel like the Charmin Costco packs of toilet paper are super low quality now. Or this purchase was from the scramble lot to produce during the original pandemic shortage. Shreds extremely easy, lints nonstop, just low QA. Who knew toilet paper was such a hot topic in my household. On a related note, the boba popsicles are delicious. Finally caved when I saw it in stores.
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I went back to Kirkland TP because of the lint of Charmin.
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Chinatown posted:doesnt the canadian food court have poutine? Yep. I had to get it when I visited Vancouver, BC just because. It was way too rich even after sharing it with my wife and aunt, but it was good. They even have fried chicken with french fries at their food court! Also, Canadian Costcos will take our Costco Visa cards even though they don't normally accept Visas! I think they're partnered with MasterCard in Canada.
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I still miss the turkey/pesto/cheese sandwich. We lost so much. ![]()
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Geodude posted:I feel like the Charmin Costco packs of toilet paper are super low quality now. Or this purchase was from the scramble lot to produce during the original pandemic shortage. Charmin lint and tearing was super bad compared to Kirkland, honestly. I picked it up 2-3 times at the beginning of the pandemic and while it's softer, the other problems weren't worth it. I should be getting my cheap and mediocre office chair from Costco shortly, I bought some other stuff but forgot what it was, so I'll let myself be surprised when it shows up
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Chinatown posted:doesnt the canadian food court have poutine? yes, yes it does. and yes, i enjoyed a delicious Costco sized serving today. e: lol, the hotdog drink combo is also 1.50 here, but it's 1.50 CAD which is about 1.17 in USD right now. also, can confirm that my Costco card is Mastercard here in Canuckland. tango alpha delta fucked around with this message at 20:42 on Sep 20, 2021 |
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I miss the Caesar salad, because I always forget to get the one from the deli section, and everything tastes better in the food court. And I miss the onionizer most of all. Turning the lever is like playing a slot machine where you win every time and the prize is onions.
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Bibliotechno Music posted:
I had a more accurate slot machine experience where I'd turn the lever, get nothing, and feel bad for the rest of the day.
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Chinatown posted:doesnt the canadian food court have poutine? At least in Toronto, Costco poutine is (shamefully) one of the best poutines this city has to offer and is a drat sight cheaper than the other good options.
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Bibliotechno Music posted:And I miss the onionizer most of all. Turning the lever is like playing a slot machine where you win every time and the prize is onions. lol ![]() Renegret posted:I had a more accurate slot machine experience where I'd turn the lever, get nothing, and feel bad for the rest of the day. I need my onions and normally I don't care because I don't want to have someone do more work but I asked an employee to fill it and they brought out a huge bag right away. I was very happy.
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Do they still have the Vornado fans in store or was that just seasonal?
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Spinz posted:How you doin? The usual. ISO a new office chair.
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Ultra soft is a bad Charmin
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FogHelmut posted:Do they still have the Vornado fans in store or was that just seasonal? in my experience they're seasonal items, but I don't know that officially or anything it's like how if you want the electric heated fleece throws you have about a three week period to get them. coming up soon!
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im sure this has been touched upon in these 800 something pages but as much as I love the costco hotdog with onions and mustard holy jesus god drat does your whole mouth taste like that loving hotdog for the rest of the day I've even brushed my teeth 30 minutes after eating one and it didn't help, the hotdog aftertaste kicked the toothpaste's rear end
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Psion posted:in my experience they're seasonal items, but I don't know that officially or anything Or Spyder jackets. Got two of them this season to bring the total up to six.
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AKZ posted:Or Spyder jackets. Got two of them this season to bring the total up to six. I think you need two more, or you should have stopped two ago.
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WILDTURKEY101 posted:im sure this has been touched upon in these 800 something pages That's part of the value
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WILDTURKEY101 posted:im sure this has been touched upon in these 800 something pages After meal breath mint. Truly a blessed combo.
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I think the greatest loss of the entire pandemic has been Kirkland Dress Pants. Those things were an amazing value and I fear the supply chain has been severed permanently....
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StormDrain posted:I think you need two more, or you should have stopped two ago. They're so dang comfy. Two more it is (next september)
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Chinatown posted:doesnt the canadian food court have poutine? You can but poutine from a moose or beaver on the side of the road in Canada. Probably comes with a free side of maple syrup.
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AKZ posted:They're so dang comfy. Two more it is (next september) Glad to see you and your spider spouse can have all your arms warm.
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Those spider clothes are ridiculous looking, like a lifted angry eyed Jeep but in a jacket.
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KakerMix posted:Those spider clothes are ridiculous looking, like a lifted angry eyed Jeep but in a jacket. Aw Kaker don't be salty ![]()
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I'm unreasonably happy that people are posting about using the Tiramisu glasses as actual drinking glasses. I am literally using one right now to dose creatine while reading the thread. They are awesome!!WILDTURKEY101 posted:im sure this has been touched upon in these 800 something pages Mods?! Taima fucked around with this message at 21:52 on Sep 21, 2021 |
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I got the “Ho-Ya” Pad Thai dishes from the co yesterday, they’re alright. Kinda small though. Think just getting a pack of those noodles and a bottle of the sauce would be just as good, just need some boiling water from a kettle to cook the noodles! Lots of plastic packaging too, some is recyclable. Don’t think I will get again but it’s not terrible.
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Taima posted:I'm unreasonably happy that people are posting about using the Tiramisu glasses as actual drinking glasses. I am literally using one right now to dose creatine while reading the thread. They are awesome!! They're great for sippin' whiskey from them, too.
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metachronos posted:My local church didn't have the 505 but did have the thin mint almonds which are loving dangerous.
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Just now, like 10 minutes ago, I got bitched out at the gas pump. The guy behind me asked if I could charge his gas to my card and I said no. He immediately was upset and said upset things, got in his car and left. He must have been having a day. He didn't even ask a second time or plead with me just said what the hell what does it cost you and you would have got the points even.
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Yeah shrug that off and gently caress that dude.
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Wait like he tried to get you to pay for his gas? Or he didn't have a Costco card and was trying to use yours? Either way gently caress that dude it's a bizarre request either way, as well
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*pokes you repeatedly on shoulder* cmon man gimme some free gas bro come on dude do me a solid bro i need it ill pay you back ok???
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Pennywise the Frown posted:Yeah shrug that off and gently caress that dude. Ya for real. Once I said he must have been having a bad day I stopped thinking about it until I shared it with the rest of the congregation. He never outlined the terms of the deal, I shot him down after he asked if I could use my card on him. Edit: also thanks I like when I can share a story with people who are automatically on my side.
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Were you using the Costco credit card? It's so seamless with the credit card that I wouldn't feel comfortable with the risk of ending up paying for someone else's gas, intentionally or not. If not, well it's a free country so he can suck it anyway
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Taima posted:I'm unreasonably happy that people are posting about using the Tiramisu glasses as actual drinking glasses. I am literally using one right now to dose creatine while reading the thread. They are awesome!! I use them to make espresso.
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Meaty Ore posted:This is why I'm trying to switch over mostly to chicken and pork; they're still reasonably priced, for the most part. Beef prices have gone absolutely bonkers everywhere. Yeah, that’s also crazy here. But Costco started carrying Tofu, and I’m leaning to cook with it! Little did I know that that costco beef bulgogi a few weeks ago might be the last beef for a while.
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