I have updated the Costco price list. Below are some recent produce prices!
Romaine Lettuce 6 ct $2.99
Fuji Apples 14 ct $6.49
Broccoli 3 lbs $3.99
Red Peppers 6 ct $4.99
Cantaloupe 3 ct $3.99
Showing posts with label Costco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Costco. Show all posts
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Costco Price Points
I have updated and added items to the Costco price list - Check it out by clicking on Costco on the menu bar.
Since keeping track of Costco prices I have found they raise prices on some of their items when a coupon comes out. Most stores do a similar strategy, raise the price of an item and put it on sale for the item to look like a better deal.
In March Costco raised the price of the Arrowhead water a dollar and the Kirkland brand vitamins were $18.99- both items had a coupon in March. This visit the water was back to the $4.39 price and the vitamins were $15.99. There was a coupon for diapers and wipes this month, and Costco has increased the price of diapers in March. I am watching the price to see if they will reduce the price again and will post if I see the price change.
My strategy for shopping Costco is to shop for staples (flour, sugar, rice, cheese, bread, etc..) These items seem to always be at a good price. When I get a coupon book in the mail, I have started writing the price point in which I would pay for the item. For example Kraft Mac & Cheese had a coupon last month. My price point for the 15 count box was $7.50. (Grocery stores and Wal-mart often put it on sale for $.50 a box.) The Mac & Cheese before the coupon was $9.79 ($.65 a box) after the coupon it was $7.79- my target price was $7.50 so I passed. By writing in the coupon book the price point I was willing to pay, I didn't fall into the trap of buying things because there was a coupon for it.
Since keeping track of Costco prices I have found they raise prices on some of their items when a coupon comes out. Most stores do a similar strategy, raise the price of an item and put it on sale for the item to look like a better deal.
In March Costco raised the price of the Arrowhead water a dollar and the Kirkland brand vitamins were $18.99- both items had a coupon in March. This visit the water was back to the $4.39 price and the vitamins were $15.99. There was a coupon for diapers and wipes this month, and Costco has increased the price of diapers in March. I am watching the price to see if they will reduce the price again and will post if I see the price change.
My strategy for shopping Costco is to shop for staples (flour, sugar, rice, cheese, bread, etc..) These items seem to always be at a good price. When I get a coupon book in the mail, I have started writing the price point in which I would pay for the item. For example Kraft Mac & Cheese had a coupon last month. My price point for the 15 count box was $7.50. (Grocery stores and Wal-mart often put it on sale for $.50 a box.) The Mac & Cheese before the coupon was $9.79 ($.65 a box) after the coupon it was $7.79- my target price was $7.50 so I passed. By writing in the coupon book the price point I was willing to pay, I didn't fall into the trap of buying things because there was a coupon for it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Shopping at Costco
I love Costco! but, first you need to be aware when Costco sends you the coupons in the mail, they have also increased the price of most of the "coupon" items.
Shop at Costco, but shop Smart! Just because it is at Costco and your are buying in bulk does not mean you are buying it at the best price.
Below is a list of items I think are good buys at Costco:
Cheese (store in your freezer)
lunch meat
most produce
salt
honey
flour
pan cake mix
syrup
sugar
brown sugar
powdered sugar
rice
tortillas
bread
baking soda
baking powder
yeast
spices
Canola oil
white vinegar
balsamic vinegar
chocolate chips (keep in your freezer)
nuts (keep in your freezer)
garbage bags
kitchen liners
dishwasher detergent
batteries
Shop at Costco, but shop Smart! Just because it is at Costco and your are buying in bulk does not mean you are buying it at the best price.
Below is a list of items I think are good buys at Costco:
Cheese (store in your freezer)
lunch meat
most produce
salt
honey
flour
pan cake mix
syrup
sugar
brown sugar
powdered sugar
rice
tortillas
bread
baking soda
baking powder
yeast
spices
Canola oil
white vinegar
balsamic vinegar
chocolate chips (keep in your freezer)
nuts (keep in your freezer)
garbage bags
kitchen liners
dishwasher detergent
batteries
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