RagingInMiami
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Fri Jan-07-05 06:37 PM
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Costco rocks - and not only cause they're blue |
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Today, I bought a new printer, an HP Officejet 4215xi. It's perfect for me. It comes equipped with printer, fax, scanner and copier. It prints good photos, according to the reviews. I paid $89 dollars at Costco. Later on in the afternoon, I stopped by Office Depot to buy some other things and I saw the same printer I had just purchased for $129. I saved 40 dollars at Costco and was able to shop blue. I'm happy.
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Fri Jan-07-05 06:40 PM
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1. It does feels good to save money and shop blue. |
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Fri Jan-07-05 06:58 PM
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2. i love that too! and they have such a great return policy |
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it makes it even better :)
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RagingInMiami
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:02 PM
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3. Six months, no questions asked |
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:05 PM
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4. Nothin' wrong with shopping blue ... but make sure you really ARE |
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saving money.
You got a good deal on today's purchase; but will you make enough purchases there over the course of the year to more than offset the membership fee and still see savings on the items you bought?
I had a membership there one year...it just didn't pay. Of course, that's 'cause it's just me...no family to buy for.
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:10 PM
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5. I've been a member for years and it does pay off |
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Edited on Fri Jan-07-05 07:12 PM by RagingInMiami
I save almost 50 percent on memory cards for my camera, not to mention all the money I save on proscuitto and beer. I also buy my toilet paper, paper towels and aluminium foil there cause even though it's in bulk, it's stuff that I'm going to need anyway.
EDIT: I also save a lot on contact lenses
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:21 PM
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6. at 45$ per year, it's not to hard to defray the membership with savings... |
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:34 PM
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9. It was for me...glad it's working out for you, though. |
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It all depends on your purchasing and use habits.
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:45 PM
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13. I share the cost with my niece |
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because you get 2 cards for the same membership. We supply 2 households this way and it saves us both tons.
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:24 PM
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7. A few years back when they came to Austin... |
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I was so excited I bought my membership card on-line before the store was even open.
I love Costco!
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:27 PM
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8. yeah wait till you have to put in a new cartidge. ka CHING. That's what |
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I hate about printers and fax machines.
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:35 PM
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I got the "executive membership because you get the 2% rebate every year. Since I have teens to feed and my husband is a graphic designer who runs through LOTS of computer and ofice supplies ...we always get a rebate of more than the membership costs and save money on food and toiletries big time.
:-)
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RagingInMiami
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:36 PM
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11. I also purchased Photoshop Elements 3.0 today at Costco |
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To upgrade my 2.0 version. I paid $79 and it came with "100 sheets of 4 x 6 photo paper - for Costco members only - while supplies last."
I'm checking online and the same program is going between 89 to 99 dollars. And that's without the bonus photo paper.
So yes, Costco rocks!!
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:42 PM
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12. oh, i forgot to say... |
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cool that you got a scanner! it's fun to scan in some of those old pix :) can't wait to see some of them :thumbsup:
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:52 PM
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15. I don't know if I'll be able to share those photos, FN |
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They're so many of them. I still waiting to take photos of you on my kitchen counter. Now those will be worth posting.
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Fri Jan-07-05 08:08 PM
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16. i have to find that cute outfit. |
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going to surf the 'net for it now, i'll let you know if i find it.
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Fri Jan-07-05 07:48 PM
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Not only can you make tsunami donations on your Costco credit card, the company matches dollar for dollar to the American Red Cross. I was going to donate to Doctors Witout Borders but they had stopped taking donations when I went to Costco for my weekly pet food trip (yeah, I have a really big dog!) when I saw the notice. I love Costco. I buy a lot of books there. They seem to have a good selection for half the cost.
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