We have a costco membership, but use it mainly for the significantly cheaper gas. The cash back on the rewards credit card ends up mostly paying for the membership, which makes it a net win if you live or commute close to a Costco.
People rave about the low prices, but I can only assume that is some kind of collective delusion. Where I live, the grocery stores across the street always have better prices on meat and dairy, usually fruit and veg too. For the non-food things they sell, you can usually get the same exact thing on Amazon at the same price, without having to drive anywhere or wait in line for the receipt-checking security theatre.
I'm an avid comparison shopper and this this has been my experience anyway. YMMV.
People rave about the low prices, but I can only assume that is some kind of collective delusion. Where I live, the grocery stores across the street always have better prices on meat and dairy, usually fruit and veg too. For the non-food things they sell, you can usually get the same exact thing on Amazon at the same price, without having to drive anywhere or wait in line for the receipt-checking security theatre.
I'm an avid comparison shopper and this this has been my experience anyway. YMMV.