Large, warehouse-style buying in bulk shopping trips are de rigeur in suburban America, especially when you have 5 children, like my mother. So Costco and Sam's Club (Costco's arch-rival in the US) shopping trips were a fond part of my childhood; mainly for the food samples and 10-packs of chocolate bars. Costco is the first of its type in Birmingham, if you disclude "cash and carry" stores, which are really another thing all together. It works like this, yo: You go into the store. You fill out a membership application. You can join (often for free) through an employer or union, or on your own. The annual fee is £25 for individuals, and slightly more for businesses. Then you grab an enormous trolley and start shopping. Costco carries an assortment of goods, ranging from electronics to lighting, tobacco to food to 125 paper plates for £2. I would imagine people with large familes could do their weekly shop in Costco, only getting a few miscellaneous items from a smaller shop. My husband and I typically buy things like wine, bread, washing up liquid, loo roll and kitchen roll from Costco. On these items, the prices tend to be very reasonable, and cheaper than buying individually in a grocery store. Bulk buying can go to a shopper's head, however. Who doesn't need a three-pack of curry seasoning?? So as a veteran bulk shopper, I encourage people to do their research, or at least have a think before you buy. If you need a lot of something, Costco is a no-brainer, especially if you can't find it cheaper locally. But not all products bought in bulk are more economical than their individual counterparts. Costco provides labels with price-per-unit and price-per-weight, which should be perused carefully. All the staff at Costco are very helpful, from the fresh deli and bakery counters to the checkouts. It's a really fun shopping experience -- much more enjoyable than getting one's ankles rammed by a hyper child wielding a trolley in Morrison's. read more

Costco Wholesale - Women's Clothing Near Me - Birmingham, BIR

Costco is simply mahooosive!, Its basically a very large wholesale store that sells an enormous range of goods, from car tyres to TVs to bulk food items and drink cases. There is even a small cafe beyond the tills where you can get a coffee or a slice of pizza, a full pizza and lots of yummy 'american' treats when your shopping is done. It's especially good if you want to buy food and drink for a party or an event where you have a lot of guests. the cakes are huge and very good value, and the drink is cheaper than you'd find elsewhere. If you're lucky and go at the right time, they often have little taster counters set around the store where you can sample different products before you buy. It is a case of buying in bulk, and i understand that not everyone wants to buy a catering-sized jar of mayonnaise or 48 toilet rolls all at once! But if you can share with a friend then it is extremely good value for money. A warning about the prices though the main price you see on the labels doesn't include VAT, so make sure you check the price further down in smaller print, or you could be in for a shock at the checkout. But if you an exclusive business member like me you can claim back you VAT Expenses. and i also get a 2% return on all my spend annually. Yes you do have become a member before you can enter the store its £25 for the cheapest individual membership but a member is allowed to add a second person to their card for half price, so if you know someone who already has a card or can team up to join with a friend then it will work out cheaper. Great Tip is that as long as your a member they have record of all your purchases from the past 5 years. you can walk in with a product u brought years ago and get a full refund. read more

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Ahhhh Costco. The bulk buying daddy of a shop. After the husband obtained a Costco card a couple of years ago, we have really felt the benefit of using this behemoth of a supermarket when planning events. Firstly, let's talk about the process... I believe anyone can be a Costco member, but you do get discounts if you fulfil certain conditions (If you're a Doctor, Council worker, Teacher etc). You pay a yearly fee for membership and this can be applied for in store or online. Before you enter the shop, grab a GIANT trolley (these always remind me of Bill Bailey's sketch with snapping twigs making him feel like a giant... anyone? Just me? Fair enough) and flash your card to get in. There is a generous electronics department, office supplies and stationary, furniture, clothing, range of cleaning supplies and a toiletries section... but that's not why you're heading there is it? It's all about the food and drink! Towards the bottom of the store (on the left) is the spirit and wine section. If you're looking for a litre of spirit or a crate of wine, this is a great place to head. You can get 6 bottles of Italian wine for around £25 (inc VAT) and quite nice bottles of prosecco for around £5. They have branded products (magnums of Moet anyone?) and their own label (Kirkland). Their bakery and cake section is fantastic! You can get a personalised, decorated cake to feed up to 30 people for around £12 (this has to be ordered beforehand on the phone or online) and they have a great selection of pastries and other things to satisfy your sweet tooth. They also sell rotisserie Chicken and a large selection of fresh meat, cooked meats, cheeses, preprepared pizza's and meals and all sorts of other convenience food. In the middle towards the right hand side is the soft drink, beer and frozen section. I've managed to find some really nice beer and cider selections here for a few quid less than you would find elsewhere. Be prepared to pick up things you didn't think you needed! I always end up scratching my head as to how I spent so much when I leave... and then look at my trolley which is filled with hot sauce, peanut butter, interesting drinks and an inevitable chicken and realise. They have some import items (if you're into American or European chocolates, treats and sweets) and offer some convenient things (such as milk, bread, flowers) in store as well. I think you would struggle to do your whole weekly shop in Costco, but if you're throwing a massive party and need supplies - I would recommend a visit! read more

communications skills are very poor went in two get two new front tyres then found out that they had put them on the back and put the back one on the front with a screw in one of them making it more dangers to drive then when i contacted the branch it in there T & T that Michelin tell them to do it funny other tyres fitting bays say different who sell the same product still awainting a call from their head office read more

Items here are costly but it depends on what you are going to be doing with them, its a good place to come and see if there is any monthly deals on overall its got nice items well mannered staff and a good variety of things to buy read more