04-29-2010, 04:10 AM
I have done the numbers, and it is worth it for us to go to CostCo every other month. Of course, one has to know what is a bargain at CostCo and what is not. Some things cost the same or even more there. We have found that quality meats, most canned goods, dog treats (chicken jerky,) breads, no-cholesterol egg product, sliced sandwich ham, turkey bacon, Splenda sweetener, some vitamins, and OTC house brand medicines are generally cheaper to the extent that they more than pay for the trip and membership. Still, we check every price every time and don't just grab these things when we see them. Prices change at CostCo like everywhere else. If we were vegetarians or total organic types, it almost certainly wouldn't be worth it. YMMV.
The scenery, a stop at Hapuna Beach, and a drive through the Kohala ranch country (yes, I miss Texas on occasion) are icing on the cake of a trip over the Saddle for us.
The scenery, a stop at Hapuna Beach, and a drive through the Kohala ranch country (yes, I miss Texas on occasion) are icing on the cake of a trip over the Saddle for us.