cost cut! (Costco)

Member Name: tas1

Product:	Costco
Date:	08/02/01 (468 review reads)
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Advantages: Buying in bulk is cheaper

Disadvantages: Not as useful for smaller families

My family stated shopping at Costco's about 3/4 years ago, when a family friend introduced us to the idea. Since then we make a trip there at least once every 2 months sometimes more.

I got married a year and half ago and most of the items we needed for the reception, including paper cups, plates, bowls etc came from Costo as we needed these items in bulk and it was cheaper.

This idea of warehouse shopping originated in America and is now being widely spread in the UK. However there is the problem that occassionaly you may overestimate the amount of a product that you need and it could end up in the bin. Another disadvantage is that if you come from a smaller family, you don't really need to buy in bulk as things don't get used up so quickly, so those from smaller families don't actually benefit.

One good thing is that all electrical products come with a three year guarantee so you don't have to buy extra guarantee on top. Also items such as ink cartridges for printers are cheaper than they are in high street stores.

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