Why do people like Costco so much?

[Zorba]

I should point out I am down wind from Alaska. We get the good seafood at our Costco. I can't speak for you in the midwest or east coast.

Most Alaskan seafood is shipped/stored frozen, very little "fresh" makes it to the market. So you get very similar Alaskan seafood everywhere.

 

[ponyo]

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because of your post, i noticed this today.
$32/lb for 6/9 size.

and it's precooked!
just microwave and eat?

I steam and don't microwave. But yes, you can microwave if you want. Just thaw and wrap wet paper towel around the leg. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and microwave for about 2 minutes.

I've never had crab. I look at these prices you all are talking about and thinking "these can't possibly be worth that much".

Man, you're missing out! I like king crab legs because it's easy to eat and readily available but the precooked frozen legs are not my favorite. They usually cook it too salty. Whether it's worth the money, that's up to the individual. I think it's worth it, but I love food. But these precooked legs pale in comparison to the fresh live cooked ones. That costs whole lot more. You think these precooked ones are expensive? You got to pay double or triple for the fresh ones and plane ticket to Korea to eat that. But it's worth every penny.

Fresh Dungeness crab and snow crabs are great as well. You can get that in the US. Fresh snow crabs are harder to find but Dungeness is readily available, especially in the West coast. I'll take fresh Dungeness over precooked frozen king crab legs anytime. Fresh Dungeness is probably my second favorite crab.

Side note, I think we had that same plate set when I was a kid

These are the best plates. . Light, dishwasher safe, and extremely durable. I think someone was going to toss it and just gave it to me. I don't have matching kitchenware set of anything because I get free throwaways and discarded plates and bowls from people.

I'm not big on seafood at all, but I try stuff. I thought the core flavor was similar to lobster. Between the two, if they were my only option, I'd eat the crab.

Crab is much better than lobster. Lobster is overrated. I like Maine lobster, but I'll take shrimp and scallop over Caribbean lobster.

I grew up poor, so I didn't eat much seafood at all as a kid. Canned tuna was about the extent of it. I've been trying to expand my palate in my 30s and find that I do enjoy a lot of seafood. But I'm absolutely horrendous at cooking and the prices for higher end seafood at restaurants is a bit of a turn off (also probably a symptom of growing up poor).

I look at the picutres of crab in this thread and honestly wouldn't even know how to eat that. But I think I'd try it.

I'm sorry to hear that. I grew up poor too, but I loved seafood as a kid. I was fortunate to be exposed to all kinds of seafood as a kid. I was lucky to be around people who liked seafood so I got to try and eat all kinds of stuff. For me, the best seafood is the uncooked kind. I love the raw stuff. That's more advanced stuff and takes little getting used to. But once you do, that's all you'll think about. But to get the really good stuff, you have to go to Korean hoe places. Americans and Westerners think of Japanese sushi joints when they think of raw fish. But that's because they don't know better. To get the really good stuff, you have to go to Korean hoe restaurant. It's hard to find good ones in the US but there's one in Atlanta I like and I go there anytime I'm craving raw fish. The beauty of Korean hoe restaurant is that you get like 10 different courses in addition to the sashimi. And the main sashimi is from live fish from the tank, not from previously dead fish. And they serve you the entire fish. The head is grilled and served to you as appetizer and the bones and carcass served as hot spicy soup at the end of the meal.

And the main dish. This is the good stuff. This was the live fish that was swimming in the fish tank like 30 minutes prior to sitting on this plate.

Plus they also serve you cooked fish like grilled belt fish and fried fish.

Plus like million sides and other small dishes. Seriously, they bring food nonstop. I spend $500 at Korean place, and I can feed an army. It's absolute steal. I would have to spend like $2k or more and still wouldn't get anything remotely close at Japanese sushi joint. And I've spent that and more at Japanese joints so it's not like I'm not speaking from experience.

 

[PingSpike]

I do this at Lowe's and home depot all the time.

Its a good point. I've done the same.

I remember I once bought some lights from Lowes and thought it would save me time on my way home if I bought online and had it ready for in store pickup. Of course, Lowes only has about 2 people capable of running a cash register in the whole store and regardless I had to wait in the customer service line to get it. I could see the lights, waited about a minute and then just went and bought a different one through self checkout off the shelf instead.

 

[Zorba]

Its a good point. I've done the same.

I remember I once bought some lights from Lowes and thought it would save me time on my way home if I bought online and had it ready for in store pickup. Of course, Lowes only has about 2 people capable of running a cash register in the whole store and regardless I had to wait in the customer service line to get it. I could see the lights, waited about a minute and then just went and bought a different one through self checkout off the shelf instead.

Yeah, I've yet to have a good experience with store pick up at Lowe's. Always wished I had just picked it up myself.

 

[Muse]

Does anyone have a strategy for buying stuff that you always buy when Costco "features" it. By that I mean, they have relocated it so some end cap somewhere that I never go by and its missing from its original location. Then I can't find it. The most recent example was their kirkland natural peanut butter. No idea where it is but there's plenty of jiffy and "mixed nut" butter.

In the past I've looked all over the place and still failed to find it. And I've asked employees and they also have no idea where it ends up. So when something I like "goes on sale" or is being advertised, its like I can't even buy it until that stops.

I do. I'll look for an employee who looks like they know stuff. 1/2 of them have run the gamut and know, e.g. "aisle 16 in the back." If that fails and I give a damn (I almost always do), I'll go to the front, in front of the checkouts, and go to the information area where they have computers and people with walkie talkies and ask them. Usually have to wait a minute or two until they're free from a call, or helping someone else. They can and will look up in their computer if they have the item, how many and know how to find it. I get my item(s)! Many times I have called Costco from home before I go to make sure they have an item. Helps to have the item number, but they can look it up in their database. They will tell you if they have it, how many. If they don't have it they can tell you if it's on order and possibly when it's expected. They can and will also tell you which other Costcos in the region have the item and how many, if you ask.

I like that Kirkland Organic PNB too! Always 9.99 for two 28oz bottles. I always have some. Hint: I keep unopened bottles upside down in my cabinet. Easier to stir in the oil after opening if you do that.

 

[Muse]

I grew up poor, so I didn't eat much seafood at all as a kid. Canned tuna was about the extent of it. I've been trying to expand my palate in my 30s and find that I do enjoy a lot of seafood. But I'm absolutely horrendous at cooking and the prices for higher end seafood at restaurants is a bit of a turn off (also probably a symptom of growing up poor).

I look at the picutres of crab in this thread and honestly wouldn't even know how to eat that. But I think I'd try it.

I lived (poor) on Maui for almost 3 years and got into skin diving. I ate crab for free! I wouldn't pay for it now! Expensive, not that great, and TBH it's not all that good for you if you are concerned about your cholesterol.

10 Foods to Avoid if You're Watching Your Cholesterol

Avoid these foods if you are watching your cholesterol.

www.healthcentral.com

Shellfish

Shellfish such as oysters, mussels, crab, lobster, and clams contain large amounts of cholesterol, particularly in relation to their serving size. For example, King crab legs contain 71 mg of cholesterol per serving, lobster contains 61 mg per serving, and oysters contain 58 mg per serving.

 

[MrSquished]

Read this a couple weeks ago, the Kirkland peanut butter is not relocated, it's going to be gone for awhile

Costco Is Temporarily Discontinuing This Beloved Pantry Staple

A beloved variety of peanut butter is coming back to Costco store shelves, but the wait is going to be a long one.

www.eatthis.com

 

[MrSquished]

King crab legs are amazing. I don't mess around with them, just steam them and good melted butter. To me they're as good or better than most lobster except Maine lobster. It's just a special treat because of the price.

I think my OkCupid profile has a line that says 'i love shellfish like a mother loves a son'

Shellfish should be it's own food group and we should have multiple servings a week.

 

[PingSpike]

Read this a couple weeks ago, the Kirkland peanut butter is not relocated, it's going to be gone for awhile

Costco Is Temporarily Discontinuing This Beloved Pantry Staple

A beloved variety of peanut butter is coming back to Costco store shelves, but the wait is going to be a long one.

www.eatthis.com

That's another reason I don't do the big hunt when something is missing, its not unusual for products at costco to just be discontinued like that and never even return. Never knew about the "deathstar" mark though.

 

[ponyo]

That's another reason I don't do the big hunt when something is missing, its not unusual for products at costco to just be discontinued like that and never even return. Never knew about the "deathstar" mark though.

The “death star” mark is no big deal. Don’t get tricked thinking you need to stock up because it will be gone forever. Only if the product is really unpopular and didn’t sell well will it not return. Many items are seasonal and it will have that mark. It will show up next season.

I look for the “death star” and .97 ending price. Any item with $.97 ending means it’s on clearance and usually discounted heavily like 40% or so to clear out. Star and $.97 combo usually mean it’s not coming back but not always. Sometimes individual stores will do their own clearance and that’s manager choice. Those items will return since it’s not corporate making the company wide decision.

 

[Muse]

Read this a couple weeks ago, the Kirkland peanut butter is not relocated, it's going to be gone for awhile

Costco Is Temporarily Discontinuing This Beloved Pantry Staple

A beloved variety of peanut butter is coming back to Costco store shelves, but the wait is going to be a long one.

www.eatthis.com

Seems like the replacement is pretty much like what they're replacing. Same size, 2 pack, different color label?

 

[Muse]

That's another reason I don't do the big hunt when something is missing, its not unusual for products at costco to just be discontinued like that and never even return. Never knew about the "deathstar" mark though.

Costco has a kind of code. IIRC it's in the price. You can interpret the item price and see if it's not going to persist. Anyone remember?

This has Costco price codes:

moneyGenius

www.howtosavemoney.ca

 

[Muse]

Not in the pics are the $4.99 Rotisserie chicken...

Seagate 8TB I've purchased months ago when they went on sale - $119.99 from $169.99. Used another 2 both prior to these 4 for archiving/backup of large "files", so far no problems.

I bought 3 Seagate 3TB external HDDs at Costco some years ago, so far so good. I only use them for backing up my NAS, though, which has 2 mirrored 3TB HDDs.

I bought a Costco rotisserie chicken a few years ago and was grossed out dealing with the greasy carcass and swore I'd never buy another. But this thread got me thinking I should give it another try. So, around 6 weeks ago I bought one, liked it and have bought and scarfed 2 more since, did the chicken stock thing with my Instant Pot with the carcasses. But today, I was ambivalent about buying another. I mean, chicken has dominated my dinners for over a month. So, I go online looking for recipes for rotisserie chicken. What I discover is that Costco's rotisserie chicken isn't considered particularly healthy, in particular because of the sodium content. They inject a solution in each bird before spit roasting it. The result is that when you eat 3 ounces of that chicken you take in 460mg sodium, which is around a 3rd of your daily allowance. Some places' rotisserie chickens are even worse, but Costco's is pretty bad. I don't have hypertension but I want to keep it that way. In fact I'm probably better than 120/80 (haven't been tested since pandemic), but that isn't terrific, actually. I may be 110/70, who knows, but that's not fantastic. I saw something recently to the effect that some people in some countries where people are particularly active can have blood pressure much lower than that.

So, today at Costco I passed on the R chicken and bought a refrigerated bird at $0.99/lb, a light one at $4.05, that I figure I'll cook in my Instant Pot. I'll look for recipes. I'll still be eating chicken, but it will be healthier! I figure it will be super tender, meat falling off the bones. Then I'll make stock again!

 

[BudAshes]

I steam and don't microwave. But yes, you can microwave if you want. Just thaw and wrap wet paper towel around the leg. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and microwave for about 2 minutes.


Man, you're missing out! I like king crab legs because it's easy to eat and readily available but the precooked frozen legs are not my favorite. They usually cook it too salty. Whether it's worth the money, that's up to the individual. I think it's worth it, but I love food. But these precooked legs pale in comparison to the fresh live cooked ones. That costs whole lot more. You think these precooked ones are expensive? You got to pay double or triple for the fresh ones and plane ticket to Korea to eat that. But it's worth every penny.

Fresh Dungeness crab and snow crabs are great as well. You can get that in the US. Fresh snow crabs are harder to find but Dungeness is readily available, especially in the West coast. I'll take fresh Dungeness over precooked frozen king crab legs anytime. Fresh Dungeness is probably my second favorite crab.


These are the best plates. . Light, dishwasher safe, and extremely durable. I think someone was going to toss it and just gave it to me. I don't have matching kitchenware set of anything because I get free throwaways and discarded plates and bowls from people.


Crab is much better than lobster. Lobster is overrated. I like Maine lobster, but I'll take shrimp and scallop over Caribbean lobster.

I'm the opposite, I find crab is meh and I'd rather eat Prawns or Lobster over it. Agreed that Caribbean lobster is not all that great though.

I even went out and caught my own crabs in crab pots in the north Pacific and cooked them fresh and I still wasn't that into it.

 

[dank69]

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Crab is much better than lobster. Lobster is overrated. I like Maine lobster, but I'll take shrimp and scallop over Caribbean lobster.

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Caribbean lobster is garbage. I'll take almost anything over Caribbean lobster. Maine lobster and crab are almost equivalent, but the lobster edges out the crab because of the tail meat, IMO.

I grew up on Maine lobster. Tried Caribbean lobster one time and had no choice but to murder everyone in the restaurant with that spikey piece of shit.

 

[sdifox]

Caribbean lobster is garbage. I'll take almost anything over Caribbean lobster. Maine lobster and crab are almost equivalent, but the lobster edges out the crab because of the tail meat, IMO.

I grew up on Maine lobster. Tried Caribbean lobster one time and had no choice but to murder everyone in the restaurant with that spikey piece of shit.

Tropical lobster is only fit for consumption cold with mayo.

 

[dank69]

Tropical lobster is only fit for consumption cold with mayo.

That's fine if it's free or someone is paying you to eat it, but when you expect it to taste like what you've always known as lobster, people need to die.

 

[sdifox]

That's fine if it's free or someone is paying you to eat it, but when you expect it to taste like what you've always known as lobster, people need to die.

That depends on where you grew up no?

 

[Muse]

That's fine if it's free or someone is paying you to eat it, but when you expect it to taste like what you've always known as lobster, people need to die.

I used to eat lobster from the shores of Maui when I lived (and dived) there. Thought it was OK.

 

[SaltyNuts]

OP''s next thread:

Why do people drink water so much?

 

[Fanatical Meat]

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Why do people drink water so much?

Please enlighten me as to what you find so wonderful at Costco. You obviously have a superior opinion than all others.

 

[Muse]

OP''s next thread:

Why do people drink water so much?

Never let the stuff pass your lips.

 

[sdifox]

Never let the stuff pass your lips.

There you have it, right from the horse's mouth, Muse takes his water anally

 

[JujuFish]

There you have it, right from the horse's mouth, Muse takes his water anally

Are you telling me that's not how it's supposed to be done?!

 

[Muse]

There you have it, right from the horse's mouth, Muse takes his water anally

No no, it was a quote from a song by The Incredible String Band IIRC off their first album that extolled whiskey drinking and in doing so made that flippant remark concerning the drinking of water. The horse has spoken.