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Whenever I want to see something up close I have to use my dad's old binoculars that weigh about 20 pounds. So I finally bought some mini binoculars that weigh about 6 ounces. I like looking out the window at the birds and these binoculars sit just perfectly on the window sill. Very handy. I normally don't buy things just for myself, but my birthday is coming up, so...happy birthday to me!
 
hollydolly said:
Went to Costco today... I don't know if you folks in the USA know.. but here in the UK Costco is only open to people who have a membership, and to have that you must work for a corporation or own your own business.. there's a few other stipulations, but unlike the USA not everyone can shop at Costco.. ..
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Jules said:
We have the same Costco membership rules in Canada.
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The US Costco (and other warehouse club stores) had those rules originally, but phased them out decades ago. Individuals can buy memberships without owning a company or having any business affiliations whatsoever. Personal and business memberships are available. The only difference between them is that business owners who provide proof of resale licenses can purchase items they plan to resell without paying sales tax to Costco. Costco tracks those sales.

Are you sure business ownership or corporate employment is still required in Canada and the UK? Seems surprising that people can't purchase individual memberships. Would expect a multi-national corporation to have universal rules on that score. My Costco membership is good anywhere in the world.

(My Toronto sister has a Costco membership and never owned a business or worked for a corporation, nor did her husband.)
 
StarSong said:
The US Costco (and other warehouse club stores) had those rules originally, but phased them out decades ago. Individuals can buy memberships without owning a company or having any business affiliations whatsoever. Personal and business memberships are available. The only difference between them is that business owners who provide proof of resale licenses can purchase items they plan to resell without paying sales tax to Costco. Costco tracks those sales.

Are you sure business ownership or corporate employment is still required in Canada and the UK? Seems surprising that people can't purchase individual memberships. Would expect a multi-national corporation to have universal rules on that score. My Costco membership is good anywhere in the world.

(My Toronto sister has a Costco membership and never owned a business or worked for a corporation, nor did her husband.)
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oh yes absolutely....no question about it.. They give a list of accepted businesses and or corporations..
 
StarSong said:
Agree about the gasoline when the lines are short. I've seen them 15 cars long for each pump. Not worth it to me.
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oh they were easily that long on the pumps today. However just as I was thinking I'm not staying in these queues.. I spotted a pump at the far end that no-one noticed where there was only 2 cars on the pump.. and so I didn't wait long in the end..

2 reasons for the queues.. 1 because it's Friday and always busy then..... and 2 because it's 20p a litre cheaper than everywhere else (y)
 
hollydolly said:
Went to Costco today... I don't know if you folks in the USA know.. but here in the UK Costco is only open to people who have a membership, and to have that you must work for a corporation or own your own business.. there's a few other stipulations, but unlike the USA not everyone can shop at Costco.. ..

The nearest costco is about 12 miles away from me.. but it's worth it to get cheaper fuel.. still not Cheap.. but 20p cheaper per litre than the local garage.. or supermarket forecourt.. which is a lot when you're filling a tank.. ..

While I was there I popped into the store, and bought a set of 6 Sweater Coffee Mugs reduced from £28..00 to just £4.97.. Bargain.. (y)

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... got 12 cans of Green Giant Corn for just £7.00... and 24 cans of Baked beans for £10.99 ..
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@hollydolly

Hols, I love those coffee mugs - what a great bargain!
 
hollydolly said:
Went to Costco today... I don't know if you folks in the USA know.. but here in the UK Costco is only open to people who have a membership, and to have that you must work for a corporation or own your own business.. there's a few other stipulations, but unlike the USA not everyone can shop at Costco.. ..

The nearest costco is about 12 miles away from me.. but it's worth it to get cheaper fuel.. still not Cheap.. but 20p cheaper per litre than the local garage.. or supermarket forecourt.. which is a lot when you're filling a tank.. ..

While I was there I popped into the store, and bought a set of 6 Sweater Coffee Mugs reduced from £28..00 to just £4.97.. Bargain.. (y)

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... got 12 cans of Green Giant Corn for just £7.00... and 24 cans of Baked beans for £10.99 ..
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Hey, Holly…..thought you said you only shop every couple of weeks. 😉
 
hollydolly said:
oh they were easily that long on the pumps today. However just as I was thinking I'm not staying in these queues.. I spotted a pump at the far end that no-one noticed where there was only 2 cars on the pump.. and so I didn't wait long in the end..

2 reasons for the queues.. 1 because it's Friday and always busy then..... and 2 because it's 20p a litre cheaper than everywhere else (y)
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People have to run their cars, either continuously, or on and off, while on those queues, right? o_O:unsure::confused:
Forgive me if it's an obvious question. :rolleyes: I just want to know if there's been any alternate methods, set up, for people to keep their place in line without running the engine as much. (either in the UK or USA, or anyplace, really)
I haven't been able to drive in a long time, so I would not know from my own experience.
 
Where ever I go that I have to wait in line, I turn the car off. At the bank, going thru a drive thru fast food place (they are not fast) I am not burning gas for anyone. I have not encountered a line at the gas station but I only fill up about every three months. Everything I need is close so I don't go far. Oh, and I am boring. LOL
 
My membership covers any Costco in Aust, that seems odd that Costco only sell to business in the UK.?:unsure: and not the general public. :unsure: :unsure: seems odd for a huge business to turn the general public away.
I live to far away to shop in Costco , still renew my membership each year as I always purchased tyres for my car from Costco when i visited my much older sister in Melbourne.
my partner and me intend travelling to the UK ,Paris / Spain in the UK spring if my legs are OK
 
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Kaila said:
People have to run their cars, either continuously, or on and off, while on those queues, right? o_O:unsure::confused:
Forgive me if it's an obvious question. :rolleyes: I just want to know if there's been any alternate methods, set up, for people to keep their place in line without running the engine as much. (either in the UK or USA, or anyplace, really)
I haven't been able to drive in a long time, so I would not know from my own experience.
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No..most people have their engines turned off while waiting in line at the pump.....so no alternative methods for keeping your place, not here in the UK, anyway.
 
MickaC said:
Hey, Holly…..thought you said you only shop every couple of weeks. 😉
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grocery shop every 3 weeks or so... but today I was shopping mainly for other things predominately for Fuel which I have to get more often...but I'll shop anytime other than grocery shopping... I hate that the most.. but as I was in Costco getting fuel, and took the opportunity to get the bulk canned food
 
I've been looking for an all cotton throw since forever and finally found one today. There are lots of them online, but I really needed to see and feel. DD wanted to go to Target so I went along in hopes that they'd have one. Yup!
Of course, the one I found was the only one there and had no price tag and no bar code. Why me? The nice lady at the checkout used her little zapper thingie on it. Price? $29.99. I'd told DD I wasn't gonna pay more than $30 so I didn't!
 
Everything in my cutlery drawers was in organizers but they were getting beat up looking. I didn’t realize how much everything looked until I bought new ones with 3 sections that can slide to size. It was <$20 well spent.

Two ice cream sundae dishes for $1 and a pair of Oshkosh jeans for the GGD for $3.
 
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Millyd said:
My membership covers any Costco in Aust, that seems odd that Costco only sell to business in the UK.?:unsure: and not the general public. :unsure: :unsure: seems odd for a huge business to turn the general public away.
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Costco has 29 stores across the UK, but they're only accessible to its members. To join, you have to be a registered business, be VAT registered, or be in certain professions such as teacher, front-line worker, lawyer or accountant.
You'll have to prove it too, by providing an employee ID card, an old payslip or pension statement. If you don't qualify, then you will still be able to shop online only , though there will be a surcharge of 5% plus VAT on your spending.
 
I am off to the store again this morning, not for me but a neighbor. Her caregiver has covid and can't come for a while. One of her daughters passed late Monday, MS, the other is at the hospital with her husband who had to have an emergency kidney surgery tuesday.

Just going to get her skim milk and vanilla almond milk. I think I will also grab a cantaloupe as it is her favorite.
 
Georgiagranny said:
@Blessed you're a good neighbor:)
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she and her husband have been good neighbors to us for 30 years. I lost my husband 12 years ago. He took care of the yard many times during his illness. She lost her husband last summer. I keep an eye on her and she keeps an eye on me. She is 20 years older than me but she still gets around like a spring chicken. She is quite shy but a wonderful person, she knows I understand so lets me know if she needs anything and the kids can't get over.
 
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