Costco Sydney opening 21/7/2011 (Canberra on 22/7/2011)

Lryanhunt on 19/07/2011 - 10:20
Last edited 19/07/2011 - 10:21

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"The first NSW outlet will begin trading in Auburn on Thursday, with market analysts expecting it to put pressure on the major stores to drive down prices.

A third store will open in Canberra on Friday."

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  • SmiTTy on 19/07/2011 - 10:22
    +1

    not a bargain, but thanks for the info .. Glad I saw it before being removed!

  • FiDad on 20/07/2011 - 11:17

    Any way we can get some discount on $60 membership fee?

    • logist on 20/07/2011 - 16:00

      If you have ABN you can get buisiness one for $55

  • punter1 on 20/07/2011 - 20:23

    is a better bargain than Aldi ??

  • mel82 on 21/07/2011 - 13:58

    Yes im not sure the joining fee will be worth it! Did any1 go to the opening 2day, anything extra special price wise???

  • Bigsta on 21/07/2011 - 17:34

    Yeah i would not mind checking it out but would like to have an idea of their pricing before paying $55

    • joannatan on 21/07/2011 - 23:03

      $55 membership for abn holder

  • retiredfeline on 21/07/2011 - 17:49

    Is there any way to view what their offerings are like without accompanying a member? Do they put out catalogues?

    • Trance N Dance on 21/07/2011 - 18:13

      Nope, not that I'm aware of.

    • propertyhound on 27/07/2011 - 04:05

      i went there today and they were letting people in without memberships. you couldnt buy anything but it was nice to have a look at what the fuss is all about.

  • Bigsta on 21/07/2011 - 18:22
    +2

    I saw they sell tvs too, how much is a 50 full HD lCD? do they come in a 6 pack? ;-)

  • Trance N Dance on 21/07/2011 - 18:22

    Prices aren't that great, some are more expensive some are cheaper (but not by much) than sale prices at woolies/coles. The things that are cheaper are things like confectionery and ummm, confectionary. Oh and clothing.
    Electronics aren't cheaper, you can get a better price at the normal retailers by haggling. Gaming consoles there are a rip!

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 23/07/2011 - 23:03

    So any deals in the Auburn store for the grand opening?

    • Trance N Dance on 24/07/2011 - 10:20

      Free kilo of eggs on opening day only.
      These are available till 31st July.
      56oz of Hershey Kisses for $10.99 down from $14.99
      Chan's Yum Cha at Home Prawn Hargow (made in Vietnam) $9.99 down from $13.79
      Steggles Boneless & Skinless Chicken breasts pack of 3 (total weigh ranges from 1.4-1.7kg) $8.79/kg down from $10.79/kg
      Cold Power with a touch of Cuddly Laundry Powder 9kg (top and front loader) $34.99 down from $46.99
      Finish Powerball Quantum Dishwashing 3x30 tabs $29.99 down from $39.99
      Vanish Napisan OxiAction Intelligence 3kg $11.49 down from $14.99
      Colgate Total Toothpaste 4x160g $9.79 down from $13.79
      Sony Bravia EX520 40" LED LCD TV $110 Off (IIRC was around the $900 after discount)

  • tonyjzx on 24/07/2011 - 14:48
    +2

    looks like all i missed out on was the hellacious traffic on parramatta road

  • Shopallday on 24/07/2011 - 15:03

    We decided to sign up - you can pull out & get a refund if it doesn't work for you. Think it will for us. Amongst other stuff we bought:
    32GB SanDisk USB drive - $45.99 ($78 Officeworks)
    Joseph Joseph chopping board set $26.99 (About $80 elsewhere)
    Columbia "offroad" mens' shoes $39.99 (Start at $169 elsewhere)
    Levi's 501 buttonfly $46.99
    12 bagels (delicious!) $10
    14 Dove soap $18.39
    8 Oral B toothbrushes $19.79
    112 Finish Powerball dishwashing tablets $29.99 (not 3x30 - must have a new deal) My Woolies sells them about $23 for 60 on a good day
    1.3 kg Weetbix $4.99
    Simonne Logue chicken & leek pie $14.99 (about $22 in the local deli)
    4 gas lighters $4.49 ($6 each in local supermarket last week)
    12 Viva paper towels $14.99
    Mateus rose 750 ml plus bonus 200 ml bottle $8.99
    9kg Cold Power opening special $34.99

    We've definitely recouped out $60 membership. We don't eat sweets - if you do, you will save a fortune.

    • dealsniper on 24/07/2011 - 16:39

      what type of sandisk usb was it? was it the cruzer or ultra backup?
      thanks

    • Trance N Dance on 24/07/2011 - 17:11
      +1

      I wonder if OW will PM Costco lol

  • Tenebrae on 24/07/2011 - 16:18

    Like any retailer some things cost more, others less, than elsewhere. It's just a matter of learning which of the things you buy regularly are worth buying from Costco in bulk quantities. Much like when aldi opened here, really.

    I really liked their huge store, wider range of stuff than aldi and bigger volumes than ordinary supermarkets. In the US Costco are known for doing awesome periodic specials like aldi, and I for one hope they bring "black Thursday" down under.

  • Shopallday on 24/07/2011 - 16:59

    dealsniper - they are cruzer

  • altomic on 24/07/2011 - 18:11

    awesome. I used to go to Costco in Chiba outside of Tokyo. bulk buying was excellent. it is like Aldi on steroids.

  • joannatan on 24/07/2011 - 19:15

    anyone know about premium fresh orange juice?
    such as original fresh orange juice? normal price was around $6 for 2 liter in the supermarket and special can be as cheap $4 / 2 liter

  • adamwf on 25/07/2011 - 06:23
    +1

    This is the link to their coupons taken from the Costco website - http://www.costco.com.au/coupons/Costco2011Jul20.pdf

  • joannatan on 27/07/2011 - 10:39

    question
    is it possible if i register the membership with my neighbor? as i understood per membership you can have 2 membership cards and every membership card; you can bring additional 3 guest?

    • Trance N Dance on 27/07/2011 - 10:50

      Nope the additional card holder has to be at the same address. But you can bring your neighbour along as your guest.

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 01/08/2011 - 08:40

    Who deleted the links to the August specials and why?

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