John Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just had a visit form a representative of Costco, seems they are having a join costco night tonight in the Hilton from 7.30. I have been to a Costo before and they are great value if you are a member, although we dont have one on the Island.. maybe they are looking to open here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freggyragh Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I was a Costco member once upon-a-time. Horrible souless place. There was random bankrupt stock, bulk-buy generic American food, cheap American design clothing made in China, and they checked everyone's bags for shop-lifted items on the way out! I suppose the powers that be will do their very best to make sure we get one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Isn't this only useful for people with their own retail businesses? I'm not too well up on exactly what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 I was a Costco member once upon-a-time. Horrible souless place. There was a random midget, bulk-buy generic American food, drinks made in China, and they chucked you out your seat! I suppose the powers that be will do their very best to make sure we get one though. -- corrected Sorry its Costco, not Costa Coffee..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman8180 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm not too well up on exactly what they do. They sell cheap stuff. Thread closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 They sell cheap stuff. Thread closed. Is it realy closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 A replacement for Woolworths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather of Manx House Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 A replacement for Woolworths? Basic premise is that you can fill a pallet for £ 56 (excluding goods' cost, of course ) Propensity for savings rather large, one would assume ... ...GOMH*... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I used to be a member of the Liverpool Costco - great place for cheap stuff such as car tyres, computers, glasses, cds, dvds, wine, beer. My brother-in-law was the manager of a kwik-fit shop and used to go to costco for tyres for his own car because they could fit tyres cheaper than he could get them through work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Isn't this only useful for people with their own retail businesses? I'm not too well up on exactly what they do. You do see people with their own businesses (e.g. newsagents, corner shops) shopping there but, if you are a member of a 'qualifying organisation' e.g. Police, NHS, Local Authorities, certain big companies (e.g. Marconi when I worked there), you could become a member. It used to be about £20 a year. I saved that much buying one tyre for my car. I forgot to add above they also sell electrical equipment, white goods, musical instruments, office supplies, furniture, fresh meat (good stuff as well), frozen food .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 A replacement for Woolworths? A replacement for Agrimark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just had a visit form a representative of Costco, seems they are having a join costco night tonight in the Hilton from 7.30.I have been to a Costo before and they are great value if you are a member, although we dont have one on the Island.. maybe they are looking to open here?? So what did the rep say when you asked? You did ask the rep didnt you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith brief Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ooh good. We need more liquidated crap on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ooh good. We need more liquidated crap on the island. Except it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith brief Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Sorry. Goods manufactured in China with a perceived quality label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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