Originally Posted by gcsass

I couldn't help but notice that all the things you tout as being cheaper....Mustang, flat screen TV, iPhone are once a year (or less) purchases. I also couldn't help but notice that the one item you said you rarely buy due to cost was the food item. I went to Safeway a couple of weeks ago to buy a box of butter sticks. It cost almost $5. I also noticed that while price has remained constant on many items you actually get less quantity now. I agree Costco is awesome but when shopping for 2 Costco just isn't always practical.