Costco Coupons May 2012 (5/10/2012 – 6/3/2012)

Just released is the May 2012 Costco coupon book for your viewing pleasure, and runs from May 10th to June 3rd. There are only 4 days between the April 2012 coupons and the May 2012 coupons. Clicking the first link will allow you to download and view the coupon book in google docs. There does [...]

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Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich

The new Costco food court item you’ve all been waiting for is here! The hot turkey sandwich has arrived in all its glory. It’s served on a ciabatta roll and comes with deli turkey, provolone, red onion, tomato, and pesto. It is baked in the oven and serverd hot. I believe it is replacing the [...]

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Costco Prime Rib Roast

Every Christmas Holiday season Costco carries a bunch of prime rib roasts in store at great prices. Be like us and skip the Christmas turkey or ham to have something really tasty. These prime cuts of beef come pre-seasoned and oiled, with whole garlic cloves throughout. As for the “Prime” designation, this is only given [...]

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Costco Membership Fees Rising

If you haven’t heard yet, your Costco membership fee is rising 10%. Beginning November 1st, 2011 for new members and January 1st, 2012 for renewals, the new prices will be $55 for Goldstar and Business members and $110 for Executive members. This increase will impact U.S. and Canadian memberships. This was revealed at the same [...]

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New Costco Connection Online Subscription

Did you know that you can now subscribe to Costco Connection online and stop receiving a printed copy every month? That is now the case, via the Costco Connection Online Subscription page. You can choose between receiving an email alert only, email alert and printed edition, or neither. I can only imagine how much money [...]

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Costco Coupons May 2012 (5/10/2012 – 6/3/2012)

May 2nd, 2012 Insider
May 2012 Costco coupon book cover

Just released is the May 2012 Costco coupon book for your viewing pleasure, and runs from May 10th to June 3rd. There are only 4 days between the April 2012 coupons and the May 2012 coupons. Clicking the first link will allow you to download and view the coupon book in google docs. There does not seem to be much excitement around this coupon book. People have said the Whirpool Duet washer/dryer combo is a good deal as well as the Braun Series 5 shaver. I will likely pick up the Dixie plates and maybe the chicken kabobs. We tried the chipotle chicken kabobs and they were too spicy last time, but maybe they’ll have some other flavors this time. The tire coupon is back to Michelin after being Bridgestone the last two months.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think? There is a list of items in the coupon book after the break.

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The Costco Craze, a CNBC documentary

April 26th, 2012 Insider

UPDATE: See it on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FUiXoAvOwI

Tonight at 6pm a documentary called “The Costco Craze: Inside the Warehouse Giant” will air on CNBC about a lot of the psychology behind what Costco does and why their customers do what they do. I am excited to see what they say about it, and I imagine you will be as well.

I’m not sure I’ve ever thought about the fact that Costco never advertises. That’s pretty cool. Will you be watching?

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Costco Coupons April 2012 (4/12/2012 – 5/6/2012)

April 2nd, 2012 Insider
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The new April 2012 Costco coupon book is now available for viewing, and runs from April 12th to May 6th. Clicking the link above will allow you to download and view it in google documents. This is a high quality upload so you can read all the fine print. Before, I had suggested following me on Facebook or Twitter so you could find out when I posted a better copy online, and now it’s uploaded. Not much to write home about here. In fact, I’ve heard comments that this is the worst coupon book ever. I disagree with that statement, although I’m not that excited about it. I really love the Fiber One bars, so will definitely be picking up some of those, and might get the mini tacos again, although they are probably pretty bad for you. For tires it is the Bridgestone coupon for the second month in a row.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Turkey and Provolone Sandwich Calories and Nutritional Facts

March 25th, 2012 Insider
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A lot of people have been asking how many calories are in the new hot turkey and provolone sandwich found in the Costco food court. I did some research and the number was a little higher than I expected. The sandwich has 730 calories according to myfitnesspal. Other nutritional facts include:

  • 730 Calories
  • 39 g of Fat
  • 125 mg of Cholesterol
  • 1710 mg of Sodium
  • 51 g of Carbs
  • 45 g of Protein
  • 2 g of Dietary Fiber

Do these numbers turn you away? If you remember the turkey wrap it actually had 810 calories. It’s pretty surprising to me that this greasy hot sandwich somehow has less calories, but I applaud Costco for making it happen. It is also much more flavorful than the turkey wrap. Do the calories surprise you one way or the other?

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Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich

March 19th, 2012 Insider
Hot Turkey Sandwich

The new Costco food court item you’ve all been waiting for is here! The hot turkey sandwich has arrived in all its glory. It’s served on a ciabatta roll and comes with deli turkey, provolone, red onion, tomato, and pesto. It is baked in the oven and serverd hot. I believe it is replacing the short-lived carne asada bake. The price is $3.99. I will add more details such as locations and calories as I get them. Also coming will be my review tomorrow. I have heard nothing but very positive reviews so far. Have you tried it yet? What do you think?

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Costco Coupons March 2012 (3/8/2012 – 4/1/2012)

February 27th, 2012 Insider
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The just posted March 2012 Costco coupon book is valid  from March 8th to April 1st. Clicking the link will allow you to view and download it from my google documents. Overall, I would say a pretty good book. Just about everyone loves Costco’s beef jerkey, so it’s always nice to see that on sale. I am also seeing a lot of talk about the Kirkland Signature baby wipes. We will probably purchase the Muscle Milk protein powder, the Ling Ling potstickers and the Kashi Go Lean bars. The tire coupon is back to Bridgestone.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Costco Coupons February 2012 (2/2/2012 – 2/26/2012)

January 25th, 2012 Insider
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Hot off the presses is the February 2012 Costco coupon book, valid from February 2nd to February 26th. The new coupons can be seen as a PDF which opens in google documents, where you can also download the original high quality PDF if you’d like. From what I’ve seen online, there is a lot of interest in the Gummy Vitamins, the HP OfficeJet 8600 and the Brother All-In-One Printer. This book has the usual mix of items, and I would say it has a couple more of the items I would normally buy at Costco. For example, the 3 pack of Kirkland Signature wipes is awesome and the Nature Valley bars are great. It’s hard for me to resist a discounted KS Take & Bake pizza too. I was just talking with a friend this weekend about how great the Ghiradelli chocolate square collection pack from Costco is and now that will be on sale too. I will likely give the Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers another try as well. The tire coupon is Michelin for the second month in a row.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

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Sony BDP-BX58 Blu-Ray Player Review

January 25th, 2012 Insider
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I recently purchased the Sony BDP-BX58 Blu-Ray player from Costco and thought I’d write my review of it. It is $99 through Sunday, when the coupons expire for the January Coupon Book. If you are on the fence about it, I’d say get it. You have 90 days to return it if you don’t like it. When researching Blu-Ray players I learned that many take a long time to load the disc initially. That is not the case at all with this player. It has many advanced features when compared to other Blu-Ray players as well, supporting Netflix, DLNA, Pandora, YouTube, and HuluPlus just to name a few. The specs also include built-in Wifi (so you can connect it to the internet) and 3D, if you have a 3D TV.

I tested the Netflix interface and in my opinion, it’s not as good as the interface on the Xbox. It was also a little laggy, and if you lose your connection and go back to the movie it will start from the beginning and not go back to where you left off, which is very frustrating. Hopefully that will be fixed in a future firmware upgrade. On the other hand, having DLNA is great. It easily saw my home desktop and presented all my movies for me to watch. Basically, DLNA allows you to stream movies, pictures, and photos from your home computers to the TV through the Blu-Ray player. The wireless signal seemed a little weak, so I would hardwire to the ethernet port if possible. If you have an external USB hard drive with a ton of movies on it you can also plug that into the unit and watch them on your TV that way. The BDP-BX58 model number is special to Costco, which is why you won’t find a lot of information on it. It is basically the BDP-S580, but comes with an HDMI cable. Overall, it’s a good unit at a great price, and with Sony continuing to put out new downloadable firmware updates for it, I think it will continue to be on the cutting edge. Do you have one? What do you think?

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Costco Coupons January 2012 (1/5/2012 – 1/29/2012)

December 25th, 2011 Insider
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Just out is the new January 2012 Costco coupon book, valid from January 5th to January 29th. You can see the PDF in my google documents by clicking the link. It will also allow you to download it. The book seems to be the normal assortment of snacks, cleaning supplies and beauty products. There is a Sony 3D Blu-Ray player with WiFi that should be around $105 after coupon. It seems to have all the features you could ask for, I believe the model is a BDP-BX58, which is Costco specific. There are some sweet potato fries which I have heard very mixed reviews on. For myself I may pick up the Special K bars, but that is probably about it. Also, the tire coupon is back to Michelin, and it does not include the extra $30 off of installation that the last two books have had.

Remember, at most locations you can grab a book at your membership counter if you never got it mailed to you and at some locations the cashier will have the coupon there and automatically scan it for you. I  heard they are getting more strict on this though. Perhaps to encourage the new coupon email signup program. These coupons will not work in store, as you need the barcode. Have you tried any of the items in this coupon book? What did you think?

See the February 2012 Costco Coupon Book.

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Costco Prime Rib Roast

December 23rd, 2011 Insider
Prime Rib Roast

Every Christmas Holiday season Costco carries a bunch of prime rib roasts in store at great prices. Be like us and skip the Christmas turkey or ham to have something really tasty. These prime cuts of beef come pre-seasoned and oiled, with whole garlic cloves throughout. As for the “Prime” designation, this is only given to less than 2 percent of all beef in the U.S. The signature of this meat is that it’s young and with the best marbling.

Prime Rib Choice Tag

Choice Prime Rib Tag

Prices start at $9.99/lb for the Choice Seasoned Prime Rib (bone-in) and $16.99 for Prime Seasoned Prime Rib (bone-in). If you can wait and are fast on your feet, you can buy these cuts after Christmas and New Years for about $3.99/lb. As you might imagine, they will often sell out within the first hour of being discounted.

We’ve enjoyed this on many occasions and found the meat to be of high quality. As garlic lovers, we find the seasoning and whole garlic cloves to be excellent. Another perk is that it’s all ready to put in the oven once it’s brought home from Costco, so it makes cooking the meal that much easier.

Need to complete the meal? Pair the prime roast with a hearty red wine, like a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon or petite sirah. Costco has increased their wine department over the last few years, so you’re bound to find a few excellent bottles in your price range.

Have you tried their prime rib? Did you have the choice or the prime, and what did you think?

Prime Rib Price Tag

Prime Rib Price Tag

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