INSIDE COSTCO LONDON AT CHRISTMAS 2023
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2023
- Is Costco worth the emotional and time effort these days?! Come with me to the Costco of London UK to see what Christmas goods we can find and see if they are good value. This was filmed at the Wembley Costco in north London Nov 2023. Do you have a membership, is it worth it? What are your must have items?
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Can't believe I watched a 45 minute vlog on Costco and it flew by. You definitely have a talent for this vlogging lark 😂
Thank you!! 😁
As an American, I was shocked at how uncrowded that Costco store was. Every Costco in the US that I have shopped at is always packed - doesn’t matter the day or time. Kirkland is their store brand and it’s usually quite good and nearly equivalent to main brands. The UK Costco does have some items I wish we had over here. I found it interesting that you are able to buy a single loaf of bread, where as in the US, you must buy bread in packs of 2 at Costco. Everything is big, but as an American store, it fits with the larger houses over here.
She’s hit a lucky time ,they are usually very busy
Brits don't need to buy 4 kilos of mayonnaise or 500 rolls of toilet paper at a time...
Nice.
I saw you face, and it was the most interesting thing in this video)))))
As a Brit, I'm also amazed at how quiet the London store is. I live 100 miles away in Birmingham, and the local Costco is ALWAYS heaving to the point that I can't shop there most of the time. We also queue along the highway to get into the fuel station.
I have the impression that Costco in the US also looks very quiet when I see vlogs from there.
Very true of the Canadian Costcos as well!
Costco is an American gift to the world. Costco has an excellent reputation for being good to their employees, proving you can be an exemplary employer and still make a profit. I have never shopped at a Costco outside the US and this location in the UK is almost identical to the stores here in Colorado but I was mystified by the ‘qualifications’ for membership. I pay USD60 for a one-year membership and, Bob’s your uncle, I was in the door. No questions asked. I live alone so many of the massive sizes of food products make some items unreasonable but, my god, the booze is very reasonably priced and of excellent quality. Of particular mention is the Kirkland-brand Champagnes. Yes, bottled in France, it’s excellent for mimosas, a Kir Royale or an impromptu French 75. No bags at checkout but the staff are always ready with leftover cardboard boxes. Lastly, our Costco locations are infamous for the ubiquitous and plentiful free-food samples enticing members to buy that 50lb bag of pretzels. In fact, one of my friends, who is seriously rich, loves going to Costco on a Saturday morning just to try all the free stuff offered in nearly every aisle. 🤷♂️
I have no idea how i watched 45mins of shopping vlog. well done Hannah
I think that because Costco has limited their total goods, everything available should be on display. In the US Costco is known as paying their staff very well and providing good benefits.
In the States, Costco’s prices are ALWAYS lower than anywhere else (outside of crazy sales)… but one of the best things about Costco is that companies often package items specifically for Costco with extras that would be add ons anywhere else. We buy sheet sets there that are AMAZING. I’ve never seen them anywhere else.
Occasionally some prices are slightly higher.
Thanks Hannah. My Costco is an hour and half away and I’ve only been there once like you I was so overwhelmed. I much prefer the regular supermarket. ❤
I rarely see anything at Costco (in the US) that you can do a head-to-head price comparison. Of course many things are sold under the Kirkland label, but even the major-brand items always seem to be “unique” in some way, so no taking a model number and comparing.
I had to smile at the shopping trolley comment, Hannah. That is the standard size for all shopping carts in the U.S.
No Costco’s are bigger than standard carts in regular grocery stores.
@@rebekahm9402 They look the same as the others near me. At any rate, they are definitely larger than the standard UK trolleys.
Apparently, everything in USA is giant size. I am to scared of USA to visit there and yet I lived fearlessly Africa .
Costco carts are much larger. They increased the size a few years ago. I’m only 5’ tall and if my cart has too much in it, I can’t see where I’m going. They are too big for me.
An autumn Friday morning here in Southern California, a fresh cup of coffee in hand, & a shopping trip with Hannah. Life is good.
I agree.
Your channel is really special, Hannah. You put so much into your videos...and they're charming as well as informative.
Your viewers are engaged and articulate - witness the comments section. People from all over the world are having a jolly conversation together -- this week about Costco -- and it's witty convo.
It's like they've come together in a virtual cafe to have a chat -- sparked by, and about, your latest jaunt.
Your great videos are making that happen.
Well done, you! You keep it real - and fun!👍✨
I stayed in the Wembley area for a week last month and I didn’t know Costco was nearby , should have got a pizza from there instead of the rubbish that papa John’s served up
aw thank you so much, that's very kind of you!
@@HannahRicketts hopefully we will see you in Australia in the not too distant future
I love your videos. You have beautiful eyes. I am sure you hear that. I love London. So many of the items you looked at, do sell in the US. I am sure items are different in some cases. Those glasses 14.99 are the same price in the US in USD of course .
Isn't Hannah brilliant! I adore her vlogs, all of them. Such an engaging lady & keeps you amused the whole way through. Don't ever stop Hannah! Love your work.
Glad you were able to visit your local Costco. Their corporate headquarters are just a few miles away from home. The Kirkland brand is named after the city of Kirkland across the lake from Seattle. The prices can be very competitive. LEGO at Costco is usually a good deal. The return policy is the best of any retailer. Look for items that are unique to that store’s region. Prices followed by an Asterisk is a one-time only Close-out item. Such a fun vlog of your first visit!!
The UK Costco has higher end items then we have at our store. Plus people forget just because it's at Costco doesn't mean it's the best price. Thanks for sharing.
I'm an American with a Costco membership. I agree with you - the food is amazing. It makes meal prep for the week pretty easy. If you look at the proce cards, you'll notice stars on some of the items. The stars indicate that the item is going away after they sell out. Some popular items come back with different packaging or other minor changes.
Wow what a place to deter one from shopping.Thx Hannah.😃🎉
I work at Costco in Canada. In Canada anyone can be a member. You just have to pay $60 for a regular membership or $120 for an executive membership. Very interesting to see what the UK Costco has for sale.
@@aw9522I fully agree!!
@@aw9522not true
@@aw9522 When Costco first arrived decades ago it was restricted but that ended years ago in Canada.
@@aw9522 I wonder what the reason for this discrimination is, and if it's some dumb British elitist bs. I lived in the UK in the 1990s and some of the banks wouldn't give me a mortgage because I wasn't on a list of 'professions', which just blew my mind because I had a friend who was a junior doctor at the time who earned much less than me, but he got a mortgage from a bank that denied me one because he was a doctor and I wasn't.
Anyone can be a member it’s the same for all. I’m a member
Hi Hannah, I am a Canadian who lives near Toronto Ontario. Our Costcos are insanely busy all the time!!! My son lives in the UK and maybe next I am over visiting I will take him to the Costco to stock up in things.
Same as me living in same area as you. You are so lucky to have your son living in the UK. Happy shopping with him at Cosco
Yes!!! Canadian here, we would go to a Costco in the Ottawa area- always jam packed, even mid week during the school term.... can't get over how empty it is!!!
I've been going to Costco for years, the Kirkland brand usually means good quality at a good price. It was interesting to see the difference in food offerings in the UK vs America. There's almost always lines at the checkout but the staff are quick here.
Oh Hannah, in Canada EVERYONE shops at Costco!! It is one of our absolutely best places to shop. You cannot beat their Christmas goodie prices. The pumpkin pie is beyond delicious. And yes, Kirkland is their personal brand. A million unique treasures found at Costco, every time is different. Come to Calgary and I'll take you to ours!
Shocker - I've never shopped at Costco in my life. And I'm 64.🤷♀️
I love Costco Calgary!! - I’m from the UK, now living in Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
25 minutes to wait to be charged! That is insane, I can get out less than 8 minutes in Los Angeles. Glad you kind of liked Costco, I think?. Lol😂
Costco in the UK is pretty much identical to Costco in Canada. Great vlog Hannah! xo
The one difference I noticed was at the food court. They have a couple of items we don't have at our Canadian Costcos, whereas we have items that are not sold in the UK Costcos.
Now you have truly lived!!! In the US/Texas, Costco is THE place to go for incredible prices and fun finds. It’s packed at the holidays. It’s always so festive. I block my work calendar so I can go on Monday at lunch instead of weekends.
Hannah, in America, you arrive early, very early or late in the day. Shopping there can be a one stop shop - for most household items. In the US, you can purchase tires and have them serviced there while you ship, purchase gas for your car, buy a car, appliances, flooring and much more through Costco. Prices are competitive especially when you own your own business. Worth buying big so you do not have to visit a gorcery store multiple times a week. No brainer!
Costco is my favorite warehouse store. The employees are also the owners. They are all helpful and people in general are happy there.
The employees are not owners, I've worked there for 20 years, you have not been informed correctly
Fun fact: Costco originated as a Price Club membership warehouse in San Diego, California way back in 1970’s and eventually merged with Costco warehouse (established in Seattle in early 1980’s) from the previous business partners who all worked for original owner back in 1970’s. To date, it’s the largest and most successful warehouse retailer…perhaps worldwide.
I remember the Price Club in the Bay Area. Seems like it was something else too but I can’t recall.
Its currently 4:30 am and im bored, never watched a vid like this before but I love it. Pretty cool seeing a view from London people looking forward to watching more, thanks for sharing 💪
Gosh - the time flies by watching your VLOGS - brilliant - utterly brilliant. Keep up the amazing work - Thank You
I love seeing the differences between the foods in the USA and other places! The chocolate selection is amazing!
I read an article on the Kitchn blog detailing the Costco food courts in different countries. It was v interesting to see the differences 😊
My husband and I shop at Costco in the U.S. it's great for buying basics like toilet paper and paper towels. The thing is, you need the space to store it all. Also here in the U.S. a lot of us have an extra giant freezer in the garage. I lived in the U.K. in the 90's and some of my neighbor's had smaller refrigerators. As long as ypu have the space to store the big packs Costco is great for certain items.
Exactly my thought! I lived in the UK in the 90s as well, and there's no way I'd be able to get more than a couple of costco sized items into the fridge I had in London. Thank goodness I only discovered Costco after moving back across the pond:)
That's what I was just saying, you have to have big bucks to have a big enough house to store the stuff. Another freezer? Well then add a garage too.
@@HUMBOLDT879most people in the US have an extra fridge and freezer to store extra food and plenty of storage space as well
We have the hot dogs and or pizza for lunch at Costco and bring home the rotisserie chicken. Great quality. Eating before shopping helps slow down impulse buying!
We ate at a Costco on our trip to visit my in-laws (and bought detergent for them and picked up a pie and some muffins). Our lunch there saved us a TON of money ($1.50 for a good hotdog and soda, and $1.60 or something for a churro). At another Costco we gassed up our car too.
I think that we in the US take for granted the amount of choice at Costco. Your video was very refreshing and I loved hearing your excitement at all the products on offer
As a Costco lover, I was worried at the beginning when you seemed a bit unimpressed and unsure about the prices. But as you went down the aisles, I could sense the excitement in your voice. Welcome to the Costco family. 😂
Your videos have become a Friday night must-watch right when I get home from work. It’s great to unwind to your videos. Thanks for all the hard work you put in to doing them!
as an American, my personal tradition is to go to Costco the day before Thanksgiving to buy a pumpkin pie. It's so much fun and people seem to be in good moods. Last week, by 2pm, they had sold out of 1200 apple pies and didn't know how many pumpkin pies they had made $5.99!). On weekends, there are often taste tests of various foods that are on offer. The prices on the end caps can be hard to find but they are usually there somewhere.
I live in California and LOVE Costco! So glad you enjoyed it! The food deals are great, and there is so much to buy that is fun AND practical!
You could vlog about verruca plasters and I’d watch. But the high end stores you show us are wonderful.
Dear Hannah, I love your videos. Your chatty approach is completely endearing. Looking forward to all the future videos. Well done, and yes, it’s Merry Christmas time.
I’ve had a Costco membership for over 20 years. I love Costco. I didn’t know there was one in London and I’m really excited to see the London store. I but staples from Costco - paper towels, toilet paper, cat and dog food, cat litter, dishwasher tabs, detergent. I also buy appliances from Costco. Costco has the best return policy of any store - except for electronics everything is returnable at any time, even a year later. Edit: If you buy any food and you don’t like it, return it -you can in the US, I assume you could at the London store. I don’t like their pastry but I buy their fresh fruit, wine.
I love Costco! Here in Canada it’s the way to shop, specifically if you live in the prairies where we are separated from any big cities by hours of drive. Costco has incredible return policies and their gold jewlery selection and quality is incredible. You can buy chicken and diamond earrings all in one trip!
I work for Costco in California and love visiting different Costco’s when I travel. I visited that particular store back in June and found it very easy to check out. I don’t think it should take anyone 25 minutes to checkout normal. I have to say I loved the selection of products the store carries and wish I was there shopping. So many great things we don’t have in the US, and the quality 😍. Things change daily. The rule of thumb is to grab it when you see it, it may not be there next time.
Hannah's natural habitat is Harrods, F&M and Harvey Nicks so this is a different adventure
Ohhhh I love to see videos of Costcos in other countries!
you are full of positive energy 😊
hi hannah....i am shocked at the price of godiva chocolates...they are so expensive in Belgium!!!! and they are belgian chocolates!!!! Enjoy
I run an office for WPA the Health insurer, in the UK, I can access fantastic Discounts on WPA cover for Costco members. If you visit a UK Costco before 11am week days its super busy as that's when business owners only can enter.
I live just a few miles from the original Kirkland (city in Washington State) Costco. I have 5 within 10 minutes from me. I love the variety you have in the UK, lots of fun, different items than we have.
As a single person in America I don’t shop at Costco very often. Most things would spoil before I could eat them. Their gasoline seems good & is usually .30¢ cheaper per gallon. Their tire dept gives free installation which saves about $125. But it took forever to get an appointment. Overall though I don’t see renewing my membership
I’m in Australia- we had a membership card when it first opened my way, was $60 AUD per year. We went a few times but just bought food, mostly junk. We haven’t shopped there in years and I can’t see me going back. I thought it was a waste of money and so much processed food. My sister-in-law loves it though, and does her bulk groceries there.
A great tour and info on Costco
Thank You very much.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Sweetie, when you go to these warehouse stores, you have to be ready to get a good workout 😂. You might go in there just to look around and spend $100.00 or more. I go because I live where there aren't any stores, so we shop for a monthly supply of goods. I enjoyed that trip with you.
1. KS = Kirkland Signature, Costco’s own brand (named after Kirkland, Washington, USA, home of their world headquarters). From my experience, ANYTHING of this brand is of excellent quality (as good or better than any ‘name brand’ item) and I would buy without hesitation. (Quality is much higher than Sam’s Club’s ‘Members Mark’ brand.)
2. ANYTHING from Costco’s in-store bakery is of high quality and absolutely DELICIOUS! 😋
3. I love Costco (even when living on a limited income)! I bypass the higher priced ‘luxury’ item and get the items I need. Over the long run, I save money by shopping at Costco.
What a change this was Hannah,really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
hannah! I live in Florida, USA, so I celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer. I'm going on a trip to London for Christmas this year. I enjoyed the video^^
American here - KS stands for Kirkland Signature. Kirkland is their own brand. Also we had two Costco sheet cakes for our wedding. They are so yummy and our guests ate every piece!
I felt the same way about our Costco (NY). I was never sure if I was actually getting a good deal. Also there are only two of us so we kept ending up with more stuff than we needed. So we cancelled our membership.
Good for you! I have been there with friends...I don't want to shop in a warehouse. 🙄
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I’ve been to the one in Ithaca, and I just don’t need all that stuff. If I was feeding a family of eight, maybe it would be worth it.
I shop for myself and for me it works
@@sonjagatto9981 some people come for the food and many seniors come to exercise
Hi Hannah!! I love Costco!! But I rarely go on a Saturday, way to busy!! When I go I go during the week and during the day. Way faster in checking out. Great video. Loved seeing the small changes from the UK Costco to my American one. So fun!!
The Costco pumpkin pie is fantastic! You said you have never had it; the Costco one is a good place to start.
This made a change from the usual shops you show us. So very interesting 😊♥️
Happy Friday, Hannah! I have to say that your stress made me laugh. Not in a nasty way, but as a Brit living in Canada, I remember well the overwhelm of North American Costco. You gradually get used to it, though, as I’m sure you will, too. The Americanization of Britain is happening and is real! By the way, anything that is Kirkland brand is Costco’s own brand, and the quality is top-notch. I hope you got to relax for the rest of the day 😂❤
I love shopping at Costco here in Canada. I have to say that the first thing I thought was, oh no, the US is taking over UK.
I always used to be exasperated (and a little bit sneery) at my husband’s bulk-buying of toilet paper at Cosco. Don’t know if was the same elsewhere, but during the Covid-19 epidemic British people panic-bought bog roll so there was a shortage pretty much everywhere. We were possibly the only household that didn’t have to worry about being careful, all thanks to my husband being a weirdo 😁 🇬🇧
When I lived in London, a trip to Costco felt like a bit of home (America). Loved your comments, on your first go!
Greetings from California. Thanks for filming & sharing these epic tour videos, Miss Ricketts. Happy holidays from our channel: Australian Parakeets Stars
As an American who goes to Costco at least once a week this was fascinating to watch. First off we dont have the job restrictions here, as a matter of fact out local Orlando Costco is ALWAYS packed. Also I cant get over how everything you are showing we have the same stuff here, I just wish we had the cases of London Pride:). This was a really great video!
There use to be restrictions. Same with a lot of other wholesalers, but I can't think of the last time I went to a wholesaler in either the US or Canada where they refused to allow me to buy a membership. Heck, a couple I've been to no longer even require memberships. I remember being really little in the late 80s/early 90s and having a giant list of stuff my parents would pick up for people that couldn't get memberships whenever we went shopping. It sucked.
job restrictions might violate our equality act actually....
When Costco first opened her in Oregon in the 1980’s you have to own a business or work at only certain places to get a card. We had a family business which allowed us membership but not all privileges. I still have my original card under our business name. About 10-15 years ago they issued new cards in individual family names. But it did not as a place where you had to meet 😊.
As an American I do enjoy Costco! we're a household of 2 and that is where we go for most of our shopping outside of fresh produce. it's just as packed and the people are just as aggressive as the grocery stores and/or Target. People are super aggressive out in public nowadays for some reason in America, I wish ours was as empty as yours! Waiting through the line at the end sucks but at least here they have a system down pact to shuffle everyone through very quickly. it's not a pretty or aesthetic experience but it for sure beats paying a premium for smaller-sized everyday items. If you live on your own though may not be worth it, things are just too large and I wouldn't get through it all before it expires.
“Ooo I love anything in a bit of cellophane “ 😂😂🙌
Your little comments are just the best and so funny"you can't beat a Christmas doormat" for one. Costo is manic. Like all shops you need to know your prices and not be seduced into buying things you think you need. There used to be lots of wholesale trade only outlets where prices were cheaper but many have succumbed to Costco. At least you know where to buy salmon! Have a good week everyone.
I’ve never really thought Costco was that cheap, in some cases it was more expensive, however in saying that if you want to buy the weird or strange Costco is the place to go.
It’s also hell on earth for me, my wife loves just wandering around ( looking at the tat 😂)
Great vlog as usual………thanks Hannah!
We have Costco here in Australia but I haven’t been in them as you have to pay for membership prior to entering. Thanks Hannah xxx
Hi Hannah!
Greetings from America! Thank you for reviewing Costco UK. I requested you do this review.
Happy Holidays! ❤
Never thought I would see you do a vlog on Costco. Costco is a unique store - we always go at 7 am - not too crowded and we zip right along. But that is in the US. Your Costco had lots of neat things - we were just in Scotland and stopped by a Costco near Aberdeen - always fun to see the different offerings.
I go to Costco almost every weekend with my daughter. It’s our favorite store. 😅 We get most of our groceries there and often split the bulk food items. The clothes are actually pretty good. Love getting my grandkids clothes, toys, and books. It’s the first place I think to go for electronics, appliances, household items, furniture, tires, eyewear, my mom’s hearing aids, you name it! Probably because they have excellent quality items. If it’s not namebrand, it’s Kirkland Signature which is just as good (often actually a name brand, branded as KS).
But the REAL reason I always shop at Costco is there excellent customer service and the RETURN POLICY. With the exception of a very limited amount of things, Costco will except just about anything in return. And for a long time. Like it’s crazy. The things I have returned, I have stories. No one else backs up there products like that. So I feel safe buying anything there. They get all my money. 🤷🏼♀️
Hannah, as always, your a good steward of the London shopping experience. I must say, and I know I've said it before, your London Costco puts mine to shame here in South Florida. I'm almost ready to say something to management, but I know it would be a waste of my energy. Anyway, you always brighten my day. Keep up the good work. We'll see you Tuesday. :) P.S. I do not hear any lisp when you speak. Take care, Mike.
Love this!! I always take time for Costco when I travel. It’s interesting to see the different things Costco’s stock in different countries.
I love this! I am a constant Costco shopper. So interesting to see the differences, and yet how much is the same.
~ Do homes in the U.K. have secondary freezers or fridges? Here in the U.S., we often have an extra fridge in the garage or basement.
not many!
I totally admire your gumption ,the inner strength you show on a daily basis. not only with 5he rebuild of you cute / cottage style home .But the fact you have to cycle to town I Adverse weather conditions. That travel to town alone would do me in! God bless you in your future endeavors and congratulations of your well deserved 100,000 you tube plaque .
Only been watching for two minutes and already checking Google for Costco locations. 🤣
Happy Friday Hannah. Costco is an okay place to get your steps in when it's absolutely chucking it down outside. I joined up in my neck of the woods, when they first opened, more decades ago than I care to remember. When I go I always seem to come across something I always wanted. Great buyers I guess. The house brand Kirkland is known for it's excellent unadulterated extra virgin olive oil. The organic produce, fresh and frozen, is a favourite. Very nice cheese department too. Trouble is it's getting more and more difficult, at times, to even enter their huge parking lot. Here's looking forward to seeing you again next week, old girl. Friday, 10 AM in my time zone. Have a good week Hannah.
Hi Hannah, I live in Las Vegas. I shop Costco once a month. You definitely want to avoid the weekends. You can stay 25 minutes in line I go during the week 10 minutes tops in line we pay $65 a year for membership. Anyone can buy it Costco is good for families people that buy in bulk thank you for the video. Interesting to see what they have on the other side of the pond. Happy Christmas.
Well I don't have a Costco in my town. We have Sam's Club. It looks about the same set up as Costco though, including the food. 😃
Costco is worth joining just for the cheapo food and petrol (if like get through it quick for work)…. Great vlog! Would love to see you visit a garden centre! 👍🏻
No,Costco is definitely not for me, I think I would loose my mind in there 😂… Too much stuff that we really don’t need.. Great vlog though Hannah , thank you 🙏
This was wonderful. Especially the end where someone almost backs into your car.
We buy our gas at Costco in the US. It's cheaper. Thnx for showing us what your Costco offers. I would have bought the jacket potato at your food court !
I absolutely love Costco! I go every couple of weeks to buy some items in bulk. The prices are much lower at the Canadian Costco, vs regular grocery stores. I was impressed to see that you went on a weekend. I typically go during the week around 3:30-4, and it’s tolerable. I was surprised however, to see so few people in queue on a Saturday in the UK! In Canada, it’s horrendous past 10am!
I think you'll be a Costco convert. The food is an amazing value and the meat gets rave reviews from everyone I know who shops there. The massive Christmas decorations are for the people who have massive houses with giant basements to store it all. I would love to shop there but my little apartment has no storage. It's absolutely the best bargains anywhere. Hi from Pennsylvania.
Oh goodness, 4 degrees! I could not live in that cold weather! So true about COSTCO here in the U.S. they are all jam packed , especially this time of year. I frequently shop at 2 different COSTCO stores nearby, I stock up on so many necessary items when many of them go in sale! I have only one other major grocery store chain that I shop for groceries!
You must be from Southern Texas, because Amarillo is 9 degrees colder than that at noon (31F), today!
Wow! Costco in London??? I didn't know that. It was funny to see how surprise you were. : ) Would be interesting to visit that store. The Christmas sections were really good.
Hi from S. Cal. Our Costco just got self check out stations a few years ago so that can be faster sometimes. You don't have to be a business to get the membership, btw, but they limit what credit cards they accept (Visa but not Mastercard, and Discover Card and one other).
I wish ours had some of your food (Victoria Sponge!). =) The muffins are famous for being very good and inexpensive. The pizza (only choice of cheese or pepperoni) are massive and only $10. We just had both kinds at my grandson's family b-day party. =) The wine isn't that good of a deal imo. Also ours has petrol station and the gas is usually pretty cheap, so the lines for those are usually long too. You do have to know your prices to make sure you're getting a deal (otherwise, no use in buying in bulk).
It's great for electronics (bought my computer there) and we've bought our tires there too in the past. Great for nice quality (and long!) beach towels in the summer, and found a set of melamine bowls with LIDS one time. =)
Don't forget to freeze what you know you can't eat right away (cheese, bread, muffins, meat, pasta) to keep your savings. =) Or you can share the rest with your family.
First off, Hannah - I think you're absolutely lovely! Your stream of consciousness style is a joy to watch and my BF and I have been watching a tonne of your videos as we plan our trip in the new year. As a Canadian who spends a LOT of time in our local Costco, this was fascinating. Super jealous of some of the readymade food you have there - I'd have been all over the peri peri! Your prices on the food is SO much better than here - I want all of that cheese! Thanks for this - have a wonderful weekend!
I’m in the USA and this was so fun to watch. In our area we are surrounded by Costco and there’s even a Costco business center nearby where you can buy an entire pig. Not that I do that. Checking out at Costco is usually very fast. They have a great system. I’m surprised it took you 25 minutes because that’s a long time. Thank you for doing this video. It brightened my day. :-)
I would never go to a Chicago-area Costco on a Saturday morning 😮
That was amazingly quiet. Agree it’s hit or miss with the deals. Thanks for the robust tour of the London store!
Hannah, I absolutely love your videos I live in Texas I’m currently back in London. I’m originally from London and I go to Costco is all the time back in Texas and it works a lot faster. The customer service is way better they really know how to work with farce queues also love your videos on the aeroplane with points 🥂😉
Hannah iam amazed by the vast quantity of items
This has to be the best supermarket value for money in London
Just goes to show if you shop around you can found things which are better then the luxuries stores and cheaper
Well done hannah should I come back to London I will definitely go to this store !👍
Like they say never shop when hungry because like you I found myself agreeing on how everything looked delicious. My trolley would have been full. I was exhausted with your effort. Great vlog.
Really enjoyed your review of Costco! You were great, and earned my sub. I'm from the states, so grew up shopping in Costco (California) -- Love how Costco rotates new items in regularly so it's never dull. Especially seasonally. Our family buys food there on a monthly basis. We save money as food is sold in bulk. We eat some, and can put some away in our pantry - or build up our food storage. Costco is the bomb.
This was a great video! Thanks for doing it. I love comparing Costcos because I have shopped in them in several states. My favorite Costco are on the Hawaiian islands. Such great stuff you can get anywhere else. I begged my husband to go the Costco while we were in England, but we didn’t have time or space the bring all the stuff I would have found . 😂
Someone did the breakdown on costs at Costco vs the regular retailer. Tne cost savings was $1.14 per purchase. The USA membership would require 53 visits to break even on cost of the membership. Costco benefits those who buy large quantities. Also, the membership accounts for 72% of the companies profits.
I shop at Costco twice a week. Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Avoid the long lines by going to Costco when it opens.
Most people think there are Costcos conveniently located for everyone in the U.S., but sadly not true. The closest one for me is 3 1/2 hours down the highway. Unless i want to cross over into Canada. Much closer mileage-wise, but that queue at the border-crossing is a bear!😂 And, I think they get you on excise taxes, too. Very convenient for bulk shopping, though. I can be snowed-in for weeks at a time (over a 7 month winter), and knowing I have a full pantry is quite comforting.
Costco also has one of the best return policy. I’m in Canada and returned a 3 year old watch with a broken wristband. I had the original box and user manual.. no problem
Another wonderful video, Hannah! Have been a Costco US member for a long time. You definitely have to shop it…there are very good deals and then some that aren’t a deal at all. The membership rules sound a little different from the US, but otherwise it seems to be very much the same. You’re a brave soul for venturing in at this time of year (I went recently and it was absolutely bonkers). I go for certain things and ignore the rest of it (I go early and try to get in and out as quickly as possible). I view it as a necessary “evil”. On a much happier note: Happy Christmas to you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Looking forward to the next video!
I live in Mexico and I love Costco but it is always so crowded 😵💫 Honestly Costco’s pizza is one of my favorites , good flavor and good price and what I buy there are cleaning products, supplies for my bussines and very specific food. Thank for the video Hannah!!❤
I got a pack of 12 baked beans once and they smelt like a pond erghhh, madness. But their chocolate brownies are delish I love going at Halloween time. And their Kirkland brands are nice the maple syrup 😋 I found not that cheap or really great deals but I go for the different stuff 👍
Oh Hannah you had me laughing at the end when you sat in your car tired and speechless like you had just run a marathon ❤️😂 Thank you for going to battle for us and showing us your Costco just as crazy here in the US