10 Things You Should NEVER Buy at Costco!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มิ.ย. 2023
- You can buy everything at Costco, but it does not mean you should. In this video, I go over 10 things you should avoid buying at Costco so that you can save money, space and limit waste.
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Most OTC meds are good until about seven years past the expiration date. The main reason for those dates is to get you to buy more sooner.
I unofficially heard that is not always true. Something like Hydrocodone may stay good for the rest of your life. Not sure about 100 years from now, but most of us will not care about that.
Generally yes. They dont go bad but they do lose potency over the years.
@@TheFourNobleTruths2 Then my saved Hydrocodone remains helpful for when it is needed (rarely however) especially since it is so hard to get now. Nothing stops pain better than that, though I think I use it once every other year!
They lose potency after a year or so though
My physician says those non prescription meds are fine after the expiration date. Also, the use by dates are not expiration dates. Your mayonnaise was probably still fine.
I opened some mayo fairly recently that was discolored, so I threw it out, but I would agree that anything that is not aged or smells bad (not sure how that would work for drugs) is fine.
They have planted seeds from the Pyramids after all....
Good points.
why do u keep saying dont take the risk? costco returns anything there is no risk
Costco toilet paper lasts me forever. Costco toilet paper is a excellent deal
I knew it, I knew it the toilet paper is different!! We literally bought the 2 pack limit every week during Covid it lasted almost 2 years, when we bought some this year it was rough.
We just bought it again recently, and regret it 😢
Birch is the only bed everyone should be buying! Thanks for your video!👍
wow, we definitely go through the large spice containers in our house, especially the garlic salt. Same with the condiments. Oh, and that Japanese BBQ sauce is awesome. We have gone through two bottles. But then again, my daughter and I put that on a ton of things, and we cook with it as well. I'm making some beef jerky with it next week, so I'll be getting another bottle soon. It is a great teriyaki flavor.
Most of the things you listed are actually nullified by one of Costco's biggest member features. YOU CAN RETURN EVERYTHING. Almost everything that’s not electronics or appliances (90 days for electronics) can be returned “within a reasonable amount of time” basically like a lifetime in most cases. If you don’t like those condiments or sauces you never tried, didn’t like, or 100% satisfaction not achieved, just return them.
I agree with you about the vegetables. I buy from my local farmer's market when I can and it is more expensive but fresh - sometimes picked that day. But the higher price means that I only buy what I need for that week. And I usually eat all of the vegetables and fruits before anything goes bad. So buying one local cucumber for $2 and eating it all is far better than buying 10 cucumbers for $8 but throwing 5 out.
Couldn't agree more!
That Kewpie roasted sesame is unbelievably tasty. Been looking all over for it since my local Costco stopped carrying it.
That rotisserie chicken recommendation hit me in the feels. I buy them at my local budget grocery for less than $5 and love them. But they're not costco.
I laughed so hard seeing those artichokes that spent over a year in my fridge! The space they take is a problem, PLUS the electricity you use to keep these products there!
Im not sure i ever bought potatoes there..huge bag...Mattress..i bought the foam one sight unseen...WASTE OF MONEY. sad went into alley.
One tip I did price comparisons on is the milk. Same brand but at a different store that usually has better or same prices as another cheaper grocery store. Costco sells milk at maybe a dollar more than a regular cheap grocery store (same brand) so don't buy milk at Costco since your paying more but by a dollar haha
Thanks for sharing!! Add it to the never buy list!
I always pop my rotisserie into the oven for about 30 minutes, because its not completely done on the inside.
I LOVE COSTCO. THEY HAVE GREAT PRICES ON ORGANIC FOODS
Yes they do!
I agree - if you’re single or without kids - if you have a family, it might be essential!
I share my Costco stuffs with my daughters.
I have noticed that the rotisserie chicken has degraded in taste and it seems overcooked.
Hopefully that changes for the better with time!
I’ve heard people say there is a different taste. However where I live, it tastes just as good as it always had.
Good to hear!
Don't hate the rotisserie!!😢
I love the rotisserie, so many memories. But something changed..😕
H‑E‑B rotisserie is better
The great thing is, most sauces don't expire. What's even better than that is, Costco takes everything they sell as a return, NQA.
Yeah I did the mistake of buying bread and buns as a new member gonna be buying breads and buns from my local grocery store instead since they expire fast
We’ve all bought excessive amounts of bread & buns from Costco that eventually get thrown out 😂
Pretty much dont buy anything at costco... and couldnt agree more! will not be renewing my membership ever again. plus im always overwhelmed walking through there.
You should never eat hellmens mayonnaise anyway. Good thing you threw it away. I make my own mayonnaise.
Organic and healthy ingredients.
I just bought a rotisserie chicken today 😂 I agree with everything you said though. The check tastes terrible. I always call it the hormonal chicken. God know what they inject into them to make them so big so fast n so tasteless. But when I’m too lazy to cook I still buy it.😓 I think it’s a lost leader for Costco to drew people in. Cause you simply can’t walk out of Costco without dropping $100. I had this huge bag of Kirkland dried cherries for salad. It sat in the bottom drawer of my fridge for 2 yrs before I finally threw it out. I feel terrible wasting food like this. I have to say I think Costco n other big box stores r responsible for people wasting so much food.
Yes, it's a loss leader. That's why they do it.
Everyone knows the deal with the rotisserie chickens. They are the fresh chickens that the stores have on the shelf that is about to come to the fresh date. Instead of freezing them, it is better for the stores to cook them and sell them at a low price.
I love Costco 🇨🇦. Have my favorite go to items but the rotisserie chicken is way too fatty. As though they force fed them crappy food. I’d much rather pay more for better quality. As a rule, though, I like Kirkland products 👍🏽 👍🏽
Kirkland products are (almost) always a hit!!
You can always return the sauces if you end up not liking them..(As I’m saying this, I have a random collection of super sketchy Costco sauces pushed to the back recesses of my fridge I will never eat again)
About their chicken- (not just the rotisserie) it’s changed since the pandemic. It has a rubbery, fibrous texture and smells like wet dog. I’ve completely stopped eating it. This isn’t just a Costco thing, it’s across the board at all stores in here California.
I’m right there with you, we intend to return the sauces we don’t like, but they keep piling up inside of the fridge 😭
What about the jewelry and electronics?
#RFMvids
Both of those are fine to buy at Costco IMO. I buy most of my electronics at Costco and I bought my wife a necklace from there last year!
I agree about the chicken. However, I still buy it every 2 weeks. Only because I have an applehead chihuahua, & I make my version of homemade fresh pet dog food.
I debone & remove the skin the chicken from 1 whole chicken. I double bag 1/4 of my deboned chicken. I save it in the freezer for use later. When I have 3 packs in the freezer I move it to my refrigerator 2 days before I plan on using it. So it can do a slow defrost.
Next, I scramble 4 Jumbo or 5 large eggs (seasoned with a splash of milk, & little salt). I cook them until no longer runny, but still shinny, so they're not bone dry when I microwave them later.
Last but not least is the rice. In a med sized pot, I add a few TBSP of Canola or Avocado oil. While it heats I rinse 1 cup of rice (brown rice is best but whatever I have is what I use) once the oil is hot I add in the rice & I toast it. Then I pour in 1.5 cups of water & bring it to a boil with a little salt, 1 Tbsp chicken bullion, & 1.5 TBSP Butter (not margarine). I bring the rice to a boil & then I reduce the heat to med-low. When the rice is half way done I add 1/2 a pack of frozen mixed veggies (It has peas, corn, carrots, & green beans). I cook it for about 5 min. with the heat still on but low & with a lid on my pot. Then I turn off the heat & leave the lid on. I let it steam for 10 to 15 min.
Finally it's time to assemble. In the pot with the rice, I add the scrambled eggs, and 3/4 of the chicken. Then stir to combine.
In a plastic container I freeze 1/2 the mix to keep it fresh.
It's packed in natural oils & high in protein with plenty of vitamins.
My homemade fresh pet dog food. It cost less than $10 to make. 1 batch lasts almost 2 weeks. She gets 1/2 cup in the morning, & ³/4 cup in the evening.
The only thing not made 100% by me is the chicken. But it is. Definitely chicken. I agree about the chicken from costco not the best for human food. However, I still buy it every 2 weeks. Only because I have an applehead chihuahua, & I make my version of homemade fresh pet dog food.
I debone & remove the skin the chicken from 1 whole chicken. I double bag 1/4 of my deboned chicken. Then I save it in the freezer. When I have 3 packs in the freezer I move it to my refrigerator 2 days before I plan on using it. So it will do a slow defreeze.
Next, I scramble 4 Jumbo or 5 large eggs (seasoned with a splash of milk, & little salt). I cook them until no longer runny, but still shinny, so they're not bone dry when I microwave them later.
Last but not least is the rice. In a med sized pot, I add a few TBSP of Canola or Avocado oil. While it heats I rinse 1 cup of rice (brown rice is best but whatever I have is what I use) once the oil is hot I add in the rice & I toast it. Then I pour in 1.5 cups of water & bring it to a boil with a little salt, 1 Tbsp chicken bullion, & 1.5 TBSP Butter (not margarine). I bring the rice to a boil & then I reduce the heat to med-low. When the rice is half way done I add 1/2 a pack of frozen mixed veggies (It has peas, corn, carrots, & green beans). I cook it for about 5 min. with the heat still on but low & with a lid on my pot. Then I turn off the heat & leave the lid on. I let it steam for 10 to 15 min.
Finally it's time to assemble. In the pot with the rice, I add the scrambled eggs, and 3/4 of the chicken. Then stir to combine.
In a plastic container I freeze 1/2 the mix to keep it fresh.
It's packed with natural oils & high in protein with plenty of vitamins.
My version of homemade fresh pet dog food. It cost less than $10 to make. 1 batch lasts almost 2 weeks. She gets 1/2 cup in the morning, & ³/4 cup in the evening.
The only thing not made 100% by me is the chicken. But it is definitely chicken. And the food isnt full of weird stuff I can't pronounce & I don't know what it is.
Chloe is 7 years old. Whatever that is in dog years. She has no health issues & isn't over weight. It's easy to fix and in my opinion very much worth b the 1 hour it takes to make from scratch.
But when I buy rotisserie chicken for my human family to eat I it from the local BBQ Restaurant or Publix. That's tasty rotisserie chicken.
What a creative way to use rotisserie chicken! Thanks for sharing 😊
Sweet Baby Ray's is a newer recipe, and it isn't as good as it was. Mainly because now they have a bunch of junk in it and they no longer use pure cane sugar, they use High Fructose Corn Syrup and other chemicals.
Stub's is the best, and it only has a few, simple and pure ingredients.
Oh, I have a request. You said don't buy pharmaceuticals because I agree with you that you never use it all. But what about vitamins? Is it a bargain to buy them at Costco?
Typically it is always cheaper to buy vitamins at Costco! Especially if they are vitamins you take daily 🙂
I've purchased the rotisserie chicken only once at Costco. Although it is a outstanding value, the taste did not appeal to me.
The produce in Canada is a hit and miss. Mold, rot, etc. The supplier is doing a terrible job.
Just because some things say they are "expired" does not mean they really are. That is a government labelling requirement and is massively under estimated. I am also dubious that drug manufacturers don't want them to "expire" early so you have to buy again, not because they really went bad.
Good tip! Typically, how long past the expiration date can you use them?
@@costcozaddy I have no official idea. I figure with canned things that as long as it tastes good you are fine. I have noticed that a few old mayonnaise I had did look bad, for example, so I did pitch those.
I just know some things have been canned or preserved for a very long time.
Drugs are another issue and profit-seeking is clearly a goal, though so is avoiding regulatory trouble.
To quote the USDA:
"Except for infant formula, there is no federal requirement that food be labeled with a date. Although dating of some foods is required by more than 20 states, there are areas of the country where much of the food supply has some type of open date and other areas where almost no food is dated. If a calendar date is used, it must express both the month and day of the month (and the year, in the case of shelf-stable and frozen products). Immediately adjacent to the date must be a phrase explaining its meaning, such as "sell-by" or "use before.""
@@killme3043 My doctor told me recently that the gloves in his practice have an expiration date. Perhaps the material will eventually break down, but likely not his lifetime!
The truck to buying food, mainly produce at Costco is that you go shopping with a friend/neighbor/family member and you split the cost and volume. Costco has some of the highest quality produce, and it is worth the price they sell it for. Buy in bulk and save and split it.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?!? I just bought rotisserie chicken from Costco last night. I tried it as soon as I got home - definitely not as tasty or as juicy as HEB's. The breast portion, which was the only one I sampled, was actually rather on the dry side. But, it was the right price. I'll add some lemon pepper before dinner.
Good tip! At the end of the day, you can't beat that price!
I cut it up to store in the freezer and I found that quite approximately 1/3 of it was undercooked. Someone else mentioned that this was common. So, I splashed some water on it and re-cooked it using short bursts. I find that sprinkling with water and covering it before I put itself in the microwave retains the moisture or rehydrates foods.
Yes, saving money and a little inconvenience often saves the day!
Just one question... how did you get so handsome?
Got a rotisserie chicken yesterday, and it stunk up the room after l opened it. It smelled rotten. Gave it to the cat.
Yikes!! 😳 Hopefully the cat enjoyed it
I got my sorbent toilet Tissue 32 rolls for 16 dollars, at Aldi today so I think Costco is rather expensive on Toilet Tissue.
We have an Aldi near us! Is it one or two ply?
During Covid I bought a Bidet
They “literally” sell everything? Really? 😊
Costco rotisserie chicken is full of chemicals and crap. I never buy them. Its just too easy to put a chicken in the oven at home. Years ago my wife and I purchased a Costco rotisserie chicken and placed it on the bottom of the shopping cart. When we got home, we realized that we had left the chicken on the bottom of the cart when emptying it into our vehicle. Now when emptying a shopping cart one of us will often say, "Don't forget the chicken." We never buy rotisserie chicken, so its just an inside joke.
Sorry, you’re wrong. The chicken is delicious.
The chicken is red, undercooked and can get sick. They are old hen that no longer can lay eggs.
Do not buy tires from Costco, bad services and bad install
Most of the food sold at Costco is shelf stable ultra processed junk. Careful shopping will yield healthy items. Mayonnaise for example, the Hellman's brand is just nasty. it is mostly industrial seed oil such as soy or canola. Total junk. Buy the smaller jar of mayonnaise with avocado oil. As you note, most of the OTC drugs are Costco are junk in too large of quantity. Same with the vitamins and supplements. Yes, there are exceptions but you have to be choosy and read the labels. Notice the amount of overweight people in Costco? There is a reason.
Costco does have a balance of healthy items and unhealthy items. It up to the individual to be informed and make the right choices!
I would say that you are correct. My view is that about 80% of food sold at Costco is shelf stable ultra processed foods. Too bad that most individuals are not well informed with food choices. Most of the people I see at Costco sadly are obese. @@costcozaddy
I find this video is NOT helpful and totally missing the point. Here’s why. Most of the item he pointed out are the basic every day use items, i. e, breads, sauces, condiments, and toiletries. His reason is that they are too much in quantity. Well, that the whole point of buying bulk. You save $$ by the volume. If you’re a single person, or just a couple, why buy things in bulk? If you live in a small apartment and have small fridge, why buy things in bulk? Your best bet may be Sprout. Businesses are catering to all demographics and fit all needs.
I don't mess around with TP! Charmin all the way!
Good quality TP is a MUST!
Virtually all your tips dealt with buying too much of various products. Duh! Just use some common sense and don’t buy too much of anything.