INSIDE COSTCO LONDON AT CHRISTMAS 2023
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- 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!! 😁
If you are watching Emily London review you will get a better review and knowledge
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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!
Hannah, I love your videos. I am 83 years old and you “transport” me to another world.🥰
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!
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!
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 💪
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 😊
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.
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.
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
Gosh - the time flies by watching your VLOGS - brilliant - utterly brilliant. Keep up the amazing work - Thank You
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.
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.
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!
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😂
you are full of positive energy 😊
When I lived in London, a trip to Costco felt like a bit of home (America). Loved your comments, on your first go!
I'm in the US and I love watching you show London boutiques and London things that's why I watch you. Our Costco looks like your Costco.
hi hannah....i am shocked at the price of godiva chocolates...they are so expensive in Belgium!!!! and they are belgian chocolates!!!! Enjoy
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.
My time these days is just too valuable to spend literally roaming around a huge, crowded, visually uninteresting, store. Like you, Hannah, I'm just exhausted watching you at the end of this vlog! Perhaps stores like Costco would have been more of a value when we had 5 people living at home, but there aren't enough incentives for me to go. I also find, that many of the food items, while reasonably priced, aren't really the best quality with many of them using inferior and even unhealthy, ingredients. I'm also at a point where I try really hard not to impulse buy, and this is what stores like this one banks on. I liked comparing the UK store/experience with the one here in the US.
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 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
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 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.
Lovely to see Costco in the UK I do feel it is over priced on many things i do shop there but we buy loads of meat which is very good in price would be great in Canada if they did have the parking underground we have them here in Ontario outside always packed.
This made a change from the usual shops you show us. So very interesting 😊♥️
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 😊.
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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
I used to have a membership there and was always overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time while shopping there. If I did find something I loved it wasn’t there the next trip. Thanks Hannah.
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.
A great tour and info on Costco
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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.
This was wonderful. Especially the end where someone almost backs into your car.
Hi Hannah, nice to see a Costco vlog. I shop in Costco, if I want something in particular like a Coffee Machine for example I will always do research to check the prices.
The items I buy are canned drinks, tinned tomatoes, large container of Geeta mango chutney, cat food pouches (about £5 cheaper than supermarket), bin bags, meat and fish.
The individual Victoria sponge cakes are really nice, & the sandwich platters and sandwiches are also nice.
You do after a while of going to Costco get a feel for what is a good deal, and what isn’t.
Great vlog Hannah x
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’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.
Costco is the BEST place for Christmas shopping!
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 🥂😉
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.
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!
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.
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 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. 🤷🏼♀️
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! 👍🏻
Breathtaking super cool ❤
Loved the vlog Hannah! As a single woman, I don’t shop at Costco. Not worth the membership cost & the overwhelm :)
It is a good place to shop for a giant food scene in a film where the look is “middle of the road” and none of the actors have to eat anything! Although those macarons were great value and I could do some fancy macaron towers on the cheap 😂 for Handmaids Tale. Have a great weekend! 💖
That's the thing. If you are single, or a couple whose children have flown the nest COSTCO is probably not going to be on your shopping radar.
Not worth it for me.
Not worthy.
@@edwardt2417 Food in the US are loaded with preservatives. I think that is a factor why the US has big fridges. The food is never as fresh as in the UK. Preservatives are used to keep them edible.
That’s why I watch your videos. You give your honest opinion as you see it. Here in Plano Texas the Costco is always busy. Keep up the great work.
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.
The Costco pumpkin pie is fantastic! You said you have never had it; the Costco one is a good place to start.
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 shop for myself and for me it works
@@sonjagatto9981 some people come for the food and many seniors come to exercise
I'm an American. I stumbled on your channel because of your walkthroughs of the department stores in London during Christmas. I loved this Costco video because I can go to my local Costco. I haven't in years. I wasn't the family member with the membership. And if you're on your own, usually those packages are really big. It's hard to use it up. But I like that they have a lot of things to offer. Some things I cannot find anywhere else. It was fantastic during COVID lockdowns. My niece and I stocked up for 2 months in one visit. Keep it up! You do great with this content.
Hello Hannah, I loved this video so much that I have now watched it twice! As an American, I can't get over the reasonable price of food there, but the VAT of 20% on other items is double or more of what I would pay in my area. The look on your face when you start the wrap-up in your car is priceless! Shopping is so exhausting, isn't it? This was your first time, you will get used to it. Some of the sales are amazing! I am getting a membership for my youngest daughter and her family for Christmas. I think I'd like the Costco Monopoly game. Did you check out the gas/petrol prices? Remember to eat something and have a big cup of coffee before you go next time! LOL!!! Oh, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄
Check out where the food actually comes from. Don’t eat food from China and only eat wild caught fish not farm raised!!
Most UK shops (Physical or online) don't show VAT separately, it's all included so we never have to add Sales Tax to the marked price, however as Costco is aimed at businesses who may be able to claim the VAT back, it's shown separately.
Compared to Costco in South Australia, this is amazing. There are few food brands that I recognise at our Costco and it's the dingiest place ever. I only went once a year ago to see what the fuss was about.
Love you Hannah! Love to see the difference in pricing and stock comparison! I'm Canadian, from Newfoundland and I've been to London and it never fails to shock me how cheap food and alcohol is compared to here in Canada! The costco cooked chicken here is $12.99 I beleive. The fresh raw chicken wings pack is $30! And we don't have alcohol here in anywhere but licensed "liquor" stores! And a 12 case of beer is $30! And a Smirnoff 750 ml vodka is around $25!
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Feliz Navidad Bella, Hannah.
I love Costco but I refuse to go on the weekends because it is just too crazy busy here in Florida. It’s interesting to see how different the London products are from here in the U.S. And of course the prices are crazy cheap compared to what we pay! Costco can be considered a man’s grocery store so many men like their wives to go to Costco!
As an American, I love Costco…it’s just an experience
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.
Love a Costco and its always fun to see the different or same food in the food court and deli for each different country.
And the free samples are great way to a cheap lunch.
The general layout seems the same at least in the US/AUS/UK Costco's.
Hannah, KS = Kirkland Signature*, which is Costco's own brand. Many of the KS products are manufactured by the big names brands. For example, Kirkland AA and AAA batteries are made by Duracell, but are branded differently, and the KS brands are cheaper as well. *Kirkland is a city in Washington state, where Costco's headquarters were originally located.
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 😁 🇬🇧
That’s is why Americans are big… I’m your new subscriber. Merry Christmas
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 . 😂
In America, checkout lines can be long, but they move really quickly. It’s ALWAYS hard to find a parking spot, no matter what time of day, or time of year.
Hi Hannah, I live in N. Florida and do not have a Costco here but I do have a Sam’s which is the original warehouse store. Sam’s is Walmart. I am also single so while many deals are great,I don’t have the room to store bulk items. It’s easy to spend hundreds (or thousands ) of dollars at Sam’s. I do buy bulk laundry detergent, fabric softener and other home goods there (including some food!). Other items I need to go to Publix and but smaller quantities. You are correct, going there to get holiday/Christmas party foods/cakes is a fantastic idea.
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 👍
I LOVE to go to a Costco in different states/countries. They all have different items. On a rainy day in Honolulu, went to Costco! So fun and great buys on local foods, Hawaiian coffees, and apparel.
Only been watching for two minutes and already checking Google for Costco locations. 🤣
I’m Canadian, Costco is super popular here. Very busy always and way cheaper than high street stores. I have been to the Liverpool UK Costco and found it expensive by comparison.
The costco big rectangular cakes are heavenly, I agree that the decor is a bit lacking, but wow, that frosting is out of this world.
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.
I’m enjoying your video but I really hate places like that. I wouldn’t shop in it. I don’t like B&Q either. Lots of people do, but I don’t. It’s nothing to do with your video, it’s just my personal feelings about those places. I’m ok watching it because you’re taking us straight to the goods.I’m probably missing out but hey ho. I have no idea why I don’t like those big warehouse style shops. I don’t know where it comes from.😊But those cakes are very tempting!!
I'm the same. I'd rather shop at Waitrose where everything is neat and tidy and signposted. 🎉
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
My local Costco in West Chester, Ohio has several of the exact same Christmas decor for nearly the same prices. And I saw so many things in your store that I really want.
Also USA Costco do point collecting annual rewards and you get really huge vouches hundreds of $$$ if you shop regularly, and fill up with petrol all the time,it mounts up
This is awesome Hannah! Always wanted to see what a UK Costco looked like at Christmas
Costco is the absolute best!
Give it another go now that you know what to expect.
The Costco cakes are the best for the office. The office will luv you
I do a lot of copywriting, and I discovered working for any number of different types of clients that the top of the market is the easy way to price anything. It's also what's coming for the rest of the market, although it may take years. Note the bulk buy stuff, in particular. It's pretty much inevitable that for the sake of space and consumer budgets, it will find a niche in the rest of the market. Less handling, locked-in costs, and profits, etc. Meanwhile, It's not easy to do an entire inventory in 42 minutes, but you did. :)
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. 😃
Greetings from California. Thanks for filming & sharing these epic tour videos, Miss Ricketts. Happy holidays from our channel: Australian Parakeets Stars
Absolutely fantastic! ♥️
Their return policy in Canada 🇨🇦 it is very generous.
I live in Kirkland, Washington where Costco flagship started. Costco is big here in the states. I love it as you can get some incredible buys. The rotisserie chicken is a must at every visit. You do have to watch the prices as some or good and some the same as a regular grocery store. I love the clothes they offer, always a good deal too. If you have a family to provide for then this is the best option to feed them.
It's worth it been a member over 20 years in usa and UK. The electronics and pet food alone the clothing and eye glasses amazing prices. Best if you have to return
You must try the Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel Bark made by Rolling Pin Co. Costco sells it here in the USA during the holidays. It's so good. 👋