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Ok, so I wanted to do a post, but I don't really have anything to blog about, so you will have to excuse the low quality iPhone photos and the lack of content.... and well I probably should have taken more photos, but I didn't expect to blog about Australia's first Costco.

This is obviously not Costco, it is a ferris wheel. Costco is built next to Melbourne's ferris wheel that was built, "buckled in the heat" / poor workmanship, and now is being dismantled.

So what is Costco?
"Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. We provide a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one.
We are confident in the quality and value of our products, and we stand behind them with our guarantee of satisfaction." - Taken from the Costco website.

So you need to pay a membership fee....to shop. But my goodness, the things you can buy at Costco will blow your freaking mind! I went with my mum, who had been to Costco in America before, and Hamish, who had also been to Costco in America but had the all important membership card.

We walk in, and there are TVs, computers, iPods & accessories, Kenwood kitchen mixers.... then we walk a little more, there are some Prada handbags, and diamond rings, and brand name watches. Apparently on the first day, they sold out of Louis Vuitton handbags!

There is a $160,000 diamond ring, should you feel the need to get it whilst you are picking up some bread and eggs.

Costco stocks well known brands, but their homebrand is known as "Kirkland". You can wonder through all the isles with your massive trolley which can fit 2 children in that top foldy downy bit. Everything from pots, office stationary, cubby houses, books, dvds, CK jeans, Tommy Hilfer polos, designer fragrance, flowers, nuts, alcohol, fresh seafood, fresh produce, freshly baked goods, platters, kayaks, laundry and toilet supplies... and the list goes on. Just remember, most of the time you will have to buy in bulk.

Beetroot anyone?
However if you have the room to store, it's a great way to shop. Just know your prices before going. Mum noticed some things were cheaper at Aldi. If you were throwing a big party, I suggest you start here!

It was good fun, looking forward to going back. I will take better photos next time I do though! Will be looking there for my cookbooks and dvds first, I could have saved $30 on a book I recently bought!
Costco
381 Footscray Road
Docklands

11 comments:

I didn't know they were dismantling the wheel - I guess they just must have given up!

I got the chance to check out Costco but for only two of us, I don't think it is worth the membership! The prices are cheaper than normal retail, but not any cheaper than supermarket on sale prices. Things are also really in bulk so it would take two people a long time to finish everything!

oh man, I'm having one of those days when I'm craving deep fried foods. That drum of deep frying oil would be perfect! Oh heck, while we're cooking, lets deep fry the couch...sounds logical...what else would you do with all that oil? While I'm thinking about it, I'll get that $160,000 ring and deep fry that too. LMAO.

I havent checked it out myself yet, I have a fear I would walk out with 20kg of sweet pickled onions.

Do they sell trailers so you can get all the crap you seemed to load into your trolley home? I guess you could always get it all home in your new kayak.

Maria - your comment makes me wonder what deep fried sweet pickle onions would be like...? The thought is strangely tempting.

Hi Rilsta - Yeah I would agree, if it was just you and hubby, not much good. Plus it's a bit outta the way. If you share a membership with a few of you, or you have a big family then it would be worth it!

Hi Maria - mmmm deep fried diamond :P

Hi Conor - I didn't see any trailers, but I did see one in the car park. They also do tyres though!!

I'm excited about Costco coming to Sydney although it is quite far away for us. I can't belive they sell designer bags and engagement rings! Although I wonder how much off they are?

Hi Lorraine - Oh you guys are getting a Costco too! I'm not sure how much off they are but I'm pretty damn sure they are quite a bit cheaper!

Costco - I think it's a better American export than McDonalds :-) I have a membership - just me & hubby - but it's directly on my commute & I buy cheap gas there, and milk is 50-75 cents cheaper than the grocery, produce & meat selection & prices are great too. That's my excuse for paying the membership fees. Enjoy!

Hi Kelly,
If it's on your way, then it's excellent value =)

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