Saint-scooby Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 I see they are finally opening in town on May 04 I went to the one in Reading a few weeks ago was quite impressed, far better than Makro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 Is this the chain that's owned by Dev, first branch was in Coronation Street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 Costco is pretty decent over on this side of the pond for a cash and carry - better than the Walmart equivalent, Sam's Club. In a similar vein, Fresh N' Easy (Tesco subsidiary) is in it's death throes over here. A real shame but then it wasn't a proper 'English supermarket' experience, a bit half arsed TBH. But I'll miss my English bacon, Yorkie bars and squash when it finally pops it's clogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey_saint Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 Yeah, the looks I often get when I try to explain what squash is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwightmush Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 What's Costco got over Makro out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 28 March, 2013 Share Posted 28 March, 2013 Much more variety than makro ( and they change stuff regularly. I shop there it is brilliant. When I go south I go to reading up here I go to the one in Aberdeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 6 May, 2013 Share Posted 6 May, 2013 So any been? Ill probably get down this afternoon. Any standout deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 6 May, 2013 Share Posted 6 May, 2013 Presume any one can join? There appears to be certain occupation limitations for non trade members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 6 May, 2013 Share Posted 6 May, 2013 No you can become a member . There are restrictions when you can go in though most days you cannot go in till lunch time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 6 May, 2013 Share Posted 6 May, 2013 They had an open evening on Friday. Went down with the missus. Loads of free food and soft drinks, coffee etc and lots of samples of the fish, meat, cakes etc that they sell. Haven't been to Makro for years so can't compare but they have an impressive range of stock, even tyres. To get an individual membership you have to involved in (or retired from) certain professions like local government, civil service, education. There's a slight restriction in when you can go. Basically, the mornings are restricted to trade members only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 6 May, 2013 Share Posted 6 May, 2013 They had an open evening on Friday. Went down with the missus. Loads of free food and soft drinks, coffee etc and lots of samples of the fish, meat, cakes etc that they sell. Haven't been to Makro for years so can't compare but they have an impressive range of stock, even tyres. To get an individual membership you have to involved in (or retired from) certain professions like local government, civil service, education. There's a slight restriction in when you can go. Basically, the mornings are restricted to trade members only. I thought there was a professional restriction If Costco apply this to the letter surely this will restrict their membership numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 7 May, 2013 Share Posted 7 May, 2013 I thought there was a professional restriction If Costco apply this to the letter surely this will restrict their membership numbers From their website: Qualified as: Chartered Architect Optician Pharmacist Chartered Surveyor Qualified Accountant Solicitor/Barrister Dentist Magistrate/Advocate Chartered/Civil Engineer Current or retired employee of: Banking/Finance Civil Servant Education Fire/Rescue Insurance Local Government Airline Post Office Police Force Medical/Health Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 8 May, 2013 Share Posted 8 May, 2013 Yeah, but is it as good as John Lewis or Waitrose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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