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15 Things Retirees Should Buy at Costco

December 18, 2018 · Seniors' Club, Smart Savings

Grocery Delivery

At its core, Costco is still a grocery store, albeit a big one with big packages that also stocks lots of non-grocery stuff. For those days when you just need to stock up on kitchen and household staples without the crowds and without the distraction of row upon row of big-screen TVs, Costco offers the option of having groceries delivered to your doorstep.

Here’s how it works: Have nonperishable groceries and household supplies delivered for free within two days for orders over $75 placed on Costco.com. This service isn’t available in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. In a hurry? In most metropolitan areas, you can get free same-day delivery on grocery orders of $35 or more, including perishable items. You must be home to receive delivery, which is provided for Costco by Instacart, a service that handles delivery for multiple retailers (from CVS to Safeway). To avoid additional delivery fees, place your order through Costco.com.

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46 responses to “15 Things Retirees Should Buy at Costco”

  1. Paul & Patricia Yancey says:
    January 24, 2019 at 11:32 pm

    We are retirees. Love ya Costco. We are thankfully very active right now (ages 79), but are happy to see we can order groceries when the ol shopping days are over……(hopefully not until we meet the speed limit of 100mph)!!! Love, Lil ol lady from Escondido, CA

    Reply
  2. comell2850@comcast.net says:
    January 25, 2019 at 1:32 am

    Can Costco make my prescribed eyeglasses dark?

    Reply
    • Brent says:
      December 13, 2019 at 1:29 am

      My Costco eyeglasses turn dark automatically in bright sun light. I don’t even realize it unless I happen to see my reflection in a mirror.

      Reply
    • KennZee says:
      August 16, 2020 at 4:18 am

      They can make different types of sunglasses with your prescription but, no, they cannot darken existing glasses.i got a pair of bifocal sunglasses and I think they’re great!

      Reply
  3. m. joan mannino says:
    February 1, 2019 at 11:19 pm

    If you have AAA road insurance, any office takes passport pics free!

    Reply
    • Joan says:
      December 12, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      Only with the premium card

      Reply
  4. Lorene Mowell says:
    February 2, 2019 at 12:43 am

    Wonderful to see everything
    Costco sells. Do they deliver groceries??

    Reply
    • Brenda says:
      March 4, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Yes and they are fantastic. It’s called ‘sameday Costco’. We use them all the time. If the menu doesn’t show what you know they carry, describe it the best you can and if they have it the shopper will get it for you. We have had nothing but the greatest shoppers and service.

      Reply
  5. James Erzen says:
    February 2, 2019 at 1:28 am

    How about getting a Cosco in Northeast PA.
    Maybe in Scranton

    Reply
  6. Mel W says:
    February 2, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    One more item that should be on the list – TRAVEL. Past few years we have saved thousands of dollars booking Cruises (12), Travel Packages (4) and car rentals (7).

    Reply
    • Dano says:
      February 3, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      I have not tried Costco for booking a vacation, but I did set one up with southwest vacation for two disabled Veterans, but had to cancel it more then 24hr before, and asked for my money back in full… It’s been over 3 month’s now on the phone with them, have not got one penny back from them. next time I’m trying Costco. do not use southwest vacation they will just rip you off.

      Reply
  7. Sheila T says:
    February 3, 2019 at 1:58 am

    The iTunes card for Apple was a huge eye opener for me. I’m going to use this, so the charges won’t be on my CC.

    Reply
  8. Ellen Olson says:
    February 3, 2019 at 5:36 am

    Thank you; Every dollar saved is very important to be able to maintain a decent standard of
    living .

    Reply
  9. Philip G. Douglas says:
    February 3, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Question: Where are your locations in middle TN, beside West Nashville?

    Reply
  10. Victoria says:
    February 3, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    I love Costco but there is not one near me in Savannah GA.

    Reply
    • Pamela says:
      June 24, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      Supposedly, there will be one soon near the Tanger Outlets or in Pooler!

      Reply
  11. jerome kenan says:
    February 4, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Great information

    Reply
  12. judy campbell says:
    February 4, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    I really loved Cosco but in a silly spur of the moment (think it was the cost of of membership was cheaper at sam’s. I did not renew my membership and joined Sam’s. What a bad choice that was. I bought a recliner there and in 6 weeks is broke, took 6 months to receive a claim after many tel calls and visits. I tried to overlook this and went shopping there after several months and walked out empty handed. I wish your membership had a senior price. Even tho it costs more I will re-join my membership this month. Even if I don’t buy in bulk, i’m 80 yrs old next month, I like your quality .

    Reply
    • Capt. Ron Bowers says:
      February 13, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      I am going on 82, take LOTS of medications and have been a member of Sam’s for years. I can’t imagine a store being less expensive and/or more accommodating.
      I am there almost every day, picking up my “drugs” and having an inexpensive lunch all at the same time. Many times I bring along the ingredients for that days dinner for my wife and I when I head home.
      Yep, I am a fan!

      Reply
  13. jiffer3333@aol.com says:
    March 21, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    when is the proposed Cranston rhode island store coming?

    Reply
  14. VIRGINIA PEIFFER says:
    March 21, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    MY SON SIGNED HIMSELF AND ME FOR A MEMBERSHIP…BUT I FOUND ONE PROBLEM NOW DAYS.. WHY DOES’NT COSTCO HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR “”RETIRED MEN AND WOMEN.. EX. A ROW AREAS FOR PARKING FOR THEM ALONE SO THEY WONT HAVE TO WALK SO FAR FROM YOUR STORE.. (sign: AREA FOR RETIREES ONLY) AND HAVE SPECIAL STICKERS TO HANG INSIDE THEIR CAR’S MIRRORS…
    I HAD TO WALK A DISTANCE FROM ENTRANCE OF STORE…I HURT SO BAD I ONLY GOT TO STAY IN STORE FOR A FEW MINUTES…WOULD LOVED TO HAVE STAYED LONGER, BUT THE PAIN WAS UNBEARABLE. I DO LOVE YOUR STORE AND WOULD LIKE TO STAY LONGER NEXT TIME…..

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    • Rhonda L. Randall says:
      August 16, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Until then, I might suggest using one of Costco’s electric wheel chair’s. I am in my early 60’s and due to chronic pain, have had to use one at Meijer a few times. It is not easy to accept but it certainly helps us to be able to see things within the Store.

      Reply
    • Thomas H Milton says:
      March 10, 2021 at 3:32 am

      Well then get a handicapped permit from your doctor!

      Reply
  15. Dorothy Jane Davis says:
    March 22, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks.

    Reply
  16. martha j brown says:
    March 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    interesting article. Wish Costco was closer to home. About 40 miles one way. look into the fairfield/licking county areas in ohio. thank you.

    Reply
  17. TAMMY LUX says:
    March 27, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    EVERY THING LOOK GOOD !!
    I love to be member of costco , and I do love the Kosher Hot dog!!
    But I desgaree with the Picture that you Publice it it look FAR away that presentation for the new comer ,
    I understand that you want a beatiful picture but THIS ONE IS WRONG TO PRESENTED SOMETHING THAN IS NOT TRUE THE HOT DOG IS NOT SERVED WITH ANY THING CLOSE AS THE PICTURE !!!
    PLEASE BE HONEST !!!
    Specially is you are marketing go to the retired , have some respect !!
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • randy says:
      February 15, 2020 at 11:46 am

      the 1.50 hot dog with drink is a really good deal.. take my grandkids here to eat if we are near the store. the pizza is reasonable and they love that as well but does not offer drink with it. they also need 1 express lane to pay. I often run in for 1 thing I forgot last trip and waiting on long lines is very annoying and waste of time..

      Reply
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    April 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm

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  19. Elia Pacheco says:
    April 26, 2019 at 7:20 am

    one thing not to buy at Costco is Guerrero stretchy flour tortillas…and between the big tortillas they put small ones that you will see when you open the bag at home..but why should i drive all the way to Senter road to buy chorizo. ?..when i live very close to Costco in santa clara.

    Reply
  20. David johnson says:
    May 15, 2019 at 2:40 am

    Will the thievesvatbthe funeralnhome letbyou usebthem

    Reply
  21. molly.freeman@comcast.net says:
    May 19, 2019 at 10:16 am

    I remember FEDMART, the forerunner of Costco. Created in San Diego , the original continues to evolve and age well.

    Reply
    • Helen S says:
      March 5, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      I thought it was Price Club when I first joined.

      Reply
  22. Lugenia says:
    May 19, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    It would be nice if there was a Costco here. I live in southeast Georgia where there are a lot of retirees and the closest Costco is either Charleston SC or Jacksonville FL

    Reply
  23. jeff gusman says:
    May 23, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    is Grocery Delivery ever going to happen in Hawaii. If not, how come?

    Reply
  24. lgmcgill@yahoo.com says:
    May 26, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    If it is a free sample it does not require a credit card, or money of any kind…

    Reply
  25. Deborah says:
    December 12, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    When is Costco going to sell wine in Pennsylvania? Have you applied for a liquor/wine license with the State. I enjoyed reading the article on the wines offered in various Costco stores across the nation.

    Reply
  26. Burt Schultz says:
    December 13, 2019 at 2:36 am

    Need places to sit down for a bit while shopping.

    Reply
  27. Duane Hall says:
    December 13, 2019 at 3:01 am

    Little Rock is begging for a Costco – maybe not Sam W’s family but the folks in the state would flock to LR.

    Reply
  28. Susan G Bloom says:
    February 13, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Any chance of having Kosher items — especially at holiday times (like Passover, Rosh Hashanah, etc.) I know NY and Florida do and there’s one store in Maryland, quite a distance away. How about something in Northern Virginia (select one store in Fairfax , Alexandria or Ashburn and I’ll bet customers will come)

    Reply
  29. Nancy Brennan says:
    February 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Many people would be delighted by a Costco in the Buffalo, New York area. We’re having a wonderful resurgence. Please come and be part of it.

    Reply
  30. Lorraine Pope says:
    August 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Pity Costco does not offer thus in the UK only bulk trade orders no private cardholders allowed.

    Reply
  31. Bradley Cagenello says:
    March 4, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    Why can’t I get a cup of coffee at Costco?

    Reply
  32. angelica p pelow says:
    March 4, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    Love Costco, I always had plenty of T.P. Also had lots of food.

    Reply
  33. Robin says:
    March 5, 2021 at 12:49 am

    We absolutely love Costco! We do most of our shopping there – we also love the two checks we get every year from using Costco Visa –

    Reply
  34. Tom says:
    March 14, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    Another thing to add to the list of GREAT savings not just for us retirees is GAS! If your CostCo has a gas station and you are not using it . . . well you should!

    Reply
    • Bob Caputo says:
      June 24, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      Need a store near Lewes De. Hundreds of new homes from retired nj/by/pa residents

      Reply

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