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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:44 AM


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Wow,:rolleyes: so at $120 an hour...:smug:, which you claim is ALMOST...:barf: your kind of money...:lol:, that puts your income at $250k plus per year...:?::?:. That income is a far cry from what has been claimed by you in the past.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:


Now there you go, "Oddjob"....:yes:.. Now you're getting your head on straight, boy....:yes:..:yes:.....
I know I'm gettin' old but I don't remember ever claiming an annual income here. Now, you're a wee bit high in your baseless estimate there but you're not too far off. But I can assure you it's way more then you can imagine......:P


Maybe I can help refresh your memory. Perhaps you should look at your BK filing where you claimed to make $2,895 per month, which at 40 hours per week is $16.70 per hour.
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:50 AM


Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:55 AM
Really?


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The vast majority on the consumer class doesn't know what they're missing. Not a clue. All they know is that what they have today far exceeds what they had ten years ago. Seen from that perspective, I guess life is good.


They don't have TV or internet or have relatives who live NOB? ;D

They know. That's why if given the choice, most will endure the hassle to cross the border to shop.




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:55 AM


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Maybe I can help refresh your memory. Perhaps you should look at your BK filing where you claimed to make $2,895 per month, which at 40 hours per week is $16.70 per hour.


:lol:...:lol:...Long time ago and under different circumstances..... "Oddjob"... Sometimes for medical hardship reasons one must do what one must......:(..... But thanks for the reminder. :no:

[Edited on 3-6-12 by KASHEYDOG]




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:56 AM


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Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store

True. I'll get clobbered for this response but: The Costco on Broadway is the closest to the border and has primarily Mexican shoppers and I suppose mexican-focused purchasers for the that store. I've gone from the front door to the exit ticket checker without speaking a word of English there. The Costco on East H street is in Rancho del Rey a very upscale mixed area, not frequented by the day-shoppers from TJ. They carry the better quality items the wealthier Mexicans who live in that area and the predominantly upscale white customers who shop there want. Now I'm gonna run for cover... lol




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 10:58 AM


US vs Mexico for Costco

US Costco

Hot Dog's

Mexico Costco

Perito Calliente's
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:02 AM
Here they come WOOOOSH.....RUN, WOOOOSH, RUN


[Edited on 3-6-12 by KASHEYDOG]

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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:06 AM


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They don't have TV or internet or have relatives who live NOB? ;D

They know. That's why if given the choice, most will endure the hassle to cross the border to shop.


Quality comparison is more of a "hands-on" thing. That's hard to portray on TV.
Anyway....I think the magnet that draws the Mexican shopper across the border is product availability and lower prices.
Even today, most of the Kirkland line of goods, with which large savings are realized, are unavailable here at Costco MX.
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:08 AM


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Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store

True. I'll get clobbered for this response but: The Costco on Broadway is the closest to the border and has primarily Mexican shoppers and I suppose mexican-focused purchasers for the that store. I've gone from the front door to the exit ticket checker without speaking a word of English there. The Costco on East H street is in Rancho del Rey a very upscale mixed area, not frequented by the day-shoppers from TJ. They carry the better quality items the wealthier Mexicans who live in that area and the predominantly upscale white customers who shop there want. Now I'm gonna run for cover... lol











Wellll being as you started it I was told about the difference by a Mexican friend down here she related that she went shoping with her married daughter who lives up there,she wanted to go to the Chula Vista store and her daughter wouldn't go her daughter said to her there were to many Mexicans there.
I like the Rancho Del Ray store better not for the above stated reason but because it is a better store

[Edited on 3-6-2012 by J.P.]
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lol.gif posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:14 AM
I've got news for you


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I've gone from the front door to the exit ticket checker without speaking a word of English there.


You can go from front door to exit in any major store, restaurant chain, government agency or hospital in Southern California without speaking a word of English.




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:22 AM


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Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store

True. I'll get clobbered for this response but: The Costco on Broadway is the closest to the border and has primarily Mexican shoppers and I suppose mexican-focused purchasers for the that store. I've gone from the front door to the exit ticket checker without speaking a word of English there. The Costco on East H street is in Rancho del Rey a very upscale mixed area, not frequented by the day-shoppers from TJ. They carry the better quality items the wealthier Mexicans who live in that area and the predominantly upscale white customers who shop there want. Now I'm gonna run for cover... lol


Wellll being as you started it I was told about the difference by a Mexican friend down here she related that she went shoping with her married daughter who lives up there,she wanted to go to the Chula Vista store and her daughter wouldn't go her daughter said to her there were to many Mexicans there.
I like the Rancho Del Ray store better not for the above stated reason but because it is a better store

[Edited on 3-6-2012 by J.P.]


... and I thought I'd be safe just not comparing the two stores customer behavior at the "road shows." In Rancho del Rey store (and most CostCo's) people casually take an available sample and then wander around to shop until they hit the next one. At the Chula Vista store it is "feed the family" time and it's hard to get your shopping cart around all the people lined up for those little toaster ovens to pop open.

They all pay their memberships and there is no shame or anything wrong in taking what is offered for free- it's just an interesting observation that at one store it's a sample thing and the other it's enjoyed as a buffet meal.




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 11:36 AM


I always thought they were pushing something that doesnt sell all that well so I usually pass the samples up:lol::lol:
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 01:03 PM


Costco's marketing plan includes spontaneous purchasing by the member's. Giving away the samples is part of the marketing program, not to roll inventory.
The difference between Mexico and USA for the volume is amazing. In Mexico most will pick up 3 or 4 items, the USA is carts full of stuff that weren't of the shopping list. We used to call Price Club hundred dollar club, hard to get out for less then $100.00.




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 01:16 PM


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We used to call Price Club hundred dollar club, hard to get out for less then $100.00.


And that's when all you're doing is keeping your friend company and you don't need anything.
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 01:16 PM


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Costco's marketing plan includes spontaneous purchasing by the member's. Giving away the samples is part of the marketing program, not to roll inventory.
The difference between Mexico and USA for the volume is amazing. In Mexico most will pick up 3 or 4 items, the USA is carts full of stuff that weren't of the shopping list. We used to call Price Club hundred dollar club, hard to get out for less then $100.00.











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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 06:27 PM
OK my mistake..


I was at the one on H street, I forgot there was one in Chula Vista proper...yeah the H street one was really nice...
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Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 06:34 PM
Doncha get it....


Yes but I could have bought the card cheaper and saved myself $20 regardless..:no:
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wouldn't call $55 a year a ripoff, Dr. The prices on the same items are almost always lower in the Chula Vista Costco than the Ensenada Costco.


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so, if one's original card is from the US and one wants to renew in Ensenada - we can ?




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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 07:05 PM


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so, if one's original card is from the US and one wants to renew in Ensenada - we can ?


I went through that, but I think I had to rejoin. Can't remember everything. :lol:
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[*] posted on 3-6-2012 at 07:22 PM


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I was at the one on H street, I forgot there was one in Chula Vista proper...yeah the H street one was really nice...
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Costco in the US as Woosh said the Costco's in Ca vary from store to store I was amazed at the difference between the quality and or quanity of goods between the two stores Costco Chula Vista and Costco on H street off of the 805 the one off of 805 is far superior to the Chula Vista store

Hearing some complaints lately about the H Street store. They are moving departments around inside the store and it's hard to find things right now. I think they added a new walk-through produce section at the back right of the store. Spent some time looking for that Kirkland Diet Iced Green Tea and even asked a sales associate where it was and he couldn't find it either (was not with the beverages). I like it better when big-box stores (HomeDepot, CostCo, etc) get merchandising format/layout down pat and keep all their stores pretty much the same- like most chain restaurants do. Much easier to navigate and a consistent shopping experience.




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