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| Sydney Costco; So Soon I Can Taste It! | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 15 2011, 07:28:34 PM (4,719 Views) | |
| Cristin | Jul 15 2011, 07:28:34 PM Post #1 |
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We registered online for our Costco card today.  If you don't know ... Sydney Costco opens on July 21st (which just so happens to be my birthday, I'm sure they planned it that way just for moi). There is also a Canberra Costco opening on the 22nd. Can't wait to have a look, though trying not to get my hopes up too high ... 
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| heluvsme | Jul 15 2011, 07:52:28 PM Post #2 |
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We'll just be squeaking in before our membership expires  We bought it back in America and only got to use it 4 months!I can't wait to see what American brands they carry! Cristin~I just checked out your blog and I  your Netflix post!!! Count me in!
Edited by heluvsme, Jul 15 2011, 07:55:23 PM.
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| Bindie | Jul 16 2011, 12:07:35 PM Post #3 |
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Despite being an anti-Costco shopper, I, too, have purchased my membership and have my card ready for the one opening in Canberra. I'm giving it a go - not so much for the US products, though HELLO TIDE and DAWN - but because I'm hoping I can buy meat and the things we regularly eat cheaper. I'm also hoping I can stock up once a month at Costco and then just use Woolies for the little shops in between. Here's hoping! =) |
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| RachaelK | Jul 16 2011, 12:44:49 PM Post #4 |
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Hooray for the new Costcos for other cities. That's exciting for you guys! The meat's really good there. We stock up once a month and do the little shops in between like that. Works well since I don't have time for big shops most weeks! |
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| Stinky1138 | Jul 18 2011, 12:53:37 PM Post #5 |
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do they stock Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce ?? |
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| RachaelK | Jul 18 2011, 03:18:10 PM Post #6 |
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Nope. I check every time I'm there. Every time. 
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| Steven | Jul 18 2011, 03:33:36 PM Post #7 |
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This will be interesting. It doesnt make sense that it would be too much like an American Costco but I am mostly courious what the pricing will be like. |
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| AmbroseChick | Jul 18 2011, 07:04:05 PM Post #8 |
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I *LOVE* the Melbourne Costco... happy that Sydney is getting one... pissed off that we don't have one in QLD yet. The prices are more then the US but less then AUS but its the selection of American foods that makes me dance in the aisles with my American shopping cart! |
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| incognito | Jul 18 2011, 08:23:38 PM Post #9 |
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I LOOOOOVE going to Costco in Melbourne, if only b/c it makes me feel a bit like I am at home. Be sure to get a big fat slice of Costo pizza and a cheap soda when you are done!! Yummo! |
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| Joshua | Jul 18 2011, 11:17:02 PM Post #10 |
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I just can't wait for the bulk size starbucks coffee :D "oh the butterflies in my stomach" |
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| CynicalCountess | Jul 19 2011, 12:36:20 AM Post #11 |
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David Jones foodhall in the city. Pretty sure they have it at Sweet Fix, too. |
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| Stinky1138 | Jul 19 2011, 08:24:22 AM Post #12 |
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ta, but dj's in the city is too much of a hassle. i don't like buying things i consider commonplace from people trying to make it trendy either. usually i get 3-4 bottles from family in the us (costco size bottles + flat rate shipping box = win). costco is going to be near husbands work and a bike track we frequent. it was just easier. |
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| Steven | Jul 20 2011, 05:38:06 PM Post #13 |
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The "American foods" selection at David Jones is pretty much useless and the prices are in the "no thanks" range. $16 for a small can of Folgers coffee? I will be in the states next week till mid August and cant wait. But oddly enough I cant wait to get back to check out the new Costco. I seem to be on the no logic express. |
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| incognito | Jul 20 2011, 07:50:53 PM Post #14 |
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I am pretty sure I have seen labels on the American foods at DJs that say they're from the USA Foods store anyhow... I think I live my life on the no logic express, by the way! |
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| Stinky1138 | Jul 21 2011, 12:34:47 AM Post #15 |
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i remember seeing pop tarts in an iga once. they were like 5 bucks for 1 pack or something equally outlandish. there's practically going to be an american par-tay at costco sydney it sounds like. :P |
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| coach22 | Jul 21 2011, 07:41:22 AM Post #16 |
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I will be at the Canberra Costco tomorrow as the doors open
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| TerritorianTori | Jul 21 2011, 10:41:20 AM Post #17 |
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You and the other 2000 or so American expats living in Sydney, no doubt! Let us know how it goes! |
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| heluvsme | Jul 21 2011, 11:06:58 PM Post #18 |
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I'm one of those who braved the crazed crowds at Costco today and I am so glad I did. I am one happy girl now that I have: Best Foods Mayo Heinz Ketchup Vlasic Dill Pickles Kirkland Cashew Clusters Mareblu Naturals Trail Mix RiceWorks chips Mongo bag of Kettle Chips (actually called by a different name here, but the same) Bob's Red Mill Quinoa Those last four items are gluten free and they are SO GOOD~I'm thrilled to have them back! Yes, I am so happy I took a picture of some of it! 
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| TerritorianTori | Jul 22 2011, 01:14:25 AM Post #19 |
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| Ausson | Jul 22 2011, 11:35:42 AM Post #20 |
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You are brave, I'm not willing to mill with the crowds just yet. Having said that can you check out if they carry diced green chilies? |
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