Rant: Costco

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Is it me or has the quality at Costco gone down while the prices keep going up?

Costco used to mean good or great quality goods at reasonable prices. Especially their Kirkland brand stuff. Almost always as good as brand names but cheaper. I've got Kirkland polos I've worn for years that are thick, good quality and have lasted a long time - stuff like that. I haven't found those shirts there in a couple of years. I've noticed the prices keep going up too.

Today, I notice meatballs for 4.50 a pound, there wasn't a lick of clothing that i picked up and said 'nice quality', and kirkland bar soap was more expensive than the Dove, Lever, and Irish Spring. WTF?

But hey, hot dog and a coke is still $1.50.

With the kids mostly gone, we don't need as much bulk stuff anyway. Looks like we'll be saving another hundred bucks a year in subscription expense next year.