News that big box wholesaler Costco is taking Donald Trump’s administration to court over his tariff war — while demanding a refund — landed with a thud with the president’s most ardent defenders.On Monday, Costco Wholesale lawyers filed a lawsuit that states, in part, “Because IEEPA does not clearl...

I know it’s the second Costco related thing I’ve posted on this, but it’s a pretty big deal.

If these MAGA turds want to try to boycott, I’ll laugh my ass off because this one of the best performing retail stocks in the US in the past 20 years.

  • ilinamorato@lemmy.world
    7·
    13 hours ago

    If you’re buying for enough people that it makes sense, the Executive membership can easily pay for itself. Generally speaking Costco is slightly cheaper, but the big thing is that you’ll typically get the more premium brand in a bulk container for the more basic price.

    But if you aren’t going to be buying for a family of six every other week, it might not be super worth it to you. It’s a good store, but it’s not some amazing mecca or anything.

    • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4·
      4 hours ago

      There is also value in the curation of products that occurs from their generous return policy. They cannot afford to carry shittified products.

    • aesthelete@lemmy.world
      1·
      2 hours ago

      I read a margin breakdown on every big box store in consumer reports and Costco was the lowest margin store there was. They make most of their money on the subscriptions.

      There are also some items (beer for instance) that are drastically lower in price versus the competition. So much so that you can make your membership fee back in a couple of trips.

      But yes, admittedly they do not have 100% unbelievable deals.

    • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      13 hours ago

      Technically, I’m past the point of needing it. It’s more just to support a company that isn’t total shit.

    • ilinamorato@lemmy.world
      4·
      13 hours ago

      Just realized, I had forgotten entirely about appliances and electronics and clothes and stuff. That stuff is almost always 10-ish percent cheaper as a baseline. So if you need to buy that sort of thing somewhat often, it might be a better deal thank I let on.