Costco Shopping – June 15, 2013 / Bamboo Bowl

I bought 4 more T-Shirts.  Bought some seasoned sea-weeds, a book about local history, etc..

Today’s highlight was 14 Inch bamboo bowls by Island Bamboo. These bowls are beautiful. There were different colors such as red and green. I liked the natural bamboo color. I thought $24.99 was a crazy low price. So, I got one. This bowl will occasionally come in handy.

Right after Costco shopping, I went to a local farmers’ market. I found a bamboo bowl there. With my naked eyes, that bowl looked identical to what I just bought from Costco, no kidding…identical to my eyes. He wanted $75.00 for just a bowl (no utensils included).

As soon as I got home, I went online and looked up the 14″ Island Bamboo bowl. I found the same bowls at Amazon for $46.00. They didn’t even include utensils.

And, finally, I went to eBay and found somebody selling this same product for $54.99 (free shipping). I often think about buying stuff at Costco and selling them at eBay. I guess many people are doing just that.

Quick update. Sorry, I am busy

OMG, I am so busy.

I hope you are enjoying Memorial Day weekend. I will not have any time off. I will work 10 – 12 hours every single day throughout the weekend (SAT, SUN, & MON).

I had 3 personal jobs (photography gigs) that I couldn’t refuse. Who would turn away money?  And, you know, I’ve been poor all my life. So, I am happy to work day and night during the holiday weekend. I will slow down sometime next month (mid-June).

It’s been 3 months since I got a new job. I now work at a large company as a web guy. I didn’t know how to break the news about my new job, because I felt awkward (just like when I bought a house – it’s awkward showing off). 

Before, many people found my blog refreshing because I was living in a small apartment, trying to save money, trying to find love… and still shared positive energy. I believe I made a lot of connections with people in a similar situation.  I now lost some major contributing elements that gave my blog its unique personality. I feel a little awkward about that.

For now, I will keep talking about Costco shopping and Costco products. You may notice I spend a little more money than before.

I now have 3 decent electric guitars. Ideally, I would like to have 5-6 electric guitars and 1-2 acoustic guitars.

I need to get back to work now.

Happy Memorial Day weekend for everyone. I will talk to you soon.

 

Costco Shopping – May 17, 2013

Sorry, I’m very slow with my blog. I am really busy. I think about my blog, but I just don’t have time.

Here’s a picture from my Costco shopping – May 17, 2013. After Costco, I went to ROSS.

Maybe I should blog about ROSS shopping. I always go to ROSS after Costco. And I always find something there. I take my time and look at a lot of stuff. 

As much as I love Costco, there are ROSS, Bed Bath and Beyond, Cost Plus World Market, Pier 1 Imports, Tuesday Morning, and other fun stores that I enjoy. And I enjoy Wal*mart as well – I don’t care some people look down upon Wal*mart. It is a fun store. I like Walmart.

Again, I am sorry that I am slow with my blog. I think my schedule will get back to normal in mid-June.

Talk to you later.

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Little Giant Ladder – Price Comparison

I bought a Little Giant Ladder from Costco for $179.99. I didn’t bother to compare the price at that time.  It was my educated guess it was the best price in town. I did a price check after I brought it home, just to make sure and to make me feel good.

The exact model name is – Model 17, Type 1A

On their official website, they sell these for $259.99 with free tax and shipping

Amazon sells them for $249.99 plus tax and shipping

Costco sells them for $179.99 with free shipping (if you want them shipped). I bought mine at my local Costco warehouse. The ladder will fit in the back seat of normal 4 door sedans.

This is an incredible deal at $55 savings. One purchase of Little Giant ladder pays for Costco membership. And there is no shipping hassle. Honestly, I don’t know why some people don’t have a Costco membership.