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Costco NZ Opening Specials - LG 50” 4K LED LCD - $899.99 @ Costco (in-Store Only, Membership Required)

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Costco NZ Opening Specials - LG 50” 4K LED LCD - $899.99 @ Costco (in-Store Only, Membership Required)
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ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 13:16 costco.co.nz (2276 clicks)
Last edited 29/09/2022 - 16:45 by 2 other users
  • LG 50” 4K LED LCD Smart TV 50UQ80006LB - $1099.99 $899
  • Cherie 2-Tier Basket w/Banana Hook - $34.99
  • Puma Women’s Tee - $14.99
  • Puma Men’s Hoodie or Pants - $29.99
  • Cage Free Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless - $7 per pack
  • Duracell Alkaline Batteries AA/AAA 40 pack - $16.99

Plus many more

I was expecting better deals but I think they might have missed the hype they would have got if had better deals. Not sure if more deals will be there in-store or if this is part of the deals.

Price reduced to $899

Thanks @coffeee

Other 4K TV 50inch Battery Chicken Clothing Duracell LCD TV LG Meat Puma T-Shirt

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  • Wakrak on 27/09/2022 - 13:21

    Not sure what your link is OP but goes to a dead page for me.

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 13:22

      Updated it.

  • Surreal on 27/09/2022 - 13:30

    Will anyone be likely to price match Costco offers?

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 13:31

      At least in Auckland they should as Costco is a physical store.

      • dogwasstar on 27/09/2022 - 13:42
        +4

        Pretty sure because you need a membership for costco, other stores are not going to price match. Pretty sure there was a discussion about this on this site.

  • nzkiwi on 27/09/2022 - 13:30
    +7

    Pretty underwhelming tbh. Some of those RRPs are real high

    • namkool on 27/09/2022 - 13:40
      +1

      Agreed, you'd think for a grand opening they'd have some deals worth raving about.

  • aerir on 27/09/2022 - 13:37

    Kinda meh, the 40packs battery price is decent but the rest?

    • akrotohur on 27/09/2022 - 13:54

      Yeah, not very exciting really, maybe like what many have expected, still "NZ pricing" at the end of the day.

  • MapleSyrup07 on 27/09/2022 - 13:45

    the chicken Breast are "$7.00 Off pack"
    so assuming its 1Kg packs, it'll be $3.99. Well thats how I comprehend it anyways.

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 13:47

      There is no mention of weight per pack. But usual price is listed as $10.99/kg

    • akrotohur on 27/09/2022 - 13:52

      Says $10.99 per kilo though

      • victornz on 27/09/2022 - 14:21

        Normally pak and save sells for $9.99 kg special

    • rkl on 27/09/2022 - 13:55

      Being Costco, probably be large packs. Makes the deal less appealing imo.

      • Dutch-Guy on 27/09/2022 - 14:07
        +1

        Good to note though, don't expect huge savings on meat (over Pak'n'save for example). But Costco (US at least) is know for the high quality of meat for an affordable price.

  • huster on 27/09/2022 - 13:56
    +3

    Saw the news，they showed off the big diamond before opening, are they trying to test their security level against in Auckland？Haha

    • justaddwater on 27/09/2022 - 14:16

      How long until costco gets ram riaded?

  • Dutch-Guy on 27/09/2022 - 14:02
    +1

    I'll say that the Costco coupons/deals aren't really that special anyway (from Costco US experience).
    But generally you should save a nice amount on the day to day items (specially when you buy the homebrand Kirkland).

    But I do agree, with opening the first store in NZ, you would expect better opening specials.

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 14:05

      From past experience they tend to have some good specials occasionally like during Christmas, black friday, labor weekends etc in US. Most of them had a coupon and limits for big ticket items.

      Yes, kirkland comes out cheaper on everyday items if you can consume the large packs.

  • Plug on 27/09/2022 - 14:17
    +3

    These are like 1-Day "deals"

    • RSTH on 27/09/2022 - 14:30

      lol

  • JustSome1 on 27/09/2022 - 14:25

    Will costco deliver to your house? or is it only store only

    • RSTH on 27/09/2022 - 14:31
      +1

      Instore only currently. Will take at least 1 year before Costco sets up online shopping.

  • thermonuclear on 27/09/2022 - 14:32
    +1

    LG 50" LCD TV at Best Buy in USA prices out at $644NZD so, yeah, not exactly pushing the boat out at Costco are they?

  • 2cheap on 27/09/2022 - 14:49

    Thanks for the pricing, but damn $16.99 to have Duracell batteries leak in my devices. No thanks Costco.

    • akrotohur on 27/09/2022 - 15:07

      Yeah, and there are rumours about their house brand, KS batteries were from the same brand, and I've seen a few people complaining about them leaking too

      • 2cheap on 27/09/2022 - 15:44

        Good to know. I stick to Panasonic, Varta and SCA now as good cost/energy density and haven't leaked yet.

    • Avantime on 27/09/2022 - 15:49

      No point switching from the Varta batteries from Bunnings.

  • GoneWithTheWind on 27/09/2022 - 15:04

    Costco said in the news that they're not going to disclose their opening specials as Foodstuffs & Countdown would then just put the same price on similar items. One is hoping that there will be better deals in-store from tomorrow.

  • El Cheapo on 27/09/2022 - 15:20

    Anyone looked into whether its possible to apply for membership in a country where its cheaper than $60 - it says costco cards are valid at locations worldwide.

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 15:24

      You would need to submit a photo id from that country, so unless you have that it won't be possible. Also, I believe Costco online works only in origin country. For. eg Costco NZ membership won't allow you to purchase online in AU/US.

    • coffeee on 27/09/2022 - 16:06

      you need proof of ID and address to pickup the card, they dont post either so you will have to travel.

    • Baagin on 27/09/2022 - 17:02

      I'm going to USA and it's $60 USD so better to get a NZD one. I think Aussie is A$60 too. So maybe NZ membership is one of their better buys

      • akrotohur on 27/09/2022 - 17:06

        A Korean was complaining in their fans group about it being more expansive here, I just checked, it's 38500 KRW there, about $47.50 NZD.

    • Plug on 27/09/2022 - 18:26
      +3

      Hmm, hoping for a Costco in Turkey?

  • netwalk on 27/09/2022 - 16:07

    Anyone know if Costco are going to have a surcharge for credit card payments in New Zealand? I've not heard they will but it wouldn't surprise me if one of the big chains start to soon….

  • Rhys on 27/09/2022 - 16:08
    +1

    All that hype for a page of 15 rather average deals…They should have done a walmart style opening and given away some tv's for $500.

  • scrappycoco on 27/09/2022 - 17:55

    Will be interesting to see how black fridays looks here now..

  • KouponKween on 27/09/2022 - 17:58

    Anyone know whether you can go into Costco without a membership but not buy anything? Would be keen to have a look at more prices/products in person before committing to a membership.

    • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 18:23

      No. You can only accompany with a member. A member can take upto 2 adult guests and unlimited kids.

      • kiwical on 28/09/2022 - 18:37
        +2

        Lol at unlimited kids. Booking in the whole daycare now.

        • justaddwater on 29/09/2022 - 20:45

          I identify as a teenager

      • Tmurder91 on 29/09/2022 - 21:17

        Do you know if its possible to borrow a family members card and go? For example if I had a card, could I lend it to my wife to go instead of me, or my parents?

        • ace310 on 29/09/2022 - 21:23
          +1

          No. They check the photo on the card. Membership allows an additional member so you should have 2 cards.

    • Plug on 27/09/2022 - 18:25

      You can buy the membership and then get refunded if you don't like it

  • CapLight on 27/09/2022 - 18:42

    NOT impressed. I don't have high hopes after all, it is not like buying from Costco exempts from paying for the whopping 15% GST.

  • Superpower21 on 27/09/2022 - 21:25

    My friend went today for a VIP event, I tried to zoom in on the photos, but can't see any details except "ALL PORK HOT DOG AND 590mL SODA (With Refill)" $1.99

  • akrotohur on 27/09/2022 - 21:39
    +2

    The people who went to the VIP event just now put up more photos of prices, not over exciting from what I see, but I don't know much about prices of things like Dr Pepper, etc. Some examples are:

    24x 355 ML Dr Pepper $29.99
    12x Coca Cola Cherry $15.99
    60x 85g Whiskas So Fishy Wet Cat Food $49.99
    2x 1L Aveeno Daily Moisturising Wash $37.98
    6x 200 ML Lynx Body Spray Africa $32.99
    50cm Squishmallows $44.99
    Husky Coca-Cola 130L Bar Fridge $749.98
    Husky Chest Freezer (size not sure) $899.99
    Uniden UHF CB Handhelds Quad Colour Pack UH35 (Walkie Talkie?) $99.99

    etc, many more photos on their FB fans group if anyone is interested.

    • Plug on 27/09/2022 - 23:25
      +2

      Wow, those aren't impressive at all

  • cosmicstarhorse on 27/09/2022 - 21:43

    Rotisserie chickens are $7.99 each 😀

  • ace310 on 27/09/2022 - 21:46
    +1

    I saw fb posts. Most of the prices are very much regular. Yes there are items which might not be available anywhere else plus the bulk packs might end up cheaper if you can consume those. Some of the stuff might be a good buy plus costco warranty on big ticket items would be good. Occasional sales will be great.

    • rkl on 28/09/2022 - 16:40

      Seen a few mentions of their warranty. Genuine question, what makes it so attractive?

      • ace310 on 28/09/2022 - 16:46

        Most of the items can be returned with no questions asked. Once I saw a news about a woman returned a half eaten birthday cake saying they didn't like it and costco refunded back. Obviously that's bad to take something like that back but oh well.

        I have returned couple of electronics back in US after using it for few days as it was not what I was looking for.

        • The Hound on 28/09/2022 - 16:59

          That is where all those "ex-demo" products come from

          • ace310 on 28/09/2022 - 17:02

            @The Hound: Yup. Sometimes you can grab a good deal. I have got few like those and all of them are covered with warranty so worth it.

        • Nil Einne on 13/10/2022 - 01:31

          IIRC Warehouse used to do that, until they changed to resalable condition unless defective although it was only for their 28 days or whatever

          Edit: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-it-pays-to-shop-around-for… seems to confirm my memory, also it seems Farmers might have been similar.

  • cutcutcut on 28/09/2022 - 06:19
    +2

    Hmmmm nothing there makes me wanna pay $60 and fight all the queues on opening week.

    • Avantime on 28/09/2022 - 21:56
      +1

      Don't, unless you can eat back the $60 from their cut-price foodcourt and rotisserie chickens.

      I went there tonight and as I expected, the prices are a bit meh. Most bulk grocery items are like $20-30 each, It feels like you're buying 3x the stuff but paying 3x-4x the price, especially if you're used to seeing the lowest prices on Grocer.nz. They also carry a lot of US brands but they aren't cheap either, as well as stuff like chilled Wagyu beef at $160 a tray. I'm pretty sure the fellas at PaknSave Westgate will sleep easy tonight.

      Same for the hardware and homeware items. Bunnings is still where I would go.

      • L3tstaxth1s on 28/09/2022 - 22:39

        So you need to be a member to eat there as well then or to enter the store?

        • Avantime on 28/09/2022 - 23:22

          AFAIK yes. The Foodcourt is located after the checkouts. The rotisserie chicken is in the butchery section. Customers were funnelled so they have to go through the store and checkouts in order to reach the foodcourt.

          Note I didn't actually eat at the foodcourt myself as it was far too busy on opening day.

      • cutcutcut on 28/09/2022 - 22:42

        Good to know. And I would assume they wanted to start with a bang, so these are probably their most competitive pricing.

  • offroad on 29/09/2022 - 12:47

    Anybody knows pros and cons of joining membership online vs in store? Or is the same?

    • ace310 on 29/09/2022 - 12:48
      +1

      Same.

      Irrespective of how you sign up, you will have to get the photo taken for the membership card.

      • L3tstaxth1s on 29/09/2022 - 17:08

        Is the photo taken on site or do you provide a photo? Actually pretty good for reducing instore theft which I read as a barrier to entry

        • ace310 on 29/09/2022 - 17:27

          Instore. They click your photo and print it out right there.

  • coffeee on 29/09/2022 - 16:38

    On FB the tv is now 899.99

    Image
    https://ibb.co/fXFYhjV

  • Superpower21 on 29/09/2022 - 18:14

    Anyone knows if they take American Express?

    • akrotohur on 29/09/2022 - 18:37
      +1

      Don't think they do, they were struggling to get accepting Visa in place, only got it sorted like one week before opening. I heard AE charges a higher fee, doubt they will ever take AE here. They used to in the US when they had exclusive contracts with AE.

  • L3tstaxth1s on 29/09/2022 - 20:41

    Just seen on Reddit that someone managed to get Mitre10 to price promise on a Masterbuilt Gravity 800 BBQ. So guess price matching may be possible going forward until they start differentiating the products and SKU codes?

    • akrotohur on 29/09/2022 - 20:44

      Maybe until other retailers realise they need to update their T&Cs like TWH…haha, so better be quick before that happens, it won't last forever.

  • akrotohur on 02/10/2022 - 13:07

    They have new "coupons" today:

    5.7L instant pot pressure cooker - $139.00
    2 pack Thermoflask vacuum insulated 1.18L bottles - $37.99
    75" Sony Bravia 4K LED TVKD75X80 - $2599.99
    90 pack Cascade dishwashing tablets - $29.99
    2x2kg Napisan gold pro $32.99

    etc

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