David Rodwell Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Hello You Lovely People the week of Dec 7-14, I’d like to go from Ajijic to Costco and back to Ajijic. The LCS bus goes the 19th long after I will have gone NOB. I am guessing it’s a question of cost vs of convenience??? Any thoughts of some good ways to make this voyage of discovery?? David Rodwell Winston-Salem, NC EEUU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapalence Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Dude, Costco is Costco and not worth planning a trip 3 months in advance. It will still be there. It will still have Kirkland toilet paper and all the familiar things. If you want to plan, how about a trip to the Copper Canyon? Chiapas? Oaxaca? Puerto Vallarta? Oy. Costco is NOT a "road trip". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 ...Not ready for Prime Time. But he does call us Lovely People. Very woke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rodwell Posted September 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 This to determine if we’ll want to bring our stuff from NOB or simply replace everything when we arrive! I would maintain the beauty of CopperCanyon? Chiapas? Oaxaca? Puerto Vallarta? Will all be there! This is going to be a working trip hopefully with some serious research (bass fishing)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 There is more than one Costco in Guadalajara. However, you can always let your fingers do the walking... and there is a service here that lets you order and delivers items to your home. Or, you can find Costco items in stores here (at a mark up of course) like SuperLake, Pancho's and El Torito's. https://www.costco.com.mx/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rodwell Posted September 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 This to determine if we’ll want to bring our stuff from NOB or simply replace everything when we arrive! I would maintain the beauty of CopperCanyon? Chiapas? Oaxaca? Puerto Vallarta? Will all be there! This is going to be a working trip hopefully with some serious research (bass fishing)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rodwell Posted September 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 So it sounds like your Costco is like our Costco here??? Really? Is it completely American? Well in some way disturbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, David Rodwell said: So it sounds like your Costco is like our Costco here??? Really? Is it completely American? Well in some way disturbing The tax is included in the price you see on the shelf. Do they have Soriana where you live? Is it completely Mexican? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, David Rodwell said: Well in some way disturbing Much better, it has a fully stocked booze and wine section from cheap to ultra premium! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, David Rodwell said: This to determine if we’ll want to bring our stuff from NOB A Costco trip isn't going to tell you that.....unless you're deciding about bringing d/w detergent and TP..... you should plan to hit all the furniture stores, this board has many great posts on the high end stores in Guad, the factory stores in Ocotlan, copper, leather,and rustico and fine MX woods in many places within a 30 min to 2 hour drive (or taxi ride) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 ...And a 72 pound wheel of Parmigiono Reggiano from Italy for only $899.99 USD. Steal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 The "from Italy" part is redundant....does it come with its own wheelbarrow? Or do you just roll it out to the lot? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Go Solar said: The "from Italy" part is redundant....does it come with its own wheelbarrow? Or do you just roll it out to the lot? 😉 Well they wanted you to know it's from Italy so they advertised it that way. Not to worry about how to get it home...offer just expired. For the OP: middle and upper class Mexicans love Costco to be able to get many of the goods you see in Costco US and that are not available anywhere else in Mexico. They definitely do not compete with the Tiangus vendors in Ajijic. Best paper products you will find in Mexico, TP, paper towels, napkins and similar items. You'll see when you start using some of the local products... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlngton Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Why not take the bus to Guadalajara, catch a taxi to Costco, explore Costco all yoh want, then catch a taxi back to the bus station. If you're just doing a reconnaissance trip and not buying, bus and taxi are easy and cheap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 And please remember that nearly all homes and apartments for rent are furnished... same for homes and condos sold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 David Rodwell, there are several small companies locally that you can hire to drive you to and from Guadalajara. Here is contact number for one that we have used and are very happy with: Francisco Miramontes (333) 157-8060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rodwell Posted September 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 You folks are tops...It appears that the Costco is pretty much the same. Since I went online thanks to Ferret, I can even see the prices. So I think it's Ix nay on the trip to Costco. One of you lovely people even offered to drive my lovely wife and me to Costco...you are all a special bunch of folks...maybe the best reason to make the move. You even have a Go Solar that especially warms the cockles of my heart...I am warned if they get to hot to rub them with dry ice but that's another story. So since it is a bit daunting to try to figure what to see in our very limited first visit, I think I will simply post a request to that end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 I would be happy to take you and go to Costco with you. We could go on the 8th or the 13th. It will be a zoo just prior to Christmas, fyi. PM me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 12 hours ago, David Rodwell said: This to determine if we’ll want to bring our stuff from NOB or simply replace everything when we arrive! I would maintain the beauty of CopperCanyon? Chiapas? Oaxaca? Puerto Vallarta? Will all be there! This is going to be a working trip hopefully with some serious research (bass fishing)! You can look online at the catalogues of Costco and various furniture stores. It might save a trip. Yes, some good buys on alcohol at Costco in Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstone Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 I have lived in Asia and the USA and Mexico. The Costcos of each country reflect the tatstes and preferences of their citizens. There were waaaay more fishy things in the Japanese CostCo than in the US one, but at the heart - Costco is Costco. The hot dogs and pizza taste the same worldwide. Depends on what you are looking to leave/bring. Most electronics like TVs, printers are better to buy here. Computers are available, but usually have Spanish keyboards. Invest in quality surge protectors - those are a must. High end appliances are easily available and delivery is easy. We brought our art and rugs, higher end pots and pans, all clothes. Lamps are $$$ here. Shades are very $$$ if you want nicer ones.Ceiling fans are easy to find, a are heaters andAC should you decide you need them. We don't. Comfy US and Canadian furniture can be purchased easily, but will be a bit $$$ier than the US. Not many "bargains" here, no outlets and rare sales. Bookcases, buffets and end tables can be made to order, and be as rustic or high end as you wish. Bed frames are easy to have made. We had our King frames (2 twin bottoms) made extra tall so we could use the under bed area for storage.Mattresses are easy to find. Drapes, I found I needed to go back and make a trip to BB&B, but now we have one in GDL. You can also have them custom made. Clothes, shoes, ladies bras are very $$$$$ and hard to find sizes - well, you are out of luck. Office Depot and Office Max are in GDL for those kinds of needs. There is a kitchen "neighborhood" in GDL with everything you could possibly want to use in your kitchen. Thanks Tom Gates for introducing us to that area. I go shopping for things in GDL, and take the bus and cabs. I would be happy to help you do that if you wish. Hope this helps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rodwell Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 19 hours ago, cstone said: I have lived in Asia and the USA and Mexico. The Costcos of each country reflect the tatstes and preferences of their citizens. There were waaaay more fishy things in the Japanese CostCo than in the US one, but at the heart - Costco is Costco. The hot dogs and pizza taste the same worldwide. Depends on what you are looking to leave/bring. Most electronics like TVs, printers are better to buy here. Computers are available, but usually have Spanish keyboards. Invest in quality surge protectors - those are a must. High end appliances are easily available and delivery is easy. We brought our art and rugs, higher end pots and pans, all clothes. Lamps are $$$ here. Shades are very $$$ if you want nicer ones.Ceiling fans are easy to find, a are heaters andAC should you decide you need them. We don't. Comfy US and Canadian furniture can be purchased easily, but will be a bit $$$ier than the US. Not many "bargains" here, no outlets and rare sales. Bookcases, buffets and end tables can be made to order, and be as rustic or high end as you wish. Bed frames are easy to have made. We had our King frames (2 twin bottoms) made extra tall so we could use the under bed area for storage.Mattresses are easy to find. Drapes, I found I needed to go back and make a trip to BB&B, but now we have one in GDL. You can also have them custom made. Clothes, shoes, ladies bras are very $$$$$ and hard to find sizes - well, you are out of luck. Office Depot and Office Max are in GDL for those kinds of needs. There is a kitchen "neighborhood" in GDL with everything you could possibly want to use in your kitchen. Thanks Tom Gates for introducing us to that area. I go shopping for things in GDL, and take the bus and cabs. I would be happy to help you do that if you wish. Hope this helps. Super helpful cstone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 David, Apparently you aren't serious about going to Costco. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, tomgates said: David, Apparently you aren't serious about going to Costco. Did you read the post where he says: “You folks are tops...It appears that the Costco is pretty much the same. Since I went online thanks to Ferret, I can even see the prices. So I think it's Ix nay on the trip to Costco. One of you lovely people even offered to drive my lovely wife and me to Costco...you are all a special bunch of folks...maybe the best reason to make the move.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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