costco sneeky

[barbie gee]

I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a hurry,
not paying attention.

I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go with
the package of corn tortillas I had at home.

I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand on
them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in my
cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them, but
the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a great
bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19 for
that package...

grrrrr.

[Michele]

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's "improved"
through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer. The beef is
good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes bad.

[Max]

Post by Michele

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's "improved"
through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer. The beef is
good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes bad.

The sekrit is to stop eating veggies.

[Michele]

Post by Max

Post by Michele

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's
"improved" through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer.
The beef is good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes
bad.

The sekrit is to stop eating veggies.

Except I never ate them in the first place, much to the consternation of
Kenji.

[k***@gmail.com]

Post by Michele

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's "improved"
through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer. The beef is
good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes bad.

I made the same mistake - thought it was $7.99, but it was per pound. So, I spent $18.15 for this prepared food. The real kicker was that the stuff was terrible. I have been trying to do a review on Costco, but evidently it is not in their grocery options. It should have been called Mexican chicken stew with a few overcooked peppers and onions. It did not bear any resemblance to chicken fajitas!!

[sticks]

Post by k***@gmail.com

Post by Michele

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's "improved"
through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer. The beef is
good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes bad.

I made the same mistake - thought it was $7.99, but it was per pound. So, I spent $18.15 for this prepared food. The real kicker was that the stuff was terrible. I have been trying to do a review on Costco, but evidently it is not in their grocery options. It should have been called Mexican chicken stew with a few overcooked peppers and onions. It did not bear any resemblance to chicken fajitas!!

Hi Karla! Are you related to John Nelson by any chance?

[Michele]

Post by sticks

Post by k***@gmail.com

Post by Michele

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a
hurry, not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go
with the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand
on them, and saw the sign, "$7.99".  I had some other expensive
stuff in
my cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them!  Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them,
but the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a
great bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing...  Almost
$19
for that package...
grrrrr.

I did that with a pre-cooked meat (some low-grade cut that's "improved"
through spices and marinating) they sell in the freezer. The beef is
good, but there's way too much of it to eat before it goes bad.

I made the same mistake - thought it was $7.99, but it was per pound.
So, I spent $18.15 for this prepared food. The real kicker was that
the stuff was terrible. I have been trying to do a review on Costco,
but evidently it is not in their grocery options. It should have been
called Mexican chicken stew with a few overcooked peppers and onions.
It did not bear any resemblance to chicken fajitas!!

Hi Karla! Are you related to John Nelson by any chance?

Holy thread necro, Batman.

[h***@gmail.com]

The frontera slow cooked beef barbacoa was hands down one of the most disgusting things I have ever eaten. From the moment I plopped it down into the pan I was trying not to gag. We tried to serve with a fork but soon realized that the soupy meat couldn't be picked up with a fork and so we were forced to use a spoon instead. As my children and I sat around the table, we grimaced as the meat soup slowly seeped from outside the tortilla. Avoid at all costs. I am writing this while on the toilet, and what's coming out the back end actually reminds me of the consistency of what I put in my mouth. Thanks for nothing Rick Bayless.

[Ken Dye]

Post by h***@gmail.com
The frontera slow cooked beef barbacoa was hands down one of the most
disgusting things I have ever eaten. From the moment I plopped it down
into the pan I was trying not to gag. We tried to serve with a fork but
soon realized that the soupy meat couldn't be picked up with a fork and
so we were forced to use a spoon instead. As my children and I sat
around the table, we grimaced as the meat soup slowly seeped from
outside the tortilla. Avoid at all costs. I am writing this while on the
toilet, and what's coming out the back end actually reminds me of the
consistency of what I put in my mouth. Thanks for nothing Rick Bayless.

Holy thread necro, Batman.

--Ken

[Geoff Gass]

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a hurry,
not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go with
the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand on
them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in my
cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them, but
the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a great
bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19 for
that package...
grrrrr.

always gotta make sure the package doesn't have one of those deli labels in the
back section.

[barbie gee]

Post by Geoff Gass

Post by barbie gee
I made a stupid Costco mistake last week, because I was tired, in a hurry,
not paying attention.
I generally avoid the whole refrigerated pre-cooked and packaged section
of the store, but was hungry and looking for something that might go with
the package of corn tortillas I had at home.
I stumbled on a package of Chicken Fajitas with the Rick Bayless brand on
them, and saw the sign, "$7.99". I had some other expensive stuff in my
cart, so I just ran through checkout, and imagine my surprise when I
discovered that the Fajitas were actually $7.99 a pound, and I had about
2.5 pounds of them! Thankfully, I've made a lot of meals out of them, but
the package said it would serve 4-6, so I thought I was getting a great
bargain, before I figured out the "per pound" thing... Almost $19 for
that package...
grrrrr.

always gotta make sure the package doesn't have one of those deli labels in the
back section.

The actual price tag was small and hidden on the SIDE of the package, not
the top or the obvious bottom.
Bastiges.

[m***@gmail.com]

I made the same mistake yesterday.
Was buying a number of high priced items at Costco.
Several Mission frozen foods priced about $ 10.00

Shocked when the receipt for the fajitas said $ 18.