Hmm, Costco Good - Argh, Costco Too Far Away
I use lot of Costco Products in my cooking. If you live in the US it is generally easy for you to get to a Costco. If you live in Australia this is not always the case. But There is a solutionFair Dinks is a service that offers many Costco products. Their service allows you to shop online, and have the goods delivered to your door. They have a small surcharge on all goods, plus charge a deliver fee. I’ll talk about the charges a bit later in the post; including a money saving offer.
Advantages
- You can find some products that are not generally available in Australia.
- Most of the products are great.
- You don’t have to drive far.
- You don’t have to pay for a Costco Membership
- Even with the surcharges you most often pay less than you would at a major supermarket
- You are supporting Australians who work for Costco, and the small businessmen involved in Fair Dinks.
- Many non-food items are also available.
Disadvantages
- Not available in all areas
General Idea
You go to Fair Dinks website, search for the product you want, and buy it. They make regular trips to Costco with their big trucks and purchase the goods. They deliver the goods to you. Delivery days vary but the website will give you the information based on your location.
Cost (Current on 14 March 2017)
Fair Dinks charges a margin varying from 5-20%. This covers their expenses, a reasonable profit, and allows for currency exchange on the products that Costco sources from the US and other countries.
Cost (Current on 14 March 2017)
Fair Dinks charges a margin varying from 5-20%. This covers their expenses, a reasonable profit, and allows for currency exchange on the products that Costco sources from the US and other countries.
Deliver Charges (Current on 14 March 2017)
Varies by location, but currently is between $13.48 and $20.00
The delivery charge is a flat-rate so Fair Dinks encourages you to stock up.
Example
Product
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At Costco
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From Fair Dinks
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Honest Earth Mashed Potatoes
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16.99
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18.99
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Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce. Big Bottle (946ml)
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5.99
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7.29
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When I travel to Costco:
I have paid $60.00 for an annual membership
I have paid $60.00 for an annual membership
Road Tolls $9.56
I drive about 110 km Round Trip
I drive about 110 km Round Trip
Special Offer:
Use this coupon code:( REF-1-LAR ) don't include the brackets, at the Fair Dinks Checkout and you will receive $5.00 off your first order.
If you use this code we will both get $5.00 discount, but only on your first order.
Fair Dinks Website: https://www.fairdinks.com.au/
*Other than the discount coupon I am not connected with fairdinks in any way. I have posted this so my Australian Friends can follow my recipes and find some good bargains.
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