Costco Flyer & Costco Sale Items for Mar 9-15, 2020, for BC, AB, SK, MB
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Costco Warehouse
Hi Everyone,
The Early Access Post is out a little later than normal today. Our family was actually supposed be taking a trip to Disneyland tomorrow, but my son has been coughing and had a fever last night. On top of the parent’s lack of sleep and the uncertainty over the Covid-19 virus in California, we decided to cancel. We had spent the morning at the doctors office getting notes for insurance and cancelling all our planned activities. For me, the big thing that tipped the scale was that there have been fewer than 800 people tested in all of California, which has the same population as all of Canada. It is hard to know what the right thing to do, but I don’t think you can ever go wrong with trying to protect your family. Also breaking the news to my 4 year old daughter was awful. Hopefully things settle down soon and we can re-book everything in short order.
I must give a shout out to the Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance. Even though we had purchased a non-refundable advanced purchase rate, they offered us a full credit for a future stay. Air Canada was not so flexible (EDIT 2020-03-10 Thanks for all your suggestions and good wishes. Air Canada has offered us a credit of what we paid for our tickets towards a future flight!)
Anyways back to the sales. Huggies Pull-Ups are still on sale and if you are looking to buy Huggies Natural Care Wipes, I predict that they will be on sale next week (if we go by last year’s post) Puma Socks, Wildbrine Sauerkraut, and Stoned Wheat Thins made this list for me this week.
I think it was a good call. If your son has the same virus my kids got it last at least a week.. hopefully everyone will be healthy soon and you can rebook.
A mask doesn’t help to protect you from viruses but it helps to keep your virus from spreading to others. It’s crucial that everyone wears a mask to keep viruses from spreading if that makes sense. But sadly not many people are wearing masks here in Canada…
When you or anyone goes down to the states for just the day how much do you bring back? I know you’re not allowed to bring anything back without paying duty. But I know the agents normally are lenient on the total. I’m going down next week for the day and am curious how much I should limit myself to. Thanks!
Hi Dan, as a rule of thumb i have done $50 a head and they don’t say anything.. I even did $100 here and there and its ok.. it really depends on the agent but they dont’ bother much unless if you have cigarettes, or alcohol. Grocery seems to be OK even if higher amount.
Sorry to hear about the kids and the trip cancellation. We are planning a trip to Disneyland at the end of May and already thinking of a backup plan just in case. I was joking with the kids and family yesterday that you know where you don’t hear much about the corona virus – Mexico :). Very scary to read your comment about such low numbers of testing in California!!
I never saw for some reason any of the workout equipment listed on any of the blogs. I am looking for the universal red and black gym set that was sold a couple months ago. I believe it was called maceys 150 pound set. Was wondering if anybody bought it or knew the price.
We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance the last time we went to Disneyland. It’s nice, clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful! Nice pick! Hopefully you and your family will be able to enjoy a vacation soon.
Thanks for always helping to give a heads up for what’s on sale every week! I can’t even measure the time you’ve saved me, not to mention the money!now to make my way in before the stupid weather turns again!
Just wanted to say that if you paid for your flights with a credit card there is always a chance that you might have some travel insurance through them for illness cancellations.
I have SO many ads on the page it would hardly load! Ironically almost all were Air Canada saying “we’re making things better by never charging change fees”. Seems like that ad says you can change your dates for free.
I hear you! We were supposed to be in Disney World right now. My son came down with a cold/cough and then my daughter came down with a nice stomach bug right before we were supposed to leave. We had no problem changing our trip and are now going at a later date. It was a pain but like you said, better safe than sorry! Thanks for all the info you provide…it is so helpful!
Thank you for this work you do & the info you provide. I’m sure sorry you’ve had to postpone your trip. Better safe than sorry. Glad that most are being kind about the cancellations.
Goodness no. Canadian airlines are not only merciless but ruthless too. If at all possible, avoid flying Canadian airlines to any destination. It remains to be seen how the travel insurance company will treat this since there’s no confirmed COVID-19 case as the reason for the cancellation.
Just got an email from West Jet stating “ we are temporarily removing the normal change and cancel restrictions for guests who had previously booked a Basic fare for travel beginning on or before March 31, 2020.“ Hopefully Air Canada will follow suit soon.
We cancel our cruise for March 21, Air Canada gave us full credit that we have to use within one year, maybe call them again, all cruises are also giving full credit
Consider this as a good omen. Travelling at this time is dangerous especially with conflicting information where “experts” say wearing a mask helps and others don’t despite health care workers wearing them.
West Jet just offered a no penalty cancellation for its customers traveling in March – I hope this will lay the groundwork for Air Canada and that you can petition them for a refund. Good luck!
After the [no need to unwrap] finish detergent pods’ sale price increased from $17.99 to $19.99, it looks like they’ve switched to individual foil wrapped pods for a sale price of $14.99. Not worth the nuisance of unwrapping or the heavier garbage footprint. Too bad.
If you don’t know already, that’s a bad attitude to have. The plastic wraps will likely sit in a landfill, never decomposing in our lifetime. We should all be more aware and caring of mother earth.
Disneyland has been shut down now until end of April.
anyone know if there is any toilet paper at the POCO Location
I did not receive the weekly blog this week………
Apparently the Starbucks Iced coffee is on for $6.97 in Victoria. Maybe old stock?
Just don’t take more than $20 per person in dairy. They are sticky about that. And no alcohol. I’ve taken $150 across, no problem.
I think it was a good call. If your son has the same virus my kids got it last at least a week.. hopefully everyone will be healthy soon and you can rebook.
The Beacon Hill Costco in Calgary actually had the Stoned Wheat Thins in stock! (but they weren’t on sale *sad face*)
A mask doesn’t help to protect you from viruses but it helps to keep your virus from spreading to others. It’s crucial that everyone wears a mask to keep viruses from spreading if that makes sense. But sadly not many people are wearing masks here in Canada…
When you or anyone goes down to the states for just the day how much do you bring back? I know you’re not allowed to bring anything back without paying duty. But I know the agents normally are lenient on the total. I’m going down next week for the day and am curious how much I should limit myself to. Thanks!
Hi Dan, as a rule of thumb i have done $50 a head and they don’t say anything.. I even did $100 here and there and its ok.. it really depends on the agent but they dont’ bother much unless if you have cigarettes, or alcohol. Grocery seems to be OK even if higher amount.
The guys on the Niagara peninsula (Buffalo/Queenston/Niagara) are usually pretty good about waving you through if you’ve only got ‘a case of beer’.
Not sure how it is on the western parts of the border.
Sorry to hear about the kids and the trip cancellation. We are planning a trip to Disneyland at the end of May and already thinking of a backup plan just in case. I was joking with the kids and family yesterday that you know where you don’t hear much about the corona virus – Mexico :). Very scary to read your comment about such low numbers of testing in California!!
I never saw for some reason any of the workout equipment listed on any of the blogs. I am looking for the universal red and black gym set that was sold a couple months ago. I believe it was called maceys 150 pound set. Was wondering if anybody bought it or knew the price.
We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance the last time we went to Disneyland. It’s nice, clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful! Nice pick! Hopefully you and your family will be able to enjoy a vacation soon.
Sorry to hear about your kiddo! Hopefully you can reschedule once things calm down.
Thanks for always helping to give a heads up for what’s on sale every week! I can’t even measure the time you’ve saved me, not to mention the money!now to make my way in before the stupid weather turns again!
Thank you for doing this even with a sick child (and before you would have went on vacation!). I hope your son feels better soon.
Just wanted to say that if you paid for your flights with a credit card there is always a chance that you might have some travel insurance through them for illness cancellations.
Hope the little one is on the mend, you made the right call, err on the side of caution.
Family first, you make the right decision to protect your family.
I have SO many ads on the page it would hardly load! Ironically almost all were Air Canada saying “we’re making things better by never charging change fees”. Seems like that ad says you can change your dates for free.
I was thinking the same thing! How ironic
I hear you! We were supposed to be in Disney World right now. My son came down with a cold/cough and then my daughter came down with a nice stomach bug right before we were supposed to leave. We had no problem changing our trip and are now going at a later date. It was a pain but like you said, better safe than sorry! Thanks for all the info you provide…it is so helpful!
Sorry about your trip. Shame on Air Canada for this.
Good morning. Thank you
Thank you for all you do. Very much appreciated.
Hoping your little guy is okay!!
Thanks for all your hard work! Sorry life has thrown this at you, hope you get to take your kids on that trip when things settle down!
Thank you for this work you do & the info you provide. I’m sure sorry you’ve had to postpone your trip. Better safe than sorry. Glad that most are being kind about the cancellations.
Goodness no. Canadian airlines are not only merciless but ruthless too. If at all possible, avoid flying Canadian airlines to any destination. It remains to be seen how the travel insurance company will treat this since there’s no confirmed COVID-19 case as the reason for the cancellation.
These are uncertain times for sure. Take care and stay healthy!
Just got an email from West Jet stating “ we are temporarily removing the normal change and cancel restrictions for guests who had previously booked a Basic fare for travel beginning on or before March 31, 2020.“ Hopefully Air Canada will follow suit soon.
We cancel our cruise for March 21, Air Canada gave us full credit that we have to use within one year, maybe call them again, all cruises are also giving full credit
Chicken wings and thighs are also $5 off in Costco Nisku.
I’m very sorry to hear that you had to cancel your trip! Hopefully Air Canada comes through with a rebooking for you or reimbursement.
Consider this as a good omen. Travelling at this time is dangerous especially with conflicting information where “experts” say wearing a mask helps and others don’t despite health care workers wearing them.
Hope the little boy is OK. There will be other trips.
West Jet just offered a no penalty cancellation for its customers traveling in March – I hope this will lay the groundwork for Air Canada and that you can petition them for a refund. Good luck!
After the [no need to unwrap] finish detergent pods’ sale price increased from $17.99 to $19.99, it looks like they’ve switched to individual foil wrapped pods for a sale price of $14.99. Not worth the nuisance of unwrapping or the heavier garbage footprint. Too bad.
At $0.10 a load, it’s still the best deal going and I don’t care about the garbage footprint.
If you don’t know already, that’s a bad attitude to have. The plastic wraps will likely sit in a landfill, never decomposing in our lifetime. We should all be more aware and caring of mother earth.
Sorry to hear about your trip having to being canceled. Better safe than sorry.
Thank you again for your hard work.