As a once poor college student turned working adult, I about pee myself with excitement every time I get the opportunity to come here. I feel like part of some elite club (don't judge!), and the savings! Oh, the savings you'll save! As a newlywed, half of our "big" purchases have come from here, and I don't even feel sort of bad about it. Since it is just my husband and I, we learned the hard way to not stock up on perishable items from Costco, so we leave those types of purchases for the regular grocery store. We use Costco for gas, non-perishable food items, pet supplies, electronics, nutritional supplements, and just about everything else imaginable. And just like any other red blooded American, we unrepentantly try all of the samples and listen to the sales pitches because, hey, free food! And really, we come here just for the fun of coming here, even if we don't need anything at all. Love love love Costco.