Cost-U-Less, Does it really?

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:45 pm

My party of five is arriving in July. The plan was to stop by Cost U Less to stock up. We plan to eat home most nights, and keep breakfast and lunch stuff in the Villa. As the time approaches Im wondering whether it really worth it. Does anyone have any experience if this is really cheaper that buying at Starfish etc, or if its worth the trouble after a long flight. Some of the group is coming in from the West Coast and will have flown through the night.

Thanks

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:08 pm

Lets put it this way the locals that I know go over and stock up about once a month and by what they need in between on STJ if they can save th 50 dollars car barge ride it must be cheaper But you are on vac. only you can tell if the hassles are worth it

Beachboy · Post by **Beachboy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:15 pm

It is definitely cheaper and they have individual choices of produce. For example, you can buy two onions, or a half dozen potatoes and not get stuck buying a whole bag that you will not use.
The liquor prices are also very good.
One warning though many of the items they carry are only available in large quantities typical of a warehouse store and may be too big for a one week stay.

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:50 pm

Thanks

That's good to know about the produce. I was thinking of using it for meats, chicken, snacks, sodas, lunch meats, breakfast stuff. Thanks for the advice

RonUSVI · Post by **RonUSVI** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:55 pm

The produce at CUL is done by weight and is very impressive.

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:16 pm

am always astounded at how much stuff I get at Cost-U-Less. I look at my cart when I'm in line and think "Oh, boy, that's going to be two thousand dollars" and it will be two hundred for A LOT of food. I buy as much frozen stuff as my cooler will hold: the big bags of chicken breasts, individually frozen salmon steaks, big bags of frozen shrimp.
You should do well by stopping there, I can't see it being a waste of your time by any means!
-Ruth

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:37 pm

Thanks Ruth, Im planning on packing soft sided cooler just for that purpose. We arrive on 7/14 can I pick anything up for you

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:52 pm

No, but thank you for the kind offer.
See you in July!
-Ruth

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:00 pm

You bet

FrankG · Post by **FrankG** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:39 am

OK, Cost-U-Less sounds great. Exactly where is it and how do I get to it from downtown CA? Thanks in advance for the help.

njhdrider · Post by **njhdrider** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:37 am

You will be on vacation....why worry....plus you are in St John....dont sweat the little things.......everything is little....

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:41 am

FRank G

Cost U Less has a website with directions. Check it out.

FrankG · Post by **FrankG** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:19 pm

Thanks, sailorgirl, I got it.

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