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9 minutes ago, rehmwa said:

I doubt if it's anything so esoteric as 'greedy'.  Simply put, they have a business model that they consider works for them and they stick to it.  I'd likely attribute this to a good focus on long term viability over short term gains rather than anything subjectively or socially arbitrary as a particular definition of greed.

AFAIK, it does work, at least every Costco I've been to has been packed.

Yeah, I think they'll stick with the low margin, high volume model.  It's worked for them for a long time.

 

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15 minutes ago, No Mulligans said:

Yeah, I think they'll stick with the low margin, high volume model.  It's worked for them for a long time.

 

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The charge a membership fee and have a large membership which gives them an advantage over most of their competition.  In order to maintain that membership they must continue to offer quality products at prices that encourage people to renew  their membership and attract new members.    

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5 minutes ago, newtogolf said:

The charge a membership fee and have a large membership which gives them an advantage over most of their competition.  In order to maintain that membership they must continue to offer quality products at prices that encourage people to renew  their membership and attract new members.    

So pull me in to the store for a box of golf balls and I leave with a 65 inch curv TV and a container of Mango Peach Salsa

 

 

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On November 22, 2016 at 11:08 AM, rehmwa said:

So pull me in to the store for a box of golf balls and I leave with a 65 inch curv TV and a container of Mango Peach Salsa

 

 

 Which is why SWMBO forbids me from going alone 

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On 11/24/2016 at 11:47 AM, chilepepper said:

 Which is why SWMBO forbids me from going alone 

What could she possibly have against the salsa?  that stuff's fantastic

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Came in the mail today. :beer:

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-Jerry

Driver: Titleist 913 D3 (9.5 degree) – Aldila RIP 60-2.9-Stiff; Callaway Mini-Driver Kura Kage 60g shaft - 12 degree Hybrids: Callway X2 Hot Pro - 16 degree & 23 degree – Pro-Shaft; Callway X2 Hot – 5H & 6H Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 7 thru AW with S300 Dynamic Gold Wedges: Titleist Vokey GW (54 degree), Callaway MackDaddy PM Grind SW (58 degree) Putter: Ping Cadence TR Ketsch Heavy Balls: Titleist Pro V1x & Snell MyTourBall

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Just noticed that once they are available again,  you can now only buy 2 per membership instead of 5.  And I'm also wondering if you'll be able to buy them if you're not a member?

Due to overwhelming demand, our available inventory has been depleted far faster than our expectations. We are working diligently to get additional inventory as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Limit 2 Per Membership
 

-Jerry

Driver: Titleist 913 D3 (9.5 degree) – Aldila RIP 60-2.9-Stiff; Callaway Mini-Driver Kura Kage 60g shaft - 12 degree Hybrids: Callway X2 Hot Pro - 16 degree & 23 degree – Pro-Shaft; Callway X2 Hot – 5H & 6H Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 7 thru AW with S300 Dynamic Gold Wedges: Titleist Vokey GW (54 degree), Callaway MackDaddy PM Grind SW (58 degree) Putter: Ping Cadence TR Ketsch Heavy Balls: Titleist Pro V1x & Snell MyTourBall

"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots but you have to play the ball where it lies."- Bobby Jones

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On 12/1/2016 at 5:27 PM, OSSO BUCCO said:

I understand Kirkland golf balls will be back in-club in May 2017

Is this nationally? Or just select stores? It would be really nice if they would be on the shelf at my local Costco :)

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54 minutes ago, jkelley9 said:

Is this nationally? Or just select stores? It would be really nice if they would be on the shelf at my local Costco :)

I've heard nationally.  They are selling out their inventory of Callaway Hex Softs.  

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It will be nationally.  They may also continue to offer Callaway Hex Softs as they normally offer a national brand and a Kirkland brand on most major categories they sell.  It will also come back on-line sooner, but will again be sold out in 1 day

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Looks like there might just be enough time to get your Kirkland Golf Balls in time for Christmas.  They are expected back in stock on Dec 20th at 8am.  

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13 hours ago, newtogolf said:

Looks like there might just be enough time to get your Kirkland Golf Balls in time for Christmas.  They are expected back in stock on Dec 20th at 8am.  

Except you can only buy 2 per membership now.  

-Jerry

Driver: Titleist 913 D3 (9.5 degree) – Aldila RIP 60-2.9-Stiff; Callaway Mini-Driver Kura Kage 60g shaft - 12 degree Hybrids: Callway X2 Hot Pro - 16 degree & 23 degree – Pro-Shaft; Callway X2 Hot – 5H & 6H Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 7 thru AW with S300 Dynamic Gold Wedges: Titleist Vokey GW (54 degree), Callaway MackDaddy PM Grind SW (58 degree) Putter: Ping Cadence TR Ketsch Heavy Balls: Titleist Pro V1x & Snell MyTourBall

"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots but you have to play the ball where it lies."- Bobby Jones

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1 hour ago, jsgolfer said:

Except you can only buy 2 per membership now.  

That will change once the hoarding stops.  I'm also not sure if it's 2 per membership total or 2 per membership per order.  

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1 hour ago, jsgolfer said:

Except you can only buy 2 per membership now.  

Still, 4 dozen is usually more than enough if you are stocking up.  How  many people truly need a pallet of balls?

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