How is this starter kit different from the one Costco is now selling?
363970
I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same one. This starter kit is very common. The Hub is the key part you need to get started with Insteon from there you just buy modules to control the items you want. My starter kit came with two lamp modules which was enough to get started. I've seen bundles with other items by other vendors but I haven't seen the Costco to be able to compare it exactly.
363971
If you read the contents of the Costco kit (part # 2244-352) it contains additional equipment...most notable is the camera with pan/tilt feature, A door/window sensor, and a motion sensor. So you get more with the Costco kit and it's a better deal...if you can use those additional features.
1035720
I do not own this, but I've been considering it. One of the things I've noticed in looking at different kits is that this one comes with way more pieces than the other similar kits out there. It seems (to me) that a kit that costs $45 wouldn't give enough pieces to really do much. And by the time you buy enough kits to equal the number of pieces in this kit, you'd actually spend more. But... I hear ya. It's a pretty big chunk of change.
901892
this is my first kit. I can only answer as to how good this one is. im new as well. I think that the difference is the amount of equipment in the kits. the premium was perfect for my needs. however I did have to buy a funnel and a long spoon. other than that, it gives you exactly what you need to make beer and wine from the kits that they sell. I hope this helps, good luck!
1782025
I notice that Cuisinart CTO-390PC is selling at Costco for $99, and Cuisinart TOB-195 looks almost exactly the same but is a different model number is $179.99 at Bed, Bath
114084
It comes with a Costco sticker on the sheet inside the box. I have never shopped at a Costco before so I'm not sure if it is that store. I now buy my Starbucks hot cocoa mix directly from the online Starbucks store as the cocoa tastes better. I don't know why. The large containers seem to be inconsistent in their quality and sometimes have a very strong coconut flavor to them.
1593364
I think the main difference is the 20 piece set style is a bit better quality; it's shatter-proof and tempered glass. I wouldn't buy them on amazon though...if you can, costco is a better option. I got my 20 piece set for around $35 there.
135664
I wasn't aware of what this was until I saw it at Costco. They are selling the Stix 400 packaged with 2 controllers and a base for 9.99 (59.99 less 50.00 instant rebate until 12/24). For 10 dollars it's worth a shot.
1288015
Costco carries exactly the same item with same weight for much less. Just bought a bag yesterday.
353426
I couldn't find the difference. Looks like there may be just a price difference between vendors.
1266858
I wondered the same thing, especially since the vendors' descriptions didn't always jive. So I ended up ordering two: the cheapest one listed on Amazon and one from Walmart site-to-store. They were identical. That's a pretty small test sample, but I'm pretty confident they are all the same.
718602
I have not noticed ANY difference personally. However, I may not be the best judge of that as I only used samples from the kiosk, then set out on a (succesful) mission to find it cheaper! The product I recieved seemed exactly the same as the samples from the kiosk. It is truly great stuff.
562510
Just bought one at Costco, days later they are out until November! Model number is MMF07 as is the one offered on the manufacturer's website so I think it's safe to assume it's the MMF07 is the current and this 2012 MMF06 is the immediate predecessor. I'm recommending it to a friend who didn't get to Costco soon enough.
1623238
Yep. It is about Costco's can size. I brought it while they are on sale but $40 for 2 is high
2282396
you can do a side by side comparison of the two on samsung's website. The 550 is just a notch up from the 540. The dynamic contrast ratio is higher (70,000:1 vs 60,000:1) it has one extra hdmi input in the back as well as an extra Composite (AV) input. The 550 also supports USB 2.0 (MPEG Support), and overall, the dimensions are slightly shaved down on the 550 (about a half inch height and width). Contrary to the previous (Truzzi's) post, they both actually have the same audio it would appear (SRS TrueSurround HD). To me, the differences are minor. The Costco tv is about fifty bucks cheaper but sales tax (assuming aprox 8% but depends on where you live) is going to cancel that savings out, and with Amazon, you get free delivery on the 550. Costco charges about 20 bucks for shipping and handling. some other factors to consider are: - costco extends their warranty from one to two years. - costco is running some pretty impressive deals and rebates with Direct TV
1855609
Yes, the Amazon site is offering that kit, but at Costco you get all that plus Rizer 101, Glute Pursuit, Core Craze, and Step it Up (over $65 value) for the same price as what Amazon is selling it for. Bed Bath And Beyond is selling it for $60 and you get Rizer 101 and one of the other 3 plus everything Amazon's set has.
1496243
They are new, also for sale at Costco already. I have been waiting a long time and fortunately I had enough to hold me over until they new ones just came out. Barely. We had to go to an Asian grocery store and found a 16 very small bottles. Whew! Lucky break.
619142
I am not sure if they are exactly the same but the definitely are the same type of cards and quality. That's were I first bought the cards than our Costco did not carry any.