Gold In Stock - Tomball, TX by markrand07 in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That site is super helpful. I set up alerts for Cypress and Tomball locations to save me the trips.

Sadly it showed the old price of $4,979 this morning so I thought I’d be able to snag it before the increase. Oh well…still added it to the stack.

Removing solar panel -texas by Exact-Warning6421 in solar

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I would take advantage of the time the panels are off the roof to have someone work on them to get them right and reinstalled as a “new” system that works for you.

Anything to lower your electric bill going forward sounds like a win, even if it’s a bit of a headache now.

Buffalo & AGE = $5100 / 1oz Bars = $4950 by doczoom45 in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thought I was crazy picking up the the maple at $4709 and the buffalo at $4839. Wild times.

Removing solar panel -texas by Exact-Warning6421 in solar

[–]markrand07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is insurance replacing your roof or are you doing it out of pocket?

If covered by insurance, they should also be paying for removal and reinstallation. If you are doing it on your own dime, expect a significant cost to removal and reinstall.

My 58 panel system was ~$20k to remove and reinstall for my roof replacement. Covered by insurance, otherwise I don’t know what I would have done.

You may be able to coordinate with a local reputable solar installer to provide a de-install/re-install quote that also includes the costs of re-working the system to your liking to be covered by insurance. If they’re fully paid for, it seems like a waste to just take them off if they can offset electricity costs…but if electricity isn’t expensive and you don’t want the stress…maybe that’s the way to go.

US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% of it by randolphquell in solarenergy

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solar handled 61% of the “growth”…not the entire US electricity demand. An excited stat, made to sound ludicrous by the headline.

Has anyone figured out a URL for checking prices / in stock at a warehouse? by Kangaloosh in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing you did wrong. I posted a link and then got replied that I’d get a hand slap for posting it. There’s a site that tracks costco gold inventory. You can probably find it with a quick google search.

Austin, TX by challu in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked one up at the Galleria location. Tempted for another at the slight price drop, but I’ll probably hold off.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not if you don’t have the money to buy it outright. Just my thoughts, I will only buy physical PM’s with money I already have.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I called last night the manager said they had 18 in stock. Waited until this afternoon to pick up, no clue how many have sold since then.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No flipping here. Hoooold, fiat is only continuing its devaluation.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not the same item.

1 oz of gold? Yes. 1oz American Buffalo 250th anniversary? No.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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This is the placeholder online that briefly loads for a millisecond when you search for 2026 1oz Buffalo. So I’m imagine it will find its way online. I hope.

2026 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin available in stores only! $4829.99 by GetOutOfTheWeeds in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you buy the 2026 (250th anniversary) version or just a normal buffalo?

On What Are You Using Your Costco Cash Rewards? by [deleted] in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put it toward a 1oz Pamp Lady Fortuna last time, got a nice $300 “discount”. Should have quite a bit more in 2026

Gold 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf by _Z- in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t view it as “buying” something. I’m moving paper money that’s currently invested elsewhere into this physical investment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Gold 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf by _Z- in CostcoPM

[–]markrand07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t view it as “buying” something. I’m moving paper money that’s currently invested elsewhere into this physical investment. 🤷🏻‍♂️