Costco Basket maybe in your area

[sk8architecture]

Saw this on dgcoursereview:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37552

I was hoping to get a few for a private course up here in Mount Vernon but the Burlington Costco did not have any. When they looked it up she said it looks like there are two at the Aurora Costco. So if you are in the Everett area check it out. If it is a rebranded instep basket then its a pretty sweet deal for only $65. Just thought I would spread the word.

Back to making Blue Barrel baskets!

[Scott]

It is definately an instep basket, which makes it a moderate deal. I bought one online a few years ago for $75.

It's an OK basket with its best selling point being the price. Extra chains are a must.

[Toby Puttzinski]

The cost on those insteps went up to $100 a few years back, so I am going to jump on this deal if they're available... thanks for the heads up!

[Toby Puttzinski]

Picked up the last one at the Aurora Costco tonight... I think they're even lower quality than the instep baskets, but I bought it for the back yard anyway. It's pretty darn wobbly, but I figured I could modify it some. FYI, this item is discontinued, but there will be five more arriving at this Costco around July 2nd.

[Wog]

My Costco rep tells me that the Vancouver store is selling a basket with a 3 disc starter set for $70 right now. I'm waiting on a picture of the basket from him. I'll post when I hear anything.

[ski2man]

saw them at the Silverdale costco...quite flimsy indeed. my homemade one is much better! could probably be modified though. probably great for kids.

[LJ Jubner]

Back to making Blue Barrel baskets!

is'nt that a polka? We got lots a cabbage rolls and kaffee fur afda da show

[Adam Schneider]

I saw them at the NE Portland Costco last weekend.

[WestsoundBT]

Here's a pic from the Silverdale Costco.

69.99

they are selling down a little, so that means that there are that many more home baskets out there locally, which has to be a good thing. I figure if their inventory of 25 or so disappears, it means they've all found a local home... which means i'll have to continue my putting practice up to keep pace.

ok, ski, could you put up a pic of your homemade(?)... I'm always interested to see what people can create. Is it the spider one?

http://web.mac.com/uwblt/WSDGA/Basket_Fund_files/photo-7.jpg

[Bluedisc]

Extra chains are a must.


:chinscratch:

Why add chains to a practice basket?

[Scott]

:chinscratch:

Why add chains to a practice basket?

Good point. In the 4-5 years I've had mine I still haven't got around to it. :biggrin2:
Just accept that it will spit out a lot of putts that would have stuck in any other basket.

[extramontana]

Mine has inner chains and is vastly improved.

Salem, eugene, and Woodburn (or maybe the guy said Wilsonville?) have them as of last week.

Thanks to the guy in Portland who posted the find on Craigslist!

[Big Red]

anyone know if they have them near spokane/cda?

[bstullis]

anyone know if they have them near spokane/cda?

Valley Costco had them last week.

[Toby Puttzinski]

:chinscratch:

Why add chains to a practice basket?


One good reason is that there's less bending down to pick up discs if a higher percentage of them stick in the chains/basket.

Also, because many quality (firm) putts blow through, I find myself further developing the bad habit of putting 'to' the chains, instead of 'through' them. (this is good practice if I'm going to be playing on hula-hoop baskets or at Lake Stevens I suppose)

Thirdly, it's fun to modify things and make them your own.

[3 Fingers]

My sister just bought me one @ the Puyallup costco as i type . She said there were 7 left.. Bad news : i live in the Tri-Cities ..not sure when I'll get to the westside to get it :(

[olydiscgolf]

Oly Costco has a bunch of them on the shelves. Does anybody know anything about the plastic that comes in the set? I grabbed a mid range, it was ribbed under the rim. Presumably for her pleasure......

[Adam Schneider]

If they're anything like the InStep baskets, the discs are worthless.

[00-WING-NUT]

Yea the discs are better for the little kids or even playing fetch with the dog.

[Bluedisc]

:chinscratch:

Do "better" putts really require chains?

or...

Would the ideal practice basket have overweight chains to teach you to putt with more power?

Maybe this is just another push vs spin putt debate...

[JNQ]

The basket is actually PDGA approved, not the discs though. A question: would adding chains affect the PDGA approval?

[Scott]

Tigard Costco has about 6 of them. This looks exactly like my InStep basket. Looks like the same basket is now being marketed under a different name. The one they had on display was very wobbly; I couldn't tell if it was assembled incorrectly or if it had been trashed from being on dislplay.

[TheCannon]

Tigard Costco has about 6 of them. This looks exactly like my InStep basket. Looks like the same basket is now being marketed under a different name. The one they had on display was very wobbly; I couldn't tell if it was assembled incorrectly or if it had been trashed from being on dislplay.

I bought one the other day, but had the same concern. Turns out that it tighten ups nicely and it a good basket! In fact, I'd say it's better than an InStep basket. I intend on adding inner chains to it soon though, as many putts deflect off the pole or go through the chains.
My advice is that everyone should get one! For a metal basket, this deal is GREAT. If you want advice on adding inner chains, let me know. I've done it to other baskets before.

[Simmeltron]

anyone know if they have them near spokane/cda?

My sister just sent me a picture of some at the the Kennewick costco. I'm heading down there this weekend if anybody wants me to pick any up! (If they aren't in Spokane already)

[bstullis]

My sister just sent me a picture of some at the the Kennewick costco. I'm heading down there this weekend if anybody wants me to pick any up! (If they aren't in Spokane already)

Spokane Valley Costco still had 8 when I was there on saturday. waiting till payday to pick mine up, hopefully they are still there. what size chain for inner, the outer seemed smaller than the 2/0 chain I have so I may need to get different.

[Scott]

what size chain for inner, the outer seemed smaller than the 2/0 chain I have so I may need to get different.

There is no inner chain. Not sure of the size of the outer chains, but I believe they are smaller than most baskets.

[Danni]

Apparently Costco has a basket and 3 disc set now...

http://twitter.com/#!/PDGA/status/197099433119326208/photo/1

[drkstr]

Costco in Silver Lake have 11 of these baskets ~ same end display as in Danni's photo.

[larsonjeff]

The Costco in Eden Prairie Minnesota has them :rockon:

[TheCannon]

I purchased one for myself, and I also convinced PCC to buy 3 of them! :D