So with Memorial Day sales starting to roll in, I’m thinking about getting a patio furniture set.. mostly just a dinner table with chairs. I guess I’m curious as to how many people have bought a patio set from Costco compared to a place like Home Depot.

There literally isn’t a set from Costco under $1200 but Home Depot’s sets are mostly all under $1000, many around $600.. so is this one of those situations where you pay for what you get and the HD sets only last a few years while Costco’s last for 10+ years?

I’m heavily leaning towards the HD sets but if I have to buy new chairs after three years because the fabric wore out, while the Costco set can take a beating then ultimately the Costco premium is worth getting. But on the inverse am I just paying a premium price because the Costco ones have a more fancy vibe but ultimately aren’t worth the price tag? My patio is far from fancy so the aesthetic isn’t the dealbreaker, more just function and quality for the price.

And with that, happy start to summer fellow Costco fam! Stay cool, stay hydrated out there… and for the love of god put your cart in the cart returns!!

It's Spring so I'm considering finally buying patio furniture. I wonder if folks have mid/long-term experiences from buying patio furniture from Costco?

Some additional info:

• Budget is around $2000

• Patio space is rectangular 14fx26ft (364sqft), would prefer to leave enough room to where it feels somewhat open

• Mostly shaded, so dark vs light materials are not important

• Would prefer to bring my own fire pit, not have one supplied

• Prefer very low maintenance materials, but happy to store cushions away from the rain

Questions:

• Do folks generally recommend getting it delivered from Costco.com to avoid having to transport the furniture themselves and get more options?

• Do you have a preferred material that works better for your climate? I'm in NorCal, so mostly temperate with dry summers, 3-4 months of coldish rain in the winters.

• Swivel chair vs non-swivel. This moving piece seems like a likely point of failure — thoughts?

Thinking about these two options since they seem pretty popular, mid-range in price, and well reviewed:

https://www.costco.com/sunvilla-clifton-4-piece-outdoor-patio-seating-set.product.4000190564.html

https://www.costco.com/sunvilla-north-shore-4-piece-outdoor-seating-set.product.4000218560.html

Has anyone gotten patio furniture sets at Costco? How long have they lasted?

Debating between the SunVilla Clifton https://www.costco.com/sunvilla-clifton-7-piece-outdoor-patio-dining-set-.product.4000215678.html

Or a polywood set from the manufacturer since the Costco version is much more expensive...

Any insights?