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!!

We are looking to buy a new patio set and the ones at Costco are at an attractive price point ($1K to $2K). They seem better in quality compared to what I have seen at HD/Lowes ($400-$800) but I’m not sure if that’s actually true or if I’m biased since the Costco sets are more expensive.

Anyone have experience or insight on the quality of the patio sets at Costco? We prefer to get something with an aluminum frame since we had a pretty bad experience with wicker/rattan. We are in the SF Bay Area if weather is a factor.