I could have started a political thread instead. Given my view as to why this or that sucks and get everyone bitching at each other.
This is the first time in my adult life I've been taken back by the way an employee talked to me for little reason.
I was a Costco member for 38 minutes today ( warning: very long)
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This is the first time in my adult life I've been taken back by the way an employee talked to me for little reason.
I also love BJ’s, although some can be much better than others and I’m usually good with whatever parking situation.
Never heard of the store though.
Op drove to Costco on suspended license
I was there yesterday around 1:30 picking up some gatorade for my son before taking him back to college. It was pretty bonkers there with congestion. I could see some nerves being frayed, but I am sure the store manager would want your feedback so (s)he could correct a problem, if it exists.
I was kidding. I also have a Sam’s membership for when I don’t want to drive the further distance to Costco. Frequently get gas there.
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Correct. Same for prescriptions and eye exams. (But can’t buy any of the vision products)
You can buy alcohol without a Costco membership, but only in certain states
You can buy alcohol at Costco without a paid membership, as long as you're in an eligible state, like California or New York. Local laws prevent membership-only clubs like Costco or Sam's Club from withholding alcohol sales to the general public. The full list of states includes:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- Texas
- Vermont
Of course they are. I'm just always skeptical of customers nowadays as they often believe they are above the rules that employees are guided by. I'm not suggesting these things didn't happen, as they probably did. I'm just considering the possibility that perhaps the reaction to the enforcement of these rules by the OP and wife might have played a role here. You see it every day.
it wasn't my intent to get you to self censor, this is a good thread, with interesting discussion. I'm just saying that if I experienced what you described, it would never have occurred to me to mention it to anyone. If I kept a diary, this would not have made it into it. But like I said, we're all different, I'm not saying your way is wrong.
Didn't you have a rough experience with some workers at a restaurant last year? Maybe you just notice these types of things and make something more out of them than others do? Again, not wrong, just different.
Nah. I find interesting scenarios far more worthy of discussion than anything political, nice to have a break from those. This thread seems to be doing well. I'd for rather bring those things to the board than what some politicians said what recently. JMO.
The restaurant was interesting, and I've seen quite a few reviews since our time there that accuse them of treating regulars far better and to stay away if you arent one. Which isn't uncommon in smaller tight knit communities, but I'm not gonna tip well for that service.
I was the 6"2 guy with a wife that you thought I either kidnapped, I am extremely wealthy, I have a huge hog, or potentially all 3. It's none of the above.
Pic of hand at Costco or it didn't happen.
Yes, I tried to make it clear that I thought this was a good thread. Part of what makes it interesting is the differing perspectives and what is and isn't a big deal to people. I was just chiming in that your matter wouldn't be a big deal to me, it sort of seems like you took issue with that too.
If you're still following reviews for that restaurant - as opposed to just moving on - maybe that is also suggestive? Maybe you're just sensitive to these types of things?
I realize some people think they're cool if they say that nothing bothers them and everything just rolls off their back, but there's nothing wrong with being sensitive, it doesn't make you a Karen.
Yeah, I am definitely not canceling my order that I just spent an hour rounding up in weekend hell. And agree 100% with your last sentence. It’s pretty much chaos anytime I go to our local Costco. Unfortunately, my Costco isn’t a quick stop on the way home. It’s a bit out of the way. Because of that, and my general dislike for most people and I just avoid it anymore.
with that said. @Tenacious E their pizza at the counter is pretty damn legit. Dare I say better than Casey’s?
I would rather have every employee in the store make a "rude" comment to me and endure the type of things that the OP described if it meant there were half as many customers in the store.
Boy I couldn’t recall the brand name, there were a lot of different types all thrown together in a huge display box.
I know that the fill is essentially a chewed up foam which makes it easy to manipulate and form it which I like
Well I don't get worked up over much. I also have massive amounts of time to kill most days and fill it posting here or looking at shit on the internet. Like right now, I have nothing to do until 2pm and I'm 2 hrs from home. So I'll go down some rabbit holes and look at things most people wouldn't because I have that much time to kill.
BTW - this is me at Costco whenever I go with my wife. Go for a couple of needed items and end up with 500.00 worth of stuff.
The picanha and pork belly have been top-notch as well. Except the pork belly always as a 3 days from purchase expiration.
Yeah, I buy everything I smoke at costco usually. The pork shoulder 2-pack is a great deal. Short ribs, skirt steak, all good.
What’s worse is when you go the to grocery store and carry out two small bags of groceries and it’s easily over $100BTW - this is me at Costco whenever I go with my wife. Go for a couple of needed items and end up with 500.00 worth of stuff.
Corporate grocery stores like Hy Vee and Publix suck nowadays. I went to (another corporate store) called ALDI last week. Saved a shit load of money. Produce and meat seem to be better quality as well.
Ended up buying pizza there for my three-year-old's b-day party and also the Birthday cake at Costco which was very good and personalized.From what I'm told it's different and much better. I've never gotten the take-home one from inside the store.
Can’t stand Hy-Vee. Some stuff is on sale. Some you need perks, some you need perks plus. JFC I just want to buy groceries not jump through hoops.
ALDIs is our mainstay now. Plug our nose and use Walmart for the rest.
ALDIs is our mainstay now. Plug our nose and use Walmart for the rest.
Americans are spending more on food than they have in 3 decades
The high cost of food both at home and in restaurants continues to be a sore spot for millions of U.S. households.
Also, apparently, has no recollection of his kids running rampant thru a Costco sneaking free samples in front of other customers....
@desihawk, the pillow was manufactured for Sinomax USA INC.
The filling is 100% shredded polyurethane foam embedded with gel beads. It’s enclosed in a white zippered cover that has a very thin blue border seam that goes around the entire perimeter of the pillow on both sides.
My wife who really struggled to find an acceptable pillow finally settled on a style that has a fillable water reservoir inside. I think she bought that one through her chiropractor a number of years ago. It must have worked because she hasn’t been back to the chiropractor in many years. It’s a really comfortable pillow but I don’t like the sloshing water sounds it makes. Chiro-flow might be the brand/manufacturer name
The filling is 100% shredded polyurethane foam embedded with gel beads. It’s enclosed in a white zippered cover that has a very thin blue border seam that goes around the entire perimeter of the pillow on both sides.
My wife who really struggled to find an acceptable pillow finally settled on a style that has a fillable water reservoir inside. I think she bought that one through her chiropractor a number of years ago. It must have worked because she hasn’t been back to the chiropractor in many years. It’s a really comfortable pillow but I don’t like the sloshing water sounds it makes. Chiro-flow might be the brand/manufacturer name
You dont read good do ya? It's OK, not everyone had loving parents and a good education.
That‘s an interesting topic. I don’t buy every food item I smoke from Costco, but it is definitely over 50%. That’s because there are some things I prefer to get straight from the rancher/farmer or from Publix.
Foods I buy from Costco to Smoke
Whole Brisket
Atlantic Salmon
Steelhead Trout
Sockeye Salmon
Chuck Roasts
Burnt Ends (made from Chuck)
Cheddar Cheese
Havarti Cheese
Gouda Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Cream Cheese
Pork Tenderloin
Pork Shoulder
Pork Butt
Pork Ribs
Chicken Legs
Chicken Thighs
Lamb Shoulder
Rack of Lamb
Foods I DON‘T buy from Costco to Smoke
Amberjack
King or Spanish Mackerel
Mullet
Oysters
Cornish Game Hens Stuffed with Boudin
Prime Rib (usually cheaper when on sale at Publix around holidays)
Turkeys
Pheasants
Duck
Ring Bologna
Rabbit
Pork Collar or Coppa
Whole free range Chicken
Goose
Peppers
”Armadillo Eggs”
Bing Cherries
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