Costco Love <3 (2 Viewers)

[greedygoat]

Free eye exam scheduled for tomorrow.

 

[Chadstroma]

Free eye exam scheduled for tomorrow.

Been meaning to get mine and the kids done. I avoid that area because it tends to be clogged up with old people which tend to stand around oblivious to the rest of the world. Might make that a thing for us.

 

[shuke]

Free eye exam scheduled for tomorrow.

Free?

 

[Instinctive]

Made a water run and grabbed a couple of other things. So, I got 8 waters (we got through them pretty fast and even more now as I stopped my refrigerator from being able to dispense water because the screen is broken and beeps every other second like someone is pushing buttons on it and we are done with that damn thing... I have fixed it so many times. Still working on the finances to for now, even more Costco water than normal.... anyways.... 8 water in the cart. It isn't exactly easy to get it moving and then to stop or change directions. The amount of women that walked in front of me or in the middle of the aisle expecting me to go around them was having me rev into the red a bit.

One thing I have not praised Costco for is the parking lot. There is no where else that they actually give you space to park and then space between cars. I thought about it because this person took forever to park as I was leaving and I was thinking how in the world does it take this long to park in a Costco parking spot for crying out loud.

Parking is awful on the weekend but you are right, the parking spaces are great. Even if you park in the middle of a spot that’s next to the cart return. You can still open the door and get out. You can’t put a TV into the door on that side but that would be stupid. I am amazed when people pull through spots. I rarely, if ever, don’t get a cart full of stuff because mine is not super close but still, everyone parks so they can put stuff in the back of the car/truck easily.

One more benefit to an EV - front trunk makes pulling through even better and more worth it

 

[greedygoat]

Free eye exam scheduled for tomorrow.

Free?

That’s what they told me when I made the appointment over the phone. I will report back tomorrow.

 

[-fish-]

Just bought a bunch of stuff from Costco via Instacart. They had some deal to save $20, so I didn't have to deal with the parking and lines. Probably saved another $100 by not buying stuff that I didn't go in there for.

 

[Instinctive]

Just bought a bunch of stuff from Costco via Instacart. They had some deal to save $20, so I didn't have to deal with the parking and lines. Probably saved another $100 by not buying stuff that I didn't go in there for.

Yeah but think of the joy you lost

 

[FarFromHome]

Just bought a bunch of stuff from Costco via Instacart. They had some deal to save $20, so I didn't have to deal with the parking and lines. Probably saved another $100 by not buying stuff that I didn't go in there for.

Yeah but think of the joy you lost

I almost feel bad for him. Ha ha

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

 

[Terminalxylem]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

Must be a regional thing, or eye contact failure on your part.

 

[Chadstroma]

Just bought a bunch of stuff from Costco via Instacart. They had some deal to save $20, so I didn't have to deal with the parking and lines. Probably saved another $100 by not buying stuff that I didn't go in there for.

I did that a while back on the app.... saw they were giving like $20 credit and free delivery for buying something like $75. I went in and bought all the stuff on sale that were interesting and got it right over the minimum. Because... yea.... that is how I roll.

 

[Chadstroma]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

Must be a regional thing, or eye contact failure on your part.

Yea.... never have a problem. The most that happens is someone in a monotone "Horchata" (example from today). They are usually surrounded by people at mine so they don't have to do much selling. It is the favorite part for my kids at Costco.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

Must be a regional thing, or eye contact failure on your part.

Now that you mention it, the other Costocos in my area dont have as many as my closest one. Yeah, there are about 4 or 5 sales people at kiosks close to the entrance near the electronics/jewelry section. About 2-4 times a year they have a person doing a demonstration with a mic and speaker near the store center. Then at the end there is the very sad HVAC person hoping you wont look at them.

 

[stbugs]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

Must be a regional thing, or eye contact failure on your part.

Now that you mention it, the other Costocos in my area dont have as many as my closest one. Yeah, there are about 4 or 5 sales people at kiosks close to the entrance near the electronics/jewelry section. About 2-4 times a year they have a person doing a demonstration with a mic and speaker near the store center. Then at the end there is the very sad HVAC person hoping you wont look at them.

There’s the problem. If you want McDonald’s don’t get fooled by McDowell’s and if you want Costco, go there. Never go to Costocos, it’s a sham.

 

[Desert_Power]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but getting through the gauntlet of sales people is tedious. They’re usually nice about it as they’re not interested in haranguing you but still.

Must be a regional thing, or eye contact failure on your part.

Now that you mention it, the other Costocos in my area dont have as many as my closest one. Yeah, there are about 4 or 5 sales people at kiosks close to the entrance near the electronics/jewelry section. About 2-4 times a year they have a person doing a demonstration with a mic and speaker near the store center. Then at the end there is the very sad HVAC person hoping you wont look at them.

There’s the problem. If you want McDonald’s don’t get fooled by McDowell’s and if you want Costco, go there. Never go to Costocos, it’s a sham.

You detected the phish!

 

[Mister CIA]

My reading comprehension is terrible.

 

[Mister CIA]

I recently switched to Costco pharmacy and I want to use the app to refill an Rx. I tap on "refill from a list" and there's no list, just a prompt to enter my prescription number. Am I missing something, or does Costco expect me to memorize this, or do they think I tote my RX around for easy reference?

 

[greedygoat]

Just checked in 10 minutes early for my free Costco Eye Exam, AMA.

 

[Dezbelief]

Just checked in 10 minutes early for my free Costco Eye Exam, AMA.

Do you have eye care insurance?

 

[Dezbelief]

Are looking to get glasses and/or contacts?

 

[greedygoat]

Are looking to get glasses and/or contacts?

Glasses

 

[greedygoat]

***UPDATE*** Free eye exam at Costco isn’t actually free.

 

[Mister CIA]

***UPDATE*** Free eye exam at Costco isn’t actually free.

Last time I got my eyes checked it was $60 out of pocket because they don't have an agreement with my eye care coverage, and I had to file paperwork on claim for frames. Walked past the eye exam office today and saw sign that said exams are either $110 or $160. No thanks.

Could not get a satisfactory answer in the store for how to manage my Rx's with their app; drove to Sam's Club and spent about 5 minutes going completing the process of moving them over.

Not a good Costco day. Turned off auto-renewal just to feel better. I'm sure I'll turn it back on, but I have a couple of months to evaluate if it's worth reactivating.

 

[Chadstroma]

***UPDATE*** Free eye exam at Costco isn’t actually free.

Need a better update than that

 

[greedygoat]

***UPDATE*** Free eye exam at Costco isn’t actually free.

Need a better update than that

Sorry, I could not give a better update than that yesterday, my eyes were still sensitive from being dilated.

Here you go, I called Costco on Monday May 12th to make an appointment for an eye exam. They told me they had an opening on Tuesday May 13th at 1:45pm, so I jumped on it. As the call was ending the lady on the other line said, "we'll see you tomorrow for your free eye exam". I did not have a chance to inquire further as she hung up.

I arrived to Costco for my appointment yesterday, 10 minutes early. I checked-in, filled out a brief medical history form and was seen by the technician shortly thereafter. She told me the exam would be $85. I mentioned that the lady who took my appointment said that the exam would be free and she had no idea what I was talking aboot.

 

[Chadstroma]

Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm

Warehouse retailer Costco debuted buy now, pay later installment plans this week for large online purchases through a new partnership with Affirm.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[dino259]

At least our costco, if not company wide, no longer does the big six pack of chocolate chocolate chip muffins. They now do an 8 pack of smaller muffins. Blueberry and other flavors but no chocolate chip.

 

[BeTheMatch]

At least our costco, if not company wide, no longer does the big six pack of chocolate chocolate chip muffins. They now do an 8 pack of smaller muffins. Blueberry and other flavors but no chocolate chip.

Yeah, they announced that a while ago. Finally rolled out at ours too. And it's no longer buy 1, get 1 free.

 

[Fat Nick]

We had these Korean Beef Skewers from Costco last night for dinner. 5 stars. Very good. You basically get a pack of already marinated and skewered pieces of beef. You basically open them, and throw them on your grill for 8 minutes or so. Pair them with some rice and you're good to go. Really good. Even my daughter, who doesn't typically like beef, devoured them. I think it's because we let her just eat them off the stick, but whatever works.

 

[Schmeabs]

At least our costco, if not company wide, no longer does the big six pack of chocolate chocolate chip muffins. They now do an 8 pack of smaller muffins. Blueberry and other flavors but no chocolate chip.

Same. For awhile they did an 8 pack of smaller chocolate chop muffins that were horrible and not the same as the large 6 pack ones. Why change something good into something worse? They stopped the small 8 pack chocolate chip ones and only have other flavors.

 

[odin33]

We had these Korean Beef Skewers from Costco last night for dinner. 5 stars. Very good. You basically get a pack of already marinated and skewered pieces of beef. You basically open them, and throw them on your grill for 8 minutes or so. Pair them with some rice and you're good to go. Really good. Even my daughter, who doesn't typically like beef, devoured them. I think it's because we let her just eat them off the stick, but whatever works.

Were they in the frozen section or in the Costco prepared meals section, where the wraps and pot pies are kept?

 

[heckmanm]

***UPDATE*** Free eye exam at Costco isn’t actually free.

Need a better update than that

Sorry, I could not give a better update than that yesterday, my eyes were still sensitive from being dilated.

Here you go, I called Costco on Monday May 12th to make an appointment for an eye exam. They told me they had an opening on Tuesday May 13th at 1:45pm, so I jumped on it. As the call was ending the lady on the other line said, "we'll see you tomorrow for your free eye exam". I did not have a chance to inquire further as she hung up.

I arrived to Costco for my appointment yesterday, 10 minutes early. I checked-in, filled out a brief medical history form and was seen by the technician shortly thereafter. She told me the exam would be $85. I mentioned that the lady who took my appointment said that the exam would be free and she had no idea what I was talking aboot.

Can you return it for a refund?

 

[Fat Nick]

We had these Korean Beef Skewers from Costco last night for dinner. 5 stars. Very good. You basically get a pack of already marinated and skewered pieces of beef. You basically open them, and throw them on your grill for 8 minutes or so. Pair them with some rice and you're good to go. Really good. Even my daughter, who doesn't typically like beef, devoured them. I think it's because we let her just eat them off the stick, but whatever works.

Were they in the frozen section or in the Costco prepared meals section, where the wraps and pot pies are kept?

They were across the back aisle from where they put the prepared foods (wraps, pot pies, stuffed peppers, etc.) in our Costco...In the open, tall refrigerators where they keep the cheeses and charcuterie stuff. Not in the door freezers. The skewers aren't frozen, just refrigerated.