Costco

According to Brad B. I also have a love and hate relationship with Costco. The crowd and parking sucks, but the prices bring me back. Hoping to grab some stuff before the store closes we had to get a membership first. The line wasn’t so long and We immediately got called to the front counter. Yes! My first membership with Costco and I’m excited. A few minutes later, our papers are completely filled… where’s the lady that was helping us? Without a word, the lady Gabby at the membership counter was helping someone else with a return that took 10 minutes. We kept waiting, and all she did was ignore us. The least she could’ve done was tell us that she would be back. Why bother calling us to the counter when you can’t even take care of us. My fiancé and I were both fed up with the precious time she was taking away from us. I wanted to say something, but I didn’t want to make a scene either. And I know sometimes it can be busy, but that’s not how you treat customers. Anyways, we finally got our cards, but not enough time to shop. Thanks for making our day gabby you’re the best! 4 stars for Costco prices. Could’ve been 5 if the customer service was right.

Awesome customer service provided by Armando. Answered call when I asked what time the tire shop closed, was polite & courteous. Upon arrival, I was quoted a 90 minute install time based on the number of members ahead of me already having their vehicles worked on. My vehicle was ready in less than an hour.

I live less than 2 miles from this Costco, so this is my Costco, but I live close enough to also visit the Mission Valley location. The advantages to this Costco is that it’s not as busy as the Mission Valley location, so you can usually get in and out much faster.
The best time to avoid gas lines is to go first thing in the morning.

Who does not like Costco? You can get everything in bulk. not to mention. free samples

I am an avid Costco shopper. they have a lot of what I need down to the Nexus shampoo and conditioner. Food court is always cheap and so is the gas! You can never go wrong as a member. The yearly membership is worth it for me and my fanily

I personally love Costco. They offer a large variety of items most of the items are great quality. That being said I am not a huge fan of this particular Costco. The employees are not friendly and do not want to be bothered with questions. My husband and I tried leaving my son in the cart while we were checking out and my husband was staying with my son so my son would be safe and the employee at the register started treating like him but he was going to steal from the cash register. Seriously? Maybe it was just this location and the area it is in because I have not experienced this at any other Costco.
The foot court has the same food items as other food courts with the exception of the gelato at the Morena location. The food is good and of course the prices are awesome. The employees are rude and lines are always long.
The gas station can be difficult since they changed the layout of the gas line. It also makes half of the parking lot hard to maneuver in.
The only reason I return to this location is because it is closest to me and Costco’s prices and quality cannot be beat.

Love/​hate relationship according to Urban Dictonary:
«A Love/​Hate relationship is usually between two people who deep down love each other. Instead of actually expressing their feelings, they bicker. Sometimes they will automatically say, „I hate him/​her“ so no one leads on maybe they do love that person. Also they may say „I don’t care“ when really they do. Fights are caused over jealousy, maybe hating the person because their with someone else, but really love the other person. Love/​hate relationships are complicated, but in the end they’re exciting and intoxicating because there is a fine line between love and hate.»
This sums up my feelings exactly when it comes to Costco.
The deep down love for me comes in the form of convenience and the excess that Costco offers me. For Costco, she loves me for my money and frequent patronage.
The bickering often happens when Costco has something I want but definitely don’t need or when it’s ungodly crowded causing me to whisper the words, «Costco, you evil b! tc#, I hate you.»
Do we trust Urban Dictionary? No. But damn, we all know Costco well and after all the hates, (crowds, parking, quantities) there is nothing but loves, (prices, selection, samples, gasoline, hot dogs, pizza, etc).

14 Reasons to stop shopping at Greedy Fat Costco:
1– Poor customer service.
2– Unprofessional and arrogant employees.
3– They don’t provide bags to customers.
4– They don’t offer delivery.
5– Very crowded stores and long lines.
6– Sometimes they don’t have boxes for merchandise.
7– Most of time it is hard to find an employee to help customers find something.
8– Most of their merchandise are of bad quality compared to other stores. They sell GMO items.
9– They don’t accept other methods of payments except cash and American Express.
10– Their gas stations are always crowded with customers who want to save a few cents.
11– Their hot food items are of a very bad quality. In other words, they sell junk food.
12– Sometimes we have to wait for a long time for prescription to be ready at the pharmacy.
13– Parking is just awful especially on the weekend.
14– And you have to pay an annual membership for nothing!

Surprisingly, this Costco’s food service in this location is one of the best in the City of San Diego. I work in the area on Fridays, and have a very tight lunch window. Given that this part of town is a food desert finding a place to eat healthy is a challenge. (By healthy, I do not mean that I am looking for a place that sells locally grown organic vegetables, just something that isn’t greasy.) Admittedly, much of what is on the menu at Costco’s food service is greasy, but the chicken Cesar salad is a find, and worth passing by a slew of restaurants to get to.
The crew here keeps the line moving, and never run out of items despite the fact that this location is VERY busy, and many of the customers at this location seem to be challenged when it comes to making a simple food purchase. No matter how long the line snakes around at lunch time, I am always able to drive there from work (about 5 minutes in each direction), wait in line, order a chicken Cesar salad, eat it at the food court, and get back to work on time. The management and the crew at this location should be complimented for great customer service.

This is for food court pizza:
Awful service. Ordered two pizzas (combo and pepperoni) and they told me they would be ready at 6. Arrived around 6:30, waited about 5 min at the pizza window, and this Costco, unlike the one at Poway, does not accept payment at Pizza pick up window. The lady who told me that said: «this person is here.» While I went to the line to pay.
. So, I went and stood in the line for 15 min (yes 15 min line was super long!) and when I finally get called I say I want to pay for my pizzas. The lady at register said she would get them and guess what?! They had given them out because I was an hour late! I had to wait ANOTHER 20 min or so for them.
No! I was not an hour late I was here but had to wait an astronomical long time and even checked on the pizza before being sent to the line to pay.
I left frustrated because they offered no apology and made it seem like it was my fault. No good customer service and a waste of my time.

COSTCO upgraded their gasoline in 2014, so for the first time in a long, long, time, I am able to use their gas in my BMW. Prior to this, my BMW mechanics (in two cities), steadfastly refused to allow me to use COSTCO gas in my car.
Now, each of the BMW mechanics is actively suggesting I use COSTCO gas. In Southern California, COSTCO gas prices are almost one dollar per gallon cheaper than most any other gas in the immediate vicinity.
Per fill up, I am now saving some $ 10.00 plus. That adds up!
Thanks COSTCO!

Went to this «Mount Hope» location just to pick up a few things and was surprised that there were no [I mean none] chickens cooked and ready to go! Never happens at the Mission Valley store… but I know they have more /​new ovens. Next up samples– everyone’s hidden agenda when strolling the place, scurrying at each other with the giants metal mesh tanks in order to land a sample cup.
This takes me to the quality, or lack there of, of samples at this store!; [ they sucked.
Here’s what I expect; ravioli, teriyaki spring rolls with some weird sauce… or slices of fresh baked bread but NOo. How about pumpkin seeds today?! small cups of odd dry cereal and a Caesar salad that was like watching table side prep of bananas foster… but this was slow, so slow… and no fire in the prep.
Ok so the samples=lame.
Next: why I think even my 3*** are generous: Costco’s new [relatively] pricing trick.
«Italian Sausage $ 6.89», in a double wide shrink wrap like present looking thing. Take it to the register, «no ma’am that’s „$ 6.89/per pound“ hmmmm. ok. So, no I did not bargain for spending $ 15 for 10 sausages, not a deal, so no deal.» Longhorn Sharp Cheddar $ 8.59″ It’s a fairly good chunk– ok deal! Ut oh, at the register it’s like $ 50 Million Dollars for a 4″ x 8″ lumber liquidators chunk o’ cheese… no thanks. I will now suffer while I have to plan there will be no cheese in my grilled cheese sandwich.
While it may seem I am exaggerating –well, it’s because I am but it’s very close to the truth just not in exact numbers, mind you.
This type of pricing means you must whip out your smart phone if you’re not quick with the math [like a friend of mine who asks EVERY time we are paying the bill at dinner, «now, uh, what’s the tip heeerre.?» my response #232: «it’s $ 71.00 –10%=$ 7.10, double that=$ 14.20 now you’re at twenty% …feeling generous throw in another $ 5! … Every time; o ]
Positives: the parking happened to be a breeze on this Sunday. The access to and from the freeway is super fast and convenient. I only encountered nice people and nice staff here. Costco always stocks unique stuff and because they raise their own cattle on their own cattle farms you can be sure to find a great selection of Prime cuts.
A few negatives about this location. Not sure what the dealio is, but this location has zero gourmet cheese: [ They do not have the grass-​fed Irish butter, what’s up with that? and I thought their prices on hummus, spinach dip and an array of appetizers were no bargain at all. I mean WHAT demographic study are they following?! Where’s the darn craft beer selection?! I mean are we to assume that the people of Mt. Hope aren’t hoping for some good beer? Look at the surrounding hip neighborhoods Costco! The fact that you are a hop-[no pun intended] skip and a burp from South Park should educate you fast that your craft brew selection is quite naked indeed!
Between the crunchy-​snack and pumpkin seed sample tables was is the dairy isle that when at the end and making a left I was supposed to find the bread. Couldn’t find the bread. I know they have it, I’ll look next time.
So there were all were; waiting outside the chicken cooker area like a giant crowd at PetCo Park… everyone jockeying for position. One woman positioning her cart in a very domineering way blocking access to the chicken-​holding area. I’m thinking in my head {lady!} I felt the pain of the little cooker-​guy behind the glass under the paper hat working like a machine, like Lucille Ball at the conveyor belt packing chocolates. We must have all looked like hungry angry primates that were getting ready to break the glass as he, and now another cook were slamming the chickens off the skewer and into the containers… the wait was over!
Sharing the crowded space with all of these people in a world that is so rushed and sometimes chaotic I started having a Steve Carrel vision of everyone just meeting up at the local park and having a chicken bbq… just have to bring the sauce and go somewhere else for the beer!
Cheers!

What can I say about Costco «it’s huge».
You must have membership to get in.
Items are sold in bulk.
They carry a favorite of products such as:
Foods (all meats, dry products, fruit, vegetables, frozen food, breads, canned goods etc) in bulk sizes. Clothing, small appliances, wines, liquor, beer, outdoor furniture, books, rugs, automotive items,
paper products, pet care items, cleaning supplies
The store has a photo shop, florists area,
Pharmacy, flat screen TV’s, jewelry, computers and more.
When you shop here take your time and enjoy the experience. On certain days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) I believe they have sample stands offering you samples of several of the food products they carry (free to try).
This is a bulk store and that’s how most items are sold the quantities are larger than your average grocery store etc.

They could of put in the size of tire I wanted because the car already had that size and after they take the tires off they tell me that isn’t Costco police. And the. Said they didn’t have the size I «needed». James at the tire shop obviously doesn’t know how to do his job. And when we were leaving there were two shop guys flirting with someone who was already helped and could care less that they wasted my time. I expect more when I go to Costco.