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121. I just ordered prescription sunglasses at Costco.

Reply to Playinghardball (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 04:31 PM

Nov 2012

Man, that comment about how the Costco employees are helpful and don't have that beaten down, "thousand yard stare" is spot on. I hate to go into Walmart and see these poverty-stricken checkers wearing rags under their Walmart aprons and missing teeth due to lack of dental insurance. It breaks my heart.

Costco, on the other hand, has healthy looking employees who don't make you feel bad. And Costco still manages to keep prices super low, especially on TVs and at the optics department. They had a great selection of glasses and are cheaper than Lenscrafters.

The downside--I can't get out of Costco without spending at least $100 on impulse buys. But hey, it's always nice stuff and I am happy to support a company that respects its workers.

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I Shopped At Costco [View all] Playinghardball Nov 2012 OP

Our local Costco is so crowded LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #1

Same with the one near me. I hate to go in there because it's always so Raine Nov 2012 #37

Shoppers at Costco can be crazy. obxhead Nov 2012 #48

Love your attitude. We have a Costco that just opened up relatively nearby. Plan to join this week. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #81

Take a notebook obxhead Nov 2012 #125

Thanks for the heads up. : ) Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #130

Me, too. If it serves your needs, shop online - closeupready Nov 2012 #100

I was forced to go to one at Kennewick, Wa Saturday, Labor Day weekend once. brewens Nov 2012 #52

I'd Drive Farther For A Less Crowded Store Too Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #55

Retirees should do everyone else a favor and shop weekday mornings eridani Nov 2012 #60

Classic! Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #62

And YOU DarleenMB Nov 2012 #119

Better to say stay-at-home moms, flex-time workers, etc. Not just retirees. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #82

I agree; why pick on only the retirees. tavernier Nov 2012 #93

Whether retired or not, what's wrong with encouraging those who can shop the off hours-- eridani Nov 2012 #128

It actually kind of amazes me that those who can don't shop in the off hours, but I think a lot of Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #131

I'm involuntarily retired LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #89

Yeah, at our Costco it really doesn't matter when you go laundry_queen Nov 2012 #92

A lot of retirees shop on weekends because that's when their kids can drive them to the store. Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2012 #90

Personally I think leash laws should be enforced. obxhead Nov 2012 #126

I love shopping at Costco Gothmog Nov 2012 #2

Did you ever notice.. on the nametags... "since 1998" or some such? Low turnover. nt Bigmack Nov 2012 #3

***+1!*** uponit7771 Nov 2012 #56

I always shop at Costco. gademocrat7 Nov 2012 #4

I'm waiting for a Costco to open in our area. Hopefully by late next year it will be built. LiberalFighter Nov 2012 #5

You can buy online for delivery. LoisB Nov 2012 #8

Yup. And shipping and handling are included ... and the prices are identical to the store TahitiNut Nov 2012 #32

I had no idea Costco was online. Sheldon Cooper Nov 2012 #38

Bazinga! TahitiNut Nov 2012 #44

Costco Online Is Nothing Like Costco B&M Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #61

And I believe it was Price rufus dog Nov 2012 #80

i love online Costco shanti Nov 2012 #99

I tried, but the site won't work well on my pc. Pics of products don't Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #73

In our area, at least, that's because it sells out quickly laundry_queen Nov 2012 #94

Well, yes, that was what I was saying. My Costco sucks, my local Sam's does not. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #127

I'm really lucky, Costco is only 6 miles away Warpy Nov 2012 #6

I agree, the Costco is super close to our house, great store. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #12

Costco TP hasn't shrunk to the size of cash register tape... Lars39 Nov 2012 #14

Scratch your butt 1000 single sheet Scott is still a good buy Warpy Nov 2012 #17

Sam's Club has TP, too. longship Nov 2012 #31

I'd have a shit-encrusted butt before I'd shop at Sam's. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #34

never walked in one either rufus dog Nov 2012 #83

I might stop just a little before mine was encrusted sellitman Nov 2012 #88

Even then, I wouldn't shop there. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #113

and I love you for that proud patriot Nov 2012 #123

Hey... TahitiNut Nov 2012 #129

Sam's, AKA Walmart obxhead Nov 2012 #50

You missed the joke, I guess. longship Nov 2012 #67

Yeah, I didn't even hear the buzz as that one flew over my head. obxhead Nov 2012 #76

I am luckier. The Costco is just 1 mile from my house. RebelOne Nov 2012 #19

I have an "Executive" membership and the refund credit I get each year pays for it. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #36

Our Costco Heathen57 Nov 2012 #30

Can't you just Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #68

Yes, our Costco is crowded OutNow Nov 2012 #7

It's sure nice to see happy employees sharp_stick Nov 2012 #9

My favorite thing about shopping at Costco... yellerpup Nov 2012 #10

Don't forget the 100 gallon bottle of milk and the 3000 pack of sippy straws! nt Walk away Nov 2012 #18

It's the scale of the place. yellerpup Nov 2012 #47

My 9 year old niece begs to go every Saturday, she loves the Pizza. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #11

Decent wages and health care benefits K8-EEE Nov 2012 #13

Yes, and he went on the stump for Obama. I love going to COSTCO. freshwest Nov 2012 #57

Almost too good to be true.. we have an economical place to shop that is such a BLUE Cha Nov 2012 #64

Blue businesses, despite what one might make of that name, are happier than red ones! freshwest Nov 2012 #75

+1 for this. K&R for this tidbit.... nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #66

Yes, I read an interview with him where he was asked why he only took sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #87

They've been here for awhile laundry_queen Nov 2012 #95

My hard-ass right wing father loves Costco, but the cognitive dissonance burns his ass Populist_Prole Nov 2012 #15

Costco has better product than BJs and Sam's Club. Walk away Nov 2012 #16

the only product that sam's has that i like shanti Nov 2012 #103

Damn!!!!! nt Walk away Nov 2012 #112

PBS Show Milliesmom Nov 2012 #20

and the thing is, Costco shoppers love Costco so much they'll watch that! renate Nov 2012 #35

Thanks for the link. I really enjoyed that. Whovian Nov 2012 #70

Thank you for posting that. SheilaT Nov 2012 #79

Costco CEO spoke at our Dem Convention this year.... ProfessionalLeftist Nov 2012 #45

We drive @25 miles and past 3 Walmarts rurallib Nov 2012 #21

K&R! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #22

When I retire from my job, I wanna work for Costco. Panasonic Nov 2012 #23

With our limited budget Heathen57 Nov 2012 #24

i bought the executive membership at $110............ mrmpa Nov 2012 #29

That is a great program Heathen57 Nov 2012 #33

Even my 82 year old mother loves Costco........... mrmpa Nov 2012 #53

Love Costco Dont call me Shirley Nov 2012 #25

Costco is the best Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #26

I shop at Costco....I LOVE it there! chillfactor Nov 2012 #27

$1.50 polish hot dog with refillable soda ... the BEST value lunch in town. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #42

I do the same. jaded_old_cynic Nov 2012 #105

My wife knows a couple that have worked there for years: lexw Nov 2012 #28

i've never been able to get out of Costco for less than $200.00 BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #39

I was sent to Costco....... mrmpa Nov 2012 #84

you need to focus BlueMan! rufus dog Nov 2012 #85

Costco is a two minute drive from my home PlanetBev Nov 2012 #40

Real estate agents should start listing that as a FEATURE. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #43

Unfortunately, whenever I think of Costco... PennsylvaniaMatt Nov 2012 #41

Well, the joke's on Mittens b/c the CEO of Costco is an Obama supporter and spoke at beac Nov 2012 #46

It's great...isn't it!? PennsylvaniaMatt Nov 2012 #69

I Shop At Target Too Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #49

Great Article Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #51

Costco pharmacy is literally a lifesaver. djean111 Nov 2012 #54

Yes, but how many small businesses has Costco put out of business? begin_within Nov 2012 #58

I would really like to ask you a question. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2012 #98

I don't know enough about shipping logistics to have an informed opinion on that question begin_within Nov 2012 #104

Let me rephrase; A HERETIC I AM Nov 2012 #109

OK begin_within Nov 2012 #110

Then you have just acknowledged a conundrum of being liberal. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2012 #111

The big difference I see is that they are not in small towns. efhmc Nov 2012 #107

I worked at Costco in the 90's, loved it DJ13 Nov 2012 #59

I've never been to one. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #63

Kramer Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #65

There is an always-happy Costco employee here named "Kirkland." DemoTex Nov 2012 #71

It is a amuse bouche Nov 2012 #72

We just got one here in Fargo. I LOVE IT! Odin2005 Nov 2012 #74

I like Costco. Walmarts smell of cheap plastic and desperation... friendly_iconoclast Nov 2012 #77

Costco Has The Best Baked Goods, too! AnnieBW Nov 2012 #78

We (finally!) bought a flat TV at COSTCO. The price was a hundred less than any 'black friday' FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #114

Eyeglasses. Kablooie Nov 2012 #86

Yep, my brother gets all his contact lenses there laundry_queen Nov 2012 #96

absolutely shanti Nov 2012 #106

Oh! Yes! forgot about how good their glasses dept service and price is! FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #116

Night and day. lonestarnot Nov 2012 #91

We love CostCo greytdemocrat Nov 2012 #97

None in this area of TN. dotymed Nov 2012 #101

The people I know who work at Costco LOVE it. rivegauche Nov 2012 #102

i love me some costco!! shanti Nov 2012 #108

Costco's great. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #115

My Son works for Costco Z_California Nov 2012 #117

The best customer service DarleenMB Nov 2012 #118

I just stumble in there for lunch all the time... McDiggy Nov 2012 #120

I just ordered prescription sunglasses at Costco. SunSeeker Nov 2012 #121

I love Costco. geardaddy Nov 2012 #122

If you like 5 hour energies free420 Nov 2012 #124