Costco Wholesale — Local services in Charleston

I’ve always liked Costco in general . Never really had any type of problem with Costco. Recently, they have started doing something extremely annoying. It’s happened five out of the last six times I’ve gone there. The issue is when I get to the register to check out. A random employee will walk over and pretend to help the cashier and start doing a sales pitch trying to sell the Costco credit card.. now having a salesman on the floor promoting a product is one thing that is perfectly fine because the customer has the option to walk away or stop and listen. but for a company as wealthy as Costco. to charge customers a membership fee and have the audacity to train employees to corner them at the register and force them to listen to a sales pitch repeatedly is beyond ridiculous. if I wanted a Costco credit card, I would already have one. I can’t believe Costco would use a sales tactic that is this rude and insulting. They’re basically saying, screw you I don’t care what you think. I’m gonna force you to sit through this sales pitch whether you like it or not.. we don’t care if you paid to shop here…….using a lousy method like this to sell their credit card is equivalent to having a bum sitting next to the entrance at the gas station. bumming change from every single person that walks out the door…… not only is this a lousy way to treat a paying member it also makes the entire company look very tacky and shameless. I do not pay for a membership to target and I have never had anybody at target Try to push a target credit card on me with a sales pitch especially at the register. so I would think the company that charges a membership fee to shop there would have the decency to respect its members by only offering the credit card to customers that inquire about it or new customers signing up for a membership….i’ve never had this happen at another costco so I’m wondering if this is the only one that is doing this or if this is the new norm????, but the fact that it happened five times is very off putting. they need to come up with a solution for this issue. if someone is not interested in the credit card they need to have a message pop up on the register So they know not to do a sales pitch to that person every time he shops there…. anyhow, I’m putting this as a one star review to ensure that it will be read and hopefully the issue will be addressed because the thought of hearing a sales pitch at the register every time I go there makes me dread costco. So do me a favor and sell yourself a credit card not me I’ll pass……without this issue, I would rate Costco five star all day. and once this problem is fixed, I’ll change the review to five star…… also, just for the record I would like to point out that the Costco credit card is not really a good credit card at all!!!!!!. The credit card I have from my bank gives 3% cashback And I’m talking about a bankcard here nothing special. So before harassing your customers with constant lame forced sales pitches about a card that is lackluster to say the least Perhaps you should offer benefits that could at least outdo your typical run of the mill bank credit...

We did our every 6 weeks shopping at Costco on Monday November 16 (our new normal with the pandemic). We spend $500-$700 every 5-6 weeks. I also order many things from Costco online. Today was a very BAD experience. We did our shopping carefully as I am a very picky shopper especially in the produce section and we took our time and purposely shop in the order that we would like our items to be loaded on conveyor and placed back in cart(all delicate produce, breads and eggs together, frozen foods together and other items). When we got to the checkout( no long lines)it was like the Indy 500. The checker was ok but the person unloading and reloading our cart threw our items and slammed the frozen items down on the produce with no regard to the fact that this was OUR food that we had just paid $600.00 for, half of which was fresh produce. She put our produce in a large flat open box and then proceeded to press another box on top on the first one and fill it with heavy frozen food and a turkey. We came very close to cancelling the purchase and walking out. We see that you have a sign on the wall heading toward the bathrooms promoting how many items your checkers check in a minute and how many members they process in an hour. This would NOT be something that I would brag about since speed is not always a good thing when it comes to produce and delicate groceries. I expect Costco to rise above the WAREHOUSE mentality. Your food selections are far superior to the other membership stores available in our area and I would like to think that the customer service would be equal to the quality of products. I hope today was an off day and you will make sure that any NEW employees are trained in proper handling of produce and delicate items. While we appreciate you promoting efficiency, we would greatly appreciate it if you would train your employees to treat our shopping not just as "ITEMS", but look at what they are grabbing and treat them accordingly. We would like to continue to be very loyal customers of Costco. Thank you for your considerations of these much needed...

Alright, buckle up, buddy, because this review is about to be as dad-tastic as a backyard BBQ with extra ketchup. Here goes:

Costco in North Charleston, SC, is the holy grail of dad-approved shopping. You walk in, and BAM—you're hit with the smell of rotisserie chicken that could make a grown man cry. I mean, who needs therapy when you’ve got a $4.99 chicken that tastes like it was roasted by angels?

Let’s talk about the layout. It’s like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold doubloons, you find 48-packs of toilet paper and enough pretzels to feed a small army. And don’t even get me started on the free samples. Oh, the samples! It’s like a buffet for dads who “just came to browse.” I once had a full lunch there without spending a dime—don’t tell my wife.

Now, the Kirkland brand? Pure magic. It’s like Costco said, “Hey, let’s make everything better and cheaper.” Their coffee? Keeps me awake through my kid’s soccer games. Their socks? Comfier than my recliner. And their pizza? Let’s just say I’d trade my grill for a lifetime supply.

The staff? Top-notch. They’re like the Avengers of retail—always ready to help, whether you’re looking for a 10-pound bag of gummy bears or a kayak (yes, they sell kayaks). And the checkout process? Smooth as butter. You’re in, you’re out, and you’re back home bragging about your savings.

But the pièce de résistance? The gas station. It’s like a dad’s paradise. Cheap gas, no nonsense, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re saving a few bucks. I’ve been known to drive out of my way just to fill up there.

Costco North Charleston isn’t just a store—it’s a lifestyle. It’s where dads go to feel alive, to stock up on snacks, and to marvel at the sheer beauty of bulk shopping. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out on the ultimate dad experience. Now, excuse me while I go organize my 72-pack of...