Costco Wholesale — Local services in Coon Rapids

Great products and pricing.

Cleanliness? 1/10. Step up that game. Just because covid is over doesn’t mean we don’t notice your sick employees etc.

Cleanliness is up and appears many people are in better health. As of 12/27/2024

Thankfully the space heater from you know where was missing as well.

HOWEVER the Kirkland Gouda cheese is potentially contaminated. The mold is okay. The oils could be hazardous if exposed to oxygen. In addition it is composed of mostly Parmesan cheese. Hopefully Costco wasn’t swindled but there’s some insight into today’s standards. US grade. But not inspected.

Liquor is nice and cheap. The wine is preferable to those with sensitive guts at the moment. Not sure if that’s a supply thing or vendor thing.

Meats extremely reasonable as well.

Or a mixture of par/cellulose with the correct additives and by hand, paying quality employees good money would help us consumers save money on contamination. Thanks for reading!

Couple extra photos of punctured water bottle, hopefully nothing serious…..

In addition your produce seems to be molding out etc. may need to assess ventilation/supply chains. Dunno how y’all operate but generally you can return or file a complaint.

(Green beans, carrots,bananas. Mold or slime. Either way fungal or bacterial.)

Oh and check that old fashioned mix as long as it lasts a week or 2. Mix it right and you get a stellar drink. Hopefully we see more products like these to help tie things together cost wise.

Products in produce are down by like 20% quality wise post 2 quarters ago. Still good but get those raspberries done in fast if you buy them.

Outside of that had some interesting type of confrontational encounter today in checkout. I’m a disabled veteran and she wanted to stress us out and make me work harder (unable to grab the card to scan, or be cordial. Likely ties to another reason why my future wife was terminated here. She tried to cover. Kind of suspect if you ask me. Appearances are deceiving. I’m no Christian so I’ll say it like it is. Narcissistic behaviour and sociopathic behaviour triggers people like me. Hopefully you manage to term this one. Will be breaking words next time.)

Not Gouda on last photo, cut with some kind of yellow alternate? Can identify myself being Michelin star equivalent. (The latter photo is off google. More akin to legitimate Gouda.) dry aged is better. But yeah. Same issue. Spot on according to sources but AI is god now eh? 😂😂😂🫡🇺🇸

So you tell me, also anybody spot the black mold on bars in dairy cooler? Managers/directors must not be making their rounds…..

Just tasted it’s mozzarella and less than 10% of Gouda.

Hit me up store manager wanna hear that limp...

Costco: Where Sanity Goes to Die (And You Come Out with a Year's Supply of Toilet Paper)

I recently ventured into the hallowed halls of Costco, a place where the lines are longer than your average traffic jam, the carts are bigger than your average car, and the food samples are more enticing than a freshly baked cookie.

Let me tell you, it's a sensory overload. The moment you step inside, it's like being hit by a tidal wave of oversized products and overwhelming smells. The air is thick with the aroma of freshly baked pizza, hot dogs, and whatever mysterious concoction is being sampled that day.

The first thing you'll notice is the sheer size of the place. It's like a warehouse, but with friendlier lighting and a slightly less industrial feel. You could probably fit a small country in there. And don't even get me started on the carts. They're so big and unwieldy, you might as well be driving a tank through the store.

The next shock to the system is the sheer volume of people. It's like a human traffic jam, with everyone pushing and shoving to get to the best deals. You'll find yourself dodging stray carts, weaving through crowds, and occasionally getting elbowed in the ribs. But hey, that's all part of the Costco experience, right?

Then there are the samples. Oh, the glorious samples. They're like little tastebud vacations, enticing you to buy things you never knew you needed. From gourmet cheese to exotic fruits, there's something for everyone. Just be careful not to overindulge, or you'll end up waddling out of the store like a stuffed turkey.

And let's not forget the bulk buying. You'll find yourself buying a year's supply of toilet paper, a lifetime supply of laundry detergent, and enough snacks to feed a small army. It's like a real-life game of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," except instead of money, you win a mountain of household goods.

So, if you're looking for an adventure, a workout, and a serious case of impulse buying, I highly recommend a trip to Costco. Just be prepared to emerge exhausted, overfed, and the proud owner of a giant tub...

If I was able to put negative star rate I definitely would! I've made an appointments for my whole family to change our all A/S tires to winter tires, when I called in I was informed that we need to purchase tires first from Costco, to which I was prepared for. My dad and I came to purchase tires and told one of the team members that we want winter tires, his name was Andrew H., and he said of course. We paid for services and tires right away.

The day of our service, Saturday when I worked from 6am-2pm in a group home, we came to Costco and I was hoping for a quick service but we had to wait 2 and a half hours to get all of the cars done, even though I made appointments in advance. And then my dad noticed that tires on his and my cars were not winter but instead all season. Unfortunately, I trusted Andrew H. and didn't check receipt where it said that we purchased all season tires. Since, we wanted winter tires we had to exchange tires that we bought in a first place to winter ones. It took another 2 and a half hours to change tires. Also, they forgot to dispose of my mom's tires, I had to stay outside for like 30min in the freezing temperature. I was exhausted.

On my drive back home, when I was on a highway I felt that my car was leaning to the right side of the road where was the other car driving and then tire pressure light popped up on my panel.... I called my dad, freaking out, because I had almost no control over my car, luckily he was not that far away from me and told me to drive to the nearest gas station where we had to inflate my tires. They were visibly low to the ground.

Next morning, I checked on my tires and they were low again and tire pressure light was on. My dad and I had to inflate tires again and drive back to Costco, where I was told it would take them to check on my car 1 and half hours.

I think that it is a safety issue, since anything could've happened on the road and I was just a lucky one. My family and I have lost so much time that day and a day after, so I think that this Costco deserves negative...