Costco Wholesale — Local services in Doral

Had a disappointing experience at the Miami #1229 Costco location. This is the third incident in which all three employees gave me attitude for not upgrading to their executive business card. I would never raise my voice and explained I already researched the opportunity, but was still met with negative comments for declining the up-sell. This last one escalated to getting insulted by the cashier and aggressive attitude by the lane assistant. I’m all for employees trying to earn more and I will always provide the courtesy of hearing them out. However, after declining the offer 4 times, it should be more than sufficient to allow the customer to be on their way. The cashier would not relinquish the membership card after the transaction, so she may scan it on her hand-held device to confirm that I “qualify” for the upgrade. The lane assistant was also bothered that I would not hear her out. I told him I declined several times and know the details already (I’m all about saving money). I explained I have another card that provides the same cashback amount, but on a monthly basis vs their yearly payout. The lane assistant did not care and aggressively told me that the cashier is trying to explain to me the details and I wouldn’t listen. I finally had to grab my card from the cashier’s hand, so I may finally leave the situation. As my wife and I began to walk away she began to yell insults to both of us. We both looked at each other in disbelief that we were experiencing this. We pride ourselves in always supporting and being kind to store employees, since we’ve been there ourselves. We understand the everyday stresses. Moreover, we really like Costco. Just very disappointing that this wasn’t the only time this has happened. After we left, my wife called the store and spoke to the manager. She provided the info from the receipt and our membership#. The manager and my wife both agreed that the security footage should be reviewed to confirm the incident and verify how it played out. Again, we understand and support employees trying to earn more commission/bonuses. Times are especially hard now. Still, since this is the 3rd time this had taken place and have found several other online comments about the aggressive manner a few employees push these up-sells, I’m hoping it’s not a situation that the company is looking past this to just increase their numbers. I don’t expect any actions from corporate. I prefer nothing to happen to the employees. Having a bad day should not excuse this behavior though. Could be this is tolerated as long as the ratio of closing up-sells outweighs the unprofessional behavior of a few. Nevertheless, it should never escalate to insults being hurled at customers. Overall, Costco is a great company, with good deals and is family friendly. Sadly, accountability nowadays is just nonexistent...

Fuel. rotisserie chicken., muffins . Good for the stuff you need constantly. Once a month done ! Saves a few bucks, on the sale Items. There bakery items are great if I want. To bring the employees coffee and muffins ect . Scored some good quality pants I pay $100 for pelagic ( & after about 10 pairs over time made in china?) I like these better ! They did not shrink I’m 6’3” identical style and fit perfectly better longer than pelagic brand. And I payed $16.00! I wound have bought more but they only had 3 colors. Under armor t-shirts .cool for hot weather clothes ( u work on boats ) the gf told me about the clothing & she would never let me where anything that looked cheep ! Believe me! I t’s always to. Big when I buy my own clothes and don’t try it on lol . I’m never buying anything from west marine or bass pro shops again before I check Costco! Under armor, Calvin Klein and other brand I don’t know but they’re very comfortable and perfect for the summer tshirts boxers socks by adidas, puma , Greg Norman and other pro golf clothing, banana Republic are a few brands I always liked for quality and that other brand idk but it’s very good . I wil be back soon for more . Oh a pair of jeans 19.00 for diesel and Levi’s little more . Nike , Abd cool zone t shirts fit good . Lady’s my gf picked up a few things too and she’s the type to wear only stuff that’d usually from high end. Shops . Yoga type pants and without clothes for the most part. They change it up each month when I go . sorry I didn’t take a picture there in the center straight back . Get a rotisserie chicken or two can’t buy a whole chicken perfectly cooked lower priced then Costco $5. . Food is what I find the best quality verse price it’s a good place. I wound have to see if they price match Amazon. If they do then you already know. Fill up your vehicle on the way out. Monthly shopping saves money there and grab the few things that you need at the local supermarket ( since inflation has increased the cost of everything, I start to be mindful of what I buy and. Costco has been my favorite for years and it’s better now I believe or I never noticed the prices until I started watching what I buy now. ) I highly recommend Costco ! Clean, they get you in and out fast . You have kids ? Pizza hot and a soda for them less than $10 ! Fountain drink Les then a dollar! If kids with me or employees will be stoked on that ( Oder on the way in it takes 30 minutes to make ) or time it around your. Shopping. Oh the 100 for the card to get deals they gave me a $40 gift card visa back so. It was $60 for the year ( I saved 400 bucks on the few pairs of pants it pays for itself first time you shop and fill up...

Title: A Hilariously Sluggish Adventure at Costco: Carts, Checkouts, and Contradictions!

Review: Hold on to your shopping carts, folks, because I have a rib-tickling tale to share about my recent escapade at everyone's favorite warehouse wonderland—Costco! Now, don't get me wrong, there were plenty of great deals to be found, but there were a few quirks that left me scratching my head and giggling uncontrollably.

Let's start with the entrance, shall we? As I approached the door, ready to dive into a world of bulk-buying bliss, I encountered the gatekeeper of bargains—the person checking IDs. Now, call me a speed demon, but I swear this individual was operating at a pace that would make a snail look like Usain Bolt. With every painstakingly slow glance and meticulous scrutiny of each membership card, a traffic jam of shopping carts began to form behind me.

I couldn't help but wonder: What are they so afraid of? Is there a secret club of super-sneaky shoppers trying to infiltrate the Costco kingdom? Perhaps they fear someone might slip in and buy an outrageous amount of stuff—oh, the horror! It felt like a scene straight out of a spy movie, with me being an unwitting participant in the slowest covert operation ever.

Once inside, the maze of towering shelves and colossal quantities awaited. Ah, the bargains! Or so they claimed. Now, I must confess, the allure of huge sizes and unbeatable prices initially had me feeling like I had stumbled upon the shopping deal of a lifetime. But as I roamed the aisles, the reality began to sink in. Did I really need a 10-gallon tub of pickles or a 100-pack of toilet paper? Suddenly, the notion of "savings" felt a bit like an ironic joke. And let's not forget the inevitable waste that comes with buying in such massive quantities. Goodbye, frugality. Hello, landfill.

So, dear reader, as I reflect on my Costco adventure, I can't help but question whether the membership is truly worth it. Yes, there are steals to be found, but there are also strange bottlenecks at the entrance and the temptation to hoard enough supplies to feed a small army. It's a world of contradictions, where time stands still at the ID check and shopping carts line up like they're waiting for the Costco version of the Indy 500.

If you're up for a comical shopping journey filled with oversized products and a dash of perplexity, then by all means, join the Costco club. But if you value efficiency, minimal waste, and bargains that don't require a separate storage unit, you might want to think twice. As for me, I'll be over here, chuckling in the checkout line, questioning the true meaning of "savings" in the land of colossal containers and...