Guest Posts

I have so many great comments from people that all have their favorite things (or maybe things they really hate) about Costco, that I thought it would be nice to give them a little more space to write and share their thoughts and opinions.

If you are interested, here are some things to keep in mind about guest posts to AddictedToCostco.com:

  1. The topic can be anything Costco related: something funny you saw or heard while you were shopping, a great product or a totally lousy one, a Customer Service story (good or bad), an experience with a Costco service, anything at all about Costco.
  2. While I will be the first to admit that some of my posts can get pretty long, your post doesn’t need to be more than just a well thought out paragraph or two but it can certainly be longer if you want.
  3. I do ask that if you are writing about a product you put in plenty of details and definitely include the item number, date of purchase, and the price. Same goes for services – price, when you used the service, and the name if it was a third party contractor.
  4. If you have your own blog or website, please feel free to include a link or two to your blog.
  5. Also, when you send me your post include your name (screen name or real-life name) and your city and state, as well as how long you’ve been a Costco member.
  6. If you want to include a picture to go with your post, you’ll need to include that (or tell me a URL where I can find it) when you email me and tell me roughly where the image should go in your post.
  7. I try to write a blog that could be read by my mom or your kid, so that means I try to keep it clean.  No swear words and no porn (obviously, because you can’t buy that in bulk at Costco).  And there are other things that I won’t accept, that fit into the category of ‘I will know it when I see it’.  I’m asking for guest posts, but I am not guaranteeing to post everything that I receive.

Once you’ve gotten your guest post all written (and spell checked), send it me to at kimberly@addictedtocostco.com and I will let you know if, and when, your post will be published.  You can also send me an email if you’d like to run your idea past me, before you take the time to write a whole post.

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  1. 1 Diane // 2009.10.06 at 6:59 pm

    Kimberly,

    There is going to be a fun Road Show event at your Austin, TX Costco on October 15th thru 18th
    Sabatino’s Mix and Match any 3 Flavors, Mini Bite Sausage and Chicken Sliders Patties Item #469471
    So you can get your Tailgate On!!!

  2. 2 BarbTUSA // 2009.10.14 at 10:15 pm

    My Costco membership card states I’ve been a member since August 1986. But my wholesale warehouse shopping relationship started under Sol and Robert Price’s Price Club three years earlier. I received my first membership card with the Costco logo in 1993, after the merger.

    Yes, I tell everyone I’m “addicted” to Costco, but the way I really feel is that Costco is my partner for life. One of the first things I do when I am planning a trip, for business or pleasure, is to verify where the nearest Costco locations are to my destination.

    I found your site this evening as a result of Googling for the content of Costco’s coupon book that comes out tomorrow. I’m away from home so I don’t have the privilege of previewing the coupon books normally mailed in advance; I will have to pick up a coupon book at the local Costco during my next visit. I don’t have time to visit your site in depth right now but am looking forward to doing that soon. I love the idea of sharing the benefits of our addition.

    Thanks for sharing, BarbTUSA

  3. 3 peggy anderson // 2009.10.21 at 6:24 pm

    I shop at the Costco in La Mesa and found out today they no longer carry the tortilla crusted tolapia fish.

    Really disappointed in this as I know of several people who also like this product. Would love to see you bring it back to the stores.

    Thanks,

    Peggy

  4. 4 Gabe // 2009.11.04 at 2:17 pm

    The first Costco in Manhattan will open on Thursday, Nov. 12th!

    I took the day off to attend the Grand Opening!

  5. 5 Kimberly // 2009.11.05 at 12:36 pm

    Gabe, I admire that kind of Costco dedication! :-)

  6. 6 Trevor // 2009.11.07 at 2:18 pm

    I am in the UK. I have just brought a great jacket from my local Costco – good price, good quality.

    What is driving me crazy is trying to figure out why all the expensive reflective tape and piping is on the inside of a dark coloured non-reversible jacket.

    Is this why it was on sale, or is there some new fashion I’ve missed for wearing clothes inside out.

  7. 7 Dave // 2009.11.07 at 5:19 pm

    Hi Trevor, that situation seems completely weird. Are you sure the jacket isn’t meant to be reversible? If it’s not, you could always take it back due to Costco’s awesome return policy.

  8. 8 Alex // 2009.11.26 at 6:59 pm

    Hey. I was wondering why there was nothing mentioned about the new Costco in Harlem, N.Y.? Just curious… it opened a few weeks ago…

  9. 9 Robin // 2009.11.29 at 1:33 am

    There were posts about the new Costco in another thread. Someone took off work to attending the opening. I was in NY at the time and saw it made the local news.

  11. 11 Kimberly // 2009.11.30 at 7:53 am

    Thanks Robin, for replying to this!

  12. 12 brian // 2009.12.02 at 12:53 am

    Kirkland Spiced Pecan Cereal.

    Does anyone know if it’s been discontinued? I can’t locate it at the stores. In it’s place is the Kirkland Blueberry Pecan Cereal, which is less nutritious.

  13. 13 Sandra Garza // 2009.12.10 at 3:30 pm

    Hi! Wanted to know when a Costco is opening in Brownsville or Harlingen Texas!?

  14. 14 Kat // 2009.12.26 at 9:54 pm

    I love that some products are Organic and also Vegetarian.

  15. 15 Linda // 2009.12.31 at 9:49 am

    I have a question:

    I was given a gift from Costco, but I am not a member. May I return this gift and get something of equal value at one of your stores?

    Thank you.

    Linda

  16. 16 Kimberly // 2009.12.31 at 1:42 pm

    Linda, I’m sure you can return it and get the value of the gift put on a Costco cash card which you can redeem at any Costco location, including Costco.com.

    Also, I’m not a Costco employee or affiliated with Costco in any way; just a big fan.

  17. 17 Craig // 2010.01.12 at 2:19 pm

    Looking for a book which Costco sold in fall 2008. It was a general science book, when I went to purchase they had no stock left and I never did get the title. Have been forever searching for the title of this book, can someone help or suggest how I may find this information.

    Thanks :)

  18. 18 Kimberly // 2010.01.15 at 1:58 pm

    Craig, can you give any more detail about the book? Was it thick or big in height and width dimensions? Soft cover or hard cover?

  19. 19 Tammy // 2010.01.17 at 11:51 am

    When is Costco putting a store in the Knoxville, TN area? The closest store is about 100 miles away?

  20. 20 Angie // 2010.01.22 at 10:57 am

    I sampled these @ Starbucks today (the Soledad flavor) and went to their website to find that they are sold at Costco! They were great.

    Soledad Almonds with Apple, Flax Seeds, Date, Balsamic Vinegar + Red Pepper
    This delectable snacking experience features almonds, apples, and flax seeds, tickled with date, balsamic vinegar and cayenne.

    http://www.costco.com/Common/Search.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&search=sahale&N=0&Ntt=sahale&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US

    2, 4 and 5 oz packets. The 2 oz packages come in 12 count. 4 and 5 come in 6 count. 22.99 to 24.99 as shown online.

  21. 21 John // 2010.02.06 at 12:55 am

    Just heard recently that Costco has a new president. Jim Sinegal, formally President and CEO, will remain as CEO with Craig Jelinek assuming the role of President and COO of Costco, a promotion from his prior position as EVP of merchandising. With Sinegal now in his 70′s, is this the start of the changing of the guard at our beloved Costco?

    http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=83830&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1381576&highlight=

  22. 22 Gracy // 2010.02.13 at 9:04 am

    Warning to anyone who buys online from Costco. I ordered a hard drive to be sent as a gift to someone. Costco sent me an email that the product had been shipped and charged my credit card close to $100.

    The product never made it to the recipient. UPS returned it to Costco because the address did not have a suite number. Costco never informed me and didn’t take the charge off my account. Fortunately I asked the person if he had received the gift and had to track down the transaction to discover the mistake and I had to call Costco before the charge was removed from my credit card. What if I hadn’t called?

    Is it the case that Costco charges my account and unless I find out the status of the shipment, Costco gets the money and the product? Win win for Costco and I’m out a hundred bucks without the product I ordered.

  23. 23 Craig // 2010.02.16 at 11:27 am

    Kimberly,
    The book was hard cover and it actually had an additional packaging (hard cover type box which opened up to the book).
    It was a general science book, Space, Physics, Math etc…

    Thanks,
    Craig

  24. 24 Marie // 2010.02.17 at 6:57 am

    Hi, I would like to know when is Costco opening in Brisbane Australia? Your reply much appreciated, thank you.

  25. 25 Brian // 2010.02.17 at 2:13 pm

    Does anyone know how tall an average Costco warehouse is? I’m doing a school report and I’d like to use Costco as an example of volume. Average square footage is 142,000 ft. squared…just need the height. Thanks!

  26. 26 e // 2010.02.17 at 7:56 pm

    Costco is literally across the parking lot from my apartment complex! Jealous Kim?

  27. 27 Kimberly // 2010.02.17 at 7:58 pm

    It would be a dream to be able to walk to Costco!

  28. 28 Jenn // 2010.02.19 at 12:29 pm

    Any chance that Flagstaff AZ. might have room for a Costco?

  29. 29 Ava // 2010.02.20 at 5:38 pm

    THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tried to order an item from Costco. I put in my new phone number and the order was canceled. I wasn’t upset about that, I corrected the mistake and reordered. This is when I got upset. Costco cancelled my order again, claimed they couldn’t verify my shipping address. I have packages shipped here at least twice a week. They claim their policy is that they can cancel an order for any reason. OK, but now they are holding 1700.00 dollars of my money and won’t send a simple fax to get it released. They refused to ship a product and also refuse to fax a simple statement to release my funds. Please beware of ordering online products from Costco. Bad policy and ignorant customer service that can only reply “I’m not sure, it’s handled internally”. And of course the person who is supposedly handling the situation in another department is already gone for the day. Typical answers. Until my money is released by them, to me they are common thieves.

  30. 30 Robin // 2010.02.21 at 1:00 pm

    Gracy, I don’t know if any business automatically refunds you if your package can’t be delivered. I know some shippers require a contact phone number in case there is a problem with the delivery.

    I presume once Costco ships, it’s gives out a tracking number so you can monitor the delivery of your package.

    I would think that for most buyers, if their package goes back to Costco they contact the company and request they reship. The assumption would be you still want the item. If the item was on sale at the time of return/restocking you would have to reorder it at the non-sale price. If you were sending the item as a gift, you still wouldn’t know it wasn’t delivered.

    It would be a nice feature, when packages are returned, to send out an email to the address on the membership account. It would be up to the member to monitor their own email accounts.

  31. 31 Jay // 2010.02.23 at 8:31 pm

    Brian the average height is about 28 ft.

  32. 32 Jay // 2010.02.23 at 8:32 pm

    There is a new store opening in QUEENS, NY in April

  33. 33 Tom // 2010.02.26 at 7:40 pm

    We just moved to Rochester, NY recently from Dallas, TX. We love COSTCO and I don’t know why there is no COSTCO in upstate New York.
    We need to drive 6 hours to New York for closed US Costco. Does anyone know whether they are planning to build a COSTCO in Update New York? Do you know why they don’t have COSTCO up here.

    Thanks in advance.

    Tom

  34. 34 iheartdessert // 2010.02.27 at 10:00 pm

    Wow! It’s exciting to know there’s a blog for people addicted to Costco! Love it! i heart costco!

  35. 35 MJRees // 2010.03.31 at 12:07 pm

    For those of you who do not buy beverages at Costco…what will make you buy non-alcoholic beverages at Costco?

  36. 36 connie // 2010.04.14 at 12:25 am

    Hi
    Im looking for Whalen Furniture , 5pc dining (West Lake), It was from Costco but its not there anymore =(
    is there a way I can find this somewhere else?
    btw Love Costco, cant live without it

  37. 37 Julie // 2010.04.14 at 10:28 am

    Please, please, please build a Costco in either Casa Grande or Maricopa Arizona before a wanna be competitor does! I hear rumors that both will build but hav not seen earth moved yet!

  38. 38 Ted // 2010.05.05 at 5:01 am

    Costco is my favorite store too…especially on Saturdays when you can build a lunch from the plethora of samples given to visitors throughout the store.

    I have regretted NOT buying from Costco more times than I have by purchasing from them. One great example was the FoodSaver machine that I purchased DIRECT from the manufacturer. I missed out on the special pack that Costco had and had to buy my cannisters. The FoodSaver people said they could NOT match what Costco provided in the stores since that was a special Costco pack!

    Costco often bests buying directly from the manufacturer. Another example I seen recently was the Cricket home scrap book/art machine that you may have seen on television commercials. It is nearly 30% less than buying from the tv ad AND they throw in some additional freebies.

    I always shop Costco first then if they do not have the item AND do not plan to in the next 30 days, I begin searching elsewhere.

  39. 39 WC-Bill // 2010.05.06 at 7:31 am

    Addicted to Costco got mentioned in a moneycentral article on MSN –

  40. 40 Brian // 2010.05.08 at 1:18 am

    Ted, one thing you can do if an item is no longer sold in your local club is to inquire where they send their salvage. I have been with a company that has been a liquidator for Costco now for 20 years. Usually if you inquire of the right people in the club, they will tell you where their salvage goes. Ask the receiving manager who oversees the RTV (Return To Vendor) department. The RTV department handles all the product that either goes back to the actual vendor or to a local liquidator/salvage company. If the item you happen to be looking for is/was not sent directly back to the vendor, or marked for destroy, it will most likely to have been tagged for salvage. If that is the case, then you will most likely be able to find what you are looking for there. Most Costco members have no idea or have never thought of this side of Costco’s business. Depending on the sales volume of the building, a club can salvage out anywhere from 4 to 25 pallets of merchandise which can be valued in Costco selling dollars of upwards of 30 grand. I know this because I have been doing this for 20 years now. This merchandise can be almost anything sold in the club from soup, to cereal, to clothing, furniture and especially electronics. Where you are located will depend on what kind of liquidator serves your local clubs salvage needs. These can be anything from a small local company to a midsize company to large brokers that buy the raw salvage and flip the merchandise to anyone who will purchase it. At our peak we salvaged from over 70 clubs in Western Canada, Washington State and Northern California. So pop in to your local club and just ask. You may be able to find the same merchandise in a small local store as you find in your local Costco, and most times for less.

  41. 41 zavia702 // 2010.05.08 at 9:14 am

    I have been an Costco member for about 5 years, I shop online and in 4 stores in town. I too, have found the online site to be kinda of dumb with email responses and account issues. With that said the store has never ever given me any problems. Returns are stress free, and customer service is great. I try to shop only in the stores, and stay away from the web site.

  42. 42 barbara // 2010.05.15 at 2:25 pm

    When will there be a store in the Sarasota Fl. or the Bradenton Fl area ?????
    I heard there was suppose to be a store in south area of the Sarasota city area at the SARASOTA SQUARE MALL to open last APRIL 2010…and it hasn’t !!! Is a store still going into that location ???

  43. 43 samuel // 2010.05.17 at 3:46 pm

    I noticed in your new locations for COSTCO for November 2010 there was no mention of the Vancouver Washington East Vancouer store. There is a sign saying Opening Costco November 2010. Have you heard anything about this location.

  44. 44 samuel // 2010.05.19 at 11:19 am

    Update to my blog: Kimberly, I found out from the Developer Gramor Properties for the Lacamass Crossing COSTCO that they will start construction the first week in June. This is considered the East Vancouver, Wa. Store. The store is due to open in Nov. or Dec. 2010.

  45. 45 Kimberly // 2010.05.25 at 2:15 am

    Samuel, thanks for the update about the soon to be location in East Vancouver. I’ve updated my Locations page to reflect this info. I hadn’t heard anything about this location or seen anything in the news, so it’s good to get tips from people that can see the actual construction site.

  46. 46 kali // 2010.06.10 at 2:04 am

    Hi, I recently work for Costco for a few years now. I’ve been asking around about a Costco in Knoxville, TN and I keep hearing soon. Anybody hear anything? I am moving to Knoxville and will hate to leave such a great Company.

    thx
    Kali

  47. 47 samuel // 2010.06.17 at 7:16 pm

    Kimberly, The East Vancouver location is called Lacamas Crossing. The clearing of land was started this week. In speaking with the construction crew they told me that the store was to open Nov. 19, 2010. I have found myself going to the site quite often. The church that will be next to Costco is where my wife use to work. It is truly amazing to see the progress each day. I thought I would give you an update. samuel Thompson

  48. 48 barbara // 2010.06.18 at 1:10 am

    What’s the progress on a Costco in Sarasota,Fl or the Bradenton,Fl area.? ? ? We really would like and need one here! ! !
    THANK YOU and looking forward to be able to SHOP COSTCO IN THE SARASOTA- BRADENTON AREA……

  49. 49 Kim // 2010.06.29 at 9:20 pm

    Kimberly,
    I just moved back to Evansville, Indiana and there is not a Costco within 100 miles in any direction. The “others ” are
    here and busy. I would to see Costco come into Evansville, Indiana area! Waiting patiently.

  50. 50 Mike // 2010.07.02 at 7:31 am

    Please DO NOT PURCHASE SEAFOOD FROM COSTCO UNTIL THE MANAGEMENT AGREES TO FOLLOW INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND SELLS SEAFOOD THAT IS FROM SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD STOCKS. By selling endangered seafood such as Chilean Sea Bass and tropical shrimp Costco is contributing to the depletion of fish stocks throughout our oceans.

  51. 51 Tracy // 2010.07.12 at 5:48 pm

    There is alot of talk in Ponderay, Idaho that Costco just bought a bunch of land and is obtaining building permits to start on a store here. How does one find out what is going on?

  52. 52 george // 2010.07.19 at 9:46 pm

    I am not happy with the tire center in Brandon , Florida. It seens that every time I need a tire repair they try to push me a sale. Today,I was told in order for them to repair the tire there must be 15inches between each hole in the tire. I had this tire repaired in Miami two weeks before (no wait in and out 10 mins the manager there was great! ) Today, after waiting for more then 1 hour ( I was the next car in ) they have 4 bays, it’s rare to see them full. They have the staff and space I dont understand why so much wait? In a different occassion I was told they could not rotate my tires because they had a different rating they sold them to me( it didnt stop them then) . With my previous set they said you had to have the newer tires in the front in order to rotate, now they’re back to saying the newer tires need to be on the rear. For more then 20 years, I have been around the tire buisness and it seems like costco is rewriting the book on tires. Today, I asked more then 4 tire shops about the 15 inchs between punctures for tire repairs and they looked at me as if I was from another planet, they also had never heard the front tires having to be the newer ones. Costco may have great prices, but between the long waits time and their constant changes in tire repairs or rotation policys they have made me “VERY UNHAPPY”! The Costco Magazine should write articles about these discoveries in tire rotation and repairs or any other related changes. The customers might want to be aware of these changes…
    P.S>. I could not find this 15 inch rule on the internet or the front tires having to be in the front!

  53. 53 Kimberly // 2010.07.20 at 8:22 am

    George, sorry about your lousy Costco Tire Center experience. It really seems like there is a lot of variation about how well the tire centers are handled. I hear from some people that have nothing but problems with the locations by them, and others that have smooth visits every single time. I’m guessing this is one of the areas where having a good manager makes all the difference. My mom has had similar experiences at the Kansas City Costco that she uses with the questionable information and them always trying to coerce her into getting new tires. It’s ridiculous & something I hope they start working on immediately.

  54. 54 marty // 2010.07.29 at 12:15 am

    If you are installing two tires, Costco requires them to be installed on the rear as contrary to popular belief the tread on the rear tires is more important then the front. See the following tire rack link:

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=52

    There is however no excuse for long waits or poor customer service.

  55. 55 Sri // 2010.08.07 at 11:10 pm

    Costco service for cake ordering is really bad.

    Recently I stopped by costco bakery in East plano location and ordering a Babyshower cake for my friend. I filled out the manual form and dropped it in the drop box and I was supposed to pick up next day afternoon. I stopped by next day and it looks like my form is missing. I was this close to tears, because, I am die hard fan of Costco and got about 30 members(all my friends) to join Costco. I am sure Costco is getting atleast 15k business on my membership and a lot more through my friends memberships. I never expected this. I was stopping by Costco on the way to the Babyshower party and hoping that everything will go as scheduled. I then had to settle down to a generic cake with my friends name written on it. I tell all my friends how great the Costco quality and service is and then I was proved wrong and made fun of my addiction to Costco with this incident at the party.

    Anyhow, the bakery ended up giving me the Cake for free, but I would like to make a suggestion to Costco on automating the Cake ordering process. Why can’t Costco use a Computer to order and store the orders on our membership so that situations like these can be avoided.

  56. 56 Kimberly // 2010.08.10 at 5:12 am

    @Sri, I was so sad & annoyed for you when I read your post. I’m glad that you were at least able to get some kind of cake, but that is just really horrible. Stuff like that just shouldn’t happen anymore. I have wondered for a long time now why you can’t submit a cake order form via the Internet or email even. Either way, they could have their system send a fax to the store that you want to order from, so it would be making it easier for customers and yet, not really changing the way the bakeries have to operate. Of course, I also think it would make sense to have images of all the available cake decorations and a PDF version of the order form on the Costco.com website too. And they’ve yet to implement either of those easy plans either.

  57. 57 billy // 2010.08.26 at 8:39 pm

    i went 2 the costo near my house the other day and bough some of the hotdogs at the counter by the checkout and they were really good so i went to the employee and i asked him if they had any of the hotdog for sale in a bundle costoc size liek everything else in the store and the man said that they did so i went to the place in the store where they had them and then i brought them home becuse i was having a bbq for all my friends and family that night and i made them on the grill and everyone really liked that i bough them and i told them they were from costco and no one was too surprised because all my friends and family love shopping at costco like me so thank you costco the hotdogs you have are really really good and everyone that i showed them liked them too!!!!!

  58. 58 Mike // 2010.08.28 at 1:49 pm

    I also love the Costco experience, including the hotdogs and frozen yogurt. However I remain very upset at COSTCO because it continues to sell seafood that is in danger of being fished to the point of extinction. There are several varieties, including redfish and sea bass, that are not sustainable. Until they establish an acceptable seafood sustainability policy please do not buy seafood from any COSTCO store.

  59. 59 Pam // 2010.09.01 at 4:39 pm

    Looking for a Kirkland Signature “DIVA” eyeglasses frame. Discontinued by COSTCO but I would pay for a pair of used frames if I could find one. Reply to “genericaccout@gmail.com”

  60. 60 Scott // 2010.09.04 at 3:28 pm

    My Costco in Commerce, MI is now selling Tequlla lime marinated flank steak. It is really yummy on the BBQ. Im glad I found this site as I am adicted as well. at least once a week. $900 cash back rebate last year :)

  61. 61 Kimberly // 2010.09.08 at 4:17 am

    @Scott…wow, that is indeed a lot of Costco love you must have to get a $900 cash back rebate! Kudos to you!

  62. 62 Janice Erickson // 2010.09.11 at 8:10 pm

    While the current Coscto coupon book expires tomorrow, 09/12/10, I just received the next coupon book that begins 09/16/10. It incudes $1 off Costco’s execellent Fresh Baked Pumpkin Pie, and I am especially excited about the ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ Goodyear Wiper Blades, something I know my husband will like. Lots of other items also, of course. This coupon book is good until 10/10/10, so watch your mailboxes.

  63. 63 Connie O // 2010.09.13 at 8:07 pm

    Has anyone else noticed that the Kirkland Signature Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner (each in a two pack @ $6.99) have been discontinued? I made a special trip to my Austin, TX location to find they have replaced it with a Moisturizing Shampoo and Contitioner sold in singles (@ approx. $8.49). With three, long haired daughters, we miss the double pack! Any word on why they discontinued it??
    Thanks!!

  64. 64 Tia Browne // 2010.09.21 at 11:04 pm

    My spouse and I, who currently have an Executive Membership, are wondering if we are permitted to add my college-age daughter to our membership and get a card for her? Or does she have to buy a separate membership?
    Great site by the way. Thanks!

  65. 65 Dave // 2010.09.22 at 8:22 pm

    tia if you have business card which was change to an exe card you can add her as a add on. If it is a gold change to exe you can not add her to your acct. She would have to get her own card. How ever you can do a refer a friend which would get you and her a 10 dollar cash card. Any Costco can help you.

    Dave

  66. 66 Kimberly // 2010.09.23 at 4:00 am

    @Tia, your regular Gold Star or Gold Star Executive membership entitles you to two cards, one for the primary member and one for another household member. For lots of information about the various Costco Memberships, you should check out the memberships on Costco.com.

  67. 67 theresa // 2010.10.19 at 2:57 pm

    Is there beer, wine and liquor available in the Costco in Cabo San Lucas? More specifically will I be able to get Absolut Ruby Red Vodka?

  68. 68 Martin // 2010.10.25 at 6:30 pm

    is Krikland Minoxidil discontinued?
    I don’t see it for past month in Hackensack, NJ store

  69. 69 Costcollect // 2010.10.28 at 8:24 am

    Kirkland Signature Atlantic Salmon – CANNED
    Boneless & Skinless – Natural Flavor
    7 oz can, Farm Raised, Product of Chile

    How come I can’t find any posts on what is probably the best canned salmon available for the price anywhere in the country?

    AND MANY COSTCO LOCATIONS NO LONGER STOCK IT!!!

    The company that packs and supplies it won’t provide me information on any alternative…and Costco buyers will just say, “oh, we’ll try to get that but there are supply issues”. Meanwhile the store in Albuquerque ALWAYS seems to have it…but not my Texas location.

    I’m telling you folks, if you have not tried this you should. It will turn around EVERY negative connotation you have about canned salmon. It is so good you can eat it out of the can! Many friends I have given it to have been lulled into a Costco membership as a result!

  70. 70 Chance // 2010.10.29 at 12:41 am

    I purchased 42″ Plasma VIZIO TV from Costco on 7/14/2006 for $1499.99 which comes with one year manufacturer warranty and one year additional Costco warranty.
    On 10/17/10 while watching the news the TV made a POP sound and picture disappeared and screen turned black while the audio still working. I contacted VIZIO on line and explained the issue and they sent me an e-mail stating to look at FAQ on their site and case closed (incident # 101017-000216). I called Costco on 10/18/10 to see my options. Costco put on the Phone with VIZIO customer service who told me since I am out of warranty I have to call a service provider they recommend and they gave two companies to contact. I did some research online to see the extend of this issue. When typed VIZIO TV No Picture, tens of links and forums where discussing the same problem. See http://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electronics/vizio_p4.html
    I realized that the issue is a nationwide with TV’s manufactured around 2006 and many American Families are losing their TV within 2-4 years of purchase from VIZIO.
    I replied to VIZIO e-mail stating my finding and based on my search an element related to the Power Board gets over heated and cause the POP sound(Pop of Death) as a safety relay to prevent further damage to the unit. It seems like malfunction of power board and may qualify for a recall. Of course Nobody cares from Costco or VIZIO.
    We do not purchase TV with a limited life or expiration date. It’s a major investment for most of Hard Working American Families. My last TV lasted 15 years and was still working.
    I do not think COSTCO or VIZIO stand behind their products.

  71. 71 Janelle Bernbaur // 2010.11.23 at 11:48 am

    Anyone know if there are any specials on Black Friday for the “Encyclopaedia Britannica 6-Book Interactive Science Library”? I am dying to get my hands on one for my kids – it’s supposed to be the hot educational gift this year – while still being fun…. HELP!? I know Costco carries it, anyone know of any deals on it?

  72. 72 Rachell // 2010.11.23 at 4:48 pm

    Hey all.
    I really wanted to know when Costco will start bringing in the “kirkland Signature by Borghese 15 pc Premuim Cosmetic Brush Set”.. ive been waiting all year and wanted to know when will they bring them in.

  73. 73 MrData // 2010.11.26 at 3:34 pm

    Emailed Costco regarding the Pewaukee, WI store that was scheduled to open November, 2010. This is the reply….

    We appreciate you taking the time to email Costco Wholesale.
    Unfortunately this location is not scheduled to open up till August 2011.
    Thank you,
    —-
    Costco Wholesale Corporation

  74. 74 tamee // 2010.11.27 at 5:00 pm

    @rachell i have the exact same question about that i REALLY want to know when they bring it back ive heard so much about the brushes i REALLY want to try them please kimberly can you tell us if you know by any chance im from brittian as well???

    i heart costco !!

  75. 75 Kimberly // 2010.12.02 at 7:33 am

    @MrData, thanks for the update. I think I had gotten that November date from a newspaper article. I guess they were really optimistic. :-) I’ve updated my list of upcoming locations to reflect the new date. Thanks!

  76. 76 Susan // 2010.12.07 at 8:20 pm

    Hello everyone,

    I am considering using Costco Home Services for carpeting and shutters. I realized that Costco farmed them out to the local installers. However, does anyone in southern California, particularly had any problems with the installation and/or products. Any response will be appreciated.

  77. 77 Coscto fan // 2010.12.22 at 9:13 pm

    Great job…been a costco member for 10 years..keep it up

  78. 78 Ed Findrick // 2010.12.24 at 6:52 pm

    My Toshiba laptop computer was sent to Costco Concierge (CC) for repair after the computer shut down with an accompanied acrid smell. CC sent it to their technical subcontractor, Micromedics Inc, for analysis on CC Case # 2560541. Micromedics Inc determined that the problem was a burnt cable and described it as “physical damage”. CC told me that they do not cover physical damage. They were about to return the laptop to me unrepaired for a problem that I did not cause. This, I believe, was a very unethical approach. Fortunately, Toshiba assumed repair responsibility and replaced the shorted camera cable and other associated parts and returned the repaired laptop to me. I would not purchase another electronic item from Costco on the basis of their implied two-year repair warranty. Had not Toshiba stepped up and took responsibility, I would have been on the hook to get it repaired at my cost. Thank you Toshiba for doing the right thing!

  79. 79 Amoni // 2010.12.26 at 11:16 am

    Does anyone know if I can get refund for lobsters?
    I bought 3 fresh lobsters on 12/23, and cooked last night on Xmas night. I was horrible, the flesh was rubbery and tasteless.
    I know they are gone, but I paid $38 for this rubbish, would like to get refund.

  80. 80 ocha // 2011.01.01 at 9:21 pm

    It’s disappointing to see the word addiction applied to Costco because that means their marketing has dulled your reasoning abilities somewhat. There is virtually no continuity of product @ Costco. Unless it is Kirkland brand, a particular product will not remain for long on its shelves and there is not much of a selection of any item that is. It’s an enticement especially geared for impulse shopping. Some things are good and cheap; some are mediocre at best. It’s all about chasing the next best thing, with Costco being the arbiter for the less than discerning masses.

  81. 81 Kimberly // 2011.01.02 at 3:47 am

    Well, Ocha, your comments make me and probably everyone else here wonder why you shop at Costco and certainly why you would be seeking out a blog about shopping at Costco.

    As far as the ‘addicted’ portion of my blog title goes, it is not literal. Why are people so obtuse that they think I mean it’s like having a drug addiction or something? That is absurd. I like shopping there, but I also shop at other places. I disagree with you and feel that they offer excellent value because their prices are very reasonable and often, but not always, lower than competitors and they sell better quality merchandise than competitors like Walmart or Target. And, there are things that are not Kirkland Signature brand that Costco has been carrying for years and will most likely continue to carry because they are very popular; they rarely get rid of things that are big sellers. Of course, sometimes when they do it is because the manufacturer can’t keep up with demand.

  82. 82 Alison // 2011.01.02 at 1:41 pm

    Does anyone know when construction will begin on the Sarasota, Florida location? I e-mailed Costco and they said it is due to open in August but I”ve driven by the site and see no construction going on. Also, when do they post all the new locations for the year on their website?

  83. 83 Stephanie // 2011.01.04 at 10:43 am

    Alison- They put the location in Mettawa, IL up in like 5 months or less so it is totally possible…they can put those suckers up fast.

  84. 84 Jo Jo // 2011.01.08 at 3:11 pm

    Your Novato location has eliminated Cream of Mushroom soup. This is a necessary item on our shelves!! Please, please restock with CREAM OF MUSHROOM. Thanks….

  85. 85 JJ // 2011.01.15 at 5:15 am

    Hi,

    Does anyone know what’s happened to Costco Nacho’s?

    We loved them but haven’t seen them in store in the UK for months.

    Thanks

    J

  86. 86 BARBARA // 2011.01.16 at 10:03 am

    ~~~ I READ COSTCO – SARASOTA -WILL BE OPENING IN ~~~ 2011 ~~~
    WHAT ANTICIPATED DATE ARE WE LOKING AT ??
    ………THANK YOU ……..

    I HAVE WAITING FOR THIS BEFORE THE BRANDON STORE OPENED

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOW !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    LET’s GET a COSTCO IN THE LAKEWOOD RANCH AREA OF BRADENTON
    YET, I AM THANKFUL THERE WILL BE ONE in SARASOTA
    ONLY 25 miles AWAY-ONE WAY !!
    NOT 55 MILES AWAY- ONE WAY !!
    SECURING A LOCATION inThe LAKEWOOD RANCH AREA
    WOULD ONLY BE AROUND10 MILES -ONE WAY
    WHICH WOULD ALLOW MORE FREQUENT VISITS AND PURCHASES.

    ~~~ THANK YOU COSTCO ~~~
    And AS I TRAVEL, I LOOK and SHOP COSTCO WHERE THERE IS ONE

  87. 87 Kimberly // 2011.01.18 at 7:08 am

    @JJ – Costco sells nachos in the UK? How have I missed those? Or maybe they were already gone by the time I started shopping here.

  88. 88 ricky // 2011.01.19 at 10:55 am

    When will the Costco open in southern Texas as reports have them in Pharr or McAllen Texas in 2011 is this true?

  89. 89 Tim // 2011.01.20 at 11:23 pm

    When did Costco quit carrying Tri-Tip roasts outside of California? I’m a transplant to Omaha, NE from Missoula, MT and was saddened to find that one of our family’s Costco staples was being phased out. Any idea what’s going on? BTW, I was just in CA last week and bought some for a friend at the warehouse in Westlake Village.

  90. 90 Toni Pizzuto // 2011.01.22 at 5:37 pm

    I was wondering if Costo has any plans to open a store in Williamsville New York in the near future. When I visit my family in Las Vegas I always ask to go to Costo. I love all your products and find that I can’t get most of them in Buffalo at either Sam’s Club or BJ’s. When we have something from Costo, I ask my sister in-law where she got it…she will always say..mmmmmmmm costo…in a wispier because i pretend to cry. I know many people who drive to Rochester NY which is about 1 1/2 hrs. just to go to Costo. I hope you consider Williamsville NY a viable location for one of your stores.

  91. 91 Omaha // 2011.02.16 at 1:19 pm

    Tim –
    Tri Tip is back in Omaha and 2/3 of the midwest region. In the past the sales have not been there with buildings carrying a high D&D on the steaks and roasts, this is why the decision to remove it was made. So buy this grilling season or the will go away for good!

  92. 92 emmie // 2011.02.25 at 1:18 pm

    your coupon for Michelin tires $70 off is just in time for me. i need 4 and will go to the tire shop today.
    thx, emmie

  93. 93 Steve // 2011.03.03 at 3:37 pm

    I love Costco, but one thing that disappoints me is they dont do anything at all for long time members. I’ve been a member continuously since 1988. After 20 years, I expected at least a card from them thanking me for my business over all the years. Nada. So I wrote them an email (twice) asking why they don’t, and never received any response. Very disappointing.
    Thx for allowing me to vent…
    Steve C.
    Naples, FL.

  94. 94 Edith // 2011.03.11 at 7:34 pm

    Well, I am disappointed that Costco did not consider putting a store here on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. So many of us have to travel the 5 hour trek to and from the Halifax Costco. With the price of gas and lodging, there will be less people going. Please remember us at your next Board Meeting.

    Edith C
    Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
    Canada

  95. 95 Rose // 2011.04.01 at 7:08 pm

    When Costco has a hiring fair for a new store does anyone have any info as to what to expect? Are they usually real busy with applicants and do they do interviews on the spot?
    Any feed back would be great

  96. 96 billy // 2011.04.05 at 10:11 am

    when are the April 2011 coupons going to be posted?

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  98. 98 JJ // 2011.04.24 at 7:49 am

    When is Costco coming to Oklahoma

  99. 99 Julie // 2011.05.14 at 6:00 pm

    Im huge Costco fan. I drive 2 hours to get the goods. Seriously great deals. Fresh produce and love the return policy. Whenever my friends say “hey where did you get that?”, a second later they answer the question for me. Oh yea. You shop at Costco…
    I think it is worth the drive and I am a #1 Costco Fan… I tell everyone I know to join. If I had a 1.00 for all the people that I have encourged to join I could buy myself that new Costco Camera Ive been eyeing up..

  100. 100 South Texas // 2011.05.14 at 8:23 pm

    I noticed the papers talking about a Costco in Texas Rio Grand Valley McAllen as we need one.
    They tell me the SAMs Club is the highest grossing in the country due to the cross border buyers?

    Any info would be helpful.

    Down in Texas

  101. 101 Nancy // 2011.05.25 at 3:29 am

    To Steve,
    Costco member since 1988, on behalf of ALL Costco employees, thank you for being such a loyal long time member. I have worked for Costco since 1988, it is a long time I agree. Although Costco started as a ‘mom & pop’ local business, it has become a major international corporation. Unfortunately that means it has also lost a lot of the ‘personal’ qualities it once had. But be assured we appreciate all our members, especially those long term members like you.

    To Rose,
    Check with your local employment office. Sometimes they will field applicaitons for Costco. However,there is usually a trailer office on the lost when a new Costco is going in.
    I started working for them many years ago, but that is where they take applications and set up interviews. Sometimes they will interview you on the spot if you have experience they are looking for. But don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a lot of experience. Costco likes to train employees without a lot of ‘bad habits’ that they have to unteach. Just kow that working for Costco is not like ANY work you have ever done. EVERY job at Costco is physically demanding, even standing at the door. Wear good shoes and be prepared for anything. And always remember that our members are #1. Hope you can get on. It is a good company to work for.

  102. 102 ron // 2011.05.29 at 3:03 pm

    I was advised today at the Costco store in my area (Denver) has discontinued TEXAS CAVIAR by PITA PAL. Great product and according to a demo instore it was a good selling item.

  103. 103 David // 2011.06.17 at 1:35 pm

    Does anyone have the contact information for Costco’s real estate department? Thanks. About a rumored store.

  104. 104 tony // 2011.07.05 at 5:34 am

    kool website more usefull than the costco website lol

  105. 105 Barb // 2011.07.09 at 6:08 pm

    I sent an email to Costco to see if they PRICE MATCH. I was interested in purchasing a LCD PLASMA TV 42″ and Best Buy had the EXACT one for $70 less. In the email to Costco I submitted the Model # etc so they could compare exact products. There is a little notation that they requested you DO NOT send duplicate emails and that they would respond within 48 hours. It has now been 9 DAYS or 9 x24 hours and STILL NO RESPONSE.
    They waste NO TIME…getting my $100 membership fee and offered me GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE at that time. I guess after they have your $$$$ well it is all down hill from there by the looks of it. Seriously not going to renew my membership next year.

  106. 106 joseph // 2011.07.10 at 9:35 pm

    costco does not price match.

  107. 107 Mark // 2011.07.12 at 11:19 pm

    There are two stores that I am absolutely addicted to. Costco is one of them and the other is Sheetz Gas Stations with their great made to order subs and other food. We go to Costco at least once a week, and have been addicted for over 3 years. Here are a few Costco things we love…
    1. The Rotisserie Chicken at $4.99 — what an incredible bargain for the best tasting rotisserie chicken we have ever had. One chicken gives us 2-3 great meals…One with grilled veggies (eggplant slices and Costco asparagus and mushrooms and sweet red peppers ae great) then we make wraps with spinach or sundried tomato tortillas, fresh mushrooms, asparagus, pepper, and chipoltle sauce on our panini machine. And then a third use…maybe sauteed in marsala sauce over pasta.
    2. Curley’s barbecue ribs. Got them with a Costco coupon. The best tasting ribs we have tried, and the meat falls off the bones. Lloyds is good but not as good as Curley’s.
    3. Other uses of the rotisserie chicken…fabulous Costco chicken salad, fettucini chicken alfredo, etc. for the pre-fab Costco based dinners.
    4. Mmmmm A frozen wonder. Michael Angelo’s frozen eggplant parmagiana, better than most restaurant eggplant.
    5. Steamer clams. Just steam them up with some diced onion and celery.
    6. My newest discovery,P retzel Crisps. Lo fat, lo calorie, hi taste.
    7. Chicken quesadillas, frozen, 8 to the box in a yellow box (dont rember the brand)…microwave for 1.5 minutes and it is delicious.
    8. Costco’s pork chops. Wonderfully thick, great on the grill…we add Lawry’s teriakyi ginger marinade and some pepper/garlic/ginger grind.
    9. Aidell’s sausages (their chicken with apple sausage plus our homemade belgian waffles make an amazing breakfas)….Also Aidell’s teriyaki meatballs.
    10. All the free sampled food. We usually buy one of the items, if we don’t already have it. Last week was a great spinach and cheese ravioli. Frozen.

    And of course, my mocha freeze (light on the chocolate)at the Costco food court for $1.45.

    thank you, Costco.

  108. 108 arnold // 2011.07.13 at 8:31 am

    Kim

    How often does Costco sell the Honest Earth All Natural Creamy Mashed Potatoes ? I just love them and can’t find them anymore. I did
    find that Amazon sells them for $32.00 for the 14 pouches.

    Arnold

  109. 109 Kimberly // 2011.07.13 at 9:11 am

    I see them regularly at my UK Costco. However, they might not be a big seller at the location that you shop at so they aren’t going to keep them around. Or, they could just be temporarily out of them.

  110. 110 arnold // 2011.07.13 at 10:03 am

    Thanks. I will check the other Costco’s in the area to see if they carry them

  111. 111 Debbie // 2011.07.13 at 4:35 pm

    Has anyone heard of the Silverdale, WA warehouse being rebuilt?

  112. 112 R Mor // 2011.07.14 at 12:50 pm

    In the last month, at a Costco in Houston, TX, there was an assortment of LED flood lamps.. The high quality kind (looked like cree lamps). They were in a red /white box and I thought were branded Kirklands. I went back to that location, and a different one, but can not find them any more. Does any one have any information on the LED flood lamps and if they will be carried in the future?

  113. 113 Mark // 2011.07.26 at 5:27 pm

    I believe Sarasota is planned not until next spring. Some problem with Wheaton, MD

  114. 114 sirin // 2011.07.28 at 12:47 pm

    Anyone bought a cafe kids furniture before from costco ?

  115. 115 R Mor // 2011.08.01 at 8:57 am

    Update on the on the led floods.. They had them in stock again. They were Feit Par 38 Floods. 18w — 75 watt replacement.

    885 lumens – 3000k color.

  116. 116 Mike // 2011.08.11 at 5:58 am

    Kimberley..

    They are putting the final touches on the new Fredericton store ie lanscaping, stocking, employee training, etc. Store will open August 19 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM. For further info see here:

    http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1430983

  117. 117 rick // 2011.08.13 at 6:15 am

    hi all Sydney Australia gets its second costco in the suburb of Tempe Whoo hoo!

  118. 118 Beshy // 2011.08.21 at 3:02 pm

    So it’s official Costco is looking at opening 6-10 stores by 2014 in Oklahoma, the only catch is that they want the liquor laws changed so that they can sell wine.

    Published today in the daily Oklahoman.

  119. 119 Stacey // 2011.08.21 at 4:11 pm

    Why did they stop selling Kirkland Mocha frappe and the instant cappcino?

  120. 120 Beshy // 2011.08.22 at 8:38 am

    Kimberly. Do you have any info about Oklahoma.

  121. 121 Kimberly // 2011.08.23 at 4:32 am

    @Beshy – The only info I have, is what you’ve probably already read or heard in the news. It’s just a little blurb, but basically it boils down to needing the liquor laws to change so that grocery stores can sell liquor before Costco will be interested in entering the Oklahoma market. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is looking to draft legislation and get it on the ballot by November 2012. So, that would still indicate a long wait but there is at least hope for getting a Costco in Oklahoma!

    Here’s a link to the little story: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspxsubjectid=12&articleid=20110822_12_0_OKLAHO326246
    And here’s a link to a fuller story that basically fleshes out that one: http://newsok.com/chamber-wants-wine-in-oklahoma-grocery-stores/article/3596337#ixzz1VlthiPYW

  122. 122 Beth Gamel // 2011.09.06 at 10:34 pm

    I am very anxious to hear about the opening of a Costco in Sarasota, FL. Is there an opening date in the near future?

  123. 123 kevin // 2011.09.16 at 7:17 am

    Very disappointed that my Costco stopped selling any greek yogurt except Kirkland Signature.
    In most instances, KS products are good substitutes but this one is an exception.
    Costco loses a trip from this decision and Whole Foods gains!

  124. 124 Joanna // 2011.09.18 at 12:31 pm

    What happened to the Kirkland Borghese skin care products?! I love Costco, but what can I do when they discontinue a Kirkland product I’ve become dependent on?

  125. 125 Lisa // 2011.09.21 at 10:44 am

    Sarasota is tentatively on the books for August 2012.

  126. 126 Jay // 2011.10.03 at 7:48 pm

    I have to admit that I am a huge Costco fan… However… Lately it has been looking more like Sams Club! =(

    They stopped carrying the Vegan Burgers I LOVED!!! They have also either stopped carrying or changed TONS of things in the past 3 months for things of MUCH lower quality!

    I want to know if there is some sort of customer feedback number I can call and talk to someone about it… I have a huge list of things that they really need to change. If I wanted to go to Sams, I would go to the one 2 miles away and not make the longer trip to Costco…

    Come on Costco! Please stop letting me down!!!! =(

  127. 127 Mark // 2011.10.03 at 10:40 pm

    I agree with Jay. Have been a huge Costco fan for a few years now. we go every week. And every 1-2 weeks we find some interesting foods at the tasting stations, or enjoy wonderful fresh produce and meats. But I am with Jay…things that are wonderful seem to disappear. They had wonderful pre-prapered Bulgogi (korean barbecue beef) but dropped it after 3 months. a certain Kirkland nasal spray i have used for years (ok, not as enticing as korean barbecue) is now gone off the shelves. And one of our favorite foods, the long red sweet peppers are gone now for 6 months….tho we can buy them at BJs.
    On the other hand, i don’t think Costco has fallen to Sam’s Club lows… i think the economy makes them find the need for less expensive foods overall. And as well as Costco seems to be doing, they must cut some costs as well.
    BUT that having been said, it would be great if we could chime in on products and ideas for what Costco could do. For example, I had an idea of a Costco Cook-off…a juried celebration of Costco-based foods…could be local and then get national…. a cook off…And recipes in Costco magazine.
    If Costco were smart, they would be watching this blog routinely.
    enjoy. m

  128. 128 Jay // 2011.10.05 at 11:43 am

    Continuing on my previous post…and the fact that a lot of people complain about what they stop carrying etc… Costco has always done that, they carry something for a while and then stop, I have learned to get something right away if I like what they have, it’s part of their plan and it works well for them… However… They tend to offer an alternative, for example, they stopped carrying the Vegan burgers I liked…but they brought another kind of Vegan burger. In this last case though (the one mentioned in my previous post above), they are not offering ANY alternative! There is simply no veggie or vegan burgers available!

    Also now bread comes in a 2-pack as opposed as letting the consumer get 2 packs of their favorite bread and make their own 2-pack. Example…My kids like one type of bread and my wife and I like another…We used to get one for us and one for the kids, put it in the bag provided and viola! We have our 2-pack! Now you can only buy a 2-pack of ONE type of bread…. Needless to say, we stopped buying bread there because it’ll just go to waste.

    Like the aforementioned examples…Lately there has been more and more of these instances where my wife and I feel like we are going to Sams and not the Costco we know and love. Which is fine because then we spend less money, but they used to have so many nice things that we really liked and what they are removing are either not being replaced with a similar item or the other item they bring in place of that one is literally a P.O.S.

    The quality items Costco is known for are slowly becoming less common in their stores. I used to always feel like “if Costco has it, then it is better than the similar ones found elsewhere”…Lately not so much… And that sucks a little… Now I have found myself shopping more at different places for a better deal or item because I have lost some trust in Costco. Let’s hope they go back to the basics and focus on high quality products….

    Jay

  129. 129 Jay C. // 2011.10.07 at 9:52 am

    What is the projected opening date for the Farragut, TN Costco Warehouse Store?
    Jay C

  130. 130 Kimberly // 2011.10.07 at 10:10 am

    @Jay, you can keep up to date on opening dates on my Costco Locations page. So far no set date for that store yet, just some time in 2012.

  131. 131 Observer // 2011.10.08 at 9:41 pm

    Why did Costco Food Courts eliminate the hot mochas and hot lattes? They offered these treats for many years. There was no explanation to members.

  132. 132 sean // 2011.10.11 at 8:29 am

    Jay C, I have the opening date of Farragut in 08/12

  133. 133 Euby // 2011.10.16 at 11:57 am

    We just moved to Midland TX from Phoenix AZ. We are Costco lovers and there was one or two in Phoenix. The closet to Midland is El Paso TX, I don’t know about you but thats not a town I like to visit. PLEASE open one in Midland TX. PLEASE???!!!!

  134. 134 alan97 // 2011.10.20 at 9:52 pm

    Jay C, per management at both the Ringold, GA and Nashville, TN Costcos, the Farragut Costco should open in late March, early April. They have been going back and forth with the Farragut planning committee on various issues. I.E., when costco purchased the land @ Lovell Rd and Kingston pike the parking lot setback was 50 feet, Farragut changed it to 100 feet AFTER Costco purchased the land. Only when Costco threatened to pull out of that location did Farragut back down and grandfather in Costco to 50 feet. Barring any futher set backs, that was the date I was given.

  135. 135 BobinSF // 2011.10.22 at 7:05 pm

    TRIDENT GUM (all flavors and all types) seems to have disappeared from my local Costco.

    Anyone else seeingthe same? Any idea when they will return>

    PS, so glad FAGE yogurt is back. I was in withdrawals :-)

  136. 136 Amanda // 2011.10.29 at 5:26 pm

    I just stumbled across this blog trying to find out what these particular cookies are that I’ve bought at Costco. For about 4 or 5 Christmas’ we’ve been buying their goody tray with a Round White Almond Cookie with icing sugar sprinkled over them, a shortbread type of cookie made with the cookie press (I think) with green sprinkles (they taste a bit minty),. some chocolatey cookie (I don’t care for that one so I don’t know more about it ;) ) , and maybe some sort of chocolate raisin cookie or something and then my FAVORITE and the cookie in question…just wanted to give you some background so we are talking about the same thing ;)

    The cookie I want to know more about and if someone out there actually knows what it’s called so I can make them for my cookie exchange this year :) They are RED it’s like it’s rolled out and then cut into strips and bit of jam placed on the dough and then folded over (some of them have a bit of a texture to them so I don’t know if they have an almond in them or what. They are covered with red sprinkles and just taste the BEST! Anyone able to help me out?

  137. 137 Carey // 2011.11.01 at 8:00 pm

    Here is a story on the new Costco in Pharr, TX.

    http://www.themonitor.com/articles/pharr-55939-city-costco.html

  138. 138 Katie // 2011.11.10 at 11:00 am

    Is there any new information on a Costco for the Melbourne/Viera, FL area?

  139. 139 Cath // 2011.11.21 at 4:18 pm

    The Costco store in Schaumburg, IL has a newer policy they have been enforcing for the past few months where they are requiring you to pull coupons out of the book before use. I also shop at a store in Bloomingdale, IL and they DO NOT require this at the store. In fact, they will give you a new coupon book at the customer service counter if you need one.

    I’m just trying to figure out if this is a real policy and why this particular store is requiring this?? It’s so stupid because you can go to another store 20 mins away and get another book and use the coupons again.

  140. 140 Mark // 2011.11.21 at 5:24 pm

    Our Costco store in Durham, NC is pretty loose about coupons. The last two times (in last 2 weeks) I didnt bring them with me and they said ‘that’s ok, our cashiers all have them’. Before that I was told that if we use ONE coupon, all the others would automatically be deducted. They often do not have spare coupon books at the customer service counter. Costco here seems pretty loose …and friendly.

  141. 141 Lisa // 2011.12.02 at 11:46 am

    Just depends on the store management.

  142. 142 Dorothy // 2011.12.02 at 4:27 pm

    I’ve heard that a Coscto is going to open in Santa Fe, NM. Is this true?

  143. 143 Marcia // 2011.12.10 at 1:40 pm

    We eagerly await a Costco in Rochester, MN where we easily draw from four states. Trader Joe’s is here now and going to the nearest Costco is more than an hour away. Please come soon!!

  144. 144 J // 2011.12.16 at 1:04 pm

    When does Costco send out coupons? I thought they sent them like 1 week early, but its already the 16th and nothing for the 19th- end of december?

  145. 145 vanessa // 2011.12.18 at 1:20 pm

    Does anybody know the number of the new costco opening up in Palmer Ranch Sarasota?

  146. 146 Lisa // 2011.12.18 at 7:23 pm

    What do you mean “the number”?

  147. 147 Kimberly // 2011.12.19 at 7:01 am

    They don’t have it listed in the Locations directory yet, since it is so far out from opening date, so I am unable to find the store number for that location.

  148. 148 Lavonne // 2012.01.03 at 12:26 pm

    I moved from Auburn, WA. to Denver NC 7 yrs ago the only warehouse store near here is BJ’S.
    UGH! When will Costco come to this area(north of Charolette NC) I loved to shop at Costco.

  149. 149 George s // 2012.01.03 at 7:00 pm

    Any word on costco in SYDNEY NOVA SCOTIA?

  150. 150 Mary // 2012.01.05 at 10:10 am

    @ Amanda, it sounds like you are describing the rugala. Costco carries that year round (at least in the north east) , at christmas time it just gets prettied up with sprinkles and put in the tray. sorry so late in answering… just stumbled across this part of the site.
    @Alan97…just a shout out to you, wondered where you went to. :)

  151. 151 Chun Li // 2012.01.17 at 3:34 pm

    Costco Don’t comes to pick your heavy furniture!
    When I read all those story about Costco’s customer service, I was very happy! some mentioned Costco even came to one’s house to pick up the heavy furniture that Costco member want to return.
    So I’m very confident to buy a big set of sofa online at costco.com. Good. and a big set of kind bedroom set. No problem!
    But yesterday I bought a tv stand, very heavy 250 lbs. rent a truck and with a friend’s help brought home. Open up, great it’s already assembled. But the door is assembled too low, it touch the bottom panel. So it need a little force to open and close, the paint already start to scratch off.

    Today, I call Costco. Long story short, only way I can get a fix is to bring back the TV stand myself to the store. No pick up, no staff will be sent out to fix it. Two words: “Suck up” if you are weak and cannot bring back. If you are weak or a senior, hire somebody to bring to Costco to get a refund!
    So much for the “excellent customer service” from Costco! I think I shouldn’t expect too much. Costco is just a company doing business. I think by reading Costco on the internet, such as this site, I paint a very unreal picture of Costco. Now back down to earth!

  152. 152 Shakira // 2012.01.17 at 4:40 pm

    By chance I stumbled upon one of the first Price Clubs later turned into a Costco opened in 1976 located at4605 Morena Boulevard San Diego, CA 92117 and found that in the Food Court they sell three flavors of Gelato cones and cups.

  153. 153 Kimberly // 2012.01.19 at 7:12 am

    @Chun Li – I’m quite positive that no one on my blog has ever, ever said or insinuated that Costco would come and collect items that you purchased in the warehouse. All of the mentions of them taking care of pick up on return items has been for products purchased through the Costco.com website. I’m quite certain that they feel if you bought it in the warehouse and were able to get it home, then you should be able to return it the same way. Otherwise, they would waste a ton of money on picking up people’s unwanted merchandise from their homes; similar to why they don’t offer a delivery service, I’m sure.

  154. 154 tim // 2012.01.26 at 10:44 pm

    Mary,

    It was reported on the news this morning that whatever dispute that puy a hold on the Farragut, TN. location has been settled and work will resume as early as monday. Thought you’d like to know.

  155. 155 tim // 2012.01.27 at 7:38 pm

    Mary, drove by the Farragut site today and construction has resumed

    tim

  156. 156 Kate // 2012.01.29 at 11:50 am

    Heard last year that Costco was coming to Flemington NJ. I was so happy to hear. I use to shop in the Edison location all the time when I lived in Edison. I move in 2004 and have missed the convenience of shopping in Costco. Now I have not heard anything or seen movement in the old Yale building. I hope Costco is still coming. All my friends that I have met in Flemington are anxious too for Costco to come. Costco would be crazy not to come. Lots of families are in Flemington that could use Costco and would use all the time.

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