What You Should Absolutely Never Do When You Shop At Costco

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Costco is a wonderland for buying food and household items in bulk at amazingly low prices, and it’s not just for your regular home and kitchen needs, Costco is the only place where you can get a foot-tall wine glass or a jumbo sausage for under $5.
When there are so many good things to offer, it’s no surprise that Costco wants everyone coming through their doors to do so calmly and responsibly. There’s definitely a protocol you must follow at Costco, and the employees are not above marking your membership card if you misbehave. Here are some things you should never do in Costco.
#Costco #Tips #Shopping
Don't be a sneak | 0:00
Don't abuse the refund policy | 1:16
Don't let your kids run wild | 2:12
Don't forget to plan ahead | 3:17
Don't take multiple samples | 4:34
Don't be rude to employees | 5:38
Don't be a coupon creep | 6:35
Don't bring too many guests | 7:26
Don't ask what's in "the back" | 8:18
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@MashedFood 3 жыл бұрын

What are some 'Costco Don'ts' you've seen people do?

@AlanGoldwaser 3 жыл бұрын

Everything that is in the Vlog. Multiple times. I have seen someone on line to check out with a cart with less than ten items and they let a friend get either in front or behind them who has an overflowing cart after I have already been on the line for more than ten minutes. And then there is the food court issues with such things as people blocking the isles instead of trying to fit their carts in next to them. Memberships that have been expired for months. Kids who stay at the sample cart having lunch and not letting anyone take anything with their parents proudly standing next to them as they grab everything even with the demonstrator trying to reign them in. There is so much more, but I have been going to Costco where I am since they opened their first store which previously was a Price Club..

@jonathanwang6230 3 жыл бұрын

Some people go "The Other Way Around". Totally go against traffic. They start shopping with their cart from where the cash register is and then their ending is where the Costco entrance is. Then they make the short cut from the entrance to the cash register.

@gyrgrls 3 жыл бұрын

Shop there.

@richardkramisen9764 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlanGoldwaser i

@davidjames666 3 жыл бұрын

before Covid, they would take the stuff out of my cart, stack my milk, eggs, bread, etc on the shelf, and walk away with my cart. happens a lot because i am disabled and can not always push the cart down every isle when trying to find something. but i am close by, and only away for a minute or two. i caught several people red handed, and they heard me.

@Digitalhunny 3 жыл бұрын

There have been _so many times_ that I've witnessed a small child standing up in the parents shopping cart! I'm talking the seat part with a belt. I just turn away & hope to myself that I don't have to perform 1st aid in a few moments. Parents are the #1 cause of 'childhood accidents'. Watch you small children! Don't ever turn your back or walk away & leave them unattended. Ffs, you're the one that freaks out on me! If I point out your kid standing up, being dangerous. Don't shoot the messenger!

@nrozie01 3 жыл бұрын

A couple months ago a lady was giving out lotion samples for $80 lotion in Costco. She was really doing a good job, but i told her lotion does not work on me. And even if it did, I would never pay $80 for lotion! Thats ridiculous!

@irving7137 3 жыл бұрын

Who else misses samples at Costco 🙋‍♂️

@jonathanwang6230 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Costco right before lunch. Buy your stuff and eat samples. Then you've saved like 50% off your lunch cost and you've got your shopping done to saving some time.

@davidbown2707 3 жыл бұрын

Ours still has samples

@mozerdude8102 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t! All they do is create traffic jambs through out the store !

@jagnagarajan9766 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbown2707 what?!

@ant-1382 3 жыл бұрын

We miss giving them to you! Where still there, promoting quality products.

@RollinHomies 3 жыл бұрын

1 thing I look forward to every year are the $10 lucky brand tshirts. I get one of each every spring. One general rule when I shop there is to make a list of ten items (because that’s usually just over $100) and that’s all I get. I try to be in and out in 20 minutes.

@gpclipner 3 жыл бұрын

I worked at the Costco in Culver City Ca. It was the store that everyone in Beverly Hills shopped. After being there for eight years the rudeness behavior and pettiness was astounding We knew what time of year that certain items were returned.

@jefferyblack3838 3 жыл бұрын

My local costco limits the samples to 1 each and they are very open about that

@atesoniaincanada 3 жыл бұрын

Yes don’t ask any staff at the back.thanks for sharing

@kimnuyen4628 3 жыл бұрын

Want to see the worst in humans? Offer something free or very low cost.

@riley6740 9 ай бұрын

I go just before they open for two reasons. Getting a very close parking spot and it’s not crowded. I’m usually in and out in less than half an hour.

@CrumblyTriscuits 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! Everyone should listen and adhere to these!

@ChipRosen777 3 жыл бұрын

I guess common sense is not that common anymore.

@ervinrichard8068 3 жыл бұрын

Basically the whole vid...don’t be a Karen.

@Jean-ni6of 3 жыл бұрын

Store-Aisle number-Signs-and-Markers would make shopping easier. Post directories as well. I know the longer time I spend looking for things the happier Costco is. If your membership runs out you will just be sent the bill for a renewal weather you want if or not.

@deeprose4 3 жыл бұрын

How can you be allowed to return a used worn out sofa?? That’s just dumb, and bad practice

@daverose2958 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t check the card photo at the entrance, at least not at mine. And if you do the self check out you could easily use someone else’s card.

@AustenBilal 3 жыл бұрын

My Costco doesn’t check the card ever since COVID hit. And I just just use someone else’s card and they don’t check it at the self checkout.

@mstringham 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve never seen them check my card, just kind of wave it and they assume it’s you

@davidoickle1778 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Stringham they "NEVER" look at the photo side of the card. They're too busy talking to the other employee.

@gailgrooms7824 3 жыл бұрын

@@mstringham here too

@tracyl5070 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a card for about 25 years and they have NEVER checked my card when I entered the store. I just have it in my hand and walk in the store. And they don't check to make sure it's actually my card when I check out.

@MOTM1234 3 жыл бұрын

@@tracyl5070 my Costco doesn’t check when you walk in, but are very strict at the register. It definitely varies by location

@TiberiusXIII 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a place we're us Costco employees to vent our pet peeves? Like is it to much to ask the members to be polite and courteous all while without trashing the place.

@mishelh3773 3 жыл бұрын

8:58 "....Most stores won't bring the forklift out for just one item" - Would it be brought out if I wanted to buy the entire pallet full of the same one item? I've seen isles shut down, on more than 1 or 2 occasions, while the store is crowded busy, with guys trying to figure out to work the forklift to get something down, so don't tell me it can't be done. Anything can be done, for the right price 😐

@barefeetllc 3 жыл бұрын

People get to m with others cards all the time. Especially when the store is busy

@wildflower462 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really informative video. I so dislike when people act like they are so greedy for the samples that they block the isles for other customers. Move aside and stop being so greedy.

@prankandfan6619 2 жыл бұрын

Very good project

@merlynschutterle7242 3 жыл бұрын

With the self check out, you can use anyone's card. They don't really check close at the door either.

@prankandfan6619 2 жыл бұрын

Good project

@barefeetllc 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t label isles and flip the floor often because they want you to walk the store

@MrAqr2598 3 жыл бұрын

That “Wanted-Item-on-High-Shelf” thing definitely is a bummer to me. “That item I always want when my family goes on monthly shopping sprees... Now I gotta live the next month without it. “

@barefeetllc 3 жыл бұрын

If sample trolls hit the table. You call them out. I say stuff like. You know you boy buying that give someone else a chance

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

what if you like something enough to try but not enough to buy? i have in the past bought stuff to sample and return.

@tandraarisandi6680 3 жыл бұрын

"Welcome to Costco, I Love You"

@kk3382 3 жыл бұрын

So basically use manners and common sense at costco lol

@dex2345 3 жыл бұрын

staff person at 3 min is Yeardly Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson

@aaronlowinger4465 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Costco channel is back

@ProgressiveLeader 2 жыл бұрын

good products

@mdfirozkobir9098 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@matthewnelligan4539 2 жыл бұрын

They don’t have your picture on it

@MOZAMMEL29 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@JoeCnNd 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you cant do separate orders anymore with a friend. I had to give him the money in cash to buy my order.

@sumonroy2926 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Dakidpepe 3 жыл бұрын

No more samples

@MotiurnupurVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

nice video

@mtktm 3 жыл бұрын

1:00 a membership card isn't the only way to be allowed in. If you have a Costco gift card, you are allowed in.

@hollyhopalong7405 3 жыл бұрын

Also the Costco credit card.

@lindap.p.1337 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this thinking of going 90 miles away and getting a memb. for myself. This video seems to about NOT shopping there. Problems, returns, kids in stores. This is a stupid advertisement for a potential customer!

@edgarmichael3276 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

@juliorobinson5386 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a membership because I’m going to be homeless and was worried that things were gonna go wrong with to come here even more worried because I don’t trust machines I feel better now having read your comment.

@oman9999 3 жыл бұрын

8 seconds in and I’m seeing Louie Anderson’s identical twin sister 😯

@ahockeymom2978 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@harleysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, Costco is a retail store not a wholesale outlet. Many items can be purchased at a local store cheaper.

@gildutilly420 3 жыл бұрын

Your wrong

@ProgressiveLeader 2 жыл бұрын

it’s a good video

@retroprogamer7009 3 жыл бұрын

As someone not from the US. Why do you have to have a Membership? Why not just sell to everyone and make more money?

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

they make money from the membership as well.

@retroprogamer7009 3 жыл бұрын

@@asadb1990 But as they said in the Video. There are people who tried to buy something without a Membership and let Carts with hundreds of $ just stand there. So if they had sold it to them they would still have made money and didnt not have to put it all back

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

@@retroprogamer7009 well you are probably right but they like to make the experience feel more exclusive. and to be fair not everything is a good deal at costco. but i saved tons by buying gas from them. and you can always return the membership before expiration for a full refund. me and my wife do that all the time and cycle each year.

@scotttaylor8498 3 жыл бұрын

Never ever have been to a Costco. There isn't one near me. So no answer here.

@roscommonman7459 3 жыл бұрын

Is that Lisa Simpson handing out samples

@9340Singh 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Louie Anderson

@ideal2334 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure about that? I just waltz right in the front door without them ever checking.

@vaithym7072 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone else😍 Have a good day ✋✋

@thatcodfan7572 3 жыл бұрын

You too! 🙂

@ervinrichard8068 3 жыл бұрын

So basically...don’t be a Karen.

@dawnsalois 3 жыл бұрын

many times stuff on sale is Cheaper than Cosco.

@nategibbons172 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with all but the Come Back Tomorrow.

@Daniel_Capital 2 жыл бұрын

Is that John Candy with a blonde wig? 🤔

@biplopreza4611 2 жыл бұрын

Morning News

@TheMjphoto45 2 жыл бұрын

Work there

@ricardoseales6501 3 жыл бұрын

Returning a couch over five years that's disgusting

@AKM1LOVE 3 жыл бұрын

People pay to shop here so this is a bit much for me

@karensutherlin4970 3 жыл бұрын

The sample lady looks like the chick from Herman’s Head.

@blueagle-di6is 3 жыл бұрын

Dealing with the public sucks. Period. It's just not dealing with the public.

@leticiasanchez2861 6 ай бұрын

Yes, put in your opinion you curse people scared to do this and you do not

@biplopreza4611 2 жыл бұрын

Costco Employee

@paulrodger3115 3 жыл бұрын

Not worth it for the single, senior.

@philippeplouchart8156 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing “wholesale” at Costco are the sizes. Prices are not wholesale...at least to most members. Not worth the trouble. False name or false marketing.

@TheRrxing 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone I know that works directly with people say the same thing: “ I Hate People”. People can act like narcissistic entitled pigs. It’s disgusting s video like this has to be made. Tourists are the worst.

@ronedwards8239 3 жыл бұрын

Give me a break. It’s not a privilege to shop there. We pay a membership fee. People will always try to abuse return policies. Munch down samples etc. If I buy a product and it doesn’t live up to my expectations I will return it. But in a timely manner. What about rude employees that give you attitude if you forget your membership card? Accidentally handed my card to the checker who responded...we don’t touch your card during Covid. I responded sorry I forgot. The employee responded, what you forgot Covid was going on? Really, I certainly don’t need to listen to some condescending Costco employee give me attitude. The point is it’s a 2 way street.

@biplopreza4611 2 жыл бұрын

FIRST ALERT

@gregzeng 3 жыл бұрын

Cosco is a RETAILER, selling at RETAIL prices. Often the prices are higher than the sea item, on the internet. Many items are versions not available anywhere else; rare or outdated stock, sold to Cosco at the the discounted wholesale price.

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

actually amazon sells Costco items at 3x the price.

@judytam2835 3 жыл бұрын

Is not a whole sale store. Is a family style store. Miserable looking employees love their job?

@gyrgrls 3 жыл бұрын

Wholesale prices, my arse! While some items like food and clothing are stocked in huge quantities and sold in larger, cheaper portions, other consumer goods like electronics, household gadgets, etc., are priced exactly the same as they are at other stores like Best Buy or Kohls. It is a very deceptive practice to call yourself wholesale when you're not.

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

yes but on appliances they usually are bundled with additional accessories like a case or attachments.

@gyrgrls 3 жыл бұрын

@@asadb1990 Point well made. My point is this: A smart shopper will know which items to purchase from Costco and which items to ignore. Bottom line: They're not genuinely generally "wholesale to the public", as they advertise.

@pablosanchez5294 3 жыл бұрын

So putting it short have common sense, be respectful, and most importantly don’t be a Karen.

@Roeger1024 3 жыл бұрын

What a bunch of BS!!!

@meauxjeaux431 3 жыл бұрын

No way in hell, will I ever pay a store to shop in it.

@slimerone 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought but $60 for the whole year is less than a sandwich a month and you get access to that Costco goodness. Definitely worth trying at least for one year to give it a fair shot.

@themaven8371 3 жыл бұрын

If you buy one $4.99 rotisserie chicken a week at Costco you save enough money to pay for the yearly membership fee.

@meauxjeaux431 3 жыл бұрын

@@themaven8371 But how many dollars worth of food per year gets thrown away because you bought in bulk, and couldn't use it all because it went bad first ? And that doesn't take into consideration that the food isn't as fresh if you do use it right before expiring. For large families it may work out, but I just don't see it justifying the cost for a small family, or a couple alone. Now two small families can make it work if they use the same products and split their purchases, and they split the ""cover charge", with one going as a guest. I just can't get over the fact that I have to pay somebody to actually shop in somebody's store. Imagine if every business had a cover charge !

@themaven8371 3 жыл бұрын

@@meauxjeaux431 If you can't control your spending habits it's not the retailers fault. I'm single and shop at Costco regularly because of the quality and the price.I don't buy things I can't use, or store and use later. I save more money than the membership costs.I save more money and get better quality over other grocery stores alone,let alone some of the excellent deals in other areas. If you can't grasp that fact. I can't help you.

@blakeandsusan 3 жыл бұрын

@editz9617 3 жыл бұрын

FIRST

@leticiasanchez2861 6 ай бұрын

Why don't you stop cursing people do you have a membership there? What does it mean?

@bestkitchenproductskaren 3 жыл бұрын

First

@donaldtong2903 3 жыл бұрын

That is Video is BS .. I have been Costco members for 20 years .. they never verify the ID is my once when I enter .. you wave a membership card in a distance when you enter...they never verify the ID is yours ...

@kathyorourke9273 3 жыл бұрын

You say nothing about the rude employees!

@edgarmichael3276 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I think this is the rudest video that is related to Costco. If I'd seen this video to decide rather or not to get a membership, I would have not gotten one. I'm a member for several years but this should be about the customer and the experience not how the employees feel. I don't need to be told how to behave in in ANY store. I feel this is borderline racist. I'm very saddened and disappointed to have watched this video.