I’ve written a bit about my grocery store addiction. But, I can’t get past my feelings about one particular store on my “list” – Costco. I have to admit right up front that I really don’t (I hate the word hate) Costco. If you love this store, you may want to skip the rest of this post. If you’re on the fence, let me show you the way.
First, if you are a person who suffers from any form of anxiety or has high blood pressure … stay out. Certainly, you’ve got to have your head examined if you think it is worthwhile to go on there on a weekend. I have seen people driving less than 1 mile per hour behind some customer who is walking to his car, just so the person can take their spot. Don’t people feel embarrassed stalking someone in a parking lot?
This store is very sneaky. You think you are getting a good deal when you buy the massive bag of pistachios or the big container of beef sticks. But, you’re not. What is it about Americans that we want the most money can buy? Have you been to McDonald’s and just asked for an iced tea? It’s more fluid than I take in, in one day! Watch the movie Supersize Me. Costco bets on us being swayed by the largest stuff. I don’t like that mentality.
Why is it that Costco has really only one brand and one item of each? You can’t compare price, quantity or quality!! Exactly what you can do in a normal-sized store. It’s a trick.
Plus, I don’t want to be stopped and have someone “check” my receipt. I could have an extra kid in the cart with a price tag and they’d think I’d purchased him. Have those alarms and sensors, like normal places! And, what kind of job is that standing at a door with a sharpie? Can I have that job?
If you don’t mind waiting in lines for gas that’s a few cents cheaper, then fine. I don’t have the patience. For us, the only good news about Costco is the toilet paper. With the boys putting in 1/2 hour visits to the bathroom, at least 2 times per day, we need a lot of TP and can actually rifle through two rolls (at least) a day! Try beating that one!
So, this weekend, you might see me at Target, Whole Foods or even my new love, the supersize Menards! You won’t see me at Costco. I hope you have a great end to the work week!!
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