How often do you goto Costco just to graze the free samples?

[randomrogue]

LOL!
This thread reminds me of the "OMG, Ramen is SOOoooo expensive now!" threads from the late '00's!

Ramen is like 75 cents each here. It amuses me. Not because I'd buy it but because I remember in college only buying it when it was 12 for a dollar.

 

[l0cke]

I'm a college student living 3 minute walk from Costco.

So at least once a week.

 

[Soundmanred]

My dis well eat!

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Never. I'm not a savage.

but you are a racist.

 

[Nintendesert]

Costco is great, not only can you get free samples but you can get hep too!

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/05/...to-townsend-farms-frozen-berries-from-costco/

 

[shortylickens]

No. The parking sucks, the crowds are annoying, the store is a mess, and last I checked gasoline was not free.

 

[JEDI]

LOL!
This thread reminds me of the "OMG, Ramen is SOOoooo expensive now!" threads from the late '00's!

but PHO is expensive!

wait.. there's an actual RAMEN restuarant in NYC?! people are paying a premium for it now?!?!
hello bottled water part deux!

 

[DCal430]

Why, yes I am!

My Costco doesn't get many shoppers that checkout lines are usually 1 or 2 deep.

Which one do you go to?

The one on Exposition, Stockton, or Rosevile?

The one on Stockton always seems busy.

 

[BoomerD]

JUST to graze the samples? Never...but if I'm there, I'm definitely gonna sample some of the stuff.

 

[Anonemous]

This reminds me of a time at a furniture store which served absolutely delicious sugar cookies and choc chip cookies. They weren't just good, but absolutely amazing- freshly baked on premise.

My mom and I would visit just to pretend we're shopping and eat those up. They also had those popcorn machines too.

Oh man, that takes me back when I was in HS.

Oh Mor Furniture has that with the cookies, popcorn, and soda.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I would love if we had a Costco. I hear it's a pretty awesome store. There's one in a city 3 hours away though, but never been to it.

 

[IGBT]

I think some of you's guys have family reunions at costco and hover like fly's around the sample stands.

 

[RossMAN]

$50 fee entitles me to the free samples bro

It's actually $55/year and has been for the past 1.5 years or so.

 

[Leros]

/obligatory I dont have a costcos membership

How did you get inside? I went to Costco's with a friend who is a member. I went inside about 15 seconds after he did because I was wrapping up a phone call outside. I got about 30 steps in the store, when somebody grabbed my shoulder and asked if I had a membership card. When I said no, another guy came out and they both physically escorted from the building. I was however able to walk in via the exit.

 

[PottedMeat]

How did you get inside? I went to Costco's with a friend who is a member. I went inside about 15 seconds after he did because I was wrapping up a phone call outside. I got about 30 steps in the store, when somebody grabbed my shoulder and asked if I had a membership card. When I said no, another guy came out and they both physically escorted from the building. I was however able to walk in via the exit.

wtf???

the first time i just said i don't have a membership, they say go through the exit to customer service and get a temp pass.

you can also say you're using the pharmacy and you sign in at customer service.

 

[Mixolydian]

How did you get inside? I went to Costco's with a friend who is a member. I went inside about 15 seconds after he did because I was wrapping up a phone call outside. I got about 30 steps in the store, when somebody grabbed my shoulder and asked if I had a membership card. When I said no, another guy came out and they both physically escorted from the building. I was however able to walk in via the exit.

They probably thought you were a terrorist.

 

[zerocool84]

No I don't because every Costco within 50 miles is packed all the time. Only go when I need something since it sucks to find parking and just to buy one little thing.

 

[nickbits]

Do you dumpster dive too? That seems like a major pita for a snack

 

[palemale]

whats costco?

 

[Mixolydian]

whats costco?

hahah fuck off.

 

[szechuanpork]

i love the guys serving the samples that don't give a shit. their portions are humongous.

 

[Leros]

wtf???

the first time i just said i don't have a membership, they say go through the exit to customer service and get a temp pass.

It was very jarring. They were a bit rough when walking me out too. Probably just some douche enjoying his little bit of power.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Costco Police. Or C.P.D. for short. "THIS IS CPD! FREEZE! YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! DROP THE SHOPPING BASKET AND PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR HEAD!" Has a nice ring to it, actually.

 

[spartan805]

Why would I do that? After buying shit there in bulk I'm lucky to eat the food I have at home before it spoils.

xD That's so true. Maybe I should start shopping at Smart & Final, smaller quantities.

 

[Slew Foot]

the costco in Fremont is full of Indians and Chinese people so the lines for free stuff run 30 people deep. I go to the one in Gilroy now and its pretty much empty the entire time.