COSTCO: Twelve Days and Counting
 

Less than two weeks to go, peoples. Doors open at 8:00 AM Wednesday, August 6.

I hope they realize that they'll need probably four times as many chickens as any other Costco.

I am all ready with an Executive Gold Star Membership and the like . But will probably wait a week or more before going.

Waiting for a while before going, going to be a madhouse on the first day.

I will probably avoid that area for a week or so. I mean the Hobby Lobby, Walmart, CVS side. Not the Publix, Ace Hardware area.

LOL. I plan to leave the country for a few weeks.

Neighbors Fueling up at Costco yesterday said it’s now August 7 now

Good to know.

It seems odd to change the date..stopping on Sunday to fuel up. Will ask

COSTCO OPENING AUG 6th 8am
 

Aug 6th without a doubt! 8am

If I live to be 1000, I'll never figure out why Costco coming to TV is such a big deal ... nor why someone would have a calendar entry that says "get to Costco at 7 a.m., to buy a $5 chicken".

There will be more time and fuel money wasted with people lined up at Costco, than saved by shopping there.

Costco.com states opening date is 8/6.

[I][I] I think they will know how many chickens to have, Not their first rodeo.

Me either. Ill stay away from that area for a few months.

I have shopped Costco in South Florida for years. My wife and I bought most of our casual clothes there. Now everyone in The Villages will be wearing the same thing.

i agree, that's all I hear is $5 chicken, like no one knows what other stores sell it for.... which is the same ballpark to not make any difference. I've heard it for 4 years, and then they stick the place is the worst location possible. if it's only there because people think it's the chicken then it's a waste of my time and effot. Unfortunately BJs screwed the pooch and gave us the worst BJs in Florida not to mention the worst manager also. I'll stick with the other places but not Publix I've managed to source everything without needing big box BS.

GOOD to KNOW …
that it will also be an uncrowded
pleasure to go Shopping at BJ’s
and Sam’s Club beginning Aug 6th

as I have never been a Big Fan of
Black Friday like Crowds fighting
over parking spots just so they can
go in to behave like rude scavengers
as though nobody else needs matter 😢

Pooper. 😂

There have been a number of threads on TOV where people have explained why they shop at Costco over just about any other store in its category. It's not just the pricing. In fact, some of the stuff is more expensive. It's the quality of the products they carry, like the Kirkland generic line. They also treat their employees pretty well (comparatively) and their return policy is second to none.

Double post but there's no way I can see to delete a post...

I drove past yesterday…they’re open!!!! At least the sign at the gas station says so…and there were cars out front.

Only the gas station is open. I checked the price difference in gas to the nearest gas station. It was $.18 a gallon cheaper if gas is a big deal to you.

Clermont!
 

I’m going to head to Clermont Costco on opening day here. Should be empty!!

Thanks for heads up, I’ll make sure I avoid the area.

Can we pitch a tent in the parking lot a day or two early so as to get in there real quick?:pepper2:

There is a gold star membership card and a executive membership card but a executive gold star membership card I've never heard of .

I just go down street to goodwill find same stuff for 1/6 price. :$::wave:

Soon there will be another level for the kings and queens so they can suxk more money out of them. :beer3:

Executive Gold Star Membership + a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $130 | Popular Science Executive Gold Star Membership + a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $130 | Popular Science


I am new to Costco so just learning the terms. I do worry about fraud though with so many scammers out there.


Mine was through something that came in the US Mail that looks legitimate and I think I got an e-mail from Costco soon after that said I would get a Membership card within two weeks or so.

Yeah right. Those are the people going on August 6th and they don't want anyone coming til the next day.

Ridiculous
 

I feel like I’m living in a third world country that’s getting its first bodega!

There are plenty of big box stores and supermarkets. What’s the big deal?

When they catch up with Sam's and figure out how simple app technology works, I may give them a try.

Or free Usaid shipment…..:MOJE_whot:

Already out of the country and will miss it. WIll be crazy

Good but not THAT good

I’ll try Costco since it’s a golf cart ride away from me. But standing in a long line may be a deal breaker for me. I love Scan & Go!

Fueled up this morning at Costco. My question are Executive Members allowed to enter early prior to Star members on August 6? NO
Employees said that was question from many Executive members, stopping by.

So for Executive Members early shopping doesn’t start until August 7. No perks for long standing members with Executive Membership on opening day.

Leaving for Disney the 5th will stop at Costco in Clearmont. By the time we need anything we will take advantage of early entry at TV Costco, in a few weeks.

Facebook already has people posting they plan on being in Costco line at 4am. That concept I have never understood.

Costco is very good about moving people through lines. As long as I've shopped there, check out has never really been much of an issue. When it's really busy, they have staff with handheld scanners checking people out who are standing in line.

The customer service desk (for returns) can sometimes be a wait though.

Good to know. I cannot wait to buy a mountain of toilet paper but how will it all fit in my golf cart?

Finnally the whining will stop for the most part!
 

We have a Sam' Club, B J's and Costco so now all left for people to whine about is not having a Trader Joe's!!

Got our ID’s today in 10 minutes. Took advantage of the Groupon discount.

Or an Ikea.