[PhilG]

Costco - Who cares? What's the latest about Hooters?

[msilagy]

Do you think what the villagers buy will fit in the top seat of the cart?.........not a good business decision for Costco to come to TV. Just my opinion. But then again they may be privy to how much business Sam's does and that could influence their decision. It's a wait and see game.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Let’s hope not. Something else we don’t need- a Costco.

If Costco thinks they can make money here they will cone and from all indications in a few years they will be here.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If Costco thinks they can make money here they will cone and from all indications in a few years they will be here.

Middleton will/is having a significant impact on the dynamic in the southern end. You already see many more under 55 and school age in the local stores and restaurants.

Off topic rant - Not sure traffic getting kids to and from school was well thought out. It's crazy - mixed up with construction traffic and is bumper to bumper horrible for a couple of hours on 301, 470 and MBT morning/afternoon.

There's these things called school busses that would help.

[Chamo]

If they told you several weeks ago, why did you wait so long to post this? Apparently it must not be true.

[carlsondg]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

try the hot dogs

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So my $600 dyson stopped working. While buying a new one cashier asked if it was our first pet dyson? Told him our 3yo that we bought from Costco died.

Told us bring it back next time, we will refund you no box needed, as long as you have all the accessories. Returned with zero problems, full refund, that why people shop at Costco, customer service.

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by xlhig

Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

Do you really believe they would build one in Clermont and another one in The Villages?

[Berwin]

Great news. My wife got hearing aids at our Costco where we used to live. They maintain them for free. The one time they needed service since we moved down here, we stopped at the Costco on the way to Tampa to visit friends.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by msilagy

Do you think what the villagers buy will fit in the top seat of the cart?.........not a good business decision for Costco to come to TV. Just my opinion. But then again they may be privy to how much business Sam's does and that could influence their decision. It's a wait and see game.

Gotta figure that there must be a market if BJ opened a store here. I’d say COSTCO will as well given increase in population and slowly changing demographics of this area. Not just the Villages but closely surrounding areas. I’d say probably in the southern area of the villages

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JGibson

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).

How do you know he lied? The Costco return policy you cited doesn't say anything about vacuum cleaners. I would define a vacuum cleaner as a small appliance, which would have an unlimited return period. Note that, even refrigerators less than 10 cubic feet are not considered major appliances by Costco.

[PurePeach]

Yep. We moved to TV with a 3 yr old Dyson that quit. Took it back, got full refund with no problem.

[Kevinwitgen@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I'll never understand the obsession with Costco.

I agree. I also have never gotten the obsession with Chick-fil-A????

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Should a retiree buy in bulk?

A 55 y/o retiree? Definitely.
A 65 y/o retiree? Probably.
An 85+ y/o retiree? Only if you have heirs.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by JGibson

The cashier lied to you.

Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).

There was an article where COSTCO denied membership to a customer from returning too many items.
Costco Membership Canceled After Return Policy Abused