Who is a member at Costco?

[jimnyc]

Been going there for like a year to have one of my expensive prescriptions filled there, as they are oddly $300 less than what Cvs wanted!

I joined and eventually became a member in July of last year. I did so online and am still yet to go to the customer service desk to get my picture taken and get my card!! Every damn time I go there, there is an enormous line for customer service, and I'm not a patient person.

But hell, I never knew you could get the membership card on your phone with their app. And an aside, I see they opened 6 or 8 new self checkout lines for folks with a smaller amount of items, less than 12. That's me!

So I install the app and login. Has my membership number in there and all good. Even a barcode for my account. But no picture on the "card" page. But nowhere on the app or on their website do I see anything that you MUST have the picture to go along with the app. I know the register will work as it's based on the code. But wondering if I can gain entry into the store with it like that? Doesn't matter much anyway, as I'm allowed to enter anyway if I'm going to the pharmacy, and not like they follow you after that.

Well, they did yesterday! Millions of people online and I went instantly in. 25 allowed in the store and one at a time in the pharmacy. That pharmacy person is escorted to the back, then back out when done.

[SassyLady]

Been going there for like a year to have one of my expensive prescriptions filled there, as they are oddly $300 less than what Cvs wanted!

I joined and eventually became a member in July of last year. I did so online and am still yet to go to the customer service desk to get my picture taken and get my card!! Every damn time I go there, there is an enormous line for customer service, and I'm not a patient person.

But hell, I never knew you could get the membership card on your phone with their app. And an aside, I see they opened 6 or 8 new self checkout lines for folks with a smaller amount of items, less than 12. That's me!

So I install the app and login. Has my membership number in there and all good. Even a barcode for my account. But no picture on the "card" page. But nowhere on the app or on their website do I see anything that you MUST have the picture to go along with the app. I know the register will work as it's based on the code. But wondering if I can gain entry into the store with it like that? Doesn't matter much anyway, as I'm allowed to enter anyway if I'm going to the pharmacy, and not like they follow you after that.

Well, they did yesterday! Millions of people online and I went instantly in. 25 allowed in the store and one at a time in the pharmacy. That pharmacy person is escorted to the back, then back out when done.

I am an Executive member. I don't use Costco pharmacy. Last time I was there was 3 weeks ago. My neighbor went 2 weeks ago and waited outside in line for over an hour. Limiting number of people in store. Also, no more than 2 people to a group so no more family units with all their kids, relatives, etc. One person comes out, one person allowed in.

Got gas on Tuesday ... was under $2.

[jimnyc]

I am an Executive member. I don't use Costco pharmacy. Last time I was there was 3 weeks ago. My neighbor went 2 weeks ago and waited outside in line for over an hour. Limiting number of people in store. Also, no more than 2 people to a group so no more family units with all their kids, relatives, etc. One person comes out, one person allowed in.

Got gas on Tuesday ... was under $2.

Do you have the membership on your phone? Or only the card? I have no card, but I now have it on my phone, but the picture area is blank of course.

Suppose the warehouse shopping doesn't concern me much right now I guess. Regardless I am not going shopping anywhere right now, especially a place that is having in an endless stream all day. In and quickly out to the pharmacy is bad enough.

[Drummond]

I had a Tesco Clubcard ... if that helps ....

http://www.perishablepundit.com/inde...28/07&pundit=3

[SassyLady]

Do you have the membership on your phone? Or only the card? I have no card, but I now have it on my phone, but the picture area is blank of course.

Suppose the warehouse shopping doesn't concern me much right now I guess. Regardless I am not going shopping anywhere right now, especially a place that is having in an endless stream all day. In and quickly out to the pharmacy is bad enough.

Just the card. Easier to show than digging phone out and bringing up app.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Last time I shopped at a Costco was in Reno, probably 13 years ago now, and you didn't need any ID or membership back then at that store... that I recall.

Nearest Costco to me here is probably 60 miles away in Middleton.

[jimnyc]

I officially hate their website now!

My wife sat their logged into my account, checked and read, as did I, and then went and was readying to buy some things. Mind you, not even toilet paper or any other paper products. Spent an hour or so. Then when it came time to check out, all good, then the next page - and KABAM - items not in stock. WTF??? How about stating such things on your inventory/website and get that shit working right. A website should be done so that any time anyone attempts to purchase something, it won't let them if it is out of stock. And certainly not let you fully checkout. At least Costco just wasted her time - but I have been to sites, bought shit, waited and waited, inquired and then finally told an item is out of stock or backordered. WTF? Greedy bastards just want the money is what I think!

[jimnyc]

Last time I shopped at a Costco was in Reno, probably 13 years ago now, and you didn't need any ID or membership back then at that store... that I recall.

Nearest Costco to me here is probably 60 miles away in Middleton.

Now you can't even go in and look at their store without a card! Unless you invoke the pharmacy rule, as even if I wasn't a member, by NY law they must let ALL patrons use their pharmacy center.

[Kathianne]

I officially hate their website now!

My wife sat their logged into my account, checked and read, as did I, and then went and was readying to buy some things. Mind you, not even toilet paper or any other paper products. Spent an hour or so. Then when it came time to check out, all good, then the next page - and KABAM - items not in stock. WTF??? How about stating such things on your inventory/website and get that shit working right. A website should be done so that any time anyone attempts to purchase something, it won't let them if it is out of stock. And certainly not let you fully checkout. At least Costco just wasted her time - but I have been to sites, bought shit, waited and waited, inquired and then finally told an item is out of stock or backordered. WTF? Greedy bastards just want the money is what I think!

That's why Walmart won't do the things on their restricted list I'm guessing. I just did a search for toilet paper, nothing came up. Inventory on those items is basically, come in and go out; so 'in store only.' If they put them on your order, because a shipment just came in, the shopper wouldn't be able to get it in time most likely. 'Don't promise what you can't do or substitute for.'

I got the same results for Lysol spray, something that just won't stay in stock. There are items listed as 'not in stock' on the menu, but not those 'in demand' items.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

I'm going to need CAT LITTER here soon. Checked Amazon and it was DOUBLE what walmart charges, but I'm VERY leery of going to the walmart north of me, even though there's still ONLY 2 virus cases in that entire county, I think I'd be fairly safe. I do think I'd wear my big double element respirator though. Last time I was in there some older woman came walking down the end of isle towards me and coughed a big cough and didn't make ANY attempt to COVER HER STINKING CAKE HOLE. I instantly was pissed, but instead of hanging around and saying something to her, I just did an about face and walked the other direction, quickly.

I'd much rather never go to that damn store if I could avoid it all together. In fact, I think I'll check the little grocery here in town. I recall them having a pet supplies section, maybe they have cat litter. I really DON'T want to go to walshit.

[Kathianne]

I'm going to need CAT LITTER here soon. Checked Amazon and it was DOUBLE what walmart charges, but I'm VERY leery of going to the walmart north of me, even though there's still ONLY 2 virus cases in that entire county, I think I'd be fairly safe. I do think I'd wear my big double element respirator though. Last time I was in there some older woman came walking down the end of isle towards me and coughed a big cough and didn't make ANY attempt to COVER HER STINKING CAKE HOLE. I instantly was pissed, but instead of hanging around and saying something to her, I just did an about face and walked the other direction, quickly.

I'd much rather never go to that damn store if I could avoid it all together. In fact, I think I'll check the little grocery here in town. I recall them having a pet supplies section, maybe they have cat litter. I really DON'T want to go to walshit.

Don't you have a Farm & Fleet or something like that?

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Don't you have a Farm & Fleet or something like that?

No Farm & Fleet, I wish. There is a Tractor Supply up the road a little ways from the Walmart. Maybe they have cat litter... I'll have to check their website. I think all those types of stores are still open, deemed as essential. I see the auto parts store in town here is open too.

[Kathianne]

No Farm & Fleet, I wish. There is a Tractor Supply up the road a little ways from the Walmart. Maybe they have cat litter... I'll have to check their website. I think all those types of stores are still open, deemed as essential. I see the auto parts store in town here is open too.

Yep, I'm sure they are essential. Farm stores usually have good pet departments.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Yep, I'm sure they are essential. Farm stores usually have good pet departments.

And they do have the 35lb pails of Tidy Cat on their website. Going to need it so, probably head up there some day next week.

Anything to stay out of walmart.

[jimnyc]

I'm going to need CAT LITTER here soon. Checked Amazon and it was DOUBLE what walmart charges, but I'm VERY leery of going to the walmart north of me, even though there's still ONLY 2 virus cases in that entire county, I think I'd be fairly safe. I do think I'd wear my big double element respirator though. Last time I was in there some older woman came walking down the end of isle towards me and coughed a big cough and didn't make ANY attempt to COVER HER STINKING CAKE HOLE. I instantly was pissed, but instead of hanging around and saying something to her, I just did an about face and walked the other direction, quickly.

I'd much rather never go to that damn store if I could avoid it all together. In fact, I think I'll check the little grocery here in town. I recall them having a pet supplies section, maybe they have cat litter. I really DON'T want to go to walshit.

http://www.chewy.com

If I'm not going local to get something, then I always use my Chewy account first. Seem to have quicker shipping than Amazon too!! BUT, they are having short delays right now. But no biggie, you can still get in like 4 or 5 days tops, or at least I have been still. AND we get oour huge buckets of Tidy Cat there!

Looks like they still have plenty of stock of most too...

https://www.chewy.com/brands/tidy-ca...searchRedirect

And one of the 35 pounders:

https://www.chewy.com/tidy-cats-4-in...ping/dp/117585

38lb box your preference?

https://www.chewy.com/tidy-max-4-in-...nted/dp/202165