Costco

Costco (785 words)
by Joe1976 - written on 21.06.08 (Very useful, 220 readings)
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----<Joining>---- I've been a member of "Costco" for 10 years, my days in Motorola had afforded me the chance to get a card, see not everyone is entitled to one, you have to work in certain jobs; like motorola, be a civil servant and if you do have an RAC card, you can join. I never agreed with this strict policy, yet that is how it is with this company. ----<Benefits>---- Living in the central belt of Scotland has me slap bang in the centre of both Glasgow and Edinburghs stores, I find both stores are different from each other with respect to what they have to offer on any given day, items like clothing and brands ...

Old News, New County (157 words)
by Kyle_Br - written on 21.01.08 (Somewhat useful, 426 readings)
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Costco started in the states, has been doing business for a while now and its cache (I really don't know what to call it) has run out. So, it has expanded into foreign markets to try supplement its U.S. sales. What you can expect is items that aren't really cheaper, just bulkier. An understaffed wearhouse, which translates into terrible customer service. Also, Items you liked one week may not be there next week, because they couldn't get them cheap enough from the distributor. As a store becomes less profitable, prices will become higher and eratic. The lines at checkout will be long because they can affort to pay for more employees. Thier are alot of glowing reviews ...

Costco: WORKERS OR FREELOADERS (193 words)
by WESTOFSCOTLAND - written on 19.12.07
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i have been shopping in costco in glasgow since its opening.as a caterer i use mostly the food sections which have a wide variety. the only thing is that the fresh meats are packed in large packs if i am doing a small function this is no use.iwould like to see smaller packs in the chilled displays.at times i also by spirits in costco and a lot of times there cheaper to buy in supermarkets. you would think a cash in carry would be cheaper ie 1 example morrisons selling litres of spirits for £10 costco £12 odds.also the demonstrations why are they set up in the most annoying places people like myself are on a working timescale not a family day out like some ...