Costco Is Making A Big Change To Its Membership Policy

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing stores to make some serious changes, and Costco is no exception. A lot of people are understandably concerned about having enough of the necessities, but don’t think you can head to Costco and buy unlimited toilet paper, because they have put a limit on how much of it you can buy, as well as some other items. Additionally, there are rules about how many members can be in the store at once and how many people they can bring. Let’s take a look at the big change that Costco is making to its membership policy.
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[@MashedFood]

What other measures should Costco and other stores take during the pandemic?

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Treat customers like customers instead of fools and slaves for the global elites...

[@valerief1231]

No items should be returnable during the pandemic. Nothing.

[@donneone]

Costco and other grocery stores should provide masks and gloves for their employees. Also, they should have a hand sanitizer and a disenfectant spray can at each cashier's station and other customer service counters for their employees

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@valerief1231 memberships should be returnable because the terms of the membership changed too much against the member...

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@donneone they should have a giant UV light people can walk under to kill all the bad stuff all over them...

[@Lycan_24_7]

If I drive to a store and see a line outside, I just keep driving.

[@14mhart]

Lycan247,So you are going to keep driving most everywhere.

[@fedoswife]

Me too, it’s crazy if I come in the parking lot and see the line around the corner of the tire shop I just turn around and leave.

[@xchampxownsx4535]

I keep driving to McDonald’s.

[@candyivonnie]

Thought I was the only one 🚗💨

[@candyivonnie]

xCHAMPx OWNSx Lmao! Fr fr tho.

[@ResortDog]

There is no excuse to allow people to return hoarded items period.

[@honeywest536]

I don't understand why people are attempting to return it. They can use it up as time goes by and may not be able to get more.

[@zacharyharris1115]

@@honeywest536I personally would imagine It's the people the just wanted to sell it that are mainly trying to return things. As in, they've already bought plenty enough for themselves, but then bought 20 extra to sell for double the price online; which they can't do anymore.

[@chenydeniz3594]

I worked for Sparkletts inside the Costco during the pandemia and it got pretty crazy! Now, i got laid off ;(

[@nikkisolo9080]

The person who had it may have the virus and bring it into the store.

[@StudywithJada]

So we can’t bring our children if we have more than 2?

[@YoniNadi]

If the customers weren’t so greedy, with the stock pilling of toilet paper, and paper towels, and other sanitation products there wouldn’t be all these limitations of for the customers..

[@RemoteSynergy]

That’s capitalism, buy as much as you want and you get what you pay for

[@verawallace9055]

Some people don't care, I really don't understand the thing with hoarding toilet paper, that's Strange

[@ohboy2592]

Jack Proudbottom capitalism has nothing to do with it. It has to do with the ignorance of people and the thrill of following what other idiots do around you.

[@Kenjamin86]

Some of the limits are being increased/removed. Toilet paper isn't as crazy anymore, but the Kirkland brand still goes very quickly. Sanitizer and Lysol Wipes are going to be limited for a while it looks like.

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Some adults TRULY ACT LIKE little children!

[@SUN-it6rf]

Even without any pandemic, I like to shop when there are less people . Less drama and crazies to deal with. Love self checkout. 🙏🙏

[@pattis.1645]

I had to put up with some narcissistic old fart looking at my receipt and everything in my cart after I used a self checkout in Walmart. I've never used a self checkout since

[@jasonswanson5770]

All the tills have plexiglass shields for cashiers now. Id rather that than to be touching a self checkout screen. Mostly ive been skipping large grocery stores anyway, theres a small grocer/butcher just up the street, and drugstores and dollarstores have everything else. Meanwhile the majority of my city is lining up at Costco.

[@wutwut1728]

nahhh, I just buy online

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

@@pattis.1645 Good. That's his job. Get over it snowflake.

[@allanyang21]

Self checkout is alright when you just buy 10 items or less, but when you have like 30-40 items. It’s faster to let a pro handle it

[@tracyblack9983]

I was there today at the Bradenton Florida store, and the employees couldn’t have been nicer, hardworking and just plain helpful. Thank you to all the Costco employees ❤️

[@steadfast78]

Look, personal hygiene was not the norm till this virus came about. Heck some ppl wasn’t washing hands after using the public toilets (before pandemic).

[@it-ke9od]

I'm sure some still don't

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Did these people have NO parents to teach them?

[@eenho8618]

Only pigs

[@RJB]

Those that were this way before will probably stay the same after.

[@044b3]

dud,in my country they setup disinfection chambers in the stores and hospitals

[@agreenerkim8436]

I went to Costco on Monday. They had taped off every 6 feet while we waited our turn outside. Once in the store it was very easy to maintain 6 feet between other people. Most amazing was at checkout they clean everything down, conveyor belt, cash register, and CreditCard machine, etc between each customer. I felt really safe and the staff were awesome. Love my local Costco.

[@truthful9485]

I totally shop at Sam's Club....sorry Costco (I Am a former employee)

[@spocksvulcanbrain]

Shouldn't these stores have been doing this all along? Many times (grocery, Costco, $ store, CVS/Walgreens, etc) you get a basket or cart and they're filthy. Wonder how many people got sick from those? Should be a health policy that this type of cleaning by the stores continues after this is over.

[@ozinga614]

That's why I canceled my membership and the fact they think it's ok to dictate what people have to wear to spend there hard earned money.

[@derp8575]

I canceled my membership because they wanted me to wear pants and a shirt.

[@derp8575]

@o o Lol, touche.

[@Bornagain7202]

@@derp8575 this isn't the same thing.

[@derp8575]

@@Bornagain7202 But the herpes on my wee-wee might accidentally brush up against a product at CostCo which could possibly transfer the virus. So they told me to wear pants inside.

[@Bornagain7202]

@@derp8575 are you trying to be funny, casue you arent ! not even remotely

[@jamiefoster5728]

I don’t think any food or paper products should be able to be returned because they wanted to hoard it then, that’s on them!!

[@legendaryTMNICO]

The people who want to return paper towels and toilet paper should just give them away to other people who need that stuff the most.

[@josephcirillo5292]

From my own experience they have been doing a great great job. Doing much better then most other places I have shopped. And the staff has been kind and polite.

[@Kumiko026]

I work at Costco, and this would help us so much! Stay safe, everyone!

[@filipina_teine]

So do I! What's your position there? Just celebrated my first year

[@Kumiko026]

MoanaLee Navarro I am a pharmacy tech, been working at Costco for 5 years now. Congrats on your first year!

[@ceecee7879]

Tabby Scientia they have been doing it here in New York for a month :)

[@Skrimshady]

Im a Night merch forklift driver

[@ellde4761]

Are there certain hours for seniors to shop?

[@highcotton63664]

So happy about this. Really tired of that family of 12 all standing together talking and blocking the isles where you can't get through w your cart. I went to Costco yesterday and it was a quiet and peaceful experience. No one was crowding anywhere and the lines were short.

[@donwon7592]

Who the hell is trying to return toilet paper right now It’s gold. P

[@braska19]

Was it used...

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

@@braska19...Good one...Ha!!

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Don Won Idiots that bought like 200 rolls of it, got home and then realized they don’t need it.

[@qzdragon]

It’s for when things go back to normal and those items are readily available. When that day comes, I’m sure some people will still try to return those items . They’ll act like they weren’t warned of the no return policy. Same thing happened the year before y2k. On January 1 2000, grocery stores were bombarded with people trying to return multiple carts of large bags of beans and rices.

[@crispychicken2743]

I only return used toilet paper.

[@marlonelias]

Once sold is sold, no more return, that's how it should be. People are abusing the return policy!.!.

[@ronachten2902]

Then address the abusers individually. Why punish all members?

[@marlonelias]

@@ronachten2902 Because everyone is doing it.

[@MelanieLauree]

Ron Achten why would toilet paper need to be returned?

[@marlonelias]

@@user-zq1lb3lx4m I used to work for retail and the stress of handling returns are real and we're not getting paid as much because the company is paying out money and in return they will cut our hours and make us do more work.

[@ronachten2902]

@@marlonelias Costco appreciates your concern, I'm sure. But check the stock price. They're doing just fine. Why alienate your customers?

[@BOMBON187]

They should also limit how much toilet paper one can buy a week. Some scumbags go camp out everyday early in the morning to buy more and re-sell them.

[@kelseyalobwede5994]

Worrrdd imagine profiting off a pandemic

[@BOMBON187]

@Not Sure In desperate times you find vile opportunist that take advantage of desperate people. Unfortunately many cant get up that early because they still have to go to work or are at work already and bosses arent always the most empathetic.

[@ARrights]

BOMBON187 There’s an old guy in the next neighborhood over who has everyone (but me) fooled. He put on this big act as if he is collecting supplies to give to homeless, but he stockpiles them. When the pandemic hit, he briefly advertised having 16 each of electrical power distribution set ups, keyboards, mice, and ventilators. He has been posting on our NextDoor PHOTOS 📸 of the aisles ransacked of 🧻 usually at Costco. When people reply “OMG, I can’t find any TP anywhere! Whatever shall I do?” He makes a big show of giving away a couple of rolls “at cost” and then makes another show of saying “I’ve given away all I have now”. Basically, he is creating a heightened state of hunger for the product he knows he has stockpiled and getting others to think he is a “benevolent provider”. But I smelled that it was an act & he’s a profiteer. A lot like some of my family & a lot like Trump.

[@io5417]

@Not Sure Nope ur wrong. It doesn't matter how u early u get up in the morning to buy toilet papers. If u sell them at higher price, even if people are willing to pay them, u can be charged with price gouging, meaning u raised the price by ~10% or higher and u are liable for civil penalties, as well as criminal, depending on the state, for marking up a price on essential items during emergency times.

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

BOMBON187 This is why I hate people. Selfish and inconsiderate

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Dang man, this pandemic is really changing the way our world works big time

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

It's all a scam...

[@heatherschimmel6435]

Ikr

[@hayman122]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache is really not it’s just the companies doing stuff that usually wouldn’t pass

[@Seraph89_]

Just like it was planned to do. But we haven’t seen anything yet.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@Seraph89_ they have the sheep eating out their hand and ready for slaughter....

[@johndernberger1961]

Just visited my local Store this morning and it was a great experience. I appreciate the new rules and the safety for customers but more importantly the employees. I made sure to Thank them for their efforts!

[@donnag6003]

It took them till then to realize the store was packed and being overrun and people were hoarding. I saw this happen at Walmart and Kroger and all around and kept thinking why in the hell haven’t they put limits on merchandise and limits on number of people in their stores realizing this thing was highly contagious. Everybody kept waiting for it to come down from CEO’s as they said. Use freaking common sense.

[@c30ful]

Donna G that’s what I said to myself like why in the heck are stores especially like Sam’s and Costco just now putting limits on what you can purchase. They should’ve been done that. Keeps people from unnecessarily hoarding items that 10/10 they won’t use completely, just buying stuff out of fear.

[@queenannsrevenge100]

Massive props to the store chain Publix Food stores in the US. They were the FIRST chain I ever saw at the start of the panic buying who limited key items to 2 per customer, as early as early March.

[@cumshot247]

@@c30ful I don't know which Costco you've been shopping at but the one that I go to has been doing it for over a month! 😒

[@JSMFMS]

Sanitary measures that are now being implemented like wasting hands and being aware of not touching your face and then groceries and shopping carts should’ve always been in place and practiced regularly by everyone, not just as a result of curbing a virus. I just hope that everyone keep up with the ( NEW ) hygiene requirements moving forward.

[@honeywest536]

Shoulda been and coulda been are all redundant thoughts now. I can't tell you the number of times I've been standing at the sink in a public washroom washing my hands and watching people come in and out of stalls and then just head for the door. It seems impossible to me that people don't get it. This starts at home with your toddlers. Wash your hands after you use the toilet. I can't believe the number of grown adults who don't do it because they either don't care or they are too lazy. You can't control what people do and it's always been that the thoughtless lazy ones spread the illness to the rest of us. Humans are the only species on the planet that dirty in their own nests and yet we have the audacity to call our selves the 'intelligent and advanced' species.

[@JSMFMS]

Darla Oltean That’s so true!

[@wlonsdale1]

I haven’t changed

[@missdamned_1]

Hey they gotta do what they gotta do!! I work in an “essential” store, fortunately we still have our jobs but I truly feel so sad for those who lost their jobs!!!! 😭. I feel everyone deserves to be off, WITH PAY, but I’m afraid that isn’t possible atm. What ruins *EVERYTHING* has been the fuxking hoarders, their greed and beyond horrible behavior. They need to be banned.

[@christinacope562]

Someone should walk behind the hoarders with a bell. Ringing it as they say "Shame" all the way to the register

[@joyceadair3003]

People should know not to take their entire family into a store like this when the country is dealing with a potential pandemic. This is especially troubling when both parents take all the children. One can stay at home and babysit.🤷‍♀️

[@CarolDudeck-bl7kz]

I disagree this virus has gone way too far and many Canadian companies they said are going to go “BROKE”!😡

[@josephcirillo5292]

Joyce Adair As my uncle always said. There are mores horses asses in the world then there are horses.

[@flatdog691]

As long as you are not single with a baby and you have someone to watch your family other than a 6yo lol

[@ildikokiss6114]

Joyce Adair Why I supporting to protect everybody, can you imagine as a kid never go anywhere? Never happened since creations

[@stevenkirby9945]

What if ur a single parent of 2 or 3 kids and can't get a babysitter ?

[@JerryLursx]

I’m still trying to understand why people were after toilet papers from the beginning!? Having mad shits wasn’t one of the symptoms 😂. Here in Canada I see soap, sanitizers and certain wipes stocked up, even toilet paper. Just chill out and hope everything goes back to normal in a few weeks or so. Be safe everyone!

[@Lilcutiepie99]

JerryLursx it’s true, but I actually had loose bowels from covid lol. But it’s true it’s not one of the main symptoms lol idk why people hoarded it

[@brainey001]

Where in Canada do you live because there was no sanitizers, wipes or any lysol products available in any store in 4 weeks. Also they use toilet paper as napkins at home to not touch anything (including the normally shared towel in the kitchen for both hands and dishes) , you'll use 2 rolls a day for a family of 3 and it's cheaper than tissues.

[@JerryLursx]

brainey001 I live in Burlington Ontario, and this stuff is in fortinos, no frills and depends where u go I guess. Also they probably have some of this stuff due to a control of how many people are allowed to purchase it.

[@lizeegrl]

Costco is doing an outstanding job during this time. They are leading the pack and demonstrating how things should be done, by being ahead of the game in safety for their employees and customers. I’m so impressed with Costco!

[@1996FordBronco]

1:18 had me 🤣😭 that dude rear ended that lady with the shopping cart

[@diagoumistis]

Costco should cancel the memberships of the hoarders.

[@filipina_teine]

Yes we should!

[@lmd499]

The hoarders are making them money. Additionally, there are item limits on certain things. So hoarding is impossible.

[@diagoumistis]

@@lmd499 the ones who caused the initial shortages should be banned

[@TubeDeviant]

What's the definition of "hoarding"..??

[@diagoumistis]

@@TubeDeviant its obvious

[@mrsv4757]

Wish Costco was open 24 hours. Imposed the current restrictions. Would help with less lines. Creates jobs. Just a thought.

[@14mhart]

mrs vordahl,yes,and possibly exposes the workers more too.

[@sandyb1184]

@@14mhart It would be less crowded so workers would be exposed less. Workers should have proper prection, including masks and goggles. If everyone wears a mask in the store, everyone is protected!

[@terejosh13]

@@sandyb1184 where they gonna get these "should have" items from? When our own government is taking these same items from hospitals.

[@GrandmasterBBC]

The only problem with being open 24 hours is that the stores need close hours to restock and to clean and sanitize the store.

[@SerPouncealot]

@@GrandmasterBBC they can sanitize during working hours

[@cobrakillingfrog646]

The Costco I go to in Everett Massachusetts has been absolutely AWESOME in its efforts to both facilitate member needs as well as protecting staff and members with social distancing measures and protecting employees with adapting methods. I am so glad I am a member. SERIOUSLY! Awesome Job! Thank you!

[@naturekid1335]

Was at my local costco yesterday. They had already implented changes. Still no asswipe though

[@panda51829able]

naturekid 1 I love ass

[@marlonelias]

You can use a hand held bidets, or you can install one in your home.

[@Lo-bp3zn]

@@marlonelias you mean my supersoaker

[@koshnaranek2317]

Not a butt crack squirtgun.😁

[@Lo-bp3zn]

@@koshnaranek2317 oh but that's what a bigdet is, though super soakers can't compare with bigdets in terms of control, it makes up with its superior firepower and cheaper maintenance

[@marjenmorris3234]

I am happy for Costco doing this and they should make all this they standard.. Stop people from making the store a daycare for their kids.

[@nis4nikki1]

I hope all stores implement a no return policy on everything. Maybe this way the hoarding will stop. What the f*** is wrong with people.

[@cheryljuliette5017]

They are stupid and selfish as hell. That's all.

[@christinacope562]

I am hoping that I find toilet paper before my 3 rolls run out. I only buy a 6 pack and that was 6 weeks ago, very frugal use now. I am beginning to think FEMA has taken the toilet paper from the plant in the state east of me before it can get to a store. Oh every store I've been in has signs saying no returns, should have implemented that from the beginning. I remember hearing stories at work that women would buy a dress or shoes, wear once then return. It's been no returns for as long as I remember for clothes, shoes. Let the hoarders be stuck with a full house of toilet paper!

[@truthful9485]

@@christinacope562 Like everyone thought the apocalypse was coming...Stress buying!! At any whole sale "Club" they will return anything....unless they've changed policy in the last 10yrs. But yeah just keep ur Tp cuz it won't ever go bad! Ok hoarders.

[@donholmes3267]

nis4nikki1 and this is just the beginning!

[@christinacope562]

@@truthful9485 I let that membership go about 10 years ago too. So glad after seeing those crowds. Stay safe, happy Easter.

[@AK-oj2bf]

Haven't stepped foot in a Costco store since this whole thing began. For obvious reasons. There's lots of other stores out there.

[@breezybird403]

Yes, and if Costco puts your local grocer or hardware store out of business you lose choice, and less items to buy.

[@donbaxter209]

I agree totally . Why did Costco allow this to go on for a couple of days . Could they not tell by the amounts of certain products flying off the shelves . We will change our shopping habits now.

[@sallymatthews729]

Costco, Sams, Wally World, all of them have the whole world convinced we’re all dying. It’s temporary folks. Temporary!

[@theaustinpowers]

They say the truth will set you free, if you invest the time to learn this bombshell truth, you'll never be able to put up with the lies anymore. Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Kvm6Skmpd2e7c Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOpfaKrZs10fqM

[@ono7059]

only if you think 18 months to two years is temporary!! and that is only with a vaccine AND 60%herd immunity, many governments are lying about timelines to try to prevent greater hoarding and riots...wake up !!!!!!

[@Johnwillbegone]

True...life is temporary

[@tonitoni2045]

Nice to hear from someone rational...these are terrible times but it is temporary...some people are overly scared & panicked while others are greedy & saw an opportunity to take advantage of older or less fortunate...if someone considered those people a friend in the past I'd reconsider my definition of a friend... thank goodness there are still others that are caring, concerned for others etc...if i had a family member that preyed on others, especially in a time of great need, id be changing my last name...for those that have lost loved ones my thoughts & prayers are with you

[@tonitoni2045]

@@ono7059 Yes even 2 years is temporary...forever is permanent

[@richardhunter4235]

Don’t forget, all the CDS employees, the people who gave you samples were permanently laid off on Sunday April 6. They weren’t”Costco” employees, paid about minimum wage, and did the samples in every Costco worldwide.

[@sandyb1184]

As they should have, there should be no food samples during a pandemic!

[@cumshot247]

What exactly is your point?

[@agreenerkim8436]

Richard Hunter and now they can collect unemployment. Good for them.

[@djb6313]

Thank you Costco!! I’m tired of families showing up to eat the samples and crowd the isles.

[@s.k.k696]

🤨that was my childhood. We did actully buy what we liked though

[@filipina_teine]

We know how you feel 😁

[@ilcu4p]

Hahahahaha so then you could be the only one there.

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Don’t think it’s worth it to wait in a long line like that for food would rather go to a local store and pay more then wait half of the day in a line at Costco

[@thefamilyguy1870]

RIP to all the lives lost around the world over the coronavirus; my condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones.

[@sandyb1184]

Let's all wear masks to prevent further loss of life! Donlt leave your home without a mask!

[@chodkowski01]

You see people wearing gloves to prevent touching Coronavirus but they then touch their phones and put the phone to their face. Or when they get in the car touch the gloves to the steering wheel. When I leave the store I throw the gloves away.

[@christinacope562]

Or throw the gloves in carts or worse on the ground.

[@filipina_teine]

Indeed we are! Had this protocol last night in our meeting with our manager. Please follow it, people!!!

[@iz396]

My opinion: People are treating the Coronavirus like it’s an apocalypse. I feel like some people are freaking out to much. I know it’s worse than the flu but I feel like people should try to solve this more calmly.

[@warrobotsazuredragon4791]

Yes, either people are freaking out too much or not enough,

[@Brewt3]

Isabella Maldonado try tell my three close friends who have passed, that!

[@IngePotzuweit-rb8ui]

stupid idiot

[@iz396]

Tom Taylor I’m really sorry for your loss but this is just my opinion

[@rubenfabela9285]

Inge Potzuweit chill

[@imjody]

3:16 "...as little as often." Does this actually make sense, or am I crazy? 😂

[@freebird7284]

your crazy, sorry

[@jgerdinggmail]

Doesn't make sense at all lol

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

Yep, not even a little bit.

[@ross9481]

It crazy must be right sound you. #Yoda

[@xchampxownsx4535]

They should make it mandatory for all customers to wear a mask.

[@notarookee778]

Thank goodness they finally came to their senses nothing is more maddening them to go to Costco and get behind a family of 12 spread across the entire aisle three deep jabbering away in catching every item of merchandise in sight

[@tvdavis]

Nota Rookie : 100% in agreement with you. Don’t understand the need to make it a family outing, bringing grandma/grandpa, five kids, spouse, etc., and then they’re all over the place, leaving the cart in the middle of the aisle so no one can get by them AND their horde of people. They let the kids run amok & then are mad if you don’t see them & nearly run them over. If you can, leave the kids at home with one of the other adults & get out of the way!

[@theadventuretoybox541]

Why dont you move to Cuba or Russia maybe even China? This is America if I want to take my whole family to the grocery store I'm going to? I smell Liberal Democrat in the air? Hawk out!!

[@pattychan5844]

Our Costco has been great. They resourced the sample people to the restrooms and food- court before our area was asked to shelter in place. we were handed hand sanitizer wipes immediately when we entered to building. There were staff placed throughout the building to help guide customers.The food court areas were wiped between customers. I haven’t been there since we implemented the shelter in place to see current modifications.

[@matthewt4718]

1:19 mans jus ran into her

[@smellyflannel86]

And she just took it without a flinch. If she was a male soccer player, she’d be flopping around.

[@shawn6925]

Rape!

[@sunnoski9195]

He is asian lol, 😅

[@heatherschimmel6435]

I’m happy Costco isn’t taking this opportunity to gain a lot of money and they are limiting sales for us to stay safe

[@brainey001]

Customer limit is the law as of last week , punishable by having your license revoked for up to 6 months (which will be a bigger sale loss). A retail store is inspected once a week, daily in a situation it had a sick staff member so... They gotta keep it safe if they want to stay open.

[@chatpal1991]

@Josh Card the people lined up outside have at least / roughly 6 feet between them and the cart in front of and behind them. If there's a legit crowd forming it wouldn't be organized by costco

[@RMS550]

@Josh Card so the smart thing is rely on the 'rational' behavior of the customer to not overly pack up in areas and spread the disease? Costco's not perfect by any means in truly enforcing social distancing, but having no rules and organization is just plain dangerous.

[@billwareagle7047]

Don’t understand the run on bottled water. I’ve never bought bottled water, complete waste of money. Water out of my faucet is much more healthy.

[@ihatecandy02]

Until the state turns it off for any sort of reasons.. never rely on the state

[@ChristyKis]

Not everybody has good drinking water. Thankfully, I do.

[@SerPouncealot]

we've always had to because our drinking water where we live isn't safe what i dont understand is why morons are buying it when they never used it before

[@Namratiug]

Bill Shelton Unless you live in Flint Michigan.

[@billwareagle7047]

I forgot about Flint, Mi. Good point.

[@dsolomon]

I liked the changes when I was at Costco yesterday. There were still a fair amount of people in Costco, but not as crowded as it could have been. There was a line of about 200 people outside waiting to get in. The checkout lines were still extremely long considering how few people were in the store. They also only had 1 person at the foodcourt making food, which was really odd.

[@grossliz1995]

That guy running his cart into the woman.. 😂😂

[@davidastudillo3378]

I agree totally, I used to see whole families (mom dad children grandmom granddad etc) inside the store doing groceries and having dinner

[@davidgutierrez8795]

Eddie Oxedine, it depends which Costco yo go to. Here in NYC people from all ethnicity do that: Chinese, Indians, Mexicans, Africans, Europeas, etc. Maybe where you live is not that diverse.

[@ProTreeVideos]

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Have a wonderful day :)

[@mannyamato3421]

Thank you, you too.

[@nataliearreola6361]

Thank you 😊

[@blessyourheart2893]

Have a great day yourself☺️

[@teban6560]

On Feb. 27th, when the 1st covid-19 case hit our community, I decided to slowly replinish our emergency supply at home. I focused on dry goods, disinfectant and other items that have longer shelf life. I purposely skipped buying TP and paper towels for food items. I figured, if we ran out of TP, my family could use our diy bidet. My kids found it weird to use initially, but with practice, have been using it more. It's amazing how much less TP we're using 😁

[@josecardona3747]

In Puerto Rico they don’t allow children and only one person per membership card. In addition they requires you to take a shopping cart already sanitized by their crew members to keep social distancing while you wait in the line, gives you hand sanitizer before you enter and due to an executive order in Puerta Rico everyone should ware masks. I really thank the Puerto Rico Team for taking this health security measures and also for keep reminding the people of this measures during the line if everyone look for each other we can stop this virus united.

[@lesliefischer6680]

Jose Cardona Just remember to behave as if the air is contaminated. Everything it touches in contaminated, so when you return home, you take shoes off outside, ‘dirty area’ for anything coming into house, shower, then deal with cleaning incoming purchases and things. New normal. And ‘Bravo!’

[@lindacarbone9576]

Ps thank you to Costco & all of there employees for all of there hard work and dedication thank you please be safe and remember that we all absoultey ❤️ and appreciate everything you do including your generosity during this pandemic 🙂 im not a member yet ? i do believe that im definitely going to be joining team Costco 🙂

[@lildixiebelle]

I was a member of Sam's Club and had a pass to Costco-never went back to Sam's Club. Costco's brand (Kirkland) is better than most well known brands. If you have something heavy to put in your cart, a friendly worker will offer to help immediately. Have a question-the hard workers will help you find anything. The pharmacists are wonderful. Nothing will stop me from going to Costco. It's the best store to ever hit Mishawaka Indiana.

[@happydays1336]

I don't like the Kirkland brand t-paper. It's rough and thin. I like Charmin. This is just me, though. ; ^ )

[@lildixiebelle]

@@happydays1336. Charmin is like double-ply and scented. And a few people I know...and me...get reactions to the scent on or in it. Scott toilet paper is rough (ouch). Kirkland tp ..for people like us..is just right. Costco had all 3 brands available for purchase the last time I was in there because they wanted to make sure everyone got tp.

[@happydays1336]

@@lildixiebelle Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to try the Kirkland brand again. Ouch..the scented toilet paper sounds bad for you and your friend. Double ouch for the cheap super market brand! I'm glad your Costco had toilet paper. I guess we'll have to check to see if our store has some now.

[@giantsfanz55]

I think Costco is doing a great job and these changes are necessary and a good thing. Some families would go to Costco and the kids would run around like they were at a playground, jumping on the furniture, playing in the bathroom with no parents in sight. Hopefully this will help with many issues we encounter while shopping at Costco.

[@cristianpacheco8035]

Did anyone else notice at 1:18 the guy in the red bumped into the other lady with his cart. 😂

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

The best thing about Costco now is that there are no taste testers hogging up the entry points. *food banks for the members* You know who you are.

[@patriciautley3824]

Hope u never had a sample since u are complaing sbout it or your family members

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

@@patriciautley3824 Havent, thanks. Nor do I visit buffets and open picnics. People are gross.

[@emelia57]

Just curious as to why the virologist does not wipe down her groceries when she gets home from the store when every measure is taken to avoid contracting the organism while in the store and when others have encouraged cleaning items before putting them away for storage once arriving home.

[@christinacope562]

I do that, I remember hearing that early on.

[@honeywest536]

I just assume that everything outside my door is contaminated. I don my mask and gloves, buy my supplies and get them home. Since I have no idea who has coughed and sneezed on my bag of flour or my can of tomato soup, I have a spray bottle of bleachy disinfectant just inside the door. I grab it, spray the heck out of everything and then it comes in the house. Produce goes in the sink with water, soap and bleach and then gets well washed with clear water. It's the best I can do. I called the health unit and described what I do and asked if I should be doing something more. The response was 'I wish we could get others to do half of what you're doing. We'd all be safer.' Take care whoever you are and good luck protecting your family from this awful virus.

[@lesliefischer6680]

And remember to treat the air as contaminated, so you return with hair, exposed skin, clothes and shoes contaminated. People still spit as well as cough/sneeze/breathe so it eventually falls to the ground. But they are now saying that it remains in air for 3 hours. And you are standing in a breezeway while waiting being covered with who knows what. So shoes off at door, groceries in a bin at the door, strip and shower, then deal with groceries. If you put a lid on, even frozen will be ok while you sluice off. I can’t believe how irresponsible she was. Even showing hand washing - touching dispenser with dirty hands.

[@NoTanDiarioChronicles]

They ought to do all sales final for everything.

[@princessterza3936]

I agree with you 100%!!!! Everything someone buys must keep it!!!

[@RogueOntheRoad]

The main reason for no returns is because of possible contamination.

[@io5417]

No. The main reason for no returns is because the stores will lose money. All the revenues generated from these sales will have to be negated and the stores will have excessive surplus. That's money just sitting at the warehouse not turning profits. Plus those take up the limited storage that could have been used for other items. Preventing possible contamination is an after thought and good marketing reason.

[@teamcougars]

The company is trying to keep their employees safe also,I’m sure we know a few people who work for Costco and they are concerned about being exposed as well, they stay home on their days off only leaving for work. My oldest son works at evMo they have gone to order online and pick up only. Customers are not allowed inside except to pay their bill.

[@jmunnyrulz6175]

These stores are so full of themselves there is nothing in Walmart or Costco that I cannot buy elsewhere in a friendlier environment. Suck it!

[@cumshot247]

Great! One less jerk to worry about...

[@jmunnyrulz6175]

I’m a jerk because I’m not a slave to someone’s corporate idea of shopping? F- off bozo.

[@larenthomas4163]

Have not been there lately because other coworkers customer's say it is touch and go with supplies..but always love the buying in bulk..for less shopping trips

[@cherylsteidel3866]

Same. Its very difficult dealing with some grumpy &/or rude members. The entitled ones that think you need to bend over backwards to sneak them something thats limited. The masks are the worst. Difficult to breathe on talk with them on. I've watched so many members coming in every day to shop or just walk around n leave with nothing. So many members dont respect the 6ft rule or constantly walking behind the cashiers. So thoughtless and rude. Some days you go home exhausted mentally as well as physically. Its very difficult. We may not be health care or police or fire workers but we get up at 3am to stock shelves,help members all day and still get beat up by about 65% of members. Thank goodness for the polite, sweet members that thank us for doing a great job. I thank them for being wonderful & brightening our day..

[@Makoto03]

I definetly try not to go out shopping more than once a week. Even then, i feel anxious when i see alot of people around me.

[@yolanda9730]

You are not alone Sailor!! I'm the same way.

[@tasha1357]

Sailor Mercury and I’ve noticed people don’t stay 2 meters away. They don’t care

[@brainey001]

Breathe through your nose, face down, don't touch your face or clothes, can wear a hoodie. When you get to the car sanitize your hands and then wash them at home, as well as your face. Wash the hoodie and your hands after touching the plastic bags. If you follow this the ONLY way you'll get it even if everyone there had it is if they directly coughed in your mouth (I purposely stayed in houses with people who had the flu for years to develop prevention skills and it works great)

[@yolanda9730]

@@brainey001 Thank you brainey I will do that.

[@fattymcbutterpants9700]

Sailor Mercury coward

[@Lennox1492]

119 anyone notice the dude bumping the lady in front of him with the cart

[@olliedouma6829]

My husband and I are costco card holders and seniors with compromised immune systems who live in rural Nova Scotia so have not gone in here since this virus all started. We do use their pharmacy though as their dispensing fee is a whole lot cheaper than the average drug store but that is not the only reason. If you have your doctor fax your prescriptions to them they will fill them, charge your credit card and mail them out to you within a day or two and there is no charge for this service. We have done this for a while now and it is great. The only thing they don’t mail out is insulin or narcotics so we get those at our local pharmacy and have a friend pick them up for us and deliver them to our mail box outside. When he leaves we go out and get them. This is a great service. ......and isn’t just for seniors.

[@ahill4642]

I felt in good hands there during a recent trip. They're doing an excellent job keeping us all safe. All that's required from us is a little patience.

[@Supernovaautographs]

I cancelled my membership I’m not going to pay $100 a year to stand in a line, if I wanted to do that I would go to the DMV

[@peggysorenson2520]

If people weren’t so crazy...there would be this problem....don’t blame the company!!....and they are trying to keep people healthy unlike Walmart and other companies

[@wendyperalta3300]

What if the virus wasn’t real and all the efforts are to control people on how they buy food, when and how you work, home lockdown. Just saying....

[@nikkib6604]

I went today and it was so efficient and I felt safe and protected. It was worth waiting in a 10 minute line

[@peggysorenson2520]

Wendy Peralta .... tell that to the people who have lost loved one!!!

[@mlzz805]

Local Costco here only allows 1 toilet paper package per membership.

[@randygreen007]

I became a Sam’s Club Plus member just over a year ago in order to become eligible for the “free” shipping on products. Unfortunately since the coronavirus exploded Sam’s Club Plus is virtually useless since they have almost none of the products that will ship are shipping anymore. I understand there’s a crisis but to simply stop shipping items that normally ship for no real reason without offering up an extension to the service contract simply isn’t right! Be thankful you all live in an area where you have a Costco. A lot of people don’t have that option.

[@jasonmorgan661]

Some people wonder how could this be happening. I'm in the crowd thats surprised it took this long. World is changing. No time for fake shit any more. Stay strong and survive.

[@sandyb1184]

Wear a mask if you leave your home!

[@jasonmorgan661]

@@sandyb1184 of course!!! There's better ways to die later then sooner.

[@Ben-zv7gd]

Wtf why weren't they doing this sooner... A bit late imo...

[@realblackbetty2204]

No one can read the future, can you?

[@jake_a.lien_]

Better late than never!

[@asmaidriz]

My Costco has done this for almost 2 weeks now

[@sandyb1184]

@@realblackbetty2204 This virus has been common knowledge since January! We have known about the exponential potential for spread since then, so yeah, we KNEW what was going to happen, and much of it could have been prevented. Your stupid comment just reflects your immense ignorance. Wear a mask as the CDC recommends, dimwit!

[@sandyb1184]

@JusticeAA You are a moron. Your president is a laughing stock worldwide. Your countries response has been the worst of any country! Such stupidity is astounding!

[@NikkiWiley]

They already started that at our local store. It’s nice actually. If you go early in the day you miss the crowd. We need to be cooperative during this time because panic will only cause more issues and more deaths.

[@georgiahorton6600]

I sure would like to find some toilet paper somewhere!!!!!!!!!!

[@yasminebts7594]

“Cuz when we jumpin’ and poppin’ we joppin’” IM SORRY I HAD TO

[@laughtoohard9655]

It's been six weeks since I've seen a gallon of bleach anywhere! I hate hoarders.

[@laughtoohard9655]

In my 7th week I bought a gallon of bleach. Yippee.

[@miztanti4te982]

I haven't seen the inside of ANY store in 7 weeks! There is No Way I'm going out shopping. Too many people are STILL thinking masks, & gloves create a "sterile immunity".

[@josiegirl1167]

Hand sanitizer/alcohol /bleach should be on the shelves by now since every distillery in this country is making it. They want us to get sick and die. No one's hoarding bc everyone is limiting it, it's just not getting to the stores. Fill a jug of water in your trunk and bring soap with you to wash your hands after shopping before getting in the car.

[@laughtoohard9655]

@@josiegirl1167 I was referring to the hoarding when all of this started. I live in a retirement community and now the issue is they're allowing all of the Seniors in one hour earlier than everyone else. By the time I would get in all of the bleach was already gone.

[@josiegirl1167]

@@laughtoohard9655 I still can't get bleach, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer. It should be around somewhere by now but its not in my area. No one I know can get it or has seen it. I believe they are still not stocking it at all in any stores by me.

[@lindacarbone9576]

Please remember to be kind spread ❤️ kindness courage and strength during these very difficult times an share as many 🙂 as possible it doesn't cost anything to 🙂 there's never an excuse to be rude to anyone for any reason be a part of the solution not the problem . Peace be with everyone 🙂❤️🖐️is like smiles across the globe ❤️

[@tuxiekins]

I shopped the Commack LI. Costco on Sat 4/4 I was the 5th person waiting for the store to open. But after entering the store I came upon a roped off section containing the highly desired paper products and bottled water. There a Costco store rep instructed myself and other customers to FORM A DOUBLE LINE ! What ????? After waiting outside with ample spacing between us we were now waiting side by side to get our paper towels , water and toilet paper with NO space between us ! What kind of training did these employees get from Costco management. ? I expect more from this great company that I’ve been loyal to for so many years.

[@terejosh13]

So? They aren't the government who has let us down so much more. It's just a store man with regular humans dealing with something very new.

[@lobitome]

Costco was one of the big reasons hoarding was happening. Not limiting buying was a major mistake. A month in, and running out of tp that was bought before covid came around, and still nothing on the shelves at any stores. Commercials on TV about companies ramping up production 24/7, but why aren't stores getting it yet?

[@CP-os1pc]

I’m ok with the Costco decision What’s the big deal. They need to change return policy, they would take back uneaten meat/food Horders made a decision to horde, live with it

[@tonitoni2045]

There is a difference between hoarders, greedy people & people that crave attention by bragging how many essential necessities they have while others go without

[@katrig1257]

That’s funny...so people are stuck close together outside...

[@suziegrandma]

I’ve searched and don’t find an app for scan and go for Costco. I’m talking about app on phone . What are you referring to? I’d really like to get if available.

[@pattihanco8294]

I’m in Ontario Canada will there be a way to order fresh groceries and warehouse goods online and getting a pick up time. Delivery is way too long now for perishables. Thanks for any advice. I’m about ready to cancel my membership because I just can’t handle the stress to try and go to the store with the new rules. People were lined up around the entire building on Thursday in the rain. I’m one of the immune compromised so standing in the rain for an hour to shop now isn’t in my future. Thanks

[@larrylane1097]

How about - you make the yearly membership lower for Veterans and Seniors - or in my case both?

[@rhondaconnell6967]

Instead of many customers standing in line...they could have a system where each car gets a number and time slot and customers sit in their own cars.

[@jeanburdo2564]

Rhonda Connell - I was saying this same thing...when standing in those long lines the other day.

[@stevepd1]

Fast pass for Costco. A marvelous idea. Why not!

[@stevepd1]

@@Elilmu_Nur Let people in for 20 minutes and clear the store. Next wave gets 20 minutes. Wash, rinse, repeat. We can process hundreds of thousands a day through Disneyland. Apply the same principle. We're better than we think. We're just not prepared.

[@michellef9001]

Love this. Or even being able to book a time slot in advance on line before arriving would help too

[@rhondaconnell6967]

@@michellef9001 yes, I thought that too.

[@terrywilding8580]

I have been recommending this for years. I have told kids in food court to stop jumping on table tops. Maybe make one way aisles. Seen member bring in 2 and 3 non members and proceed to check outside. Major delays. Name on card you shop. Monitor this upon entry

[@80budokai]

Mashed, great video! Enjoy your Sunday!💯🙏👐

[@digger1825]

You can order most everything on line

[@BubbyZaida]

COSTCO should also build a drive-through for their pharmacies this is a must just as SHOPPERS DRUG MART has or Walgreens all the other pharmacies have a pass-through or drive through

[@christinacope562]

Good grief, just no! The air pollution is bad enough with all the people sitting in idling vehicles now, it will be worse as the temperatures warm up. DQ had 20 vehicles in the drive thru blocking traffic yesterday because it was warmer.

[@BubbyZaida]

Christina Cope The drive-through would be in the rear of the store for ONLY those picking up drugs. This was just my suggestion as I use their pharmacy and don’t want to walk through the store. Thanks for your comments anyway. 🇨🇦

[@christinacope562]

@@BubbyZaida ahh, I see your point. I live in Ohio between 3 rivers so the valley holds the air pollution, these people always use a drive thru. I always would park, go in but of course that life seems so long ago now. Good luck, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

[@tasha1357]

Did anyone find disinfectant wipes/spray and sanitizer at Costco? (I’m in Montreal and can’t find them anywhere)

[@margeryrichardson4752]

‘Welcome to Costco, I love you...’😆😆

[@listennowbreath]

Costco has the most ridiculous hours ! Why do they open so late ? 10 am has never been convenient for so many , especially Seniors. Why can’t they open at 7 am?

[@Snookie627]

8a-10a is for seniors and immunological challenged people.

[@jieun5695]

Our Walmart in Florida opens from 6am to 7am Tuesday morning for seniors, and Sam's club from 7am to 9am Tuesday. No crowds, full shelves and self check out.

[@artisticnights6222]

I’m glad stores are limiting people inside store. My Walmart did the same thing because people are being too close to each other and it keeps us associates in a safer environment. It also helped us stock easily and prevent panic buying.

[@drmoz43]

This is very ridiculous & uncalled for the people. Buy green veggies & cook their food.. WOW!!!! This is out of control & need some very strategic guidelines for people than ever. This is Unreal!!!!

[@DigiFolk]

the guy at 1:18 who crashes his cart into the woman in front of him is priceless

[@LNSMITH-iq6ye]

Aaarrgh! They didn't "change" the food court policy. It had ALWAYS been the policy. They are now actually enforcing it. If you don't have a memebership, then you can no longer get food at the food court

[@IngefromGraz]

Not a member, then no entry!

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

I wonder if Sams Club is doing the same, since Walmart is also limiting how many people are in the store now as well? 🤔 And finally they added plexiglass at the registers as well. 😳

[@s.k.k696]

No change in my local walmart....just the stickers they put advising people to keep distance.

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

S.k. K For now until next time! 😅

[@katiatannus3146]

Sam's club did the same thing

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

Katia Tannus Good glad to hear. 👍🏻

[@Desi_baba]

Sams doesn’t have that many members ever Even the busy ones I have been to doesn’t looks like costco

[@antoniocapule5686]

Is the policy change limiting the number of persons allowed entrance per card to last only during the covid crisis or is it To last until policy change ?