The other side is providing the goods and services that are being paid for. That's how this works.

And they failed in their service which was my main point

Maybe its time for me to be ok with 10% ethanol?

No, ethanol is terrible in the long haul for your engine. The main problem is that it attracts water and that's a huge problem for engines and it's components. Also, you get less gas mileage. Whether or not it's negligible is up to you and your driving habits. 1.5 gallons of ethanol equal the energy of 1.0 gallon of straight up gasoline. Ethanol can completely destroy your engine if there is too much ethanol. Many of the signs say E-10, but notice they usually will say say "at minimum E-10" so that's a minimum amount of ethanol mixed into the gas. There are positives to E-10, like it will never freeze in your fuel lines being an alcohol, and there are many political reasons to use it as it creates more jobs in the midwest (corn producing states) and it also assists in bringing down our emissions released into the atmosphere. Plus some vehicles today are being made to be able to use it and resist the issues above. I would absolutely not use it in an older vehicle because it it will wreak havoc on the rings and engine components and also cause you carburetor problems.

It’s actually “up-to” 10% or minimum 90% gas.

The 1.5 gallon be 1.0 gallon is also 100% ethanol vs 100% gas. So so it takes 1.05 gallons of E10 to equal a pure gallon. So that’s about 21 gallons compared to 20 gallons, and I’m not sure what that comes out to with money spend on either type of gas.

The main issue will likely be older cars and such. I think some lawnmower and other small engines aren’t really ideal for it either.

Sam's off I-40 at S.W. 5th & Meridian access road have lowered their prices in response to Costco.
As grandma use to say, 'Ain't nothing jumping but the peas in the pot; they wouldn't be jumping if the water wasn't hot.

Finally made it out to Costco today with the wife. Got into the parking lot and found a space immediately with no issues. Even though the parking lot was very full, it didn't feel all that crowded inside (until you went to checkout).

My initial impressions:

1.) Definitely get the, "How's Costco different from Sam's? It's like Target is too Walmart." Very similar but higher end and just nicer at Costco.

2.) Hate that Costco allows the "Hey, who is your cable provider?" stalkers in their stores. So annoying and so not what I'd expect at a 'membership' store.

3.) I couldn't detect any free wifi inside the store and my cell reception was complete crap inside there (Sprint). Sam's has free wifi and I find it very convenient.

4.) Loved the higher end brands like Sonos and Apple (iMac and laptops).

5.) Hate how close the registers are. We literally had to keep asking people to give us some space while we were checking. People in the next line were literally up against us.

6.) Really wish they had "Scan and Go" like Sam's does.

7.) Their prepared meals look so much better than the one's at Sam's.

We got our list of 'freebies' and deep discounted stuff that came with our membership, used our $20 gift card (came with the membership) and also bought a solar powered street light post and headed to the checkout. The checkout was really pretty fast and the male cashier was very friendly.

We will definitely shop there on occasion. That said, not giving up the Sam's membership anytime soon, as it's literally just a couple of blocks away.

I think I’ve been stalked by DirectTV last time I was at Sams. And I think both have the “presentations” by the Vitamix folks. I agree that it’s something I can do without.

Yes, the Sam's at 39th and May always has a DirecTV harasser.

I actually go out of my way to avoid that area. It is really, really annoying.

It’s actually “up-to” 10% or minimum 90% gas.

The 1.5 gallon be 1.0 gallon is also 100% ethanol vs 100% gas. So so it takes 1.05 gallons of E10 to equal a pure gallon. So that’s about 21 gallons compared to 20 gallons, and I’m not sure what that comes out to with money spend on either type of gas.

The main issue will likely be older cars and such. I think some lawnmower and other small engines aren’t really ideal for it either.

This is correct.

Yes, the Sam's at 39th and May always has a DirecTV harasser.

I actually go out of my way to avoid that area. It is really, really annoying.


The Midwest city one does as well

We finally made it to Costco a couple of nights ago. We went there about 8:00pm, and got our cards. It took about 2 minutes to do that, as I had paid for them online. We walked in and basicly just walked around the store. The one thing I didn't like is they only have 2 handicap buggies for those of us that can't walk the store. They promise that more are comming. 2 are not enough for a big store like that. The store is beautiful. The people are really nice and welcomed us. I can't wait to go back when I have more time to shop.

Yes, they have premium @$2.54/gal

Insane!!!

Yes, they have premium @$2.54/gal

Insane!!!

Is that 100% gas? My cars don’t like ethanol.

https://www.costco.com/gasoline-q-and-a.html

It's worth noting you have to have a membership to buy gas. Thought someone mentioned upthread you did not. We stopped by last evening while visiting friends in the area and found that out.

Parking lot was maybe 10-20% full, not what I expected. Wife did not want to go inside, so next time maybe.

This was Sunday about noon.

Not too bad.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/costco052619a.jpg

It was around 6:30 PM when we were there. It was nothing like that. Holiday weekend dinnertime, I expect most people were like us, visiting friends and family instead of shopping, the reason we were in that part of town at all.

It felt slam packed at around 4:30-5pm yesterday. Lines that made it hard to move around near the checkout area although they still moved quickly.

Yes, the Sam's at 39th and May always has a DirecTV harasser.

I actually go out of my way to avoid that area. It is really, really annoying.

Same at the NW Expressway store. I actually have had some fun with different answers to their query as I'm walking by.

Some of the best reactions came from "If I told you I'd have to kill you" and "That's classified." :)

Once, while in a bad mood I responded with "None of your business." My wife was mortified, which lightened my mood a bit. :) I kinda felt bad afterward though. After all, they are only doing their job. But leave me alone!

if you know anyone without insurance, tell them costco has amazing prescription prices for the uninsured.... i got my depakote for 15/mo instead of 280 before i cured myself with the keto diet!

Same at the NW Expressway store. I actually have had some fun with different answers to their query as I'm walking by.

Some of the best reactions came from "If I told you I'd have to kill you" and "That's classified." :)

Once, while in a bad mood I responded with "None of your business." My wife was mortified, which lightened my mood a bit. :) I kinda felt bad afterward though. After all, they are only doing their job. But leave me alone!

I'm waiting for the next opportunity to use "No questions!" or better yet, to have my wife step in and say that for me.

It is crazy annoying and whatever income that get from this setup is more than offset IMO with bad will they are creating.

It is crazy annoying and whatever income that get from this setup is more than offset IMO with bad will they are creating.

You would think, wouldn't you? But it must be working, because they still keep doing it. I find myself trying to look busy/preoccupied as I pass by those areas, just so I don't have to deal with them.

My go to response is “I already have your service”. Best response to allow for no rebuttals

I've never seen so many people line up for a "free pairing knife."

Went last night at 7PM and it was completely manageable.

Seems like the crowds have leveled off.

Its not bad on weeknights. Sunday though, nope, I won't do that again anytime soon.

Not bad during weekdays. Went around Noon mid-week and the area that was most busy was the food court.:)

As much as I have griped about the lack of self-checkout or anything like Sam's Scan & Go, on my 2 trips they have been lightning fast in getting me and those in front of me through the line.

In fact, the cashier politely but firmly was pushing people along: "Just leave that in the cart; I've got it. You can put your card in now. Okay, pull your card out -- you're done."

It's always the people screwing around that hold things up, like the lady who waits until everything is scanned and only then starts digging around for her checkbook, then stands there writing it into the ledger and then digs for her keys and sunglasses while the checker has been completely done for awhile. More commonly, it's the person who doesn't even find their charge card until the checker is done. But Costco trains their employees to do all this for them so the line moves. (BTW, QuikTrip does a great job of this. Takes the card from the person, swipes it, tells them to enter the PIN and they quickly gets them on their way.)

As much as I have griped about the lack of self-checkout or anything like Sam's Scan & Go, on my 2 trips they have been lightning fast in getting me and those in front of me through the line.

In fact, the cashier politely but firmly was pushing people along: "Just leave that in the cart; I've got it. You can put your card in now. Okay, pull your card out -- you're done."

It's always the people screwing around that hold things up, like the lady who waits until everything is scanned and only then starts digging around for her checkbook, then stands there writing it into the ledger and then digs for her keys and sunglasses while the checker has been completely done for awhile. More commonly, it's the person who doesn't even find their charge card until the checker is done. But Costco trains their employees to do all this for them so the line moves. (BTW, QuikTrip does a great job of this. Takes the card from the person, swipes it, tells them to enter the PIN and they quickly gets them on their way.)

Next to people who slow down on highway entrance ramps as they approach traffic then merge directly into the side of a car on the highway, you just outlined my second worst pet-peeve. Luckily few people use checks anymore.

Things I’ve gotten there so far and short view about it:

1. Salmon with Basil Pesto Butter - very good. 45 minutes in oven and quite tasty.
2. Sungold Kiwis - delicious
3. Kirkland Signature Toilet Paper - I’ll pass on it. Think they may have a higher level which may be OK.
4, Kirkland paper towels - nope...pass again.
5. Kirkland golf balls - these are highly reviewed and i like em

Forgot - the Solar Eclipse Sun Hat is great at only about $12.

QUOTE=okatty;1079320]Things I’ve gotten there so far and short view about it:

1. Salmon with Basil Pesto Butter - very good. 45 minutes in oven and quite tasty.
2. Sungold Kiwis - delicious
3. Kirkland Signature Toilet Paper - I’ll pass on it. Think they may have a higher level which may be OK.
4, Kirkland paper towels - nope...pass again.
5. Kirkland golf balls - these are highly reviewed and i like em[/QUOTE]

So what do you guys like to buy at Costco?:)

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Can you get into Costco without a membership card?

1. Costco checks for cards when you enter the store. Some greeters may let you in to look around, particularly when a store is new. But they may also completely turn you away.

2. You can go to the pharmacy without a card, just tell them when entering.

So what do you guys like to buy at Costco?:)

I've only visited once so far. I grabbed a few snack items that I haven't seen in Sam's. I did notice the Kirkland golf balls and wanted to do a little research before I bought them (not that it matters much with my game anyway) ;). I want to go back and try a few selections from the meat counter.

The checkout was fairly quick - though I still did miss the ultimate convenience of the scan & go app.

^I'd encourage you to try the golf balls!

https://mygolfspy.com/most-wanted-golf-ball

So what do you guys like to buy at Costco?:)

We don't have any regular items yet.

However, so far we've bought some heat and eat meals = all were really good.

I also bought a 7' tall solar powered street lamp. Works really really well and stays lit all night!

Going to go back to pick up a couple of gift items. Sam's is still too close to my house for Costco to be a regular stop for general household stuff.

We don't have any regular items yet.

However, so far we've bought some heat and eat meals = all were really good.

I also bought a 7' tall solar powered street lamp. Works really really well and stays lit all night!

Going to go back to pick up a couple of gift items. Sam's is still too close to my house for Costco to be a regular stop for general household stuff.

How bright is it? It's been a few years since I've tried one, but the last one I tried was about as bright as a birthday candle.

I got a new smoker for Father’s Day, so I’m gonna have to check out the meat selection soon.

Heads up if you got the membership coupons when you opened your account, they expire this weekend. Heads up #2, all the procrastinators like me where there tonight cashing em in! :). So it’s really gonna be busy this weekend!

Costco updated their iOS app recently. You now can have your card digitally in there instead of carrying a physical one.

Costco updated their iOS app recently. You now can have your card digitally in there instead of carrying a physical one.

I've found the Android app to be a lot less helpful than the Sam's counterpart. It does not keep me logged in, and it always changes the shipping zip code to some random number that's not even close to my zip code. Hopefully they improve it. I'm still getting used to figuring out the Costco store layout.

OKC's Costco is adding an optical kiosk.

Under a new law passed earlier this year, big-box retailers can start offering products and eye exams as of Nov. 1 in counties over 300K in population (only OK & Tulsa qualify).

The same capabilities will be rolled out into less-populated counties over the next few decades.

Based on my experience in California, they have really good prices.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/costcooptical1.jpg

Interesting that the law for that went through anyway, I figured we were done with it when the SQ failed.

Interesting that the law for that went through anyway, I figured we were done with it when the SQ failed.

There were a lot of compromises on both sides.

For example, there will be a gradual rollout and the smallest counties won't have this option until 2042. Yes, 2042.

Wow. I know that government tends to operate on longer timeframes, but that's a bit much.

Cleveland county is very, very close to 300K as well, maybe just a few years to go. Canadian county is also coming up maybe 10 years. Very long time, if ever, for any other counties in Oklahoma.

I could easily see a Costco in Norman and one in W OKC/Yukon and I want to see an urban Costco in the core. That would probably do it for the OKC metro area though, 4 is a good number.

Costco now has 6 self checkout stations. 15656

^

Holy cow.

I didn't think they did that anywhere. Thanks for posting.

^

Holy cow.

I didn't think they did that anywhere. Thanks for posting.

They have several cashiers with scan guns to get the large items, it was very smooth.

I know they made the decision to eliminate them from their stores in 2013.

I just read they are installing them in 125 of their almost 800 stores, particularly those with a lot of activity.


BTW, I was told this store is one of their top-performing in the the U.S. and that it has exceeded their projections.

I know they made the decision to eliminate them from their stores in 2013.

I just read they are installing them in 125 of their almost 800 stores, particularly those with a lot of activity.


BTW, I was told this store is one of their top-performing in the the U.S. and that it has exceeded their projections.

Good to hear! It seems to always be the case, but it is still neat to hear it each time!

I know they made the decision to eliminate them from their stores in 2013.

I just read they are installing them in 125 of their almost 800 stores, particularly those with a lot of activity.


BTW, I was told this store is one of their top-performing in the the U.S. and that it has exceeded their projections.

Seems to be a common trend when retailers finally open up okc locations

Wow. Definitely terminating my Membership effective as of tomorrow.

I don’t pay an annual fee to check myself out. Anywhere.

Wow. Definitely terminating my Membership effective as of tomorrow.

I don’t pay an annual fee to check myself out. Anywhere.

They still have traditional checkout lanes.

Wow. Definitely terminating my Membership effective as of tomorrow.

I don’t pay an annual fee to check myself out. Anywhere.

Chuck,
It's almost always an option. Personally, I like it because there's no line, but lately I don't like it because of my physical condition.
C. T.

Hmm I i was in Costco a couple days ago and saw some new objects all wrapped up in the cashier area. That must be what they were.

I was told by the pharmacy manager that on November 1 there would be an Optical Department, so I assumed those wrapped up things were for it. Wrong. However he also stated that they would have an Optometrist Office there but it would not be inside the building. It would have its own door in the corner of where the carts are kept, in the open area under the roof.

Wow. Definitely terminating my Membership effective as of tomorrow.

I don’t pay an annual fee to check myself out. Anywhere.

Chill! They aren't eliminating the human checkouts. COSTCO has long been missing a lane for quick-hit 1-2 item purchases. Thats all.

I am one who doesn’t like self checkouts. But there is a difference in how companies deploy them.

1. Company A (think WalMart) installs them to eliminate workers. Yet no price discount. And cashier lines are way long because they only have 2 to 4 staffed lanes out of over 20.

2. Company B (think Crest) installs them as a convenience to those customers who like using them, but not to eliminate workers. They still keep all checkout lines staffed as normal. Can still get fast checkout at cashier lines but have the option of self checkout as a service.

That to me is the difference. It seems to me Costco is only adding them but not deducting normal checkout lanes which I am fine with

I am one who doesn’t like self checkouts. But there is a difference in how companies deploy them.

1. Company A (think WalMart) installs them to eliminate workers. Yet no price discount. And cashier lines are way long because they only have 2 to 4 staffed lanes out of over 20.

2. Company B (think Crest) installs them as a convenience to those customers who like using them, but not to eliminate workers. They still keep all checkout lines staffed as normal. Can still get fast checkout at cashier lines but have the option of self checkout as a service.

That to me is the difference. It seems to me Costco is only adding them but not deducting normal checkout lanes which I am fine with


Yes, and I would argue not having them was actually costing them business.

The younger generation loves technology and kiosks. Assuming it works right of course. A scan and go app needs to be there next feature they add.

I am one who doesn’t like self checkouts. But there is a difference in how companies deploy them.

1. Company A (think WalMart) installs them to eliminate workers. Yet no price discount. And cashier lines are way long because they only have 2 to 4 staffed lanes out of over 20.

2. Company B (think Crest) installs them as a convenience to those customers who like using them, but not to eliminate workers. They still keep all checkout lines staffed as normal. Can still get fast checkout at cashier lines but have the option of self checkout as a service.


You can tell the difference between the approaches if you go in during the overnight hours. Walmart has all their lanes closed except for one cashier manning the self-checkout area. Crest has the cashier in an actual register checking people out (with the manager helping check people out at the customer service desk as needed).