I’m at Costco…AMA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are probably gone by now, but did you notice that your anxiety went up while you were there? I rarely go to Costco, but every time I do, I notice a spike in my anxiety. I think Costco attracts anxious hurried people. It has a very doomsday feel to it like you are stocking up for the apocalypse.

LOL. I went there today and was noting it. Everyone is so harried and like it's the last day to buy sweatpants, chicken street tacos and a pound of moisturizer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are probably gone by now, but did you notice that your anxiety went up while you were there? I rarely go to Costco, but every time I do, I notice a spike in my anxiety. I think Costco attracts anxious hurried people. It has a very doomsday feel to it like you are stocking up for the apocalypse.

Not OP but my anxiety goes down at Costco. It’s so easy! I was in and out in 30 minutes last week. I’ve been shopping there for decades though so I know what I’m doing. I can see it being overwhelming for newbies. Weekend nights are easy, or early morning on weekends. It’s definitely a “know thyself” kind of store. Are you really the kind of person that will eat 5 pounds of baby carrots? You need to be honest with yourself. We mostly buy the luxury good but there are some things we buy in bulk because we eat a lot (black beans, yogurt, mini tomatoes). And I like buying TP only once a year.

I’m guessing you go to a better location than the other poster. The Gaithersburg location is anxiety inducing!! Seriously can’t get into the store without hearing people honking all pissed off in the parking lot.

This is the pp who wrote about the anxiety, and I was just getting ready to post the same thing about the Gaithersburg location! The anxiety there starts in the chaotic parking lot and extends into and throughout the store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many free samples have you tried?

None

I just was able to get back online due to unforeseen circumstances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much is ground beef and chicken breasts?

Didn’t look

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much are eggs???

Didn’t look, I get mine from a local provider:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they have olive salad?

Didn’t look

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What sort of racial diversity are you noticing ?

Why would I bother to notice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask someone what they do for a living to be at Costco at 3pm

WFH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why not shop at giant? Or Safeway? Or Teeter?

Because they don’t carry what I am looking for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need pesto for tomato soup?

The recipe calls for it. I make all my own soups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they have the big bag of mini stroopwafels that I couldn't find on my last trip?

No

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you feel like the lighting makes you feel weird?

Nope

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many people are in your family?
Are you a hoarder?
Would you say you are overweight?
Do you live in the suburbs or exhurbs?
Where did you go? You haven't answered any questions...

Two
No
Yes
Burbs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is most of your wardrobe Kirkland brand?

No

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you have a large basement for storing all the extra stuff you have to buy in bulk at cost co? Do you have a large SUV to bring all the stuff home?

No but I do have a deep freeze.

Typically buy thick back on, stocks and broths.l, burnt ends, pesto, some frozen items, cooking spray.