But Costco is no ordinary grocery company, and Costco members are not ordinary customers.
So when something particularly anger-inducing, divisive, or downright strange starts happening at Costco, members take notice.
Here are the five biggest Costco controversies of 2023 so far.
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“That looks like a ripoff.
Come on Costco, you’re better than this,” one customercommentedon a Reddit thread about the sandwich.
This realization soured the idea for many members of shelling out $9.99 for just one item.
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“The value just isn’t there.
If I had $10 at the food court I would buy something else,” a memberwrote.
“The Costco version of the Halloween ‘take one’ bowl.
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Watch and prepare to lose faith in humanity,” one shoppercommentedon a Reddit thread about the kiosk.
Another segment of shoppers alsoworriedthat self-serve kiosks could result in people losing work.
All in all, it’s safe to say that this idea wasnotreceived well by Costco’s member base.
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“Clearly fowl play,” one Redditorquipped.
Somecomplainedabout Shutterfly’s photo options in comparison to Costco’s former services andslammedthe online photo company’s quality.
“This will be the final straw for my membership,” onewroteon Reddit.
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How does one get their hands on this stunning mashup?
“That’s perverse,” one shopperwroteon Reddit.
“That’s disgusting,” anothersaid.
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“I love it.”
