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Costco has a rating of 2.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Costco most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and next day problems. Costco ranks 215th among Grocery sites.

  • Service
    286
  • Value
    249
  • Shipping
    185
  • Returns
    172
  • Quality
    213
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 16.7%
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Top Positive Review

“Good customer service at Tigard store”

Nathan T.
1/9/24

When I ask Tim at the Electronics Department For help with the wireless printer, he shows and explained to me in detail. What's pros and cons for each brand and that's what I needed. He is a knowledgeable guy with a friendly smile. Big thumbs up for Mr. Tim.

Top Critical Review

“Costco is going down hill!”

Rob S.
1/11/24

A once great company has now gone to s**t! Product quality is not what it was, prices are not much cheaper than retail, check out lines are long, stores are overcrowded, customer service has dropped. I have had a executive membership.for 15+ years. At this point its not worth renewing. Feeling ripped off. Seems like Costco gives membership for very little to anyone these days and letting illegal citizens in to access membership privileges. I'll be switching to Amazon prime and Walmart +.

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Thumbnail of user sl637
New York
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September 14th, 2021

The people working behind the customer service counters seems to forget that they are there to perform customer service. They acted more like interrogators and treating fee paying members like criminals. Giving the fact that Costco collected more than 3.5 billion dollars in membership fees in 2020, members are paying their salaries, its' a shame they provide such poor customer service. Members need to stop paying the membership fees, stop shopping there and send them a message. I have been a member for almost 20 years and it's time to move on. Start shop and support local stores and products made in America!

Thumbnail of user lourdesa56
Florida
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August 21st, 2021

I have made 2 orders from Costco. I paid for 2 day shipping. I was supposed to receive the package on 8/14/21. The date changed to 8/15 then to 8/16 then to 8/17. They returned the money but then the arrival date changed again to 8/19. I called to complain to Costco. They called UPS and told us it should come on 8/20. Yesterday (8/20) I tracked it and the website says incorrect address. I called again and informed them 2 days ago I received other packages with the same address, so how is that possible? Now the package is scheduled to be here on 8/23/21. The customer service has been terrible, the lady on the phone didn't understand and told me the package should arrive on 8/24/21. I asked to speak to a supervisor but was left on hold over 45 minutes. I really need this package ASAP. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Thumbnail of user dacias1
Tennessee
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July 27th, 2019

Store in West Knoxville/Turkey Creek area is always extremely clean. The employees are really friendly. I do not go as often as my parents do, but my elderly parents eat lunch there and "make a day of it" and are treated like family by the employees at this Costco. I really appreciate everything about the store, including the prices, but particularly how kind the staff is.

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Thumbnail of user theodored15
Honduras
6 reviews
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October 15th, 2016

Costco its a great wholesale place to come for great merchandise. Its good for those business owners for Bakery's, Restaurants, Cafeteria, Bars Etc. they have great deals on whole sales its much cheaper than buying something one by one. They have allot of great things here T.vs, Cellphones, Dvd's, Radios, Furniture for your home. At very affordable prices they have allot of things at fine prices you wont be disappointed with the deals they have going on

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Canada
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May 9th, 2020

Every time I've gone to Costo and eaten in the food court I've been appalled by the amount of waste. There's zero options to recycle at any of the ones I've been to, so people are throwing out everything and the garbage cans fill up so fast. All this garbage ends up in the landfills or ocean. It's atrocious that they get away with this.
Many of the food items have excessive packaging, not everything has to be wrapped in plastic. The government needs to crack down on this corporation which is playing a huge part in our environmental crisis.

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North Carolina
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July 6th, 2019

I bought a Lenovo Flex 2-in-1 touchscreen. I'm a software engineer and after few days when i installed couple of applications fan started making very loud noise. Another problem keyboard stops working suddenly and i've to restart laptop.

So decided to return it but unfortunately it was refused by Costco because it was 100 days which is 10 days over their return policy (that's crazy). In general i never had a problem returning with Costco and they were quite flexible with returns. But i was shocked to get there response and definitely they are not return friendly anymore. I cancelled their membership right away and never going back to Costco again.

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California
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August 27th, 2023
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I ordered from costco online wholesale for like new bottles of perfume for an amount of 3,200 and and to my shock received half empty bottles that were suppose like new. When i tried to resolve my issue and try to return items get my money back or even new product, customer service was of no help and the went ahead and closed the case so i couldn't desput it. If i could give 0 stars i would but i cant so i have to give one star. Don't order from there unless you want damaged goods!

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none, i bought like mew perfumes from online costco wholesale and received half empty merchandise. I payed 3,200 for damaged/empty bottles. went to try to resolve the issue with customer service with no luck only for them to close my case. I want to leave this review for future customers so they don't go through the same headache i went through!

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Thumbnail of user johnw492
New York
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July 14th, 2016

Costco is great but it is just too crowd when you go into their store. Just overly crowded. Good thing they also sell online, just not everything you see in the stores but it serves my needs. Also, shipping is like extremely quick. I choose standard shipping and it came the NEXT DAY! Talk about quick service!

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Illinois
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June 15th, 2015

Freshest fruits and vegetables, some great shoes, clothing items and reduced prices of items they placed on sale, I am so pleased with this membership! Even though we are a household of two, their paper towels, antibacterial cleaning wipes (better than my Lysol wipes), and even their toilet paper are great values!

Thumbnail of user moor928
Michigan
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November 22nd, 2023

Ordered goat canceled goat.
Spoke to Costco. Com several times because Ups via my account started order to be delivered.
Costco. Com yesterday November 21st Tuesday said disregard your order has been canceled.
Plus it states signature needed UPS left package.
I've been on the phone with Christoferfor 32 minutes please hold on I finally said your package is outside and I suggest Costco. Com retrieve it.
Thanks Costco. Com you have saved me more $$$ than I need to spend.
Will never recommend or order from you again.

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Canada
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April 27th, 2023

No service for torque check as I tried two times but couldn't make it as employees wanted me to stand in line for half an hour.They wanted to deal other customers and some of them were just asking random questions. I understand some employees are very slow and they should not be in front. Also a bad policy of calling customer inside for taking signatures of torque check without actually checking. This way one has to look for parking and then go inside to stand in line forever for nothing. I just bring to your kind notice that if something happens to my car because of tire change then Costco is fully responsible as they couldn't check torque even after spending time in line for two days. They also could not find my record of purchase of tire and I had to come home back to take purchase receipt. Though have purchased both winter and summer tire in 2021 and 2022.

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Thumbnail of user katrinap25
Alabama
2 reviews
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April 9th, 2019

Ordered washer dryer pair(costco.com) on 3/28 called customer service on 4/5 to see why i had not been contacted for delivery arrangements. I was assured it would be here by 4/11. No one called for delivery by 4/9. I contacted costco.com they said there was a mix up and it would not be here until 5/7. I cancelled not so much for the delay but for the total lack of communication on their part for a $2000 plus order. Live chat operator was helpful

Thumbnail of user tiza3
Nebraska
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May 23rd, 2018

Ordered a recliner, which arrived without legs or a manual. Called and was disbelieved, lied to and put off. After a month of effort on my part in trying to get the situation resolved and continuing to be patronized, I decided to return the legless chair. I don't know why I tired so hard to resolve the issue, I think that it's because I had faith that Costco would do the right thing. They did not!

Thumbnail of user nicoj15
Kentucky
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January 21st, 2022
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It's 2022! Membership is a waste of money, nowadays it's easy to find better deals elsewhere.
After going through disorganized and half empty shelves and as soon as you pay at the registers they expect you to go through two check points to prove that you payed for your items. There's just one man at the front door running the 2nd check point so you are supposed to get in line and wait to go through it. I learned that if you don't obey they start screaming at you and get pretty aggressive.
Got in my car, called customer service and canceled this worthless membership.

Tip for consumers:
Not worth the membership

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Thumbnail of user noahg33
Massachusetts
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September 5th, 2019

I came in with my bottles to return and upon seeing that the plastics container was filled I informed customer service who plainly said it's already been called in, I've waited 10 minutes and still no one has come. This is not acceptable customer service in my opinion. I will not be coming back here. Word to the wise if you're going to return your bottles go elsewhere they couldn't care

Thumbnail of user louisel379
West Virginia
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October 17th, 2023

Why does the Costco Eyecare Center have so many issues with its progressive lenses? Is the way they measured the order on the lens or inexperienced workers? This is my third time returning eyeglasses that I ordered within over three years. Has Costco changed the manufacturers' used or cheaper lenses?

Thumbnail of user miked1053
Texas
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September 27th, 2020

Costco has lost all their values, it's not the same place it use to be. I saw harassment of disabled people on more than one occasion. They won't warrantee a tire because it was repaired (repaired by them!)
The new policy make it not worth it to go there anymore.

Thumbnail of user marya1831
Connecticut
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August 21st, 2020

I ordered 1 gift basket but I was charged for 2! During ordering - their system had glitches so I called. The customer service person said that the first order didn't go through. However, both orders did go through & I was charged 2x. Every time I call - I am told it is 73 minutes! My emails go unanswered. Can they make it any tougher to resolve their problem?

Thumbnail of user bettyp974
Minnesota
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August 13th, 2023

Apparently their executive membership rewards cannot be cashed out. Even though they say you earn cash back. I went to Costco today to cash my voucher and they told me it has to be used towards purchases in the store. How is that cash back if they dont let you have cash back. Very misleading when they offer you the executive membership. Just beware what rewards you earn you have to spend in Costco.

Thumbnail of user johns1611
California
7 reviews
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January 27th, 2017

Our family uses our costco membership for GAS mostly, but just found out today that they have a very generous return policy. Bought a vacuum and used it for a few months before it broke. I took it back to costco and they refunded the money right away. Surprised.

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Canada
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December 30th, 2017

Laminate flooring installed in our home started to separate and would not stay locked into adjacent tiles. We were told warranty was void because it was installed in rooms with sunlight and flooring was not to be subjected to direct sunlight. Never buy laminate flooring from Costco; its crap. I will never set foot into another Costco. I would rather pay more somewhere else where they will stand behind their products.

Thumbnail of user darinp10
New York
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February 26th, 2018

Only $60.00 for an eye exam done right on premises is convenient and fast. Glasses are always perfect and on the rare occasion there is a problem they will make it right for 30 days after you receive your glasses

Thumbnail of user rebeccay1
Washington
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January 14th, 2015

The only drawback with Costco is that they do not take into account the handicapped or elderly. There are many things I would love to order online at Costco, but many of the products they carry in the warehouse, is not listed online. For example, their Kirkland bottled water.

Thumbnail of user elliew14
California
11 reviews
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June 13th, 2015

If there is a product you like on Costco.com, it takes only a few days for them to deliver it and if you're not satisfied, they will take it back, no questions asked. If they have a 'coupon' on an item, they deduct that automatically from the online price!

Thumbnail of user vannakt
California
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November 29th, 2020

Never buy appliance from Costco. Their delivery is so bs that you never see your item on time as needed. So I called after waiting and waiting past the time I suppose to get my delivery, they said a computer system put out a fake delivery scheduled date. What's the f...@#!. They blames on a computer system glitched said to happened to many customers, ahhhh really bs excuses. Costco should do a better job at this if it's wants more business. Best buy and Home Depot are my next appliance shopping stop.

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