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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 johnh8066
Oregon
1 review
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January 12th, 2023

Costco needs to provide the ability to check availability of stock in each warehouse. Should be able to buy online and pickup in the store or at least be able to check online the inventory and which store has one in stock. I'm sure they have the data in their system so it couldn't be that difficult to integrate it. They don't answer the phone so calling is useless. Come on man.

Thumbnail of user lindam1949
Florida
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August 3rd, 2020

I just called Lantana Costco looking for a particular item. I spoke to a representative named Winslom,
A very sweet lady with telephone and customer skills that are truly lacking these days. She was efficient and took time to double check the item I was interested in. Thank you so much for your professionalism.
Costco is very lucky to have you representing their company!
Linda Mancusi.

Thumbnail of user marinap19
Illinois
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December 31st, 2016

Got charged twice for membership plus computer cut off my 2% rewards. Horrible customer service! HORRIBLE! NO CARE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS! Representative kicked me to the supervisor. Supervisor kicked me to the Costco store. Costco store put me on hold for forever... Finally, issue was resolved. But... no apology, no compensation. I am very disappointed.

Thumbnail of user georgec1277
Georgia
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December 1st, 2021

Had an appointment for 7:00pm.
They went to get the car finally at 7:40pm. For the first time ever when tires were serviced anywhere they had to open the trunk. I feel that they were invading my privacy. I will not be having anything to do with the tire department.
Just don't feel like I can trust them.

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Thumbnail of user ronaldv207
Canada
11 reviews
4 helpful votes
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September 5th, 2022

We were in a Costco and ran into a problem. They told us the store manager was not in, so we requested his/her contact info. They argued, refused, shut down the till, and then when the assistant manager came he gave me a card with the wrong info. Costco obviously thinks that they have too many customers, because BAD BUSINESSES do not treat customers this way.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t expect them to care if you ask for a manager. Question is (1) is it a directive from the store manager or (2) Does Costco Canada tell their employees to lie about how to contact store managers.

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Though I bought my products in store, I’m likely to shop there less.

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Missouri
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June 15th, 2023

I received items that I did not order. I talked Anthonique,customer service, she said I need to go to UPS and send back their mistake item. I was going on vacation the next day, and I live in military post in the countryside which will take a 30-min drive to a UPS store. I asked yhem to pick up their mistake delivery from my location, she daid she cannot help with that and she will charge for the items they sent me by accident if I do not go to the trouble to return them. I talked her supervisor, Angel, she said the same thing, and if she doesn't get the items returned from their mistake, they will do "collections ". Forced me to drive 30 min each way, total of an hour for their mistake. Good reason to not get a Costco membership!

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Thumbnail of user lisap421
California
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July 30th, 2018

I bought the laptop online. I wait for a week, I see they upload the tracking number, but the tracking number not update at all in another week. After waiting 2 week tracking number not moving at all, I try to call Costco customer service: waiting on line 30 minutes, still no want available. Chat online waiting over 20 mins. Every bad customer services

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Oklahoma
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January 12th, 2023

Presciptions should never be taxed, even for pet meds! I have to take my pet to the vet just like I have to see a doctor for a prescription. You do not tax human medication, why my pets medication? This is not right!

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Thumbnail of user beckym145
Washington
1 review
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December 22nd, 2018

Received a call to scheduling a delivery date. Item never arrived. After a week i called they said order was lost and would resend and expedite. After another week they still cant give a tracking number.

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Canada
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May 14th, 2017

I was waiting for my cashback from costco for 3 month. I was driving there every month trying to figure out where is my money. Finally, I received it but they refused to redeem it without my husbund. They send coupon under his name although we have one account and the same rights. I am totally dissapointed with you guys!

Thumbnail of user pepc1
Wisconsin
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January 11th, 2019

I went to Costco to get turn in my certificate of purchase and get my membership card. The register clerk, Kristen, wanted to explain the card membership to me, I said " oh that's okay, I know about it" and she proceeded to be nasty to me because I didn't want to hear about it. I did not appreciate this and than she was comparing a sick patient telling a nurse about him being sick to her explaining the membership to me is the same thing and i shouldn't have dismissed her from telling me about it. I will not be going back to that Costco location.

Thumbnail of user petes163
Oregon
3 reviews
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May 29th, 2020

My mother received a card from Costco telling her that if she signed up for automatic renewal, she would get $20. She called the number provided to sign up. She was told that she would have to go online and sign up for auto renewal online. She does not have a computer to do that so she called me, her son, to help. We went thru the steps given only to be told that she had to go to the store and talk to member services. She went to the store where she was told that they could not help her and she would have to go online. A circle jerk with lackluster customer service.

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Canada
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September 8th, 2015

I recently bought a roast chicken from Costco and was not satisfied with the quality- The chicken had too much fat, and was not fuly cooked in a few places where it was a pinkish colour. It was a very disappointing experience and concerned that Costco sells chicken of this quality.

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Thumbnail of user davidk3026
Maryland
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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February 11th, 2022

I love costco but their prices on the website are not the same as the warehouse. I think they should have a member section which shows prices only for member warehouse and online wihout membership.
Overall B+ to costoc

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Thumbnail of user kristinn7
California
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
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February 16th, 2015

If you are buying a printer or things along this nature, this is a great place to get it. Great price, lots of extras usually and if you need to return it, no questions asked. This is the Nordstroms of the big bulk stores!

Thumbnail of user andresr26
Georgia
1 review
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July 16th, 2018

I cancel my membership since about 1 year ago. Today I just renewed because my son want to buy something he need and he think was a good price. After paying 60 dollar for the membership and walk the store both of my son want to buy some item. The younger one is in the membership with me and the older one dont.
The younger one paid for his item and went my older son was going to paid and my younger son provide the card the rud land unprofessional lady working the register decline him from buying because he was not a member. For this and many reason I dont buy at Costco and cannot believe that a Lot of people still supporting this nasty and rud bussiness. Costco you got my 60 dollar and I now I will not get it back, plus I will not buy nothing from their. But my personal negative campaign for Costco will continue... you gain 60 dollar but lost 4 customer, family and friends

Thumbnail of user kc178
Pennsylvania
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August 12th, 2018

At Morganville tire staff James who broke my wheel studs intentionally because he supposed to apply lubricant before he unscrew the wheels, instead he broke it. It cost me hundreds of dollars. When I asked him why not applied lubricant before unscrewed the studs. He denial he did wrong, but I observed the other staffs who applied lubricant before unscrewed the wheel studs when they found difficult to unscrew the studs. I was there to see the manager, he would let me then he found a assistant manager and he was trying to cover up. I will not given up to complaint him because he was wrong.

Thumbnail of user roberth273
California
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June 28th, 2016

I ordered an item that was available at a local retailer a few blocks away. A big heavy safe. The local store was 200 dollars more and delivery was not included and would be another 200 dollars. This was not installed just for delivery. The very same safe I was told by a friend was at Costco online. The same safe was there for 200 less than the sale price at the other strore and included delivery. The delivery was prompt and the truck driver wheeled the safe into my garage when all he was required to do was drop in in the street behind his truck. If you want the bulk pack this is the place.

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California
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November 22nd, 2018

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I have attached a link to several reviews on instacart. But from personal experience they are horrible and I have no idea why Costco has decided to associate themselves with them. My daughter just had surgery so I decided to try them out instead of dragging my poor baby around knowing how she felt. They upcharge everything! They replaced several of my items to higher priced items. They just did not want to get several items. They spilled soup all over the other food, I made a complaint online and asked for a refund, never received one. When I called to check status of refund they said it was past 7 days so I couldn't have a refund (on the 7th day!) Not to mention I was only following up on my refund. I only post this here in hopes that Costco kicks them to the curb!

Thumbnail of user peterh1309
New York
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April 8th, 2021

While I love the products Costco carries, I detest the companies WOKE policies especially the companies mandatory mask policy. While Indiana had the mask policy in place I, for the most part, adhered to the policy. Well, now we don't have the policy anymore and Costco continues with this stupidity. We spend nearly 100,000 $ per year there and if this nonsense continues I will cancel my membership for good.

Thumbnail of user leftyh
District of Columbia
6 reviews
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March 14th, 2016

Incredible place, I always get in & out
The prices are ok, for small items,
Nice little lunch counter,
And Friendly staff in all departments.
The parking lot leaves little to be Desired,
It's a Maze just to turn around and exit,
Get your parking validated, though I don't know why they need to do this,,, people only use this Confusing parking lot to try to shop at Costco. Lol

Thumbnail of user alanl214
New York
6 reviews
9 helpful votes
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October 18th, 2021

I would just like to say how pleased I am with the Costco in Riverhead LI. The people there are always friendly and eager to help. I drive 70 miles just to go to that Costco. Always a pleasure and always easy to shop.

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Very good value for your dollar

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Thumbnail of user kerstint8
Georgia
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May 31st, 2023

Please stop moving your Bread and other Item around. Every time I shop at Costco I have to run around the entire Store to find my things.Today was trying to eat first and was told I can't go straight ahead to the Food court anymore? But there was no convenient way to reach the Food court,had to go all the way around the registers.what the heck? As a EXECUTIVE Member I expect a better shopping experience. So please work on these Issues. My store I goe to; 2855 Jordan Ct. Alpharetta, Ga *******! Next time I might give more Stars.

Thumbnail of user robind28
California
19 reviews
18 helpful votes
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February 22nd, 2016

I recently purchased my daughters Wedding photographs through Costco! Amazed at how easy the upload process is and the prices are the BEST! Poster board, canvas, and every size you want! I LOVE costco!

Thumbnail of user lawnman85
Texas
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July 11th, 2023

I used to enjoy coming to costco but now There's a line to come in because they have to check your ID and your card. Then you spend $2300 there. Then they check your ID before you get to the register. Then you have to check your ID at the register. Then you have to check your ID when you leave We're gonna have to start bringing our passports. And peanut cup. I spend average around a hundred to 3 hundred, not including my gas. Next next, you're gonna have to show that the vehicle belongs to you before. You can put gas at costcoh, really? This is too.

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