I love Costco! I was in the area on a Saturday afternoon and risked my sanity to stop in because I can't resist walking around a Costco... my palace as my son calls it. Love me some samples! I used to live and work nearby and would frequent this location. Now I'm out in Clermont. Night and day difference between the 2 locations. Altamonte is a zoo, from the parking, food court outside to everywhere inside. They do have more of a selection here though but I was missing the tamer Clermont location. Don't get me wrong, its busy at Clermont but Altamonte is a whole 'nother level of crazy busy. Ended up purchasing a pair of inexpensive shoes I really didn't need and the salmon ceviche. It was past lunchtime and I was hungry. Also picked up some seaweed to wrap the ceviche for an on the go meal. The salmon was very good with the seaweed or maybe I was just hungry. Sweet and savory with a little kick. Since I was out and about and had leftovers in this huge container, I got creative and used my 2 empty seaweed containers so it would fit in my backpack cooler. Worked perfectly and kept it cold until I finally made it home later that evening. Overall, I survived the Saturday chaos, left with shoes that I didn't need, discovered a pretty tasty salmon ceviche meal and of course enjoyed a few samples along the way. read more

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This review is specifically for Costco Optometry. I purchased a pair of glasses that I had to return with 6-8 times to have adjusted due to optical distortion, glare, weight, migraines, discomfort and facial bruising caused by wearing the new RayBan frames and prescription. I have lost days of work commuting to Costco instead of work for the day, then having to make the hours up. Not only would Costco Optical Department not simply honor the warranty and replace the lenses or even the frames with something usable day to day, but they kept encouraging me to try to adjust to the new prescription and frames, and just bring them back in for adjustment if the discomfort continued. The team even had me visit RayBan separately for replacement nose pads on the frames they sold me, when one fell off after an adjustment that same day. I am stuck with a pair of heavy, uncomfortable frames with a prescription so strong they cause fatigue and migraines from short periods of wear, and seem to amplify glare, despite the antiglare coating, as Costco Optical kept having me try adjustments until the return period ran out, and will not replace the frames and lenses to resolve the issue without a completely new purchase. This has been a phenomenal waste of time, and I can't recommend the Optical team at Costco, despite some of them being thoroughly helpful and knowledgeable--except when it comes to replacing eyeglasses that just do not work for the wearer. read more

The guys in the tire department are the absolute best. I went to fill my air and one of my tires was way too low. I brought it over to the tire center and they filled it for me but took a quick look around and saw a nail while they were filling it. Asked if I wanted to patch it. Let me know there were 2 nails in the tire...long story short, there were a total of 8 nails in my tires but they got me through the night and I walked away with 4 new tires with warranty on them and no nails, in less than 2 1/2 hrs. They even stayed a bit past closing to make sure I wasn't driving around with busted tires. Overall fantastic communication every step of the way, very understanding, and doing all this while they had so many customers coming in and out. read more

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Costco Wholesale is a great place to get fresh vegetables and fruits. I also wanted to get some lamb chops for dinner tonight. I bought two packs of chops and one lamb rib roast rack. I also purchased two pork tenderloin roasts for another day. You can't go to Costco without purchasing the rotisserie chicken. I got my coffee which is a very good value. Fresh almonds for my Macaw. My cashier Pattie B. Was so efficient and very friendly. I really appreciated her service and kindness. read more

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We have been members here since 1987. Great people and great prices. I just found a Memorial stone garden they've created for employees who are no longer with us. It brought tears. Well done, Costco! read more

Costco Wholesale - I just noticed this memorial stone garden by the tire center. It's in honor of employees who are no longer with us. How special. - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Ok, I'm fessing up. I am a former Costco hater. I hated the bulk warehouse concept with paid memberships. I was utterly repulsed by the unethically raised chickens that customers run to Costco for (well, I still hate that). I envisioned aisles full of low quality foods for gluttonous consumers. And now, years later...there I am, at the doors at 9 am with my fancy executive membership. The shame. So what changed? I am a deal hunter at heart. A Groupon offer for a basic membership caught my eye. It offered all kinds of perks including a gift card that made membership free for a year. And I went in for it. The rest is history. On my first visit I bypassed the enormous carts that weigh more than I do. I grabbed my reusable shopping tote and dashed through the aisles looking for anything that I would consider an exceptional value. My family follows an organic and paleo diet so my shopping options are severely narrowed. Costco absolutely stunned me once I hit the chilled produce room and found a bountiful selection of beautiful organic fruits and vegetables at unbelievable prices. I crammed my bag full and sprinted for the check out. Over time I discovered grain free crackers, organic oils, nut, nut butters and vinegars, fair-trade and organic coffee beans and many other amazing deals that are in line with our lifestyle choices. I'm a huge fan and supporter now. I still hate the roasted chickens and bulk cattle-lot meats but there are so many other great items in store. I even visit Costco's while traveling (Toronto!) and stock up on fresh produce. I assume that I'll be an executive member here out. I'm sold. read more

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I truly value and make good use of my Costco membership. On occasion, I visit this location just to see if they have different items from my typical Costco. Sometimes I do find an item that I've not seen in the other location or a different clothing item on clearance. For many people, the Food Court is where the joy is and in this location the Food Court is accessible from the outside. Costco is still going strong with the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo and a delicious slice of pizza for under $3. You can order a whole pizza pie for takeaway. Checkout service is usually good although I mostly use the self-checkout lanes as it is usually shorter or faster. What's not to like about Costco? read more

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Great service by Dan brother. Good selection top tier gasoline Value is great in the present economy read more

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This review is solely based on my experience at the Costco gas station. Peeps! I was lost, driving around aimlessly looking for the fuel pumps. So you are aware, the gas station is in a separate building next door to the warehouse. I was circling the parking lot and warehouse like a creeper so I finally asked a gentleman who was rounding up the shopping carts. Also, the concession stand is on the exterior of the warehouse which I find both convenient and interesting. This is the first location that I've seen this layout. The gas station was not packed and I barely waited to fill my tank. Once I located the actual station, it was easy to get in and out of. The cost of regular unleaded today was $2.57 per gallon. read more

This Costco is a convenient location for me and it's always stocked with the products I need. The staff is always very kind and helpful, and most of the time when I go to self checkout and there is a line, a worker will scan my items to make the checkout process quicker. My only complaint is the way they recently switched which side of the store they have the self-checkout. I'm sure it helped with the flow of customer traffic, but sometimes it's hard to get over to the self checkout from the long regular lines. Costco products are always of good value to me and prices are reasonable! read more

The hustle and bustle of the customers is so much fun to watch. People looking, touching, trying samples of food, etc. My husband and I went in for a few items and ended up spending over $100. I purchased mini quiches, mini crab cakes, some sweets, mixed nuts. Spotted Shrimp salad that looked delicious, bought it! We had a fun time and everyone we came in contact with was very friendly and helpful, which just made our day! read more

Costco Altamonte Springs turned a one-star moment into a five-star experience. I arrived around 9:30 a.m. to do a large holiday shop and use a new digital Costco Shop Card we loaded the night before. I first stopped at the membership desk to renew my account and set it up as a sub account to my wife's membership while she was at work. The membership team was friendly, professional, and thorough. They followed procedures exactly and explained their limits clearly. Unfortunately, a technical issue during setup created a problem once I reached checkout, and the normal process would have required my wife to come in. With a full cart and holiday timing, that was not realistic. By 10:15 a.m., I was frustrated and preparing to leave. Instead, I asked to speak with a manager. Bryan, the assistant manager, arrived quickly and listened carefully. He repeated the issue back to confirm understanding and then got to work. Over the next three and a half hours, he stayed with the problem. He made repeated calls to Costco.com support and the Shop Card team, tested multiple approaches, and involved his supervisors for added perspective. Grace and Brad were both helpful on the floor. Brad showed strong technical instincts and worked through multiple device and platform tests with us. Bryan personally ran and voided many transactions while searching for a solution. He kept me informed the entire time and even arranged for my cold items to be refrigerated without being asked. The issue itself was a system challenge, not a people problem. The difference at this location was leadership. Bryan remained calm, respectful, and focused under pressure. Multiple staff members checked in to make sure I was being helped. At 1:49 p.m., the issue was resolved and I completed my purchase. What started as frustration ended in respect. Bryan, Grace, and Brad turned a difficult situation into a positive experience. Costco should recognize and retain leaders like Bryan. Five stars. read more

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Love this Costco! Obviously for the best experience, don't go during peak hours. There are so many awesome finds. Always love their street tacos for a quick and affordable meal to feed my family of four. They sell the built bar puffs which are my go to protein bar! I'm happy this location is close to me. The only downside is parking. read more

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This is the closest Costco location to me. This store has a variety of selections from fruits and veggies to specialized frozen dinners. I love finding the new things that come into the store for a great price. While I love this location, it is rather busy at all times so I love that with the executive membership. You can get in slightly early than anybody else with the regular membership. read more

On vacation and forgot my membership card. Gentleman at customer service was helpful. Staff that monitored self checkout was helpful by scanning bulk items for us so we didn't have to put it on the belt. Selection was great. Value for items is so good! Store is setup similar to the one in CT that I go to so it made it easy to get around. Highly recommend. read more

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I love Costco! I think it is worth it to buy certain items in bulk. We have a list of specific things we will only buy from Costco for example - toilet paper, bottled water, Almond milk, canned chicken, vitamins, protein bars, and more. We love that you can get a GIANT rotisserie chicken for only five dollars! Sometimes it's easy to get carried away and your total is higher than you planned but overall we love doing there. The lines are always long but they do move quickly and I appreciate the workers for that. read more

Costco Wholesale - Only $7 for this HUGE beach towel that is so soft! - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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I went there last night and had no idea where the eggs/dairy area was. Kirkland, one of the employees, was very helpful and walked me to it, and then we had a conversation about fitting it was that he worked at Costco. Excellent service at this location! They also have gas ($2.79/ gallon, very good) and a food court. Will definitely return to this one! read more

What a sad last day it was here at Costco. As we were checking out with over $400 worth of items, I was approached by a man named VINCE in a lime green shirt who screamed "Ma'am!!!, You cannot take photos in here!" I said oh! They're for Yelp! He said welllllll they aren't a real business and you need to delete every photo you've taken here today. Now, everyone in Costco on a Sunday afternoon is staring at me. It was beyond awkward. I told him wow. I've met wonderful employees and wanted to share my great experience. He doubled down and told me I had to delete them because Costco is not on here(Yelp). So here I am on the place Vince said does not exist and here are all the photos that he thought were offensive that I needed to delete. All I was trying to do was promote new products, show current sales, and sing praises of the fantastic helpful employees I came in contact with. My family has shopped here since the building was located on Kennedy Blvd. Vince (don't know his title or what he does for this store) made my mother and I feel very threatened and quite frankly scared. His yelling was so jarring and he clearly needs a review in customer service and Costco employee values. Update: After calling and speaking to Chloe, I learned that Vince is a newer manager and she has worked for him for under a year. I did ask Chloe if she felt safe working for him and she said she did so I do feel better about that. I will be calling Vince's boss Delroy tomorrow. read more

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Consistently only one person working at self checkout while other Costcos have 2-3. Having to wait for help all the time while the poor employee is running around clearly stressed. Not fair to members or employees. Altamonte Springs Costco needs to fix this. read more

This Costco in Altamonte has one of the worst parking lots outside of the Trader Joe's in Winter Park. Getting in and Getting out is a pain, and after you park, walking safely to the store can be a challenge with an odd arrangement of angles from which you can approach. What this Costco DOES have is a Liquor Store. Sure, the selection isn't vast, but they have some killer prices on stuff. Some things can be $30+ cheaper than the local ABC or Total Wine. It's always worth a stop to see what they have. The regular store always seems to be crowded with long lines, and the food court is outside, which in FL is a terrible idea. It's covered, but still, hot and muggy weather makes my hot dog soggy. They have everything else other Costco's have like a pharmacy (great prices), vision center and hearing center (Say what?). Bring a big cooler and stock up on cold stuff. read more

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The employees at the Altamonte Springs location need better training. I was in Costco on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026, during the executive hours (9-10AM). As I was leaving the store, one of the male employees on the left side, that check customers out of the store, stopped me with the 6 items in my cart that I had already purchased. He was an older guy with a bad attitude!! He picked up one of my items and shook it to make sure there was nothing inside the clothing. I have been shopping at Costco Altamonte since before it moved from the Eatonville location and have never been a thief. There needs to be a better way to check customers' items as they're leaving the store. Some are held up while their items are counted thoroughly, while others are casually checked out. The store has been more crowded with more rude people including some of your new hires. What has happened to good customer service? read more

Review of Poor Installation Experience: Washer, Dryer, and Refrigerator Costco has always maintained an excellent standard of service for installations and deliveries, which is why I have consistently chosen to purchase my appliances from them. The high level of service has always been a major factor in my decision-making process. Unfortunately, on December 2, 2025, I experienced my worst appliance delivery from Costco. I made a Black Friday purchase on November 28, 2025, for a washer, dryer, and refrigerator, with delivery scheduled for December 2. While the installation team arrived as planned, this punctuality was the only positive aspect of the experience. From the outset, the driver seemed inclined to leave all three appliances in the middle of my garage rather than complete the installation properly. Washer and Dryer Installation Issues When it came to installing the washer and dryer, several problems quickly emerged. The old washer, which was only about a year old, was in an open and accessible location in the garage. We intended to keep these units and opted not to have them hauled away. The driver, who was also in charge of the team, began disconnecting the hose from the washer without first confirming that the water was turned off. He then informed me that the hose was leaking and said I would need a plumber to address the issue. As a result, he claimed he could not proceed with the installation. However, I knew the hose had not been leaking. Conveniently, a plumber was working at my neighbor's house next door. I asked him to check the hose, and he confirmed that there was no leak. Despite this, the driver left the new washer in the middle of the garage instead of installing and connecting it. The dryer was hooked up, but the job was incomplete. All tape and packing materials remained in place, and the dryer was never turned on, tested, or leveled. These basic steps were simply overlooked by the installation team. Refrigerator Installation Problems The refrigerator installation was even more problematic. The water hose for the refrigerator was located directly below the shut-off valve under the kitchen sink--less than three feet from the refrigerator connection. The driver immediately stated that because the connection was under the sink, he could not touch it and therefore would not install the new refrigerator. He insisted that I would need a plumber to disconnect and reconnect the water hose. While all my food was temporarily stored elsewhere, I could not wait for another technician to arrive just to get the refrigerator running. I ended up crawling under the sink myself to disconnect the water line. Even then, I had to persuade the driver to remove the old refrigerator and plug in the new one just to allow it to begin cooling. He eventually plugged in the new refrigerator but refused to connect the water line, even though it had been checked for leaks. The exterior wrappings were removed, but all the packing tape and materials inside the refrigerator were left untouched. To make matters worse, the old refrigerator was scheduled for haul-away, but the driver was prepared to leave both units in my kitchen. The entire experience was incredibly frustrating and stressful. Customer Service and Follow-Up After these issues with the installation, I contacted Costco Customer Service for follow-up support. The response I received felt generic and dismissive: a simple acknowledgment of my complaint with no actual follow-up or resolution offered. It seemed as though the problem was written off without any meaningful action. Conclusion Overall, my experience with the installation of the washer, dryer, and refrigerator was deeply unsatisfactory. Proper installation is critical for the safe and efficient operation, and the lack of attention to detail and professionalism from the install team was extremely disappointing. I carefully reviewed and complied with all of Costco's service installation limitations, and even had a plumber verify no leaks. As a 65-year-old disabled veteran, and my 67-year-old husband (also a veteran) recently recovering from shoulder replacement surgery, we were left to move the washer into place, attach the water line, plug it in, remove all the packing materials, and perform the necessary testing and leveling ourselves. It took both of us over an hour to get the refrigerator connected due to our physical limitations. This is precisely why we made sure that installation was included in our purchase. We felt completely abandoned by Costco. This experience has made me seriously reconsider purchasing appliances from them in the future. While all my previous experiences with their delivery service were excellent, I believe that the true measure of a company is how they handle situations when things go wrong. Costco failed. read more

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I am indeed a Costco fan this in particular Costco has a way of coming and and getting tangled with the gas station crowd. (I do see that they are fixing that with a new gas station area away from the Costco store) They staff are always helpful when going here, they always seems to have what I am looking for as well. They aren't short on the supplies. The samples are always a plus I'm glad that they brought them back as it makes me want to buy even more, knowing I go in there with a mission. The only thing that could change is if they accept Mastercard which I'm sure there is a good reason they do not. But nonetheless I do recommend this business. read more

My favorite Costco. I have been a member for a long time and have shopped at all of the Costco stores in Orlando/Winter Park/Altamonte. While I live closest to the Winter Park store, whenever I have the chance I prefer to drive to Altamonte Springs. I really like that they moved the gas station to a separate area from where it used to be in the main parking lot and they have three pumps per aisle which is nice. Also, they have a liquor store which Winter Park does not. The only thing I find is not great at this location is the self checkout area is really small and crowded. However, now that executive members can shop at 9:00AM daily, getting there when they open makes parking and shopping a breeze. As far as Costco stores in general, I highly recommend their optical department for really low price vision exams, contact lenses and glasses. I also love getting my pet medications at their pharmacy which is so much cheaper than the Veterinarian. And the tire center always has a great price for car batteries and tires. read more

BEWARE of the Costco Tire Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. While I do acknowledge I could not find a better price for the tires I wanted, their custo0mer service is horrendous and leaves much to be desired. The old adage is true; you get what you pay for - and customer service is definitely not on the menu. I went through the Costco Tire Center's website to select make and model of the tire I wanted. I entered the Year, Make, Model & Trim Package (I decoded my VIN to make certain I selected the exact Trim Package). Based on my entry I selected my tires, ordered and PAID for them. This was done on 3-20-26. On 3-21-26 I got a call to let me know the tires were in. I scheduled my truck that day to have the new tires put on. Later that same day (3-21-26), I got another call from Costco Tire advising I had ordered the wrong tires - I asked how could that be, as I had ordered through their website entering the correct criteria. I believe they told me the tires were the wrong tonnage for my truck. They said they would order the correct/comparable tires and have early the next week. I asked the person on the phone would there be a refund and start over or how would this be handled, He said no refund, I would just pay the difference. I asked how much was the difference and he said $3 per tire or $12. I said OK, go ahead and order. Fast forward to Tuesday, 3-24-26. I got a call from Costco advising the tires were in and they could be installed. Note, with Costco's permission, I left my truck there since it would only be a couple of days to get correct tires in and installed. They had my truck already and would install that day. Later on 3-24-26, I got another call from Costco that my truck was finished and I could pick up. So, I had my wife drop me at Costco to get my truck. I go in expecting to pay the $12 and applicable taxes. However, I was told I would have to completely pay the whole cost for new tires installed. I said no - and explained the conversation from 3-21-26. The sales guy then proceeds to tell me that they had refunded my card on 3-23-26. Mind you I had debited the entire amount from my bank account on the 3-20-26 purchase. I pulled out my phone and accessed my bank account. My account showed the original debit but no credit. I was furious. They had never once told me their plan had changed. They never called to advise they were issuing a refund. I had no knowledge until the final check out. They said it was my responsibility to call my bank and discuss the refund. Costco had already issued. That infuriated me even more. I did call my bank and was told that credit had been issued by Costco but it would take 1-3 business days for it to show up and in some cases up to 7 days. I did threaten to leave with my truck and would settle with them, when the credit I was not aware of - finally hit my account. Costco (now included the overall Costco General Sore Manager and the Tire Center Manager) advising me that if I drove away, I could be charged with theft because I had not paid for those tires. I huge argument ensued. At one point they offered to take the new tires off and put my old tires back on. How ridiculous. I finally agreed to put the tires on a credit card. I was not giving them any more cash. I would rather challenge a charge on my credit card (if necessary) then give them more cash. A word to the wise, this store is deceptive. They do not follow through on their word. And do things (credit) without telling you. Leaving you to hold the bag at checkout. They are unscrupulous. I want others to know about my experience so they can be aware if they go the Costco Tire Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. read more

Costco does eyeglasses, but wait. I brought an eye prescription and a set of frames to have lenses put in. I was told that because the frames have rhinestones (two on each side) Costco does not accept them for liability if damaged. I told the attendant I could waive that but was still denied. She added that I could go somewhere else, it was just Costco corporate. Bummed. read more

Generally, Costco is a great deal. Their private label items are usually good to great quality as well. The stores are somewhat all laid out the same, which is great. Plus, their cashiers are usually so efficient that even long lines go by quickly. Selection, as with any Costco, can be hit-and-miss. If you find something great you like, it might not be there the next time you are in the store. Parking at this particular store is dreadful. I know they are working on part of the lot so hopefully that concern will go away soon. The other thing I found a little odd here was the sales push near the front of the store. I believe it was for a mobile carrier? I had to say no to two different people. Sorry, if I was interested I would be asking about it. read more

If you want to save money for your household, I recommend that you purchase a membership and see for yourself how much money you can save. They offer high graded gasoline at a discount. When it comes to shopping for a family, it's hard to beat COSTCO anyway you look at it. I enjoy shopping there for food, clothing, household appliances, and, etc. I have been a member for over twenty years with COSTCO. So I recommend this business. read more

Great selection, better value, plus you can't beat the samples and the food deals outside. I prefer Costco over other subscription type stores because their bakery goods and meal prep items are so much better than others. Also, I appreciate their continued support of diversity, equity, and inclusion!!! read more

Of course is one of the best establishments, plenty of stuff and the best quality and variety. All fresh and first class products. Amazing customer services read more

The optical department in this store has terrible customer service. When I spoke to the store manager Seth about the interactions, he simply looked at me said "Ok". read more

What a sad last day at the Altamonte Costco there was once a time when I was looking forward to having a Costco membership and signed up for it in September 2024 it was at the Winter Park location where they were lovely. I had originally bought my membership online and went in with no issues got my picture taken and shopped. I ate at the food court and was able to shop with no issues. Then I decided to try the Altamonte location since it was closer to my home, but then I came across Nadya the cashier who created the worst experience by telling me that my card wasn't active probably because when I bought it, I didn't have any money which was not the case, I felt so embarrassed as she said it in front of several customers and other employees who didn't even bat an eye at her comment which is concerning. After she said this in front of everyone I was told to visit the front counter to pay for my membership, they told me that there is actually an online glitch that refunds the money back to you a few days after purchase. After as I was waiting to have my groceries rung out again by Nadya (she didn't park the transaction, probably because she didn't think I could afford it) I overheard her also being rude to an older couple of customers that were trying to pay with a card and she told them that they couldn't pay with credit card and then changed her story to oh yes, you can pay with Visa so it seems that it is just a normal day for her to create bad experiences at Costco and me and my partner will never return to this location and continue to go shop at Winter Park and Millenia. Run away from this location don't walk!! read more

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Like this Costco location very much. However, recently we were extremely disappointed to find out that Costco is not offering the large muffins anymore. They were an easy-to-take to work lunch for years. If they weren't selling well, it may have been due to the requirement to buy two packages at a time. Many people may not have freezer space to store them. Please bring back your large muffins! read more

Costco has some of the best quality fuel in the country. Better prices but not always worth the extra wait in line. I do love that as an executive member and card holder I can receive extended warranty upgrades for free on many items such as TV's, and other electronic items. Lots of fresh fish options as well as produce. When you are a member you can earn money back for your purchases as well as other perks. It's been a couple years but we loved using Costco travel. All the way down to the specific instructions to help avoid tourists traps when arriving at the airport in puerto Vallarta. The peer pressure to stop when the locals tell you to is sooooo strong, but I especially appreciated the clear and concise instructions so that we could quickly and safely and efficiently get to our vehicle and to our final destination. We even got a free upgrade, AND earned Costco cash when we arrived back. We used it to get tires for one of our vehicles and they also were running an awesome sale on them. FYI, they runs sales on certain brands twice a year, and they alternate from one brand to another. If your brand isn't currently on sale, wait until the next sale. Love Costco and their friendly and helpful staff. read more

Since also joining Sam's Club 2 years ago, I've often thought that they have more unexpected crazy deals than Costco. Maybe the big 'C' read my thoughts, as lately, I've noticed some wild bargains here too. Cases in point are those CNY years that 3 weeks later, went on sale at less than 1/3 of their original prices (I'll post photos). It's a little bit like Dutch auction: sometimes you need patience to wait for the rock-bottom price; other times, you wait, and you can wave bye-bye. These treats for the year of the rabbit that we got were reduced from $18 to 12, and eventually to 5 just to clear the aisle, and they didn't last long then. And you know what - you can, literally, save on your cake, and eat out too! It's called price adjustment. In case you didn't know, when you see something that you'd bought go down in price, go to the center service desk (not where you do returns and membership, and ask for a price adjustment. It has to be within 30 days, and it has to be still in stock when you ask for the adjustment. read more

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I thought I would do an updated review after over a year as a member. Nothing drastic to report, good or bad. We don't bring a long grocery list with us, partly because Aldi's is less expensive and also due to Florida's hot climate, we don't want to buy ten pounds of everything and watch some go bad on us. But we buy enough to make it worth the travel and the membership fee. For example, we buy non clumping unscented kitty litter for nine indoor cats, which can be hard enough to find, and the price here is low enough to pay for the membership all by itself. You can find meat less expensive elsewhere, but it hasn't escaped our notice that the quality of theirs seems quite high. And sometimes the quality of their store brand products (Kirkwood) is better than the name brands. We have only gone once or twice since Covid19 exploded onto the scene. It is a bit of a drive for us and they have been out of several items, and I don't mean just toilet paper! Hoarders buy up the weirdest things sometimes. Our annual refund of 2% or whatever it is, doesn't seem like a lot, because we don't spend as much as most people do. But every little bit helps. We spread our shopping out to other stores to save money, and we have never ordered any of the endless online stuff they have in their emails like appliances, computers, sheds and what have you. I imagine we will keep the membership for at least another year, but if we ever decided to keep just one, it will be BJs, as it is closer and they have more of our regular purchase items, like the organic peanut butter we like, instant decaf coffee, and comprise tomatoes, things like that. read more

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I love Costco but I am so sick and tired of their cashiers and staff trying to upgrade me to the Executive Membership every darn time that I come here! The next time that they ask me, I swear I am canceling my membership all together and they will never see my face again! I think that at my age, I am old enough to know what I need, I hate to be harassed when I shop somewhere! So done with this pushing membership upgrade on you!!!!! read more

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Still mad about the gas station. Funny how they close promptly at 9pm weekdays but don't open promptly at 6am on weekdays. That aside, I'm loving that they are moving toward more sustainable and healthy meats and produce. They have more organic veggies and finally have 3 grass fed beef options. They have always had wild caught fish/seafood options. Now, for most consumers, it's not mandatory to have EVERYTHING organic. Certain foods don't pickup relevant levels of pesticide, no matter how you grow them- like asparagus and citrus fruits (because you peel them). But carrots, potatoes, pretty much anything where you eat the skin- it's better to have organic. I digress... With prices skyrocketing due to all things political in my opinion, there can be value in buying in bulk. So despite Costco sometime getting out of their lane, so to speak, I'll probably be a member forever. Aside from bulk buying, they have some single serve items which I believe deserve special attention- the single serve organic hummus and the guacamole. While buying the larger tub saves you per ounce, it certainly doesn't save the waistline!!!! I find the single serve items such as these "snack foods", prevent me from over indulging. Their website offers more than the store. They even have deals on cars and travel. The parking lot can, at times, be completely full. I have driven right back home and paid extra for Instacart to bring me my essentials (egg-whites, la croix, etc- don't judge me!) because of the frustration of that parking lot. Employees are helpful, they helped me load a patio furniture set into my car. The liquor store is useful, although they don't sell ice. Selection varies between stores; Items come and go throughout the year, so I always stop by to see what's new and exciting. The two percent back on the executive membership pays for itself. Highly recommend. Only four stars for gas station tardiness on their opening time, parking lot issues, and their sometimes public political views. read more

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This location has gone down hill. The food court typically has 1 person at some of the most busiest times which is ridiculous. They routinely stop stocking common items which made this a good place to shop. They don't sell Cheerios any more and they told me it's because they are no longer available. That's humerous because Publix, Walmart, and BJ's sell them...actually BJ's has a better deal!! The gas prices aren't very good any more. I find that I can get a much better deal, including their rebate, by becoming a club member at Circle K...and you can get a large drink for less that Costco without having to wait forever to get a cup. If you're wise, Publix BOGO's are usually a better deal than here. But perhaps the most important thing as to why you don't want to shop here is the parking lot is like a death trap. The bottom line...I'll wait until I can cash out on my reward money and will not renew. read more

The Costco at this location is the oldest, I believe, in the Orlando area. While the shiny newness is gone, the store is not old in what it delivers and how. The appeal of course is large quantities at lower prices but one must still know what is a good deal! From organics to produce to meats to beer and wine, plenty of choices abound, so, put on your decision-making hat before entering. Event, movie, and restaurant discounts are regularly available. Regularly rotated clothing and shoes provide variety at affordable pricing. Food sample days are a favorite for me and my family, and, if you didn't know, Costco's policy allows for multiple samples! Included with the membership is the Costco gasoline that typically is priced lower than surrounding gas stations and is touted for its higher quality. Lastly, bonus on canned tuna: If you don't own a can opener, the cans have pull tops. read more

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