Every few years I do a review mostly comparing Costco to Sam's, especially if things have…read morechanged...and they have dramatically. Sam's greatly increased the efficiency of checkout. They have some advanced AI scan of carts so they rarely have to stop you and check your receipt. They have better self-checkout. Cosco's self-checkout was always telling you to put things places and just being annoying. Now Costco got rid of all the self-checkout machines entirely, and did not hire enough people to replace them. Lines are twice as long, and they are going through every cart with a fine tooth comb at the door, further delaying exit. And it also causes the lots to be near capacity. They are also scanning every card coming in and showing your picture on screens. They keep removing products that are heathier and affordable. They used to have a reasonable variety of frozen raw vegetables (like green beans, asparagus, and corn). They have a cooling system for their freezers that lets out an awful and shocking loud hoot! Every 30 seconds or so. Veggie/combo pizza was discontinued in the food court. They have stopped bringing out rotisserie chickens when done, and instead just put 5 or 6 little ones, and wait until those are taken before a few more are put out. And the terrible candidates pile up, so you are lucky if there is one decent choice. You can't really select between nice birds. Sort of like our elections with only 2 candidates, and a few clowns. Do you want burnt tinny bird, or bleeding big bird? If I had to select between Costco and Sam's, I have to give it to Sam's. And this is the first time, I even came close to giving it to Sam's. Sam's is far from perfect. Their frozen strawberries smell like chemicals. They have no selection of organic frozen vegetables. They pump their frozen chicken and other frozen meats full of water, which does not just make it cook down to half the size, but alters the taste negatively. The state of their asphalt in the parking not is ridiculous. Their carts often pull to one direction or another, or alternating at random. Their workers are lower quality except in the pharmacy. Sam's has a far more personable pharmacy staff. I have been treated rudely at the Costco pharmacy several times. Though, Sam's pharmacy does have a lunch break, where it shuts down for an hour or so. I think it is around 1 or 2. Costco has better pizza, but Sam's has improved their pizza, and is pretty good. Sam's finally fixed their warm soda machine...or flipped the switch that turns it on. Sam's used to have nice foam cups. They had great blue straws, then went to dreadful paper ones, but now has plastic, or what appears to be plastic. And those are fine. Sam's cups are larger and a pizza slice fits on the plate rather than the tip off the plate like it is at Costco. No spicy brown mustard at Sam's, and condiments are in sachets you have to try to carefully open. Sam's seems to be trying hard and has far more food selection. Sam's also has a heated box where you can grab a whole warm pizza yourself and take it to any register, including the self-checkout. Sam's has crummy furniture. But Costco's furniture is not thought through. Chests of drawers often are very shallow, wasting wall space. And there are numerous mistakes like that, that just don't take into consideration the needs of people, and the limitations of their homes. Sam's has color choice for microfiber rags, which is very useful, and you can designate one color for floor, another for counters, and another for hands, and maybe another for dishes. Costco, when they have them your choice is yellow. They take turns selling fresh berries that are too old. They oddly have two different sizes of pomegranate juice that are nearly identical, but not. I am thinking Pom got a sneaky contract allowed this trick. But who can say what the reason is.

Worst customer service I would rather shop at Wal-Mart…read more They think they are special Not the customer Open all the lines on weekends wont be a line

Super cute store was sad to hear tomorrow is the last day they will be open in La mesa. But today…read moreis a great day to shop since everything in the store has been reduced to 50% off most of the stuff is gone but they still have lots of stickers, shirts, some hats and home decor. The cashier informed me they will remain open in north park

Love this place!! This is a great little shop closer to me in La Mesa. I originally found out about…read morethis shop from their sister store in North Park, Artelexia. This shop has great gift options considering its size.

This is such a cool place to come and grab all things you need for hookah! It was my first time the…read moreother week and when I walked in I was super impressed! It really reminds me of an outlet but a hookah one. The prices are just right and service is always fast and friendly! The place is super big and clean! Will be back for another hookah haul.

Truly five star service here! I had a VERY last minute request for a large hookah pickup order and…read morethey were able to not only accommodate in a short time period but also offer helpful assistance and amazing service overall! Extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable on their products. Highly recommend!

When I first moved to San Diego I had a roommate who loved GTM and went about once a month. She…read moreshowed me her deals and talked about it constantly. Since then, I have been meaning to go but Santee, Chula Vista and the former Lemon grove area stores were just too far from north county. I'm just not down that far very often. Recently, I had a drs appointment not too far away so I looked to see how close it was. It was early in the day so traffic wasn't a factor. It was only 10 mnutes away. Today would finally be the day! I pulled up and got a parking spot right out front. I walked in without a cart figuring I would only get a few things which was a blessing and curse. I would have bought more with the cart but what I grabbed was cumbersome to carry. They had a tv screen when you walked in advertising their sales. The old roommate had mentioned sales and coupons so I knew to look. They have a little bit of everything, close outs from Claire's, makeup and skin products, clothing, shoes, tons of food, condiments, beverages, eggs and milk (for super cheap), dishes, cleaning products, kids stuff such as toys and clothes, electronics, pets stuff, greeting cards, furniture, you name it they likely have it. Some stuff is still a bit pricey but other items are ridiculously great deals. I wandered all the aisles and got a lot of things I needed. The lines to check out were bit long but moved relatively quickly. They have a Tuesday senior discount which may explain why it was so crowded. The staff was helpful. I will definitely be back even if I have to plan a visit. How about opening a North County location?

This place is like a garage sale for stores like Sam's Club, Costco, and maybe Sprouts? I don't…read moreknow where everything comes from. You can buy single pieces of underwear incase you shat yourself. Ilike to get cans of probiotic sodas, sparkling waters, and toilet paper rolls. I buy work pants here if I can find my size, which is short and chunky. It's a work in progress. Recently I got a king size quilt comforter but it is still in the original packaging three months later. If you are not part of their coupon club you shouldn't buy anything here unless you are. The downside is you will get text messages every week from them. Although, I kind of look forward to them since I have no friends.

Tammy and Robert give wonderful service. Nice warm greeting. Let you par ruse at your leisure,…read morereassuring you they are available for any questions or help. Selections phenomenal! 1920's to 1940's to 1960's ... Chandeliers, sconces, lamps, finials, shades. The value of products are worth your discovery of fine prieces of art. Let Tap Lighting light up your life. They did mine today (Thursday 2/8/24). I purchased a beautiful pair of 1920's Japanese lamps. When I pick up I shall take pic and post. Exquisite, eclectic collections!!!

Tammy has a great eye for our taste and what we were trying to accomplish in our remodeling…read moreproject. Between her inventory and her knowledge of manufacturers, she is a great resource and will do what it takes to solve for your needs. Our contractor was also impressed with the fixtures for the design and how they filled the spaces. Thank you, Tammy!

My favorite local place to grab flowers! The owners are incredibly nice, and really go above and…read morebeyond to make sure I'm leaving with what I want. The woman offered to redo the bouquet I picked out and place it in a vase, and it came out so beautifully. I definitely got what I paid for, and I will absolutely be back for any reason!

Went in and ended up leaving with 3 bouquets the customer service was beyond amazing and the…read moreflowers were all beautiful!! Highly recommend !

Great prices, I just kinda wish they'd change out their selection of items more oftenread more

Drove up 15 minutes before closing, girl with glasses automatically locked the door as soon as she…read moresaw us walking up. Very unprofessional when the sign says store closes at 7pm. Gave one star just because it's required.

I've shopped here over the years and I always get at least two books here every time I go in. For a…read moreused bookstore, they have some of the best prices in San Diego and have a great selection of titles, especially compared to some of their competitors (a couple of them I consider overrated but shall remain nameless). The owner is always pleasant and his cats are an absolute treat to interact and pet with! I recently saw their news segment a couple days ago and was happy to see that the owner refused to sell their rare books to AI buyers. It's a tough market for small businesses these days, especially bookstores as readership is on the decline. Good on them for sticking to their integrity and protecting books. I will happily shop here and continue to support this business.

Went by at 11pm on a Friday night and their cats were in the window. Old cats at that. They're…read morealone in the cluttered hot store all night. I don't think I would shop there just for that reason.

We're currently building our dream backyard and landscaping, and needed some decking options. After…read moresearching online, we found La Mesa Lumber, and I'm so glad we did. They have a wide selection of lumber for all types of projects, plus a great range of tools, oils, stains, and hardware. The staff is knowledgeable and able to offer guidance and recommendations. We were set on having a beautiful real‑wood deck rather than composite, and we found the perfect wood type here at a reasonable price. You can pull your car into the back, place your order, and the staff will help load everything for you. Then you take your ticket to the store counter to pay -- super easy. They're also very dog‑friendly, which I loved. They provide samples, have a large selection, and even have outdoor displays showing how different woods weather over time. Such a helpful touch when you're making a big decision.

Great local spot for you building and home maintenance needs. They have very fair prices and the…read morebest part is they deliver unlike Home Depot or the big box stores. I highly recommend these guys for all your building needs.

Employee helped me for a jewelry I came to sell. 10/10 service and got the best out of my sell.read more

The manger and owner both have great customer service. They work with me if you need extra cash the…read moretake designer bags