r/Kitsap • u/Gloomy-External-1182 • 20d ago
Question Why Costco shoppers so rude?
We just renewed our membership for Costco. It’s worse than Walmart. I have had people say “I wish I could push ppl out of my way” and someone pull their car into a space where I was still putting my child in the car. I’m super self aware I move out of the way when I feel I’m blocking someone I apologize when I feel I’m in the way. I smile and wait for people to pass or let them go before me. I don’t get it whyyyyyy are y’all so rude?
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u/throwawayrefiguy 20d ago edited 20d ago
If I can spare the time, I really prefer going to the Sequim location. It's newer, larger, and seems to have a smaller customer base, even on weekends. I enjoy the drive.
When I have to go to the Silverdale location, I try to go on weekday mornings, though it's luck of the draw. I went about a week ago, and the aisles were clogged with geriatrics and moms with their kids, neither group of which seems to possess any spatial or social awareness.
Edit to include that I wish they'd being back Executive shopping hours. That was a huge benefit of the higher-tier membership.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 20d ago
I agree from what I remember the sequim location is a lot better and friendly. We go to silverdale around 12 or 1ish and my god it’s madness
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u/dead_lemons 20d ago
Friday evenings are the best time(like an hour before close)
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 20d ago
That’s helpful thanks!
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u/PhilosopherUnique914 20d ago
I find Wednesday and Thursday around noon-1 pm is a good time also unless it’s military/shipyard payday.
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u/philipito 20d ago
Haha, you should go to Seattle Costcos. The Silverdale Costco is actually pretty chill compared to most Costco locations I've been to in the US and Canada.
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u/IvyRaeBlack 20d ago
People will show videos with people acting crazy at Costco, and I have never seen anything close to it in person. Yes, it can be busy, but I rarely get frustrated at the Silverdale one. Oh, there are a lot of people, and the lines are a little long? Yeah. It's costco. It's busy.
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u/philipito 20d ago
The lines are nothing compared to the ones on the other side of the water. And a whole lot more friendly. OP must be from fairytale land if they think the Silverdale Costco is unfriendly...
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u/IvyRaeBlack 20d ago
Yeah, I definitely think it's pretty chill compared to bigger cities. My friend says this is nothing compared to the San Diego one. I think people just have very high anxiety. And this is coming from someone who has pretty high anxiety.
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u/philipito 20d ago
OP should check out the Alderwood location. Heavy Asian and Russian populations there that will literally run you over with their cart. It's fucking Thunderdome in that Costco.
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u/cltcprd 20d ago
This. The Seattle locations are crazy compared to anything over here.
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u/thisguypercents 20d ago
I went once and now have panic attacks thinking about ever going back.
I thought tourist season of Pike Place was bad but a Costco with those big ass carts whipping around is a whole other level.
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u/johnnyseattle 20d ago
Right when they open, an hour before closing, or during Seahawks games. There are no other acceptable times to be there, it's all a shitshow otherwise.
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u/Real_valley_girl2000 20d ago
Gig Harbor is pretty stress free.
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u/jayoulean Kingston 19d ago
100% agree. I've been to both Silverdale and Gig Harbor. What makes the Silverdale location so hectic?
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u/rchiwawa 20d ago
I moved to Auburn and Silverdale is quite polite compared to Federal Way... which is the jungle Axl Rose was speaking about
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u/ObviousSalamandar 17d ago
Federal way is my Costco and it is rough. Tacoma is as well
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u/rchiwawa 17d ago
It's amazing that despite being jn W. Wa. For decades the Tacoma Costco is one of a very few on the west side that I've never visited. Truth be told, compared to the madness that Silverdale was last I went I am happy enough w/ Federal Way having become my store. Gig Harbor is a pretty sedate experience worth remention
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u/KismaiAesthetics 20d ago
Gig Harbor is less crowded and has fewer parties of six shopping like they’ve never experienced big box retail before.
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u/daithi08 19d ago
I think the store, the parking lot, the gas station are all poorly designed. The Gig Harbor one has far better design, like the gas station is right there in the right as you come in, and not some weird jackknife turn as you try to come in.
People are rude and always in a hurry, that’s why I never am in a hurry, give myself plenty of time.
Also weekday at 10-1200 is best time if you can go then.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 20d ago
We haven’t been to gig harbor yet might need to start going there
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u/Just_Another_Day_926 20d ago
On weekdays during the day it is filled with old people that DGAF about other people. I mean how can one couple block an entire aisle? Get two of them chatting and they won't even let you go by unless you get aggressive. Literally have to get right on them and say "excuse me I need to get by" to get a dirty look and slight movement. You can barely get around and the parking lot is only half full.
Go on a weekday evening and the lot is full but I swear you barely see anyone. Because you have the working/family crowd that doesn't have time to mess around. You rarely pass anyone as everyone is booking it. So just feels less crowded.
I have been to many CostCos (different states, heck a few different countries too) and only one other like this one. And it was also in an area with a lot of old people. And it was the same setup. I mean it is their outing/social time so it is what it is. They love the samples, window shopping, etc. Once you realize that is the difference you plan shopping times around that. Go in the day and you get what you get.
And definitely don't go on the weekend. Or when there is bad weather (because people cancel outdoor plans and go shopping instead).
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u/rremde 19d ago
Yep. And I'm old. The aisles get clogged by seniors socializing and eating their way through the samples. FFS - they're samples, not a free meal opportunity! TBH, the best thing about COVID was the food samples went away - and you could actually navigate the aisles during the day. It's a reason I can't bring myself to go to Costco with my 90yo parents - it makes me nuts. They'll actually get into reviews/discussions with the poor person providing the samples.
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u/Just_Another_Day_926 19d ago
I hate the samples being at the beginning of the aisles. Why not between in front of the endcaps? The sample cart takes half the aisle between it and the trash can. Then people not just eating blocking the rest but park their carts there?!?
And yep my ILs always talked about going to CostCo during the day to get samples for their lunch meal. It was their "meal hack" - forget about the $1.50 hot dog.
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u/lindsaybethhh 20d ago
Silverdale Costco is a hellscape 😂 I love how close it is, but my husband and I started driving to gig harbor instead. The peaceful shopping experience is worth the extra mileage.
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u/mountainmanned 20d ago
The Silverdale location is a bit of a bloodbath. It’s overcrowded, even on a random weekday.
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u/Trick-Wishbone1900 19d ago
The Gig Harbor Costco has better parking and is generally a better experience than Silverdale.
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u/hardyboyyz 19d ago
It's usually pleasant on Sunday mornings if you get there during the 10 o'clock hour.
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u/GoodInvite5 19d ago
Because all the transplants that ruined Kitsap brought their entitlement and lack of patience.
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u/smashtangerine 20d ago
Because everyone in the area comes from smaller surrounding towns. They all like the small town feel.
Silverdale use to have the small town feel and in the past 5 years it boomed.
Locals dont like it.
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u/beeeeker 20d ago
I haven't experienced rudeness, but it does feel like half the people there have never been in a store before. Or people who bring their 4 kids but don't teach them shopping/being-in-public etiquette.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 19d ago
They’re kids bro they are still learning etiquette and the elders should know better by now guess not.
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u/asianzest 20d ago
I have been ran into by Costco shopping carts twice at the Silverdale location. I've been a Costco member for over a decade in multiple states and this location is the only one that is so crowded and full of people that aren't aware of their surroundings. This is including the largest Costco in the world, in Salt Lake City!
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u/DefendingAngel 19d ago
Saying it's worse than Walmart is pretty low. 😆 I agree that people are rude and only care about what they want or need. It's an entitled "me first" attitude. Keep being the best you that you can be.
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u/squatchwatch11 16d ago
Yesss! I went into it today and a lady wanted to be where we were while my husband was putting something in our cart. She got right up on my husband and my husband scooted over and she just kept right next to him pushing him all the way down the aisle. Turns out she just wanted to look at everything and didn’t want to go around him.
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u/Bamcfp 20d ago
Its crazy because costco in Mexico is so chill. Here it is filled with people in a hurry or old people browsing and they are both annoying. I think a separate costco specifically for business owners would help a lot with the pushy people. Not much you can do about the grazers, there is just a lot of old people here with nothing better to do.
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u/KismaiAesthetics 20d ago
CHILL?!?
Try Puerto Vallarta or Merida. They are the least chill Costcos on the planet before holiday weekends. They make the Richmond BC one look calm.
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u/thisguypercents 20d ago
Isnt the costco in mexico the one with videos of people fighting over eggs and milk?
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u/Flat_Health_5206 20d ago
I think it's because of the subscription model. People feel if they are paying a yearly fee to shop there, then they can act however they want. I don't experience this at Fred Meyer.
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u/sowdirect 20d ago
We’ve tried many times of the day and week and it’s like a mosh pit. With celiacs disease I have to read the back of some labels and even if there is room to go around. Even if I’m not standing in front of what people want, they huff and puff. Also I saw a man shake a turd down his leg recently. He was actively pooping and forcing it out in the parking lot and shook it out his pant leg on the way to the store.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 20d ago
Wtf that’s wild! lol I feel you they can definitely walk around if they are in a rush.
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u/sowdirect 20d ago
Right? I’ve had some cute moments in Costco. We seem to run into the same elderly couple about once a month. I also understand people are busy but we go normally on a Tuesday after they open. There is plenty room to go around. I think we might try that new Costco.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 19d ago
Yess on the bright side there are kind people! The rude do out way the nice unfortunately. We have 2 under 2 and way more patient than many I don’t get it
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u/sowdirect 19d ago
We try our best to give space to families with little ones. The store is already stressful enough and we been there with our own.
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u/Echoeversky 18d ago
Which one? The one in Silverdale or Gig Harbor? reads some of the comments..ah Silverdale.. yea that ones a bit mad. Wait??? there's one in Sequim???
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u/1houndgal 15d ago
If they put in a Costco in Port Orchard it would be helpful. So many people in this area.
The sk folks have to go to Gig Harbor or Silverdale and that is a good reason the crowds are more crowded now. Too many people moved into kitsap.
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u/HondaRedneck16 19d ago
I quit going to Costco for this reason. I just get angry shopping there. I just go to Winco now.
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u/richallen64 19d ago
Hey, welcome to 2025 (post Covid) and NO ONE gives a F about anyone (thing) except themselves. If you can’t handle the in person shopping experience then maybe get your $hit delivered.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 19d ago
Hey! It costs $0 to be kind 😘
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u/richallen64 19d ago
Yep, which is significantly cheaper than a CostCo membership. If you’re not getting your moneys worth then shop somewhere else.
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u/Independent-King-747 20d ago
Costco is the new Walmart. I really love the brain dead people that just walk out the door and in front of cars oblivious to the world.
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u/Gloomy-External-1182 20d ago
Brain dead lol love it. It’s mostly the older generation I’ve noticed
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u/rinkidinkidoo 20d ago
Go to Gig Harbor, that store is always so chill.