Costco Wholesale

Argh?! I hate that I love this place. It’s pretty difficult to find parking any day any time. Once you finally get in you have to fight your way over to get a buggy. Once you get a buggy you need to show your membership card before you can go in.
Now you’ve finally made it into the store, for some reason people like to stop right in the main entrance isle to look at the flyer, which is frustrating. Which is just the beginning of the frustration as people seem to become oblivious to the existence of other people in this store.
Although it can be difficult to navigate your way though this place things are at a better value price than other grocery stores. Although the selection is limited, most of the prices are pretty good especially when it’s on sale.
They have so many things in a one stop shop, from TV’s to bananas, from paper shredders to tooth paste, they seem to have a bit of everything in portions that seem impossible to use up before the expiry date.
Then you’ve collected everything you need in your cart, time to wait in line to pay, but the line ups don’t end there, you also need to line up to exit the store where there draw a line on your receipt. I assume they are checking what’s in your cart too, but no one has taken more than a quick glance at my cart before drawing a line on my receipt. Once you pass this spot, and you think your headed to your car, no, people love to stop at this point as well for reasons unknown.
But for all the trouble, the prices are reasonable especially when something is on sale.

pretty great location, with excellent staff, and lots of inventory, I often find myself coming to this location on my lunch, to pick up a «one or two» item, or a treat for myself. great parking, very clean even by Costco’s standards. my only knock is against the drivers in the parking lot, for some reason they tend to whip in and out of spots, or the lot in general, which you have to keep an eye out for.
otherwise a great location, often I find that there is a lot of «Italian focused» foods at this location, that you can’t get at other locations.

I am a VIP member of costco in gta canada.
Costco pharmacy at vaughan is a big shame spooling the nice corporate image of costco.
There had been delays normally for 30 minutes to 45 minutes but on Friday 27 th, they almost took 45 minutes to take the prescription. Inspite of so many people waiting second counter was not opened.
One hour time was given for the delievery. After 1.30 hours when I came back to collect the medicine it wasn’t ready. After 15 min I was called and still the repeat I have told them was missing.
Bad attitude and careless behaviour put things worse. It’s much better to close pharmacy if it’s not manageable, at least company enjoys a very good reputation on all other sectors.

This Costco location is truly one of my favorites. It is very conveniently located right next to Cineplex and is close to the outlet stores. I love how everything is neatly organized and that it always has everything I need in stock. I do wish they had more samples however to be fair I do come in the evenings at which point they may be done. The parking lot is huge and the bathrooms are clean. Overall, I always have a great experience when I come here and end up spending more than I intend to!

Costco is that place I love to hate. The parking lot of the Vaughan location should be enough to make me never want to come back, and yet most weekends you will find me here. The customers are probably the worst thing about Costco as I have always had stellar service here, from returns to purchases and everything in between. The prices aren’t always better if you really know your prices and shop around. There are rarely sales, but there are good promotions; mostly on the weekends. There are many products here that you just can’t find anywhere else and so I keep coming back. Clothing is a hit and miss, but if you see something you think you might like… Buy it right away as it won’t be there when you get back. I find the food fresh and replenished often. Have not had any bad experiences with the food.

This review is for the Costco Optical department. When I called to make an appointment, I specifically asked if I could get my pupillary distance result after my eye exam. The person on the phone said yes.
I go in and get my eye exam, and I ask to get my pupillary distance, and the optometrist declined, saying that they don’t give that information out. Optometrists always have this information when they conduct an eye exam; however, this optometrist refused to give it to me even though I was told over the phone when I booked my appointment that I could get my Pupillary Distance measurement.
I was cheated out of $ 75. I should have walked out, and not paid. I don’t recommend this Costco Optical Department to anyone. This is flat out stealing when you say you’re going to provide something as a service, and then you don’t provide it.

Not much has changed in terms of information about Costco’s location and its overall business. I am pleased to share that I have gone in person to deal with the mishap and it came to my attention that although there were many miscommunications, a full refund was made to my account back in August when the mistake was made.
It turns out they had no recollection or proof of any double charge because it was made erroneously and then quickly refunded.
I can’t say it wasn’t annoying to have to run around and call and go to my bank etc. But i am so happy to see that they did what was correct. I added a star because I couldn’t make it a 3.5…
I will continue to go back time and again. Amazing pricing and convenient location.
Thanks Costco!

Lining up at Costco for gas. Great price at 89.9. Line goes fast. One stop shopping for food and all your household needs. Good prices. My favourite place to buy roses. $ 19.99 for a dozen long stem. cant beat that price… And they last a long time. MasterCard is the credit card used. Dangerous store to shop too many things to See. Lots of sampling. If you drop by at lunch have their corn beef sandwich… delicious! Oh and don’t forget the fries for a few extra dollars.

I just come here to refill my gas tank! Price for premium is excellent just for members only! I love shopping in Costco it is one of the best!

This is the Costco location closest to my office. I come here semi-​frequently. There always seems to be line up at the gas station. I try to come a few minutes before noon or wait until after 1pm on weekdays ~ because the lunch hour crowd can be messy. I’m always surprised at how many people go to Costco, it’s always packed. People are also pretty crazy with their carts and don’t really look where they are going, so you have to be careful. Otherwise, this Costco is pretty well organized in the same fashion the other locations are. The produce is a in a different corner though. it’s ok.

The place isn’t bad if you need large quantities of just about anything…
The prices are pretty good, i was actually surprised to find some items cheaper here than Bulk Barn. Great prices wins me all the time.

Costco Gas specifically, its too crowded! They should really open a gas station at the Billy Bishop Way location
But the prices are always lower than anywhere else, and its great quality gasoline too

There was a Modern Family episode a few years back which summed up Costco perfectly. One of the characters stated «It’s big, it’s loud and I dare you not to like it».
Whomever is their purchaser should be awarded a badge of merit for always finding items that we can’t seem to live without. I don’t know how many times I’ve gone into this store and seen an item and thought to myself «How have I gotten through the day without having THIS?»
This is THE place to buy books… much cheaper than Chapters/​Indigo. Meat department is fantastic (we hired a chef to cater a dinner one night (through Deal of the Day. so it was not expensive at all) and he recommended Costco for meats stating the quality cannot be beat). Gas prices defy logic… how do they keep their prices at least $.05 cheaper than the competition? And who doesn’t love starting their Christmas shopping in August? Their seasonal Garden Centre cannot be beat for prices.
Staff are very friendly and seem to like working there. Their banter throughout the store is a welcome relief to the robotic service some stores have.
One minor complaint and that is that it is always busy and finding parking can be an issue. Once inside it can be a little roller derby-​ish as you try to maneuver through the aisles. Cashier lines move quickly inside although backlogs can occur as you’re trying to exit the building.
Their no questions asked return policy is fantastic (I had a friend return market umbrellas purchased years earlier that were damaged by a windstorm and they took them back!)
Oh…as an additional incentive, if you get their AMEX… you get 2% back on most purchases at the end of the year (including gas purchases). Last year my refund paid for my membership plus some.

Love this Costco. Parking is easy. There are free samples. Come here to print photos here for cheap while you shop. Pharmacy inside. Giant shopping karts, bright lights, and a large selection. What is there not to love?
Highly advised unless you are out to get a heart attack, do not eat food from their fast food restaurant behind the cashier. This means pizza and fries.
And you need membership to get in or bring someone who has one!