This Costco location is near the hotel we're staying. It's just off the 99 freeway in a big shopping center next to Lowes Hardware. The entrance is off Pelandale Ave. They have a Costco gas station if you need that as well. I wanted to stop in cause I saw as I was browsing the internet, that Costco has changed up the bagel selection. They sell them in bags of 8 now, instead of requiring you like before to but two bags of six for a dozen bagels. The new price is basically $5.00 for 8, so I guess the price per bagel has gone up, but what hasn't. HERE IS THE BIG NEWS! THE BAGELS ARE NOW WATER BOILED! What that means is they're more like real bagels like you would find in an actual bagel shop, a more dense and chewy bagel, yeah like New York I guess, even though I've never been. The previous bagels were basically fluffy beard donuts! Costco ended their association with Einstein's bagels (the bread donut ones) and now makes their own using water boiling before baking. I tried them and, whoa, what a difference, it way better. Maybe not totally as good as an actual bagel shop, but way better than what they had before. I used to avoid Costco bagels, but not any more. Try them out! read more

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I don't normally leave reviews like this, but the customer service at this Costco today was terrible. Honestly, the entire experience felt like the employees were annoyed that customers were even there. I brought my daughter in to get her picture taken for her Costco card, and the woman helping us was rude and had an attitude from the beginning. She barely acknowledged us and didn't even have the courtesy to tell my daughter she was about to take her picture. She just held up the iPad and snapped it. No "Are you ready?" No smile. Nothing. If you're working directly with customers, basic communication and courtesy shouldn't be too much to ask. Then there's the ridiculously loud music blasting outside. It sounded more like we were walking into a club promotion than Costco. It was obnoxious and completely unnecessary. Checkout wasn't any better. The man checking us out seemed irritated, rushed us through the entire transaction, and came across as rude and disrespectful. At that point, it felt like a pattern rather than one employee having a bad day. Costco charges customers for a membership. The absolute bare minimum should be decent customer service. I don't expect employees to roll out a red carpet, but I do expect to be treated with basic respect and not made to feel like I'm inconveniencing someone by simply shopping there. Management seriously needs to address the attitude and customer service at this location. Being busy is not an excuse for being rude. Looks like I will be going to the Turlock location from now on. read more

Costco members who are not allowed in due to the new executive only membership hours. Why don't they just have a Executive only check outs lines. There more members seating around. I couldn't get them all out n one pic WOW! I watched this Costco employee, Teresa, stop an elder member told her "you have to wait 2 more minutes" . Costco customer service at its best. read more

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Costco is the best! I got my tires changed and they fit me in the same day for a walk in appointment. I appreciate Costco's dedication to diversity and the food court plus, they have so many great products and services! Good value, selection, gas prices, and quality merchandise. read more

The night before Thanksgiving, 2025, I bought $200 worth of groceries and I bought a $50 gift certificate using a different credit card. When I got to my car, I hopped inside to put the gift card inside the thank you card I had prepared, so I wouldn't misplace it. I sat there and texted for awhile and wondered if I should use the restroom before I headed home to Sonora, which is a little over an hour away. When two cars in front of me pulled out, I took the opportunity and drove forward towards home. I decided to wait and unload the groceries in the morning when I was rested. I watched a little TV, and decided to go out and get the bag of nuts I'd purchased to snack on. You guessed it...there were no groceries in the car! I'd spaced out and drove away leaving my unloaded cart in the Riverbank Costco parking lot! I never even thought about calling Costco until later. They said their cart guys log in items found in the carts and said I should call back Friday when they reopened. When I called back, they said nothing had been turned in, but a stand out worker named Marcos asked me about where I was parked and their LP guy would go through the videos. I didn't expect anything to be done. It was clearly my fault Carlos pursued the matter though and I went down today to talk with him. Unfortunately, he was called away on personal business, but referred me to Elizabeth, his manager. Elizabeth asked me a few questions and then asked if I would like to shop to replace the items or she could have one of her workers do it. We decided to go with the later as it was faster. Elizabeth said she would then walk me through the front door! When the great worker who pulled my order ( I wish I could remember his name) came back with my order, an Elizabeth said she would now walk me out, I had to force myself from crying! What a team and what a caring policy. That's not the end of the story though, their LP (loss prevention) guy reviewed the videos from that night and saw another customer loading my goods into their car. Through the license plate, the LP guy (wish I knew his name too) found out who the member is and Costco will be contacting them. I asked Elizabeth if she liked working with Costco. She said she loved it. She had planned to go into teaching, but went to work at Costco and liked it so much she stayed. She says now that she is a manager, her desire to teach is also being fulfilled... I had to get out of there cuz the tears were coming again, and I'm a macho guy! From what I've heard, Costco treats their employees well. That's how you attract these winners I ran into! Happy Holidays everyone and thank you so much! Tim Wiehe read more

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Went back the next week, hour ride again. I explained I got a voicemail after left last week telling me to come back and they will issue my check. "Nope, wrong store, you gotta go to the Modesto location" Freeking trash! read more

My usual experience at this Costco in Modesto, CA is normally satisfactory. However, today is the third time that I have had a rude & unacceptable encounter with a worker who helps load and unload their carts and pick up shopping carts; named: Alec. The service with him has been terrible; including today's encounter with him. I have asked him to please open the trunk and place my shopping items into it, as I cannot do it myself due to my disability. I have asked Alec to place them in a certain order in the trunk, i.e. perishables together and on top of the other items. This way, I can have my helper at home unload those items in order so they won't be forgotten and go bad. Alec waited until I asked him for the second time, can you please open the trunk and place the items in there in a certain order? He reluctantly opened the trunk and threatened "I will not help you and you are being rude." He called me rude twice. He tossed my items in without much care which would cause them to be damaged from his rough handling.... I asked him once more to please close the trunk of the car, and he slammed it and marched off with a very ugly attitude and mumbling something under his breath. Because of this repeated experience with Alec, I am giving this store 2 stars. I hope that management will see this review and take care of this...no one should be treating their clients this way unless they don't want clients/customers. read more

This is for the hearing aid crew at Costco in Modesto. They are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Especially Aresenio, Holly and Rachel. The selection is amazing especially for the price. Great value but again the greatest thing is the people.5 stars for Costco and 10 for the great people who have helped me with my hearing aids!! read more

This Costco has become the worst store in town due to the customer service being horrible! All The workers that I encountered today were rude and had a terrible attitude. We came to pick up a pizza we had ordered over the phone. We waited in the pickup line for 10 mins or so because it was busy. When we got up there we told them we had a pizza for pickup and they said we had to go to the kiosk to pay and then come back up. My boyfriend asked if he had to wait in line again because we had already waited 10 mins and the line was still long. The lady "helping" him in the front rolled her eyes and with a horrible attitude said no you just come right back up. So we did just that. Had we known this before we would have never waited in line to begin with. This must be a new system that they fail to tell you in the beginning or mention over the phone. Once we jumped through all these hoops, we got in the front and we were ignored and then another shopper asked where she goes to pick up pizza and they said a different window, so we heard and followed. When my boyfriend got up there he said he was picking up a pizza and a different lady said that he has to wait in line again and we were already irritated by this point. After this I went back up to the original lady who had told us we didn't have to wait and told her about the pizza and how she told us we didn't have to wait in line again and she said "who told you you didn't have to wait?" and I responded "you did" with a confused face. How does she not know she just told us that less than 5 minutes ago?! Incompetent people working for this establishment. This was such a fiasco just to get a simple pizza. I don't even know why they changed their system in the first place. If it ain't broke don't fix it! Kind workers would have made this experience better. I think they need to rehire new people who know how to deal with the public and are competent. read more

Average-sized warehouse with an extremely busy parking lot in a centrally located plaza. Surprised that several items which are seasonal or have disappeared from Bay Area Costcos are regularly available here. Some people say Flan is only in Costco Mexico but it's a staple in Central Valley Costco Bakeries and also at my local Bay Area warehouse in South San Francisco. Smitten by the many tequila and mezcal options in Modesto. Several great items on clearance, as noted by the asterisk in the upper right indicating a Pending Delete, with markdown prices ending in $.97. Overall, I brought home some fantastic souvenirs. But... Minus 3 stars bc I'm REPULSED that a Costco Modesto employee at the Returns counter accepted someone's USED UGG's with actual POOP on the soles and then put them on the floor to resell at full price $99.99?! See my included pics. Let this be a warning: if you see an online-only pair of shoes on the floor, be really cautious opening up that box. There's a likely probability that they have been used and worn and you might even touch some unknown doodoo. I had to abandon my cart and immediately wash my hands after that literal shet. read more

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This is for the hearing aid individuals who have been most helpful. Aresenio who just helped me with a problem I was having with the aids and even though he was busy took care of the problem in about 5 minutes. There is also Rachel who has also been great to deal with and has helped with a great selection for my hearing aids. It was a great value for me. Great aids for a great price. Please let these individuals know that they are very valuable employees and very much appreciated!! read more

My mother went grocery shopping two days ago and bought this cheese at Costco and on the second day of having it it goes bad and gets moldy then I called Costco and the lady I talk to was completely rude and disrespectful read more

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Amazing selection deals and easy to find things. So give it a try . It's quick and very good value considering today's market and prices . And friendly employee's . read more

The clerk in return department was flat out rude telling me I would need to wait because he has lots of stuff to retag his name was Josh not friendly or welcoming at all and I went ahead and got the credit for the item because I just wanted to replace it but his assumption that stork said it was fine and just not impressed. The Riverbank floor is much better. The people are much more polite and congenial. Definitely recommend avoiding the Pelandale store. This is not the first time I've had issues doing returns. I don't know they act like it's their money or something and I thought the return policy was pretty clear. read more

I want to like them more than I do. I would give the food court and food, five stars. I would give customer service negative one. We made a big purchase of a refrigerator, and the service and delivery was absolutely horrible! They also didn't remove our old fridge which was not as agreed to. We had gotten our membership free because my husband is a driver and it was offered free with the service I'm not sure that we use it enough to pay forI'm not sure that we use it enough to pay for a normal membership. I'm leaving review today because we got a pizza for dinner and it's actually very tasty. read more

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The older heavy lady at the entrance today claimed my card was expired. No it wasn't. It auto renews, which I verified. I'll now be cancelling due to this treatment when I used to spend thousands a year. Costco execs might want to make sure your lower staff aren't having power trips on valued customers. read more

Costco is still our most frequented shopping spot. We just recently purchased our entire set of kitchen appliances, z-line. Today we went to get some fish for lent and it was amazing, 4 whole tilapias for under $20. Everything from the oil, chips, tortillas, beans, rice, and the sodas where all purchases there. We are Costco people all the way...... read more

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Very disappointing to see Costco follow Big Corporations in a money grab tactic! And who have they targeted, the disabled and seniors. For many years, as a disabled person, I have been able to shop at Costco beginning at 9:00 AM per their policy to allow the disabled and seniors early access. I've done this up until today when I tried to enter at 9:45 and was refused entry by a very rude, aggressive employee who told me that if I wanted to enter before 10:00AM I would have to upgrade my membership and pay an additional fee. He further explained to me that this policy had been in effect since shortly after COVID which is just not true as I'd been there about 2 weeks ago before 10:00 and was allowed entry. As I was waiting outside for the clock to strike 10:00 with the self-appointed Costco police glaring at me, more and more disabled and senior citizens were being turned away and there were now so many of us that we were blocking the entrance to Costco although we graciously stepped aside when we noticed someone with an Executive Membership card trying to enter. When we were finally allowed in, I heard the same rude self-appointed "Costco Police" employee make rude comments about us (the disabled and seniors) to his co-worker. Hope the bully is proud of himself for treating the disabled and seniors with such little respect, empathy and consideration. But the real problem is Costco Corporate office who allows employees to treat the disabled and senior with such little respect and their policy change to extract more money from a segment of the population who are on a fixed income and struggling to be able to afford groceries and health care in our current economic climate. read more

Waited for a log time for one whole pepperoni pizza. This is not the first time either, last time I had to cancel my order, while I was waiting for my one pizza a guy came and got 20 pizzas because he ordered ahead of time, but meanwhile the customer who is shopping inside the store has to wait so long to get one. Please Costco do something about it because I saw a lot of upset customers including me. read more

Always well stocked, service is always helpful, I can always count on their wide variety of selection. The prices are always good, as they always have sales. Best costco around. read more

I had to come in to renew my Costco membership, and order a large pizza. Steve happily helped me with my request, let me know that I can renew my membership there and order the pizza also. I got my fresh pizza after. This is why I come to this location read more

We stopped by this Costco recently to get our credit card voucher. We noticed right away that this particular location is smaller than other Costcos. Their selection of items is also fairly different from other locations. Organic items can still be found here - but they definitely seemed to be more scarce than other Costcos. We were excited to see that the lines here were very manageable and much better than other locations. The staff that we encountered here were friendly and everyone around us seemed to be masked up and genuinely happy to be in Costco. We found our items quickly and my husband picked up a delicious smelling chicken bake, as well as a refreshing smoothie. It's easy to get caught up in the magic that is Costco - but we were able to get in and out of here smoothly and with big smiles on our faces. If you're looking to stock up on necessities, score some good deals, or need affordable gas (though be prepared for a linee) - this Costco is well worth stopping into. Trust. read more

I will start off by saying I love Costco and have always had a good shopping experience but today was very off putting. They have a senior citizen named Donna giving out some cookie samples and this lady was acting inappropriate thinking she can yell at customers who were getting samples that she placed on a brown tray. She yelled "Don't get the cookies until I say so!" Waite a minute! Don't Costco offer it's paying members samples??? Then this old lady looked at me and gave me a mean mug. What the heck is going on at Costco, that the old ladies working their are sweating cookie samples. After that I just walked away. I am too old to be beefing with a lady well over half a century old. And I am not about to get yelled at, Costco needs to check on Donna I don't think she's fit for the job. Very unapproachable, and nasty when paying customers reach for a sample. Her behavior is unacceptable and uncalled for. I honestly felt upset for the lady Donna got nasty with. read more

Costco is brilliant and I support them and they are a life line for me on many levels from food, prescriptions, products, and community. It is an event for me to go to Costco and not something I take for granted. I'm a senior and I need to speak up because I was disgusted by some of the comments. I love Costco and they have done nothing but always treated me, my family, friends, and community with respect. Sure, there is 1-2 workers who have to enforce rules at the door and safety because it does get crowded but this has always been reasonable and fair and sure 1-2 employees have an off day, but honestly, all the 1 star reviews sound like winy, entitled people picking on getting into the door right at 10 am, often rude themselves and are not mindful of their own contribution to conflict, grumpy for having to wait 20 minutes for a pizza to be prepped and cook and served, miscommunication that sounds like they were two-way issues, etc. Like if the cheese has gone bad, Ms. Leah, Costco will let you return it unless you ate more than 1/2 and even then sometimes they would still take it. Sheesh! Their return policy is generous but there is a point where people are guilty of taking advantage of it too. These complains seem really petty and even suspicious to me. I get you might be mad in the moment and feel slighted by an individual employee but that does not mean it is the whole damn company or staff and everyone has an off day as we all have our own issues and worries and you just don't know what that individual is dealing with in their personal life. People are spread thin and in real trauma right now because the actions of the government and failure on all side (not just one side but ALL sides). Costco is very generous, most of the people are sweet and kind, and as a corporation as a whole, and I think a lot of these people are upset that Costco is supportive of diversity, inclusivity, and equality. (And before you get on me I am a Republican! but I am also a Christian). Where is the humanity? These are the same people who probably think it is okay to take SNAP food away from children. Costco, not these other big box companies help and aid our communities that have disasters or low-income needs, like starving children. Think about your community! Always lead with kindness even if someone working is having a bad day. It is not always about you and support Costco. They have been a good company for decades and do not deserve this kind of treatment. read more

I've been shopping at Costco since 1976. No store is perfect but where else can I say that I have shopped for that long and still eager to go there again - see what's new because it's never a quick in and out when there are new things to see and buy and things I forgot to put on my list or things that other people have recommended. Let's go to Costco! read more

I picked up a family member from Kaiser after his surgery. He needed to get diapers on the way home but he didn't have his Costco card (of course because he just had surgery and they only allow the patient to bring ID and hospital card). He stayed in the car as I went inside Costco with his ID. I explained the situation to a lady at the Customer Service area. She said she had to check with a supervisor. She spoke to Randy who was on duty with her. He said no despite my explanations and plea. Fortunately, a customer named Mary stepped up and said, "She can come with me and we'll use my card." Randy replied, "But she is not allowed to pay for the purchase. You (Mary) have to pay for it". I hope all employees anywhere are not as heartless. Mary walked with me until I paid for the box of diapers. I will never forget her kindness and compassion. So what did I learn about human nature? It was not really a lesson but a reiteration about what I know about people: 1. The kindness of strangers can often be counted upon. 2. Rules are rules and some use it not to keep the order of things but to give others a hard time. From what I've been told Costco can give a one day complimentary pass. I sure wish I was offered one. read more

This Costco has one of the best prices for gas in the area. The sample people are always too slow and are probably instructed to not prep food until people are standing there already waiting. It's weird. The food court only has seating outside. Overall, the employees have been friendly and helpful. Avoid the weekends if you don't like crowds. read more

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(Food court) I get the strawberry ice cream for the strawberries. It barely had any and they were thrown in the bottom. Usually it's top and bottom, By the time I scarped them to the top they didn't have flavor, it's vanilla ice cream at this point. Super disappointed read more

This Costco off Pelandale rd in Modesto ca has a lot of rude employees throughout the years my family and I have had some bad experiences and mangers don't do anything about it one time my mother was trying to explain something and the employee told her to speak English that she was in America this time my mom tried to do separate transactions and the employee was saying she couldn't do that and that it was part of the Costco contract when you become a member? How if my mother has done it for the past 10years like what if she has a business account and a personal one and she needs separate transactions they're so rude that my mother Spanish speaker hates going alone because every time she has had a bad experience. read more

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This rating is almost entirely due to the continued poor experiences I have had at the food court at this location. Issue 1 - on October 19 2023, i placed an order for 20 pizzas to be picked up at 4pm on Saturday the 21st. I was told it wouldn't be a problem and was ordering them for a school event. When I arrived at 315pm to pay for them and let them know I was here they proceeded to tell me that they didn't have my order and since I had just paid for them I would need to wait in line with all the other orders. When I was given my pizza half of them were not even cut into regular pizzas. Again, this was for a school fundraiser. Not happy. Tonight, 29 Dec 2023 I arrived to shop inside the store. Before beginning my shopping I placed an order for a whole pizza. When I was finished shopping more than 30 minutes later I walked up to the pizza window to ask how much longer it would be for the pizza. A simple question. I was asked what my order number was 3 times by the guy at the window and he at no point was willing to tell me how much longer. When I asked him for a third time he asked if I had stood in the middle line first. I said no, I placed the order then went shopping and wanted to know how much longer it would be. He told me to go to the middle line. So here I stand, now 10 minutes later and the line has not moved. I asked a basic question, I have already placed my order and think it is ridiculous to have to stand in yet another line when the whole point of ordering ahead was for it to be picked up when I was done shopping. You need to get some kinder employees who can answer basic questions. I have wondered for a while now if it is even worth it to have a membership here. I've been a business member now for more than 5 years and spend, on average 15,000 a year. I'm cancelling my membership. It's not like the prices here are competitive anymore. read more

First of all, it's one of friendlier Costcos I've been too. They want to help. They will push your cart, load your car, find things you can't find Let them help you It's kept clean, many employees restocking to ensure product is available. read more

I got what I wanted and I happy with the purchased. The store is a bit crowded, but that's normal for any Costco read more

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Definitely worth training yourself and your family to primarily shop at Costco! True value for your dollar- rate to say now days! Learn to stock your overflow and you'll see the difference in your wallet. There is always employees walking around willing and be to help with by questions. The return policy is amazing. My family used to grocery shop on a weekly basis or every few days, since we started shopping primarily at Costco we only need to go in twice a month at max. Get your groceries and home needs all in one while grabbing a quick and cheap snack on the way out in the food court. read more

You could probably copy and paste this on to every Costco I have ever been to in my entire life. This includes the Costco's that purposely only have diet soda. I actually really like Costco. My first warehouse club card was to Sam's Club. The idea of buying necessities in bulk or at least purchasing things that are logical in large amounts makes sense to me. The gas lines are a joke but I'm sitting in them. One of the main things that I purchase here is normally dog food and toilet paper. I have though, found that all of the other essentials are great to buy here. Unfortunately my shopping experience is always tainted by the targeted consumer group. Or at least who I perceive is mostly consuming Costco products. I do not have a family or business that I have to supply to. If I'm not buying it for myself I'm buying it for my dogs. The only perks to that are that no one tries to sell me anything or sign me up for anything. The overall vibe to me is unwelcoming because I am young. Associates as well as customers. Associates being the main issue. My girlfriend and I have not had a Costco card in about six months we came in to renew it. The gentleman that helped us was just extremely bland and rude. Like I said unwanted. I've always wondered if that's just a ageism thing or if Costco is not a great company to work for. If you're gonna check receipts at the door? hire more people for said doors. Don't get upset when I just stroll I'm past you. I don't want you touching any of my things and those are pre-Covid thoughts....But literally other than customer service and the overall employee morale. I love Costco. I try to come in super early so that I'm not crowded and I stay away from weekends. The plants that they currently have seem a little sad so I didn't get a chance to purchase any. I bought my first robot vacuum here four years ago. Josh just recently died. I have purchased two safes here. Our most recent purchase was a workshop shelving unit. I always get a hotdog or a chicken bake before I leave. The sauerkraut going away was a little hard for me...every once in a while though there's one that's still getting rid of old supply. It's been two years though. read more

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WARNING. When Returning an item, refund or warehouse credit, ASK whether or not they have a replacement option on stock (IN-STORE/Currently), BEFORE you answer the customer representative if you'd like a Store Credit Gift Card Modesto Costco. Manteca Costco. read more

Myself, mother, niece and daughter stopped by this Costco,to grab a few items. I was tired so I sent my mother whom is on my account in with my debit card and niece. After they got through shopping they went thru the fastest line self check out. One of the store employees singled out my mom and niece as if they were stealing thru the check-out line. The fucking asshole started grabbing stuff out of the cart trying too re-ring up items that were already on the screen. He singled out my family and stood there fussing at them, mind you I'm on messenger the whole time listening. She eventually pay for one transaction and tried paying for a separate transaction they took the cart over to a cashier making them switch lines. How embarrassing. You singled out my family and your co-workers called out a Black worker all the way from the back to speak with me trying too justify your actions. Then the Black guy lies to me by saying he was in the front. Then why I didn't see you anywhere around when I had came in? I am very upset with this fucking establishment so unprofessional singling out someone because of what they look like. My mother doesn't steal, she's not them moms that goes in stores taking shit and not paying for it. She never even drank any liquor or smoke anything, she not a ghetto mom. I'll be back let's see you push up on me like that... read more

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If you're ever feeling confident about yourself and want to be brought down a couple pegs this Costco is the place for you! The employees here have been trained to exude the type of condescending kindness that makes you question whether they are calling you dumb or if you're just misunderstanding them. Only come here as a last resort. read more

While usually I have never had an issue with this Costco in over 25 years, however the returns manager refused to honor the return policy, that was written down and in plain view, she made all manner of excuses as to why I couldn't exchange the defective product. I ended up taking it to the Manteca Costco and they didn't complain or make excuses. The names of the associates were sent to the district manager, the dishonesty of the associates is completely unprofessional. read more

I stopped at the Modesto location because I was running errands here in town.. I am extremely disappointed with every aspect of this Costco.. The customer service is horrible every employee I came across was very unprofessional and rude I came across moldy food, the store was not as clean as it usually is .. I was really surprised. I believe I will just stick with Turlock for now on .. read more

Rebecca at the optics/glasses counter ! You ROCK!!! Such a graceful helpful person. She was quick to help and very attentive. She made Me feel Comfortable and confident I was getting a great deal with such a beautiful set of glasses. Thankful for this Costco team member !! 5/31 11am read more