This week, my neighbor suddenly began frantically knocking on my door. I didn't hear her because I was on the phone, and the new Air Pods Pro 2 earbuds have exceptional noise cancellation. My neighbor proceeded to call me, and I knew something was up because of her escalation to a call from the usual text messages. It turns out she needed a ride to work because her car battery died. In Superman fashion (without the phone booth), I transformed into an appearance that was suitable for an external presentation and dropped her off at Costco.
Costco was an absolute madhouse at 10 AM on Sunday. I see that they continue to let anybody in. I ended my Costco membership years ago because it got to the point where I was renewing my membership each time I shopped there (meaning once a year). If I want something from Costco, I can have the neighbor get it for me. Alternatively, she can get me a Costco gift card, which allows me to shop at Costco without a membership.
My neighbor said she bought her battery at Costco in January, which only lasted nine months. That's bad even for Arizona standards, where you're lucky to have a battery last three years due to the heat. She mentioned that her previous battery lasted thirteen months. That tells me there's something else wrong with her vehicle that is causing the battery to be drained or not charged properly. The neighbor has a visit to the dealer in the future, and I don't envy that at all.
When I did have a Costco membership, I remember walking into the store and flashing my membership card just as someone was walking right behind me. He was stopped by the Costco worker and told in no uncertain terms that he was not allowed in without a membership. I thought to myself, "Good. Nice to see they are enforcing the rules." After all, Costco refers to its customers as "members," and there is supposed to be an air associated with being part of an exclusive club. About a half hour later, I saw that same guy rolling a giant cart down the aisle. I mean, they'll let anyone in!
Costco was an absolute madhouse at 10 AM on Sunday. I see that they continue to let anybody in. I ended my Costco membership years ago because it got to the point where I was renewing my membership each time I shopped there (meaning once a year). If I want something from Costco, I can have the neighbor get it for me. Alternatively, she can get me a Costco gift card, which allows me to shop at Costco without a membership.
My neighbor said she bought her battery at Costco in January, which only lasted nine months. That's bad even for Arizona standards, where you're lucky to have a battery last three years due to the heat. She mentioned that her previous battery lasted thirteen months. That tells me there's something else wrong with her vehicle that is causing the battery to be drained or not charged properly. The neighbor has a visit to the dealer in the future, and I don't envy that at all.
When I did have a Costco membership, I remember walking into the store and flashing my membership card just as someone was walking right behind me. He was stopped by the Costco worker and told in no uncertain terms that he was not allowed in without a membership. I thought to myself, "Good. Nice to see they are enforcing the rules." After all, Costco refers to its customers as "members," and there is supposed to be an air associated with being part of an exclusive club. About a half hour later, I saw that same guy rolling a giant cart down the aisle. I mean, they'll let anyone in!