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Telephone service at costco
Three days of trying to get through by phone and no one p/up. I had new tires installed and have a question. I've tried every dept. Listed and no one p/up. The tire center has a voice message saying "you are being checked by smart call blocker. Say your name and hit pound... And over and over it does the same thing. How can you run a warehouse this way?
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Recently, we called Costco at (888) 426 - 7826, after we emailed Costco.ca ( via their "email us" website option). Even after multiple days, we did not receive any reply. Thereafter, We spoke to a Ms. Lily, customer service representative, in the Ecommerce department of Costco.ca. Lily was verbally abusive, technically incompetent, repeatedly...
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Garbage wrapped in a bow - food & supplements
Costco basically sells 3 things when it comes to food - Salt, Sugar and Chemicals not to mention mold especially on dried fruit, nuts and coffee. Im especially disgusted by the fact that they sell a non synthetic organic multi vitamin with the deceptive words organic maltodextrin on the label. Buy ingredients not brands! Costco is nothing but a seductive...
Read full reviewTire center
If you buy tires from here be prepared for many screw ups this department needs to change their process. Number 1, when you drop your car off for tire work there needs to be proper parking. They have signs but no one reads them and will park there to do shopping. Why don't they put up cones in those stalls when a person arrives a staff member needs to walk...
Read full reviewNegative experience
I bought new tires and during installation a wheel cover was accidentally broken. I didn't think it was a big deal at the moment. When it was time for a tire rotation I brought it in and waited twice as long as they told me. After driving home all my brake fluid leaked out causing my dashboard to light up. I took it to my trusted mechanic and he explained how someone damaged the brake hose. I had to pay to have it repaired, made a claim and was told it would be resolved in 5-7 days. No reply, so after a week I reached out again. They sent me an email with the wrong customer name and provided a phone number to call. After several attempts to talk to someone and only receiving a "voicemail box is full" recording, an angry person finally answered and yelled that I have the wrong number. When I looked up the claim adjuster and figured out the correct number to call, not the one they gave me, I called and learned that nearly two months later, they denied the claim.
Customer not happy, closed vista card when paid in full
We were told that the card was closed just because it expired, we called and gave them the phone number, address everything they need, we had to call costco to get a membership number we already had one it got closed, no warning or anything, but yet they call him. he was good about payments they wanted to start credit again, they lied to us saying that it was just closed because it expired. so paid membership card and told it was open then when using it isnt.
Costco has Gift Baskets to Ship!
For years, I had used a well-known fruit and baked goods company for shipping holiday baskets to friends and family. However, the past two years have seen a tremendous drop in quality and service. I was talking with a colleague about this and she mentioned to me that Costco Online has gift baskets and other goodies that can be shipped for holiday, birthday...
Read full reviewGood Deals
Costco's is well-known for offering the lowest prices. CEO Jim Sinegal says "We don't want to be one of the casualties. We don't want to turn around and say, 'We got so fancy we've raised our prices" Costco uses effective strategies throughout the organization to keep prices low. For example, have you ever seen a Costco ad on tv? The answer is no. Costco saves 2% annually by not advertising, instead redirects its revenue towards saving you money at the register. Also, much of the revenue goes towards paying its employees a fair wage. Costco's CEO says "You don't have a very motivated working-class; it starts to affect the dynamics of the economy. If workers are disenchanted and disenfranchised, productivity losses will go along with that" (James Sinegal). You might think that higher wages would cost the company money. Instead, Costco benefits from treating its workforce fairly resulting in loyal, happy, long-term employees, which in turn leads to saving the company money and if Costco saves, you save. CEO Craig Jelinek once told his successor Jim Sinegal "If you raise the price of the effing hot dog, I will kill you. Figure it out." An example of how passionate Costco's employees are about keeping its prices low. Even a food court employee named Josh Smithon stated on Quora that Costco loses money in its food court (2017). The low-cost food court items like the hotdog are put in place to keep you happy. You can always expect to find low prices while shopping at Costco and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting a company that takes care of its employees.
$60 for annual membership here in Australia
Costco has finally made it to Australia. We have, I think, around 10 stores thru-out the country.
I'm not a member. So I can't buy food or petrol there. I refuse to pay $60 for the privilege of walking into a Costco to buy groceries, when I can walk into stores such as Aldi, Coles & Woolworths for free. My neighbour is a member & he brings me home a pack of Costco's scrumptious blueberry muffins each time he takes a trip there. 12 muffins in the pack for $10. I've never seen such large muffins in my entire life! They are soooooo yummy!
I've been into a Costco store to have a look around on a few occasions. Seriously massive, & lots of walking to be done. I sure get my exercise there hahaha. Never seen such large trolleys anywhere!
Great grocery store for families/singles who are wanting to save money by buying in bulk. Their petrol outlets are great as well, with prices per litre much cheaper than other big name servos. I hope we get more Costos here in OZ in the near future. They seem to be very popular with aussies.
I'm giving Costco 5 stars with this review. Purely & simply because the store helps people to save a ton of money on their weekly food/petrol bills. I'm not happy that aussies have to fork out $60 for the annual fee, especially considering we don't have the variety of products in our Costco stores that you guys have in the USA. So, not really fair, if you ask me. But it is as it is. We have to put up with the fee, or shut up. So, the majority of us put up with it & pay. But not me.
I'd like a Costco CEO to explain to me why we have to pay a higher annual fee than Americans? It's not right.
Some good reading - www.choice.com.au Type in search box "Is A Costco Membership Worth It?"
I have ordered two items from this website: (1) a
I have ordered two items from this website: (1) a Deluxe Tub and Transfer Bench, when I was released from a skilled nursing facility--following a short rehabilitation, with PT and OT (physical therapy and occupational therapy)--due to a serious foot injury and (2) a 42" Philips 1080p LCD [flat screen] HDTV, during my continuing a Physical Therapy rehabilitation at home with a wheelchair, crutches and a walker. Until I could walk again, I enjoyed many Major League Baseball games on a new HDTV. Both times I received FREE SHIPPING--even on the heavy HDTV--and an ONLINE $200 REBATE on the HDTV. Emails confirmed both internet orders and both shipping dates with a UPS tracking number. Everything worked without any hitches, and I was quite pleased with the merchandise and the customer service.
Otherwise, I have been a regular customer at my local Costco warehouse, where I quickly upgraded to an Executive Member during my wife's and my first year as a Costco family. Our annual rebates from both Costco and American Express paid for the membership fee, plus more, each year. We noticed quickly that cashiers remained the same from month to month; Costco treated them well, so a reduced staff turnover meant consistent customer service. From Michelin tires to currently bestselling books to fresh fruits or vegetables, we've never been disappointed. If a clothing item proved to be sized incorrectly or a special sale item failed to satisfy, then the Return Desk always credited my American Express Costco credit card--without any questions or hassles. We have never been dissatisfied with Costco!
I forgot to mention gasoline sales with a staff member available; licensed opticians for prescription eyeglasses; the full pharmacy; and the fresh, locally-baked breads, cakes and other pastries. (Everything you need and want can be found at Costco.)
Fidomobile ?t la connexion avec cotsco
Sans pr?judice je vient d'?tre choqu? par la fa?on dont Costco prot?ge les compagnies de cell mobile sous leur parapluie. Je vous raconte mon cas que je donnerai en publication dans les prochaines 48 heures. Je me suis abonne ? Fido chez Costco et jai eut 2 t?l?phones que j'ai pay? avec abonnement finissant et payant jusqu'au dernier jour de mon abonnement laisser ? part comment Fido a essay? de charger des frais en mon absence. Bref ? la fin de mon contrat un repr?sentant de Fido m'a faite une offre de geler mon compte ?t bien entendu avec un forfait ?t en revenant de mes vacances forces en Floride puisque je suis apres une chirurgie cardiaque coeur ouvert et mes 74 ans et ma femme de 69ans. Voici l'offre que le repr?sentant de Fido m'a faite pour 2 iphone6 plus de payer 110dollars pour les t?l et un forfait avec 2 Gigs pour 50dollars par moi pour chaque jai accepter ?t jai gelais les comptes avec leur promesse que le deal est fait aujourd'hui en revenant pour appliquer le deal ils ont refuser en disant que c'?tait bon pour d?cembre 2016 mais pas pour aujourd'hui mais eux meme ils m'ont proposer de ne pas prendre ca en d?cembre 2016 mais le faire ? mon retour puisque jai gel? mes comptes aucun probl?me aujourd'hui ils ont chang? leur deal ?t ont d?cid? le forfait serai de 67 dollars ?t le prix de chaque cell serait de 100dollars chaque je ne connais pas beaucoup de retrait?s ou a?n?s qui peuvent se permettre une l?chet? pareille. Jai fait appel aux 2 directeurs de Costco au club price de lAcadie qui au lieu de voir l'injustice commise par Fido ils ont sauv? leur paroles en connaissance des causes. Moi j'irai plus loin jusqua publier tout sans pr?judice. La com?die de labsurde est que des choses pareilles se passent sous le parapluie de Costco dont on fait confiance en temps que membre privil?ges. Vous avez 48 heures de r?gler ? l'amiable avant publication. Et de la je me sentirai libre d'actions ? ma fa?on. Les directeurs ?taient St?phane ?t lautreEricbien merci amar David ***947
Good value so far
We signed up to be a Costco member in 2015. I still remember the first time we shopped there. We were overwhelmed by the bag size of the Kirkland Italian meatballs and couldn't leave the store with it and had to return it right away. LoL. Fast forward, we couldn't love all these big bags of frozen blessings aka organic fruits vegetables. No longer scared of the size of the bags. Love the varieties of organic foods esp. Dried fruits, peanut butter, honey, and more! High quality food items we could count on. The return policy makes us feel more brave to try new things. More often we fall in love with what we try and cannot live without, which is a big problem because Costco one day may decide to rotate them out or stop carrying them. We never understand their rhythm of what will be rotated out or discontinued.
Bought an LG washer/dryer tower. Was satisfied with the delivery, installation, and haul away.
Bought an iPhone and switched to Verizon with Costco with a good deal, but not the best because since Nov Verizon's promo is much better. I did ask the sales person at Costco whether the deal would get better during Black Friday and holidays, and he said no.
Not great selections for toddlers and kids shoes, socks, clothes, or underwear. Sam's is way better in this category, but overall value Sam's is 1 star comparing to Costco
We don't like rotisserie chicken, pecan pies, fruit cakes, cookies, bagels, nor muffins. Some of these have die hard fans, but we can't understand why as we have tried them and found them to be pretty bad. Like rotisserie chicken was a mush. No integrity when we bit into the chicken meat, and so it was super weird like eating minced up meat. We love chocolate mousse tuxedo cake and cheesecake. We love that sometimes they source from locals, e.g. when we lived in Midwest we got to eat apple cider donuts from Chicago. Now we live in NorCal we get to eat cookies and cakes from San Francisco. Yum.
Tried the car dealership thingy. Not worth it. No value added. Bought a car with no deal just MSRP.
Tried travel once. The hotel part was a good deal, but the flights were horrible. Took us a day to fly from Midwest to Vegas.
We are not a fan of the line walking out of the warehouse. We've never liked the feeling of being a suspect of shoplifting.
How do you not love Costco?
I don't understand how anyone could not love this store. I live in Tempe, AZ at the moment, but no matter what city I'm in I make sure they have a Coscto nearby, like that is literally a requirement on my checklist. I will pick Costco over Whole Foods, Sam's, Safeway. Albertson's, Target, etc, any day of the week, that's how much I love it. Not only is their selection superb, but their customer service is on point. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, strictly gourmet, or you just like good food at good prices in bulk, this place offers one of the best selections you could ask for. I think a lot of people are indoctrinated with this understanding that Walmart has a great selection and we should tolerate their 2-lanes open with 500 customer's deal because, well, they're WALMART, but man that simply isn't the case. If you're not used to shopping warehouse bulk, then trust me you're missing out. Do not let the value in paying $20 for a 30 pack of something that runs $9.99 for a single pack at regular grocery stores run over your head. If you want deals on shopping, I always recommend buying snacks, some fruits, meats, pastas, breads, gourmet foods, skin care, etc from Coscto; the bulk of your produce from a farmers market, and select bulk meat packets from a butcher. In between, I'll hit up Albertson's for their 10 for $10, Fry's or Safeway (Safeway has discount Friday's) and supplement with well-priced in between type foods which usually completes my routine. If you get hip and play your cards right, this formula can save you hundreds of dollars a year and offer convenience you can't go without. Not to mention Costco has a great monthly coupon book and girl, let me tell you when they have coconut water on sale I AM THERE. I WILL LIVE THERE.
Costco is one of the few store chains out here that is family owned, customer oriented and health conscious all at once. I've been going for years and never had a problem with their customer service and always get exactly what I need. Their stock is always on point, and they offer a very deliciously unique selection for the foodie, wine-o, and family person in all of us. To the few and far between that have had a negative experience, my suggestion to you is just let that [censored] go and keep supporting them where you can because Costco quality is rarity these days.
You MUST read this very positive review of Costco!
I recently purchased a VERY large, VERY heavy and VERY expensive 85" 8K TV from Costco. I did so because I trust them, having done a lot of business there over the years and having always had great experiences (obviously unlike a lot of these negative reviews). They also have the BEST warrantees on TVs and always stand behind their products, unlike most other electronics stores.
The TV arrived, via Costco Logistics, and was hung by their outsourced service company HANDY (for which I contracted with Costco when I ordered). The TV was DOA - something had severely damaged the display, but the damage was not visible on the packing carton. I contacted Costco Customer Service and they immediately agreed to exchange it. There were some problems involved with coordination between their Logistics and Handy initially but I contacted their "Escalation Team" for this expensive toy and was blown away by their incredible response and service! I am a Doc and demand competence, just as a point of reference. The Costco team contacted HANDY directly and they coordinated both the delivery of the new set, the removal of the old one and the re-installation of the new one. I was kept in the loop during the entire process and both parties constantly contacted me to make sure that I was on track. When the new set was delivered today (within one week of the initial issue) by Costco Logistics, it was accompanied by two men on the escalation team who had already inspected the set before it left the warehouse and constantly during shipping. The defective set was removed, the new one delivered and then plugged it in to verify that it worked perfectly. Lo and behold, it did, and I'm off to Netflix and popcorn/iced tea on this burner of a day with the most amazing TV I have ever seen. I CANNOT PRAISE COSTCO AND HANDY HIGHLY ENOUGH! If the world ran like the experience, there would be no war, no famine and no insurrection. COSTCO AND HANDY ARE THE BEST.
If you order something like this, be sure that Costco Logistics is on top of things. They're not always focused and coordinated (since deliveries depend upon many steps and often cannot be controlled precisely. BE PATIENT and understanding, especially now when the whole supply chain is messed up. It WILL get better. THIS experience was, in fact, even better than their rotisserie chicken, and I am demanding!
Worst supervisor ever
Good morning, I hope you can take a moment to let me explain how poorly my wife and I were treated recently by a rep at Costco travel. I realize that this might not be the correct avenue, but I simply could not find any contact info for Costco travel without calling, which has already proved a huge fail.
We just returned from a cruise on Celebrity which we booked through Costco travel along with three other couples. Costco travel has always been a great way for us to book our trips. When we signed up for this cruise, we were all offered what was called I believe an Elevate program where we were supposed to receive the upgraded drink package along with extra on board spending. The other couples on our trip received this, but for whatever reason when we boarded we found out we did not. It would not have been such a huge deal except for the way I was treated by the reservation specialist, Christine, who was probably to worst, nastiest, and most unhelpful person I have ever dealt with.
I called the service number from aboard ship. A young lady, Tina, tried all she could to help us but was not able to. After an exhausting hour she said she would transfer me to her supervisor. When Christine got on the line, she did not say Hello this is Christine, how can I help you. She simply said hello in a miserable voice. I had to explain to her the entire situation again, and her response was that they could not pull up the phone call we booked on since we booked over a year ago and they could not go back that long so she did not know what was said. She admitted that our friends got the upgrades, and we did not. I asked her if she thought that perhaps I TOLD THE BOOKING AGENT THAT WE DO NOT WANT THE FREE UPGRADES, and believe it or not her response was IT'S POSSIBLE. At that point I knew that we would get nowhere. I asked for her ID info so when I got back I could mention her in my complaint and she flat out refused to give out her contact info.
We enjoyed our cruise, but there was a bit of a negative aspect with the way this lady dealt with us. I am hoping that there is a tape of this call for all to listen to on how to not treat a pretty good customer. thank you for listening.
Recommendation: It is sad that Costco is so great in many areas, and have one individual who works there act like this
5 Star Employee-Service
Robert smith at costco in san leandro, ca.
Hello, I usually dont write many letters to companys but, I am writing to acknowledge the great customer care I received from one of your employees at san leandro costco, his name is robert smith, I was in their couple weeks ago wt my folks, my mom was a little frazzled bcse my dad, (has dementia) was acting up, the cashier, robert, noticed & told my mom he was going to make her happy & he told us abt credit we had coming to us, then he noticed that the hotdog package we had was leaking, (which we wouldnt of caught, & he went to get us another package, he was sooo warm & friendly, & obviously helpful, he is the epidemy of what real customer care is all abou!, its rare to find good people like that, he should be given high praise & promoted, because he is a very valuable asset to your buisness, I sometimes go to hayward costco, but because robert made such a good impact, I will be shopping at san leandro location from now on.
Thank you,
Maria
1995 Costco Complaints
Poor response to an abusive customer accosting my wife in your victoria bc store
Hi On May 22, my wife went to your Victoria location to shop. She was headed to the checkout to pay for her purchases and observed that a few customers were simultaneously doing the same. As she slowly tried to get into the lineup a tall man approached her aggressively and started yelling loudly that she had cut in on him in the line. My wife offered to...
Read full complaintDefective lense coating on glasses
About two months after purchasing a new set of glasses, I noticed a flaw in the middle of my right lens. After the the fourth month I decided to address the issue at my Costco. They told me that it was a scratch in the coating and that nothing could be done without effecting the prescription. I told them thta I guess I would have to live with it. I wa...
Read full complaintFilthy store
Northridge, CA. Store is filthy. Went to get a pizza at the food court. Trash cans overflowing with trash. food on the floor unswept. dirty unclean tables. Poor food, the pizza wasn't cooked, take a slice and it folds like a limp dick! Top of the pizza cooked while the doe wasn't. Date of service 3/13/2026. Spoke to a lead at the food court who couldn't care less.
Read full complaintCustomer / store review
I have been a loyal Costco member and weekly shopper at the Brandon, FL location for over 10 years. We have spent thousands of dollars at your store • When the register tape ran out during my checkout, I was told to go to customer service for a receipt rather than the cashier obtaining one for me.
Read full complaintTire service Costco Lewisville
Appointment scheduled at tire center : 12:45 pm @20th Sep, By the time reached front desk with desk in charge - ASHLEY', it was 1:07 pm. She said you are late, appointment was at 12:45 pm - even a doctor's office has 30 mins grace period, not at costco, and last time, which was 3 weeks ago, I was there in queue waiting and by time reached front desk, was 25...
Read full complaintCiti credit card
Regarding my Costco Citi credit card account XXXX 0001. From November 2023 on, I have always paid this card on time via automatic bank payments. But on June 2, 2025, City blocked my card due to suspected unauthorized activity. Since that date: - My bank disabled automatic payments at my request. - I have been unable to access electronic statements due to...
Read full complaintHearing aid service
Today I went into my local Costco store to set up an audiology meeting for new BiCros hearing aids. I was informed by the Audiology Dept. receptionist that they could not serve me because I owed them money. They said they had phoned me several times to let me know I owed money but I had not responded. This may be true because I do not answer the phone...
Read full complaint and 1 commentWebsite
Since you have no email for customer service, I just decided to send you a few observations about your website. First thing, is that if you are interested in your customers' thoughts you might give us an easy way to contact you. My #1 complaint is that besides the fact that it does not retain my login account on my personal computer like other companie...
Read full complaintFraud at your gas station
On April 15, 2024 we purchased gas from your Commerce, California store using my debit card, as I do not have any cash at that moment. On April 17, 2024 thereafter, three unauthorized charges to my debit care were made, the amounts were deducted from my bank account. Luckily, the third charge was still being "Processing" and was stopped.
All the three charges on my debit charge were UBER *EATS. I had no other charges to my debit card after April 15, 2024 nor any transactions a month before. Thus, I immediately deduce that my debit card was compromised at your gas station in Commerce, California. At this time, I had called my bank and an investigation will be conducted.
I would appreciate that you conduct your own investigation in this regard. Customer protection is a priority too. Thank you very much.
Christopher Gumabon
Claimed loss: $30 for the three charges.
Desired outcome: Refund of the amount, should my bank not reimburse me for the loss after their own investigation. Will provide you screenshots of the charges, to include the legitimate charge for the purchase of gas on April 15, 2024.
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Buyer Beware Costco Online furniture
I have been a Costco member for the past 20 years and spend around [protected] $$ per year in Costco stores. In addition for the past 5 years I have been spending on vacation packages through Costco Travel anywhere from 3000-*** $$ per vacation. Was very happy with Costco till I touched Costco Online furniture this January 2019.
We saw a nice looking book shelf in Costco for $ 400. But Costco store said they won't deliver it home. So, I bought the 2 book shelves from Costco online and paid extra $ 150 per book shelf for home delivery. Costco online website clearly said they will deliver it inside the house and not in the garage or block any front entrance or inside doorways. Each book shelf weighed about 300 pounds and the box measured about 4x6.5x2 feet deep. So, I paid extra $ 300 thinking it would be delivered inside my house and placed the order with Costco Online.
Surprise, surprise, 3 weeks later a truck shows up in my driveway with one driver/mover. The guy says I am going to put in your garage. I told him I paid extra $ 300 for inside home delivery but the guy would have none of it and flat out said and I quote " I don't work for Costco". You paid Costco, I deliver in your garage. After much arguing, finally the driver agreed to move it to my study which was immediately after my garage provided I help him to move. My first instinct was to turn him back and say F-off. But, I had waited for the shelves for 3 weeks and took time off from work to receive them. So, I reluctantly agreed to help him unload and then put it on a buggy and move it inside my house.
While helping to stand up the shelf in my study, I was lifting the box only with my left hand as I was in a corner and in the process tore my left arm bicep. I knew right away once I heard a snapping noise and the pain shot through my left arm. I yelled and told the mover I had injured my left arm and ran to my refrigerator to ice it hoping it was just a sprain. By then 1 book shelf was in place and now the mover calls me out to move the 2nd book shelf. I told him my left arm was already injured and the chap goes " well use your right Arm". So again I reluctantly stepped out helped him load the 2nd shelf on the buggy and moved it to our study barely helping with my right hand. We got the 2nd shelf in place finally.
By then it was close to 6 PM and decided to head to ER to see how bad was my injury on my left arm. Reston, VA ER X-ray showed no broken bones. But the ER doc looked at my left arm and the internal bleeding and swelling and said it maybe a bicep tear and asked me get it checked with a Orthopedic doctor. 4 days later Orthopedic and MRI confirmed it was a left arm bicep tear due to furniture move incident. I had to go through surgery, take 2 week off work and 4 months of physio therapy and still has not healed.
I narrated the whole incident to Costco customer service or legal and they recorded my statement and conveniently said we did not deliver the furniture. Issue happened during CEVA logistics delivery company's work. So they convinced me to file a claim with this cheesy delivery company 'CEVA logistics" and told me they would follow up.
Basically, Costco washed their hands-off at that point even though I bought the furniture from website and nowhere did they say there will be a delivery company and we are not responsible. Moreover, Costco website will promise delivery inside the house but delivery company came and said nothing doing we deliver outside, deal with it!. Costco basically sells the furniture with all kinds of promises charges extra for home delivery and quietly retreats from the scene.
I narrated the whole incident again to this delivery company, they recorded my statement and promised an investigation. After 6 months, got back me to with a investigation result that stated
1. They were not negligent, they were not supposed to move the furniture inside the house,
2. I volunteered to help the mover and got injured in the process!.,
3. Also implied I already had an earlier injury that I was reporting. Even though I had told them I had no previous arm injuries.
4. And much cheesy investigation results that are not worth reporting here.
Costco was copied on this investigation response from the delivery company but does not want to get involved and do the right thing.
It has been 6 months since left arm bicep tear happened during Costco furniture delivery, I went through left arm surgery, physio therapy and my left arm has still not recovered fully. Now it turns out, this will have long term implications on my left arm strength. I am talking to lawyers, doctors to understand what this means and looks like a long drawn out legal fight. So be it.
Buyer beware, just because you are buying from Costco does not mean they will take responsibility. Costco will wash their hands off and abandon you at the earliest opportunity whether you are right or completely truthful simply does not matter.
Regards
Pradeep Somayaji
Old Costco member.
Costco store
To whom it may concern
My Name is Samy Mohamed
Email ***@aol.com
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On 6/7/2018 I bought a TCL TV 65 inch from Costco in Brick TWP NJ, when I bought the TV I was told that I have 2 year warranty, and another extra 2 year warranty because I used My Costco (Citi bank) Visa, it was confirmed when I called Costco customer service ***450 and Citibank ***670.
Just FYI, if you buy anything from Costco, and used the Costco Citi Visa, automatically an extra 2 year warranty will be added, and will kick in once the manufacture warranty expired.
On 10/1/20 the TV have gone bad, I have sometimes voice but the screen was completely black, so I unpledged the TV to restart several times, but no success. I had to take it to the Costco store in Brick TWP (located in Rt 70). When I stepped in and went directly to the front desk I had a lady with big attitude refusing the return or even showing any help.
I really don't know why she was with that attitudes? The nature of her job is dealing with public and troubles... she felt that I wasn't happy with her at all, then she gave me the Costco customer service phone number to call. The lady refused to answer any question I had, and I had to take the TV back to my car (it is 65 inch TV) and stepped out with millions question on my head, why this lady was giving me that face plus the attitude> meanwhile she was smiling to everybody else? Is it my name caused the problem? Not the TV?.
I called the concierge customer service, I spoke to the agent and she get my info, and also created a case number # ***, then she asked me to go back to the store with the TV and the case # to return it.
I went back to the store and avoided to talk to the lady in the front desk again, so I don't have to deal with her attitude or the discriminatory look, and I asked to see the manger.
Joey the manager of the store came (his phone ***300), and I informed him that what I have done with the customer service, also I gave the case number for the retune so he can process and take or return the TV as I was told by the customer service.
Joey said that he checked the computer and the case number hasn't been posted yet, then advised me to call him the next day or so to check. I was calling him almost daily several time, and I was given the running around without any update or resolving the issue., for several days with lots of frustrations, I got no help from no one for a simple issue.
Then I decided to call conceiver customer service again and talk to a manger.
On 10/8/20, I called the Costco customer service and talked to a manager who said that I was giving the wrong advice by everyone, and I should have called Citibank (Costco Visa) from the day one cause it is been more than 2 years since I bought the TV, I was shocked when I heard it, everyone I talked to was informed and knew the purchase date, the manger at Costco, the Costco customer service, and even the front desk lady who was able to print the actual bill (attached) from her own front desk computer, I felt like a fool who was kicked by everyone in this story.
Does the manager at Costco know the rules? Do the customer service representative enjoyed giving me hard time?
Meanwhile I called the Citibank, I spoke to a representative who confirmed that I'm covered with them, she gave a case # ***, she asked me email her the purchase receipt and I did, but she mentioned that I have to go through the processing so I can my issue resolved, she said I have to get on my own an estimate or repairs and I have to pay for it in order to have my case considered.
She did say that I have to pay for estimate from own pocket ( I checked around and it is $150, meanwhile the price of the TV is $599 plus Tax), then the bank will pay for the repairs only.
What kind of service is it or what kind of warranty is it? And why I have to pay $150 to get my TV fixed or repaired?
On 10/13/2020, I got a call from the Joey the Manager at Costco store in Brick, Joey confirmed mentioned that he is sorry the way I got treated, he also insured that he will be talking to his supervisor, and will do his best to resolve the issue, and return the TV, then I'll get not a single call from him or the supervisor as I was told, or anything yet.
On 10/15/2020, I got a call from call from Tony who is with Citibank Costco Visa (see below), he was a good listener, and promised that he will help to finalize the issue, but unfortunately with process totally different than I was told for the last 2 weeks, I said okay and let's see, I can't really believe that every time I speak to someone I got different answer for the same issue and the way to resolve it.
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Zeller, Anthony ***@citi.com
To '***@aol.com' ***@aol.com
Hello Samy,
As we discussed earlier this afternoon, please reach out to our benefits partner to process your extended warranty claim for your TCL television. They can be reached 24/7 by calling 1-***670. They will walk you through the claims opening process.
Also, please see below in my signature for my direct phone number here at the bank. You are also free to email me if you need anything else relating to the claim process.
Thank you so much for your time and patience. Have a great rest of your day!
Regards,
Tony Zeller
Costco Officer; Executive Response Analyst
Costco Administrator
Tel: ***924
Cid: image001. ***@01CEDA42.3CDC72A0costco logo small
My Respond on 10/27/2020...
Good morning Mr Zeller
As per your request please see the attached, I had to take the TV to a shop and also get a second opinion. They confirmed the attached written estimate, parts on not available. See also the attached credit card statement which date of purchase and probably the square one warranty from Costco too.
I need you please to return the purchase price of the TV $639.75 along with the warranty (square one warranty, it is roughly $49 according to the customer service in Costo when I called them) Please see the part of the second charge. You can credit is me back, total of $688.74, thanks.
Best regards
Samy
(I Have been giving the running around again)
The response back from Mr. Zeller
Mr. Mohamed,
You will need to reach out directly to the benefits team to get compensation for your television. Please call them at 1-***670, as I have no access to any warranty or benefit claims as they are handled outside of Citi.
Thank you,
Tony Zeller
Costco Officer; Executive Response Analyst
Costco Administrator
Tel: ***924
Cid: image001. ***@01CEDA42.3CDC72A0costco logo small
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On 10/21/2020 I had to take the TV to repairs TV shop, and the technician said that TV can't be fixed, backlight can't be found. I requested a full refund of the TV plus the square one warranty which I bought from Costco and never been used due to the coverage of Citi Card when I bought the TV, and the amount is roughly $ 49 with the coast of the TV $ 639.74 the total = $688.74
A ll I want fix, repair, replace, or return the TV without any coast out of my pocket as long as I have the warranty! I'm willing to bring the TV to any place so they can fix it for me.
All the information above wasn't disclosed to me when I bought the TV, I never thought in a million year that Costco wouldn't stand behind any products they sell, or refuse a return of an item they sell, so I'm asking The bank or Costco to do one of the following to unhappy customer, Please Fix or repairs the TV without any coast for me, return my money without costing me extra money such paying for a repair estimate, replace the TV or giving me a credit.
I'm a person who is seeking faire treatment and resolving an issue and not profiting from it.
I know may be someone thinks that $599 plus tax isn't a big of a deal... NO it is for me, I'm not rich guy, Thanks.
Best regards
Samy Mohamed
Cell ***291
Email ***@aol.com
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My wife and I bought a dishwasher online on 11/25, picked today as the delivery, install & haul away date. ever since it's been ordered, even as of right now, it still shows today as the delivery date. I called them up this morning to find out what was going on as I have not received a confirmed time of delivery. I was told that the date was "rejected" in their system as a delivery date because they were booked full for today.
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