Cathy2 wrote:JoelF wrote:Several stands had display-only food.
The only thing you could actually eat was an Oreo that had been placed in a waxed paper envelope
I sure cannot wait for this situation to be over. I hope they do not adopt this as a permanent procedure.
Thanks!
Cathy2
Katie wrote:Talked to a neighbor who works there and she clarified that they are only doing demos, not actually handing out food samples.
Cathy2 wrote:I bought a two-pound container of Smoked Whitefish Salad. I buy this product everyone once in a while. Today, when I opened, there was a quarter to a half inch of (fish?) oil on top. I don't recall seeing this before. Is this normal and I forgot OR is this not normal? Stir in the oil or should it be returned? It tasted fine, though the oil was a bit messy.
Geo wrote:Oh well, at that price, you can afford to throw a bit away.
Cathy2 wrote:Today, when I opened, there was a quarter to a half inch of (fish?) oil on top. I don't recall seeing this before. Is this normal and I forgot OR is this not normal?
Cathy2 wrote:At the Mettawa food court, there is no kiosk to order your food. I asked the clerk if they were asking people for affirm they were members before ordering. That policy has been dropped (at least for now).
Dave148 wrote:Cathy2 wrote:At the Mettawa food court, there is no kiosk to order your food. I asked the clerk if they were asking people for affirm they were members before ordering. That policy has been dropped (at least for now).
LTHNLG outing?
Cathy2 wrote:Dave148 wrote:Cathy2 wrote:At the Mettawa food court, there is no kiosk to order your food. I asked the clerk if they were asking people for affirm they were members before ordering. That policy has been dropped (at least for now).
LTHNLG outing?
No seating. Grab and go only.
If you want a drink refill, they give you a fresh cup.
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
I was in Costco in Mettawa today.
The people who are normally prepping and giving out samples are now standing behind static displays. You can look. They can talk it up. There is nothing to sample. You really cannot smell anything, either. It's employment for these people, though it is really unfulfilling for the consumer. I cannot imagine it is very interesting for the person hosting the display, either.
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
...I bought a two-pound container of Smoked Whitefish Salad. I buy this product everyone once in a while. Today, when I opened, there was a quarter to a half inch of (fish?) oil on top. I don't recall seeing this before. Is this normal and I forgot OR is this not normal? Stir in the oil or should it be returned? It tasted fine, though the oil was a bit messy.
Regards,
Cathy2
Ingredients
4 pounds montreal style everything bagel (A single bagel)
3 pounds smoked nova salmon
2 pounds smoked whitefish salad
1 bunch tomatoes
1 bunch onions
1 bunch capers
2 pounds farm cream cheese
Cathy2 wrote:JoelF wrote:Several stands had display-only food.
The only thing you could actually eat was an Oreo that had been placed in a waxed paper envelope
I sure cannot wait for this situation to be over. I hope they do not adopt this as a permanent procedure.
Thanks!
Cathy2
chicagojim wrote:I personally don’t care if they ban sampling forever. No more crowds of leeches to wade through.
chicagojim wrote:I personally don’t care if they ban sampling forever. No more crowds of leeches to wade through.
seebee wrote:chicagojim wrote:I personally don’t care if they ban sampling forever. No more crowds of leeches to wade through.
I've never quite understood the mindset of ppl who need to eat their sample directly in front of the sample section, and block everyone else from getting a sample. They also usually need to try to strike up a meaningless conversation with the person working the display for some reason.
Cathy2 wrote:There is often hostility on this board toward those who enjoy samples.
I take my sample and keep on walking.
If it is really good, perhaps my twin might enjoy it, too.
ronnie_suburban wrote:Probably when the post office or bank is closed.
=R=
seebee wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:Probably when the post office or bank is closed.
=R=
Probably after they are done grocery shopping. After they wait for the cashier to ring up 200.00 worth of groceries to start looking for their credit card /checkbook /coupon / form of id / phone scanner code.
They might be lovely people, in general. But...if they could read my mind in those situations, they'd run far, far, away.
I love the samples at Costco. I just get my sample, and keep er movin'. I don't want to become the topic of conversation in the Costco breakroom: "Cripes, will these ppl just SHUT UP. I don't give a rat's about how their neighbor always says Costco chicken nuggets are the BEST."
I do kinda like hovering around when they sample their italian beef. I've seen a few shitshows of grown folks pushing kids out of the way to get their thimble full of bread and seasoned flesh.. MURICA!