"Sure, I anticipated some pushback. What I didn't expect was an avalanche of reader emails in support of Costco. One called me "obviously overly privileged." Another suggested I didn't know how to shop for a family (for the record, I have two kids to feed!). Yes, some readers agreed with me. But overall, Costco loyalists were eager to set the record straight: Shopping at Costco is an experience filled with great customer service, cost savings, and high-quality items. Cheap gas prices are a big plus,"
"Costco has developed into a tribal entity. We belong to it; take pride in it, just as if it were a winning football team. We are faithful to it; we proselytize. Rather nicely, one of the characteristics of Costco is that it values our diversity, and serves it in multiple ways; so folks rarely feel excluded. - Philip Alan Rutter, 76, southeastern Minnesota"
"My husband and I have been members of Costco for 8 years. Before that, we had memberships to other variations, including Sam's Club and BJs. The No. 1 reason for us having a membership is the gas prices. My husband has a 40-mile commute, one way 4x a week. The gas savings usually pay for the card. - Michele Fischer, 53, Newberry, SC"
One Big Tech worker earned $600,000 last year, with $302,000 coming from a side hustle worked five hours per week. Business Insider promotes a markets newsletter called First Trade, led by Joe Ciolli. Costco members emphasize gas price savings, bulk cost advantages, strong customer service, and high-quality products as reasons for loyalty. Many members describe Costco as a communal or tribal experience that values diversity and inclusion. Several reader testimonials note that gas savings alone can justify membership costs and that the shopping experience fosters pride and advocacy.
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