I have been shopping at Costco for over 25 years. I have loved the variety of great deals and high end items. It was called Price Club in San Diego the first time I entered. I have been hooked ever since the first encounter.
Over the years the stores have adding upscale items to the standard great deals. The wine selection is the envy of every Liquor store in the U.S.
I scored 5 bottles of Crown XR for $99 late last year. The Liquor stores in CA and NV averaged $200 for Crown XR. The have some extremely high end Single Malts you can't find anywhere else.
The cafe inside has some amazing deals on some tasty treats. The chicken bake, BBQ sandwich, churros, chicken cesar Salad and pizza are all a great deal and very tasty. We always grab a few things from the cafe to take home.
What sets them apart from the other Club Stores is their customer service. Yes they can be busy but things move fast. The staff is always friendly and helpful. You can tell they enjoy working at Costco and it shows in the great service they give to the customers.