Are you one of the few that has never had Starbucks coffee?

[Perknose]

Yea, verily. No coffee for me. Nor have I ever been within Starbucks.

Apple, IKEA, Costco - no, no, nope

I guess the key is, you have to offer something I want.

Apple? Yeah, not necessarily for me, but I can see how their legacy of relative simplicity,"out of the box complete and working" thang, plus their nice, shiny attention to aesthetic design appealed to non-techies with money to burn vs. the old, relatively complicated but endlessly customizable and "bang for your buck" at every price point, but you'd better have a techie-based clue, Microsoft/Intel juggernaut.

IKEA? Hey, I remember when they were new, first going in one. They were different and . . . FUN! And the simple, clean design of their low cost "it looks like furniture once you get it together but it'll really only last a few years" stuff serves a definite market of young 'uns in an apartment who won't really want to take the crap with them when they move.

But Costco? You want to slag Costco? A pox on you, sir!

Costco only seems to the ignorant and uninitiated be a Sam's clone. For one thing, they pay their wage monkeys relatively well, and provide them relatively decent health insurance. Most anything they allow in the store is not just inexpensive, but non-crap. They . . . care. This is highlighted by their store brand, Kirkland, which they apply, like the old Sears, across a wide range of really diverse products. You can RELY on Kirkland branded stuff no matter what it is, to deliver major bang for the buck. Finally, they used to have an outrageously fine return policy, until greedy bastids like us burned it to the ground by using it as a "rent for a year for free" service to continually upgrade their electronics. Costco is not perfect, no store is, but they definitely rock.

 

[DietDrThunder]

They have a Starbucks kiosk at my work. When I run out of my home brew coffee I'll go get a refill for a $1.89. Plus I own 500 shares of Starbucks stock, so for those of you that purchase it, thank you for your support.

 

[PottedMeat]

never bought anything from a starbucks before, i did like their bottled frappucinos sold pretty much everywhere. there's a knockoff recipe using whole milk and gelatin - it's pretty damn close.

 

[DietDrThunder]

Apple? Yeah, not necessarily for me, but I can see how their legacy of relative simplicity,"out of the box complete and working" thang, plus their nice, shiny attention to aesthetic design appealed to non-techies with money to burn vs. the old, relatively complicated but endlessly customizable and "bang for your buck" at every price point, but you'd better have a techie-based clue, Microsoft/Intel juggernaut.

IKEA? Hey, I remember when they were new, first going in one. They were different and . . . FUN! And the simple, clean design of their low cost "it looks like furniture once you get it together but it'll really only last a few years" stuff serves a definite market of young 'uns in an apartment who won't really want to take the crap with them when they move.

But Costco? You want to slag Costco? A pox on you, sir!

Costco only seems to the ignorant and uninitiated be a Sam's clone. For one thing, they pay their wage monkeys relatively well, and provide them relatively decent health insurance. Most anything they allow in the store is not just inexpensive, but non-crap. They . . . care. This is highlighted by their store brand, Kirkland, which they apply, like the old Sears, across a wide range of really diverse products. You can RELY on Kirkland branded stuff no matter what it is, to deliver major bang for the buck. Finally, they used to have an outrageously fine return policy, until greedy bastids like us burned it to the ground by using it as a "rent for a year for free" service to continually upgrade their electronics. Costco is not perfect, no store is, but they definitely rock.

Plus Costco can have some crazy deals on electronics like TVs. I just bought the 2018 model of the Samsung 65" Class - LED - Q6F Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR, 240Hz refresh rate, at Costco. The price is pretty much the same as everywhere else, but, if you buy with your Costco credit card, and you buy the extended warranty for $99, they reduced the price of the TV by $100. You end up getting a 7 year no hassle return warranty in which they will give you the full purchase price of the TV you just bought back if the TV dies in 7 years or less.

 

[FeuerFrei]

IKEA? Hey, I remember when they were new, first going in one. They were different and . . . FUN! And the simple, clean design of their low cost "it looks like furniture once you get it together but it'll really only last a few years" stuff serves a definite market of young 'uns in an apartment who won't really want to take the crap with them when they move.
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I think my issue with IKEA (not having visited one) is I'm not into sterile, modern, minimalist furniture. Which is what IKEA appears to specialize in. Too boring, and office-like, why make my home as boring as the office? I hew more to rustic or craftsman furnishings.

 

[Chaotic42]

Costco only seems to the ignorant and uninitiated be a Sam's clone. For one thing, they pay their wage monkeys relatively well, and provide them relatively decent health insurance. Most anything they allow in the store is not just inexpensive, but non-crap. They . . . care. This is highlighted by their store brand, Kirkland, which they apply, like the old Sears, across a wide range of really diverse products. You can RELY on Kirkland branded stuff no matter what it is, to deliver major bang for the buck. Finally, they used to have an outrageously fine return policy, until greedy bastids like us burned it to the ground by using it as a "rent for a year for free" service to continually upgrade their electronics. Costco is not perfect, no store is, but they definitely rock.

I literally just got back from Costco, cursing it in my mind. I've only ever been to the one by my house, and only twice, but it's unlabeled chaos. The lines are nebulous, there are no checkout lights, it's peppered with sales people trying to get you to sign up for this or that, it's not enjoyable. However, I will agree that their Kirkland stuff is really good and you can't beat the $4/pound I just paid for blueberries. I just need to figure out when they're at their quietest and go then. Inefficiency, especially when it comes to stores/services, drives me up the wall. I just want to grab the manager, a cup of coffee, and a whiteboard and show them what they're doing wrong.

 

[DietDrThunder]

I literally just got back from Costco, cursing it in my mind. I've only ever been to the one by my house, and only twice, but it's unlabeled chaos. The lines are nebulous, there are no checkout lights, it's peppered with sales people trying to get you to sign up for this or that, it's not enjoyable. However, I will agree that their Kirkland stuff is really good and you can't beat the $4/pound I just paid for blueberries. I just need to figure out when they're at their quietest and go then. Inefficiency, especially when it comes to stores/services, drives me up the wall. I just want to grab the manager, a cup of coffee, and a whiteboard and show them what they're doing wrong.

I've found that the optimal time to get to the checkout line at my local Costco is 4:30 pm on Wednesday's.

 

[highland145]

I'm feeling color brave today. You?

 

[Apathetic]

I don't drink coffee. I'm one of those freaks who prefer tea.

Dave

 

[Ns1]

I literally just got back from Costco, cursing it in my mind. I've only ever been to the one by my house, and only twice, but it's unlabeled chaos. The lines are nebulous, there are no checkout lights, it's peppered with sales people trying to get you to sign up for this or that, it's not enjoyable. However, I will agree that their Kirkland stuff is really good and you can't beat the $4/pound I just paid for blueberries. I just need to figure out when they're at their quietest and go then. Inefficiency, especially when it comes to stores/services, drives me up the wall. I just want to grab the manager, a cup of coffee, and a whiteboard and show them what they're doing wrong.

go during first half hour or last hour, and never on the last week of coupons.

 

[Chaotic42]

go during first half hour or last hour, and never on the last week of coupons.

They don't open until 10 or 11. At least Sam's Club opens at 7.

 

[Ns1]

They don't open until 10 or 11. At least Sam's Club opens at 7.

So go 10-1030, Lunch Time, or 8-830

 

[pmv]

Haven't been in Starbucks for 20 years. It was a novelty then. The novelty wore off quickly.

(I only drink instant coffee...the second cheapest variety...even I can't stand the cheapest brands, but beyond second-cheapest I can't tell the difference from that price-point onwards...non-instant coffee doesn't taste right to me...I might have corrupted my tastebuds from a lifetime of drinking the instant stuff)

 

[BurnItDwn]

I drink a lot of coffee, mostly at home or at work, but, if we go out for for a meal I often will drink whatever the restaurant serves, especially if it's good coffee.
Have had a bunch of different starbucks blends over the years. Their Sumatra is a bit darker than I like, but still tasty, also their so called blond roast is a decent medium roast. I don't ever go to starbucks, but, sometimes wife drives the car and it goes where she points it.

 

[Perknose]

Yes! All the time! It so fits my lifestyle, since I'm one of those annoying persons who says things like, "It so fits my lifestyle."

There's a Starbucks in the middle of Doylestown, one of just about the only chain places of any kind there, thank Gawd. It's housed in a old, idiosyncratically laid out building. Down a short corridor from the serving/buying area is another room that features a number of deeply comfy, heavily padded chairs, complete with a fake, gas-fired fireplace. You can hang out there forever, should you wish, even if you're black!

Was in Starbucks yesterday. Took pics of my "idiosyncratic" Doylestown Starbucks . . . the only one I would patronize.

You can effing SLEEP in the back room. I was there for the better part of an hour. At least she didn't snore.

She was just snoozing while her phone charged.

Chestnuts roasting on a big fake fire . . . in July!

The business end. No sleeping there!

The corridor between. Build the wall!

 

[lxskllr]

Was in Starbucks yesterday. Took pics of my "idiosyncratic" Doylestown Starbucks . . . the only one I would patronize.

You can effing SLEEP in the back room. I was there for the better part of an hour. At least she didn't snore.

She was just snoozing while her phone charged.

Chestnuts roasting on a big fake fire . . . in July!

The business end. No sleeping there!

The corridor between. Build the wall!

Not too bad, but it kind of reminds me of a museum display/gift shop. We have some cool quirky(Aren't they all?!) coffee shops around here. I only go when I'm traveling with the girl. She likes that kind of stuff. I guess I do too, but not enough to go on my own. Don't see her much anymore, so it might be once a year when we have the time to do something.

 

[Perknose]

Not too bad, but it kind of reminds me of a museum display/gift shop. We have some cool quirky(Aren't they all?!) coffee shops around here. I only go when I'm traveling with the girl. She likes that kind of stuff. I guess I do too, but not enough to go on my own. Don't see her much anymore, so it might be once a year when we have the time to do something.

I go for the big comfy chairs and the fact that no one bothers you and you can do pretty much whatever you want.

Also, true fact! Women have tried to pick me up there, not even all that bad looking, either! So . . . there's THAT!

 

[pete6032]

I drink a lot of coffee, mostly at home or at work, but, if we go out for for a meal I often will drink whatever the restaurant serves, especially if it's good coffee.
Have had a bunch of different starbucks blends over the years. Their Sumatra is a bit darker than I like, but still tasty, also their so called blond roast is a decent medium roast. I don't ever go to starbucks, but, sometimes wife drives the car and it goes where she points it.

I just bought coffee for the office, it was $16 for a 12 oz bag.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Our Starbucks has been open for a bit now but still have not had it yet.

I probably will try it though. I just need to buy an apple computer, don't think they let you in without that right?

 

[Mayne]

i had a regular coffee. I couldn't afford to get home so i stayed for a month..

 

[highland145]

I just bought coffee for the office, it was $16 for a 12 oz bag.

Costco...$16 for 2.5lbs

 

[Perknose]

Costco...$16 for 2.5lbs

Because size matters!

 

[mikeymikec]

In the coffee department, I only like Cappucino. On the few occasions I've had it at a coffee shop, I've been disappointed. The times I've had it at Italian restaurants have been consistently good.

Having said that, I shouldn't drink it (gut problems), so it's a once in a blue moon treat situation for me.

 

[highland145]

Because size matters!

At ~8 cups/day, it does. Costco is 30 min away.

 

[Perknose]

At ~8 cups/day, it does. Costco is 30 min away.

Has it ever occurred to you . . . say, after your six or maybe your seventh cup, that you might have had enough for the day?