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‘You’re holding employees hostage’: California shoppers arrive at Costco 12 min…
A woman runs into a Costco just 12 minutes before the warehouse closes to pick up some 'essentials.' Another TikToker calls them out.
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Viral Costco Shopping Spree Sparks Debate Over 'Essentials' and Closing Time Etiquette
A recent viral video has sparked debate online, showcasing a couple's late-night shopping spree at a Costco store, reportedly just minutes before closing. The video, originally posted by a user documenting their trip, features them rushing through aisles, filling their cart with a variety of items ranging from bananas and milk to large packs of paper towels, pizzas, and probiotic drinks. The original poster claimed they were only there for "essentials" and had 12 minutes before the store closed. However, a reaction video by TikTok creator 'candacce' has garnered significant attention, scrutinizing the couple's actions. Candacce highlighted the extensive list of purchases, questioning the definition of 'essentials' and suggesting the shoppers were inconsiderate to store employees working past closing time. Furthermore, a closer look at the receipt, briefly shown in the original video, indicates a transaction time of 8:36 PM, which is past the typical 8:30 PM closing time for many Costco locations. This discrepancy has fueled discussions about customer etiquette and the challenges faced by retail workers. While the original video presented the trip as a lighthearted dash for necessities, the reaction piece reframed it as a potentially problematic incident, drawing criticism from viewers sympathetic to retail staff.
