Candidate for Scumbag of the Year?

[ltsddd]

I hope the judge will throw the book at this low life.

BTW., the free samples b.s. at costco have got to go. It’s crowded enough as it is without families upon families with little children and elderly parents who literally camp out (eat the free samples, then relax on the in-store furniture) at the store for the free breakfast/lunch/dinner.

http://ktla.com/2015/09/22/burbank-man-faces-elder-abuse-charges-after-allegedly-punching-costco-shopper-over-nutella-sample/

[bearishgurl]

This phenomenon (and the fact that a pkg of 100 cheap razors would last me the rest of my life, with some left for my “heirs,” lol) is precisely why I don’t belong to Costco, Sam’s Club, etc and never will.

[paramount]

not to mention the all to frequent idiot shopping cart pushers who seem hell bent on breaking your ankle.

And then there are those damn directv annoying sales people.

[bearishgurl]

“Kirkland,” or 10-cent Gillette razors, anyone? How about a $25 bottle of Vanilla?? After having been different friend’s “guests” at Costco, I’m astounded at how much people spend in there in ONE shopping trip … and for what, exactly? A customer would have to be part of an immediate family of 6++ (ALL of its members who are ALWAYS home for meals, etc) to make it worth their while to buy in bulk to that extent (or own a restaurant). What’s the point, exactly? Has anybody ever heard of the Von’s “Just4u” prices. Uhh, hello? Most of these prices are better than the military commissary but the shopper has to do the WORK online before entering the store to shop. And the shopper can buy just enough for them (just4u) and get GREAT discounts!

[bearishgurl]

It’s not like we residents of SD County live in the far reaches of the boonies and therefor MUST stock up and keep and extra freezer at home. 95% of us are SURROUNDED by stores and can get the freshest food at exactly the time we need it.

Think Wyoming here. A good portion of WY residents would likely benefit from visiting a Costco-like whse 2-4 times per year and keeping an extra freezer at home.

Not so for 95% of SoCal residents.

[poorgradstudent]

At this point the guy who jacked up the price of 60 year old AIDS medicatio has Scumbag of the Year sewn up pretty tight.

I love Costco, but there’s definitely a learning curve. There’s also more of a price advantage if you buy some stuff organic regularly. Our staple purchases are 1.5 gallons of organic milk, organic eggs when needed, 2 loaf packs of organic bread, and paper towels/toilet paper as needed. When the little guy was in diapers costco couldn’t be beat on Diapers/wipes.

Stuff like razors and shampoo I’d skip. Clothes are very hit or miss. Same with seasonal items. Meat really takes careful planning, although it’s not too hard to buy a 3 pack of organic chicken and use one right away and freeze the other two.

Before I had a baby costco was much less of a weekly destination. There’s definitely a trick to when to shop. Midday on a Saturday will leave anyone hating life. We used to live across from the one in Mission Valley, which actually made it our go-to Gas station. It was great to zip over 30 minutes before close and get cheap gas with no line.

[spdrun]

I buy my razor blades online — double-edged safety razor, not disposable cr@p tyvm.

That guy seemed like an wifebeating thief even before the COSTCO fight. I think punching that guy in the face was the culmination of a lifetime of being a violent asshat.

Personally, I don’t support prison for people like him. He’ll spend a few years learning how to be even more of a violent thug if he goes to prison, eating and sleeping at taxpayer expense. Strap him to a post, expose his arse, give him a few dozen strokes with a rotan cane. Cheap and effective.

Let him learn what pain is for a change.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=poorgradstudent]At this point the guy who jacked up the price of 60 year old AIDS medicatio has Scumbag of the Year sewn up pretty tight.

I love Costco, but there’s definitely a learning curve. There’s also more of a price advantage if you buy some stuff organic regularly. Our staple purchases are 1.5 gallons of organic milk, organic eggs when needed, 2 loaf packs of organic bread, and paper towels/toilet paper as needed. When the little guy was in diapers costco couldn’t be beat on Diapers/wipes.

Stuff like razors and shampoo I’d skip. Clothes are very hit or miss. Same with seasonal items. Meat really takes careful planning, although it’s not too hard to buy a 3 pack of organic chicken and use one right away and freeze the other two.

Before I had a baby costco was much less of a weekly destination. There’s definitely a trick to when to shop. Midday on a Saturday will leave anyone hating life. We used to live across from the one in Mission Valley, which actually made it our go-to Gas station. It was great to zip over 30 minutes before close and get cheap gas with no line.[/quote]

I find myself in agreement with all your commentary. All very thoughtful and reasonable.

I share a Costco membership with a friend. I buy toilet paper there. He’s an alcoholic so he buys booze there.

To make fun of costco shopppers who fight over food samples…. They just reflect the American population who are addicted to food. It’s like dogs salivating over bones.

I have many foreign friends and none of them comment on food like “it’s sooooo goood”, “to die for”, “i’m craving”. It’s American culture addicted to junk food.

[ltsddd]

[quote=poorgradstudent]At this point the guy who jacked up the price of 60 year old AIDS medicatio has Scumbag of the Year sewn up pretty tight.
[/quote]

Put him general population

http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2015-martin-shkreli-securities-fraud/

[scaredyclassic]

I have 5 cats. Flea meds, food and litter pay for my membership. Also Johnnie walker black is so cheap there I feel like I’m getting paid to drink it

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Gas
Organic milk
Organic eggs
Blueberries
Mushrooms
Wine
Italian salami
Manchego
Dubliner
Clif bars
Tortilla chips
Nearly Naked popcorn
Nutella
Frozen veggies
Green machine Naked
Watermelon
Starbucks VIA
…

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