I read in our local Costco FB group, just this morning, of another person having very similar issues. It surprised me because I have never had issues, call in my prescriptions and they call me when ready. When we pick them up we also stop for a seniors meal (our code for hotdog and drink) so it's a cheap date night, lol. I would not be at all happy if I had the issues you and others are having. I hope it continues to run smooth for us. Hope yours gets better.
Your point about not saving because you spend twice as much as you save is sooooo valid. We are at Costco twice a week or so, it's very close, and I doubt we have ever walked away spending less than $100 and that's on the light side of things. But I am getting a rebate check for $713 in the mail soon so there's that.
Also, for anyone interested, I booked the
DCL Treasure for Feb. of 2025. The Haunted Mansion club made me do it. I had no other choice. Having a placeholder and another 25% off discount helped with my choice as well. Now to wait 484 days but who's counting.