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re: Idiots in Costco gas line...
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:57 am to TigerGman
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:57 am to TigerGman
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4 -6 across line wrapping around the station. How much gas are they burning sitting idle for like an hour with the A/C on full blast, all to save a few nickels a gallon? Not to mention is their time worth so little to them?
I go early in the morning when no one is there. With the citi card, I get 4% off plus executive membership cash back. Needless to say, it'd probably be worth it to wait even a little bit saving 20 cents a gallon at already lower gas prices compared to other stations.
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Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:04 am to TigerGman
I wait 5 minutes max at either the Cumberland or Brookhaven Costco’s in ATL. All about timing.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:07 am to goofball
The NOLA costco has 2 security officers now and they don't let you in between lanes anymore.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:08 am to LSUZombie
It does seem Costco pumps are really fast. Also if your car requires premium they are by far the cheapest on that.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:12 am to Sun God
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Where are y’all filling up in BR where this is an issue?
I live in the Sherwood/Goodwood area so I'll absolutely wait 5 minutes to fill up at Costco as opposed to getting shanked by an I-12 bridge bum
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:12 am to LSUZombie
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5-20 minutes is being gracious. Probably closer to 10 minutes
Not a chance in hell
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:13 am to MrJimBeam
I thought there was no EM cash back for fuel purchases. Idk. I'm just realizing maybe I haven't checked the mail but o haven't gotten the end of year cash back coupon in a few years I think.
I've always had the black card. I almost never step foot in the store. I just use the hell out of Costco travel. I couldn't imagine renting a car any other way.
I've always had the black card. I almost never step foot in the store. I just use the hell out of Costco travel. I couldn't imagine renting a car any other way.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:15 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
You forgot one more thing. Nobody is asking me for money in the Costco gas line.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:15 am to Enadious
Costco contracts w/Valero and they use 2X Top Tier(r) fuel additives concentration in their fuel. This is 5x the lowest additive concentration required by the EPA. Other than Techron/Chevron who use a (PEA) polyether amine additive, Costco is hands down the best quality gasoline you can buy.
This post was edited on 6/13/22 at 8:17 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:20 am to Enadious
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I've heard from a mechanic that the only fuel related issues he's seen over the years are vehicles that used only off-brand gas
I doubt this is true
Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:21 am to MrJimBeam
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I go early in the morning when no one is there.
How early? I didn’t think they open until 9:00 or so.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:22 am to Napoleon
I think you’re right. The Citi card is legit for 4 percent cash back for first 7k spent every year on gas.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:22 am to notiger1997
They open at 6 am in BR.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:25 am to TigerGman
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Not to mention is their time worth so little to them?
It's nice to be retired. Get back to work.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:25 am to MrJimBeam
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They open at 6 am in BR.
Thanks. I forgot that the gas station opened that early.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:26 am to TigerGman
I have been wanting to post this question as well? What am I missing? what is so valuable about costco gas? Its not even the cheapest here in Huntsville but all day and night its 8-10 cars deep in line for these pumps. I dont get it.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:28 am to Enadious
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I've heard from a mechanic that the only fuel related issues he's seen over the years are vehicles that used only off-brand gas. No Exxon or Shell or other major brand.
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret...that Exxon or Shell branded gasoline you think you're buying, there is a 95% chance it came from the same storage tank that your unbranded gas station is selling.
All that matters is the additive (Techron for example)...it's all the same gas, that probably never touched a bit of Shell or Exxon equipment in its entire lifespan...from well head to gas station pump.
Just don't buy from mom and pop stores that don't get a lot of traffic.
This post was edited on 6/13/22 at 9:33 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:29 am to logjamming
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Right, and I don't want to spend an extra 15-20 minutes to save a dollar...the other dollar was still wasted while sitting idle.
Meanwhile, the time between your OP and this reply is 15 minutes. I imagine you’ve spent that time sitting idle, scrolling tigerdroppings, and checking for replies to your post.
Rather than wasting that time, you could be getting gas at COSTCO, while scrolling tigerdroppings and saving a few bucks on gas.
No, I'm at work. I don't waste time on my time.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:30 am to the4thgen
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I have been wanting to post this question as well? What am I missing? what is so valuable about costco gas? Its not even the cheapest here in Huntsville but all day and night its 8-10 cars deep in line for these pumps. I dont get it.
Around here the Sams and Costco are quite a bit cheaper than anywhere else.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:36 am to TigerGman
It's more like 10 minutes where I live...and when you also get money back for gas purchased (4% back on gasoline purchases for the first $7,000 per year and then 1% after that) it is even more than the $0.05 you are saving per gallon.
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