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Idiots in Costco gas line...
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:23 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:23 am
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?
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Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:24 am to TigerGman
Target practice if it’s the New Orleans Costco.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:27 am to TigerGman
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Not to mention is their time worth so little to them?
I could say the same about your post
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:28 am to TigerGman
Because the station is orderly with all cars going in one direction. There aren't a bunch of people flying into the facility from all direction creating havoc and chaos. The pumps generally are always working and, despite the long volume of cars, the line generally moves rather quickly. You also don't have dingbats who fill up then leave their car at the pump for 10 minutes while they go inside to get a Slurpee and a pack of smokes. It's also a great place to check out MILFs filling up their Lexus SUVs.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:31 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:34 am to TigerGman
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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?
I hate to burst your hot take but it takes about 15-20 minutes tops to get gas even when they are super busy
Edit: 15-20 minutes is being gracious. Probably closer to 10 minutes
This post was edited on 6/13/22 at 8:10 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:36 am to TigerGman
I go if there are less than 4 cars in front of the line I choose. Just have to know the right times of day.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:38 am to LSUZombie
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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?
I hate to burst your hot take but it takes about 15-20 minutes tops to get gas even when they are super busy
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.
This post was edited on 6/13/22 at 7:39 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:38 am to LSUZombie
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about 15-20 minutes tops to get gas even when they are super busy
Not even that long.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:38 am to LSUZombie
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it takes about 15-20 minutes tops to get gas even when they are super busy
Is that supposed to be quick? I can't imagine waiting in line for gas for 15-20 mins.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:41 am to Mo Jeaux
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Is that supposed to be quick? I can't imagine waiting in line for gas for 15-20 mins.
I fill up and then go to the store so it’s all part of the Costco trip.
And like someone else said; it’s orderly, the pumps all work, and people don’t dawdle because they know someone is behind them waiting. And there’s no store for them to run into to grab something “real quick” while their vehicle fills.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:41 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
quote:all of this and no crackheads/bums asking me for cash
Because the station is orderly with all cars going in one direction. There aren't a bunch of people flying into the facility from all direction creating havoc and chaos. The pumps generally are always working and, despite the long volume of cars, the line generally moves rather quickly. You also don't have dingbats who fill up then leave their car at the pump for 10 minutes while they go inside to get a Slurpee and a pack of smokes. It's also a great place to check out MILFs filling up their Lexus SUVs.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:42 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
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It's also a great place to check out MILFs filling up their Lexus SUVs.
There are rules. Follow them.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:43 am to TigerGman
COSTCO is GOAT. I've never had to wait more than five minutes to tank-up at my COSTCO. Folks in this area are mostly conservative. They are polite and don't waste any time filling up their vehicles. They get in and out quick. Conservatives are like that....polite and respectful.
FJB
FJB
This post was edited on 6/16/22 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:45 am to LSUZombie
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And like someone else said; it’s orderly, the pumps all work, and people don’t dawdle because they know someone is behind them waiting. And there’s no store for them to run into to grab something “real quick” while their vehicle fills.
Where are y’all filling up in BR where this is an issue?
I usually go to BQwik on Perkins and can’t remember the last time they didn’t have a pump available
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:50 am to TigerGman
I believe sitting idle for an hour burns about 1/8th of a gallon, so not too much in the grand scheme of things.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:53 am to TigerGman
My neighbor drives an hour to Costco once a week to fill up.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:55 am to TigerGman
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.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:57 am to Steadyhands
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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.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:57 am to TigerGman
Costco is typically 40-50 cents cheaper per gallon. So on my 36 gallon tank that can mean a savings of 15-18 dollars. Absolutely worth the wait. The better deal for gas savings is Benny’s unlimited car wash fro $15.00 per month which gets you the 30-40 cents per gallon savings there. Do the math I pay for the unlimited carwashes with one fill up at Benny’s with the savings of filling up a 36 gallon tank.
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