Costco Crackdown: Stores Across Southland Place Limit On Essential Items To Curb Coronavirus Panic Buying

KCBS Los Angeles ^ | March 19, 2020 | Staff

[AF_Blue]

Visited Costco in Northern Virginia this morning. I had to wait in line to get in, the store was limiting the number inside, and only using every other register for distancing. I was in line for about a half hour to get in the store, I was more curious than anything.

High demand items were limited. I picked up my rations of one 30-roll pack of Charmin (now I'm good for most of the rest of this year, but I'll probably end up sharing or trading with my network of family and friends who have extras of other stuff), one gallon of milk, four cases of water, and a few other things. No paper towels or disinfecting wipes in stock. All kinds of fresh produce (no bananas, lots of apples). A workable selection of meats. I'm trying KS Angus patties for my beef protein. I didn't notice if eggs were available. In an out in two hours, including waiting to get in, only because I was taking the scenic route around the store.

The worst thing I saw was a couple of guys doing a fast walk back to either the water or TP, but not being rude about it. Overall a pleasant shopping experience, if for no other reason the limited number of people in the store.

[Oatka]

My sister and I were talking about cartoons of Washington’s troops crossing the Delaware,

I like this one:

[AF_Blue]

Thanks!

My new desktop background.

[MayflowerMadam]

I love it!!

[Ron H.]

On Tues or Wed, I heard Costco was limiting TP to 2 packages - WHO needs 2 of THAT SIZE at home? They should’ve limited to 1.

I hear you. I wish Walmart would do the same but not only on TP either. I still can't find a loaf of bread even as late as 7pm last evening.

[RebelTXRose]

I’ve had luck at ALDI and Brookshires early (8-9am) Aldi seemed to have most bread. Actually even had TP that lasted until about 9:15 after they opened at 9am