We recently visited Costco Marsden Park and were disappointed to find that the three self-service checkout units were switched off, with no staff available to explain the reason. This led to unnecessary waiting and inconvenience. If the issue was mechanical or software-related, it should be resolved promptly and in a way that minimises disruption… Read more
to customers. Leaving self-service checkouts unavailable without explanation is difficult to understand and does not reflect well on the customer experience.
Avoid Butter chicken ready made meal...was sick as a dog in the morning with uncontrollable squirts(diarrhoea)...God knows how long they've been sitting in the fridge not freezer at costco...l noticed the dates were couple of weeks to be expired Show details
Jesus Christ! So much negative feedback...It's not suprising I'm here to complain about their [Content Removed] Meatpie! I've never used so much tomato sauce on a meatpie in all my life. The pie filling is so ridiculously SALTY! The only good thing about the pie is the pastry. Who ever is in charge of making this crap should get their taste buds… Read more
checked! God damn Marsden Costco..get your [Content Removed] together! [Content Removed] foodcourt quality, [Content Removed] unprofessional and uneducated floor staff! Teach and train your staff to be more respectful and be more friendly towards the members. Yes! MEMBERS! We pay the stupid annual fee and expect so much from you!!
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I want to make a complaint to the staff member [Name Removed] that stood at the gates at Costco Marsden park on the 20/07/25 at about 5:00pm for discrimination. We had a family coming from overseas to visit cosco as one of the biggest and cleanest location. Unfortunately this incident has left us very very disappointment and we will never visit… Read more
again or recommend any family to go.
We had two membership cards and the women - [Name Removed]was obviously discriminating against us with my mother in a wheel chair and my non English speaking family from overseas.
This has made such a bad impression and experience for Australia they vow not to ever purchase cosco products again.
I had a pram and my husband had to abandon me outside the gates for an hour as we were not allowed in despite Having two memberships cards under the wind and cold. This women has no feelings and does not care about customers.
It was cold and lonely and I watched that woman “ [Name Removed]” allow everyone else in. A family with four people. A couple who complaint and just walked in and various families that had more than 3 people, a parent with 3 kids meaning 4 people in total.
Everyone else just walked in and I sat alone with a pram hungry, lonely and very very upset. I can’t believe that cosco employs such terrible staff. It is absolutely disgraceful to even think of going to cosco as a destination to show my family from overseas. It is a big mistake.
We can’t believe that being polite and honest would lead to bullying, discriminatory behaviour from this women [Name Removed].
I will report further regarding this issue to the authorities.
Apparently this isn’t the first time she has harassed people at Cosco. I have attached a photo of her at the entrance and a snap shot of someone else experiencing the same terrible rudeness from her. COSCO you can do better than that. She deserves to be retrained or sacked.
I complaint about the service in costco marsden park. The lady is name Chantelle. She shout of me excuse me where is ur member, I didn't know I'm in the phone I shocked everyone staring to me. After I come back from toilet, I went to her and I said this is my receipt, i put my things to the car. I just go back because I need going to toilet. She… Read more
didn't say apologies she just said you must telling me next time?I said ok. Such very good manner for the lady in the service area didn't apologies and ask me to telling her if i go back for toilet. I don't know is the rules of costco like that?. I have to report if I come back for anything??very rude, She shout of me like I'm stealing something. And everyone staring of me!sigh
Over 50 people waiting for almost 40 minutes for eggs on Thursday evening. Poor service and no coordination. Show details
Buy cheap and moldy products – We went to do our shopping and we thought of buying some pizza bases and kids come back to me saying "mama, we can't buy it, look, they are moldy!" - I wish I can put my photo up everywhere on internet Show details
Uncleaned Rotisserie Chicken with Pin / Blood feathers ! – I purchased a Rotisserie Chicken on Wednesday 11/9/2024 and discovered that there were 'pin feathers' after I opened it at home just before dinner. Obviously, the chicken was not cleaned and not cooked properly because there were 'blood feathers' too. Have been purchasing this product for the last several years and this is the first time I… Read more
encountered such a disgusting sight. Though I reported same to the store via email, they failed to revert for 3 days until I called to check what happened with my complaint saying the Deli Manager, [Name Removed] was on leave which is a lame excuse. Anyway, I reported same to the Food Safety Authority NSW. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU CONSUME !
Positive reviews
This is Brilliant – Buy 98 Unleaded Travel 20mins and save 30c-55c per litre. Bought my Mothers Coffin $750 worth $3,500 now have to go through HO to buy them and display removed. Food Trays reasonable price for a parties Wakes Weddings etc. Can preordained but wish they would open earlier for orders. Don't sell Sorbent any more. Pity. Bought Men's Shorts Shoes… Read more
Ladders Trolleys apart from normal items. Always check out Electronic Prices Usually when on Sale Price is a good couple of $100s difference in your favour.
Prefer this store over Auburn – What's not to like about saving money? I don't understand the negative reviews on the store requiring a membership, that's normal for costco. Show details
Marsden Park, h yeah – Have been at Costco for many years , started at Auburn then moved to Marsden park you have a lot of whingers in your review section but my post is positive, I love Costco and the yearly fee is paid for in your first visit or 2, If you don't like it leave, I am selective in my purchases and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Negative reviews
I was refused service this afternoon 08/08/25 because my membership card was expired last month 15/07/25. I did explain that I was not equipped to pay for the membership this time as I was not aware that it expired but to no avail, it was a quick stop as I am 9months pregnant craving stuff that I couldn’t have and that broke my heart, I drove from… Read more
Oxley park to Marsden Park and I was refused service because of an expired membership. I have been a member since 2021 and it’s not as if I won’t come back because of a membership pay. Shame on the manager on the floor and his staff that were there not advocating for their customers. We the customers are the reason why Costco is still Costco and thriving but if you treat me and other same way I doubt same can be said in the long run. You might gain new customers but you have lost one thanks to your bad service.
Your mind bugling idea?? – Dear not very dear Costco Would you please here and publicly let us all know what is the logic and the policy behind this incredible idea that we can not use our friends or families card to shop! Every single time the owner HAS to be there even if they want to ask others to shop for them for ant reason? Then it is ok to have 2 people to shop with… Read more
their card if the owner is presented there? What is the difference fir you if the owner is there physically or not? You are turning every person who shops normally between 400-500 dollars at least 3 times a year( so $1500 each person per year), for a 65 dollars per year not having a card of their own or funnier for not having the card owner present? And then!!!!!! even if you are with the owner, only s/he csn do the purchase!? It is absolutely funny!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let us know what was that bright idea which has created thus new rule?
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Managers at Costco don't care about the wellbeing of there employees – The fact is that I spoke to some Lady's that had samples to cook and serve, these Lady's when I ask them why don't you have a chair to sit , the reply was , we are not aloud to sit , we have to stand here for 8 hours hat is what the managers what them to do . Mind you these managers can sit when ever they what. This is ridiculous so you have to… Read more
suffer working for Costco just to make a living so wrong . I am not an employee just a customer and this practice belongs in the dark ages. One more thing one of the lady's that told me this had tears in her eyes . So wrong ,So wrong
Recent reviews
WARNING. Higher Prices Online than in Store – Online more Expensive. Online specials are not the same as offered instore. If you try to shop online to avoid the crowd be prepared to pay more.
Don’t get your cakes personalised here – Ordered a cake for my son’s 1st birthday. I wrote a personalised message I wanted to have: (Happy 1st Birthday [Son’s Name]!) They spelt both his first and last name wrong—even though I wrote it perfectly and very understandable on the form. I even hosted a small birthday party amongst family, imagine the embarrassment when we had to cut a cake with the wrong name. Abhorrent. Way to ruin a milestone Costco! Show details
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Please check your tip top bread now – Your white bread is moldy. bought 2 bags by 2 on Sunday morning 04.02.2023. Please check your current stock now. I am on the way to return it. Show details
"Disappointing Experience at Costco Optical: A Headache from Start to Finish" – My husband and I had a less-than-ideal experience at Costco Optical. Despite having appointments, we waited for over an hour. The eye test involved impressive gadgets, but the glasses we received left us feeling dizzy and off-balance. We were told it was an adjustment that would take a week, but the headaches persisted. Attempts to reach out to… Read more
Costco Optical were futile as no one answered. Unfortunately, the glasses' issues persisted even after a second test. Overall, a frustrating and disappointing experience. We won't be returning and would caution others to manage their expectations.
Food area failure – I often by a full pizza at the food court Always a supreme and a hot dog For the last 3 times The pizza have less and less topping And the outside60 mm has only cheese Very disappointing Never enough seating Dirty tables everywhere Condiments always empty And the receipt number for pizza dosen't ever come on the screen for ready orders Come on… Read more
guys you were much better Also the fuel area when busy the que is not managed causing much anger and frustration as people drive through the car park to cut in line Also about time the membership card was on the ph like the rest of the world
Most aggressive retail experience I have encountered – I went with my daughter today about 4pm with my husbands business card which I had done previously with no issue. The service attendant was rude and so loud telling me I can't use it as it's not my photo. I explained it's a business card and had used it before with no problems. He was so aggressive and called some manager who was equally rude and… Read more
unhelpful. If I am mistakingly in the wrong and cannot use my husbands business card then that is okay but don't try and humiliate people. My teenage daughter was also disgusted by these two guys behaviour. I was only polite and was not argumentative. I don't ever complain but the service today was next level disgusting! Walked out embarrassed and shocked to say the least. It was indeed my worst retail experience ever.
Kirkland 2kg blueberries – I just weighed these and it was actually 1.8 kgs of actual fruit, this is a cheat, it is now cheaper to buy 1 kg packs at woolworths. when the price wa under $15 I found it good value but now at just under $20 it's a ripoff because the give the gross weight pkg and all, not how we do things in Australia
Big outlet with poor customer service – Customer service is pathetic, no desire to help customers, as if it’s a charity house giving free stuff. Lots of room for improvement Show details
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Boy how Costco slides down hill – Purchased Maui Jim sunglasses. After 2 months left lense split. Have requested warranty replacement. Checked with sunglasses hut to compare their policy ( will replace lense 1/2 price for one year.) problem …costco product is old Maui Jim stock and Maui Jim will not repair. So how would Costco ever cover any warranty of any type on this product.… Read more
Have not received any satisfaction yet disjointed responses….. pay $143 and we will replace lense..ok..go in yet they don’t know what I’m talking about. Next get told pay $90…ok. Again they say can’t do.what is their buyer telling them. Makes me feel the optical department is a not independent ( you purchased online.) I will request my membership money back and leave. I have been a member since 1990’s ( joined when in Portland Oregon.). Things have changed.
Worst customer service – We went there to purchase a michellin tyre for our car. The supervisor who spoke to us was the worst. He made sure that we will not go back there by treating us like an idiot. Well done supervisor we will not buy from there. Show details
Shortage of many essential things – There haven't been eggs for a month. Other things such as berries and veggie are ridiculously expensive. Considering discontinue the membership because local fresh produce shop provide better products at better prices. Show details
Not Cheaper than competitors – I do a lot of buying and found the prices to be same as other places selling the identical items, clothing to food to electronics etc, fuel was one exception , in USA Costco is way cheaper. Show details
Customer service at jewellery session – They don’t know customer service and have bad attitude towards customers. I will never buy jewellery or watches from them. Show details
Poor customer service and a complete waste of time – I ordered an iPad mini for my daughters birthday with plenty of time I was so happy to receive it however was incorrectly sent an iPad Pro. I contacted Costco straight away to advise (I could have just kept the iPad but wanted to be honest) the person said he would escalate it. I also reminded him this was for a gift however we had just over a… Read more
week to have this sorted. One week later I hear back from them and they advise it needs to be sent back I couldn’t go to the store (ridiculous) and once I sent the incorrect product back I would get the correct product. I arranged this and sent it back only to be told a few days later that the iPad mini is out of stock and they would issue a refund ordered back in august it is now the 21/9 and I have no iPad mini and no refund. These people are an absolute joke with the worse customer service stay clear of buying online from them ruined a birthday and still no refund or product issued
Last thing is no compensation or anything was offered an absolute joke
Worst tyre centre – Warning. Costco Marsden Park Tyre centre worst kind of time waster. Check in car for tyre rotation prior to 11.45am today. And pay in advance. Informed to come back in 1.5 hr. Got a call at 1.06pm that both front tyres not safe to be rotate to the back tyres. Should have told us when we check instead if waiting 1.5 hours wasted for nothing. Absolutely disappointing service.
Missing part from product.Worst customer service – Bought a big cat tree in Marsden park but there is a missing part. Called the store and sent email with photos as directed but nothing happened after three days. Went to store In person to ask for the missing part .They require me to give back the big item back. It’s been assembled already and I showed them the photo. And they refused to pay the… Read more
postage as well. It looks like having a missing part is my fault. Poor service and unfriendly staff. Very disappointed
Food off – Haven't been to costco in a long time & now I remember why...buy in bulk, trash in bulk :( Bought big tubs of fruits & 24 hrs later opened them to make a fruit plates for guests & found half my blackberries tub white with mould & alot of the raspberries off too. The grapes & blueberries were ok but 24 hrs after that they wrre showing signs of decay.
Food area waiting – Love shopping at Costco. Some would say I am a regular. Today we ordered from the food section. Waited about 30 minutes for burgers, no social distancing in that area, not a hand sanitiser in sight. I was very disappointed. Show details
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Old meat mince ( lean ground beef) – I paid $35 for a 3 kg leaf ground beef, very nice red colour from outside. As soon as I opens at home, I couldn’t convince my self to eat that. I know lack of oxygen may turn inside a bit off colour but this was too much. It was brown from inside. See the photos and u decide. Show details
Held hostage – My wife and I made purchases, went outside to car, I tried to go back inside Costco, not having my membership card, to go for a wee wee in toilet, 5 shelf packers surrounded me and would not let me proceed inside. I had asked to speak to the manager of store, but was informed "there was none on duty today". Show details
Pizza – We ordered Pizzas, such BAD quality, barely any toppings but full of sauce, pre made, can't alter anything and bad service, too busy. They don't cut them properly and gigantic slices. Show details
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So now they stopped making supreme pizza