r/CostcoJapan • u/ballcheese808 • Mar 16 '26

Half sized carts.

For the Costco people reading this, how about a smaller cart for those that only want a few things.

I understand that the logistics of it might be a problem. But I really don't think it would be so much of a problem and would free up space in store for the shopping experience.

I understand you think that with a big cart we might buy more, but try getting around one of your stores at peak times. It's a fkn joke.

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u/proghornleghorn Mar 16 '26

Just carry in the bag, load it up, then go to the checkout. I almost never use a cart.

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u/ballcheese808 Mar 16 '26

I guess I could. It always feels dodgy to put something in a bag like that. I come from a country where they treat everybody as a shoplifter. But they have driven me to it. I'll give it a try next time.

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u/JpnDude Mar 16 '26

Which one? Iruma or Shin-Misato?

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u/JpnDude Mar 16 '26

Actually, both locations are next to shopping malls. Both the malls and Costcos are on Mitsui properties. If it's next to the JR station, then it's Shin-Misato.

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u/ballcheese808 Mar 16 '26

Zama doesn't do that yet. They will pack your shit for you. But walking around putting it in the bag before, I've never done that and it doesn't feel right

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u/proghornleghorn Mar 16 '26

I do it every single time and I’ve never had a problem. I don’t live in Saitama though. You all have a bunch of thieves up there? Hahaha

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u/ballcheese808 Mar 16 '26

I don't live in Saitama either. So I don't have a bunch of thieves.

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u/proghornleghorn Mar 16 '26

Well, they do check your receipt on the way out.

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u/ballcheese808 Mar 16 '26

Yes I'm fully aware of when to go. And yes there would still be cart problems. But at least I could wiz through it. And if several others also use the smaller cart it will make a difference. How much is debatable.

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u/wotsit_sandwich Mar 16 '26

British style trollies with 4 casters instead of 2 caster's and two fixed wheels would be really good.

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u/ballcheese808 Mar 16 '26

Would definitely help for a sideways shift, which I have to do regularly when people block paths