That’s a good point, and what you’re saying makes perfect sense.

I think I was overwhelmed by the sheer size of everything. I’ve been living in urban areas without much parking, so my mentality has been that I don’t need something if I can’t carry it for five blocks and then lug it up several flights of stairs. But I’m starting to understand how Costco could be useful.

So on one hand, I’m still slightly creeped out by this naked display of capitalism.

On the other hand, I’m intrigued by the idea that I could buy a shipping crate full of toothpaste and never have to buy toothpaste again.