1) It was practically empty this afternoon around 1PM. Normally, the place is teeming with people, but not today. No waiting to get supplies, and no line to the register. Sure, the economy is bad, but a near-empty Costco is very strange...
2) Mercedes-Benz for sale out front. A "Costco Special" C-300, fully loaded - $32K. Seemed like a pretty good deal.
I just got some steaks and hot links. No Mercedes.