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mixed HN was broadly appreciative of Costco’s model, especially its curated selection and problem-avoiding simplicity, but commenters heavily challenged the article’s last-mile logistics argument. The main split was contextual: Costco looks elegant for suburban bulk shopping, while Amazon or delivery services may be more eff — latest discussion,
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  1. Costco’s low-tech logistics make it Amazon’s opposite▲ 578 · 582 commentsin 6 episodes: · 15:19 · 16:18 · 16:52 · 30:38 · 18:30 · 16:39