Costco opens its first Western New York warehouse in Amherst
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After months of anticipation, Costco officially opened its doors in Amherst, bringing crowds of excited shoppers to Western New York's first warehouse location.Some customers arrived early to make sure they were among the first inside, with Reese and Roberto saying they were ready for the opening well before the doors opened."We stood in line at like 6 a.m. So yeah, we're ready to go," they said.Inside, shoppers explored the warehouse's wide selection of groceries, household essentials, name-brand merchandise and more. Buffalo-themed finds, including Bills and Sabres gear and sponge candy, also brought a local touch to the shopping experience.WATCH: Costco opens its first Western New York warehouse in Amherst Costco opens its first Western New York warehouse in AmherstFor some customers, the opening was their first time visiting Costco.Iesha Honeycutt said she previously shopped at Sam's Club but was excited to see what Costco had to offer.I'm excited. This is my first time at Costco's