About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when Netcost Market closed its doors, a strange humming noise would occasionally fill the empty aisles. No one could explain where it came from or why it only happened after midnight. One night, a delivery driver heard the hum and followed it to an abandoned corner of the store. There he found a talking packet of chips saying, 'Finally someone understands my silent plea for attention!' The next morning, everyone laughed when they saw the chip packets lined up in alphabetical order.
2. Late one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Netcost Market with a truckload of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates, he swore he heard someone whispering from inside an empty crate. Curious but not alarmed, he flipped it over—and found nothing more than damp lettuce. He flipped through several boxes before finally opening one that seemed heavier than usual. Out jumped a startled aubergine, followed by a chorus of giggling vegetables. Turns out, a regular had hidden there during his lunch break for some unexpected relaxation. Ever since then, customers say they can still hear the occasional laughter coming from behind the lettuce section.
3. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, a delivery driver pulled up to Netcost Market with an unusual load—an old, dusty organ that seemed to belong in another era. As he wheeled it into the store, everyone looked puzzled but nobody asked questions. Later that day, while customers browsed aisles filled with groceries and oddities alike, the organ began playing softly on its own. By evening, neighbors gathered outside, enjoying impromptu concerts until someone noticed the cashier humming along. Turned out, it was just a regular old antique organ that loved cheese.
4. At dusk, when Netcost Market's neon lights flickered on, an old man in a tweed jacket began appearing near the entrance. No one knew who he was or where he came from, but every evening, like clockwork, he'd push a shopping cart filled with nothing but empty boxes and cans. One night, a delivery driver noticed the old man and decided to follow him. Turned out, he lived in the store’s basement, surrounded by piles of unused items. When asked why he pushed empty carts, he simply replied, ‘Just keeping things tidy for you folks.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, it became part of Netcost Market’s charm.