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Oopsie Daisy

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73. I suppose they view membership theft seriously and would rather make an example of someone.

Reply to edisdead (Reply #64)

Wed Jul 19, 2023, 05:46 PM

Jul 2023

Instead of letting it slide, and "encouraging" others to take a chance.

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I'd Never Heard of "Membership Cheating" or "Membership Sharing" at Costco until today. [View all] Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 OP

But only the member on the card can pay using anything besides cash intrepidity Jul 2023 #1

They sell loss leaders and make their money on memberships AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2023 #4

same with my wife obamanut2012 Jul 2023 #9

When I got my Costco membership, I put my husband on it, too csziggy Jul 2023 #11

I'll always fill-up at Costco IF THERE IS NOT A LONG LINE!! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #45

Yep! ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #12

You *can* pay with a bank card used as a debit (you have to use your PIN). keep_left Jul 2023 #63

This must vary from state to state SCantiGOP Jul 2023 #2

I used to take a friends kids to Costco using her card lapfog_1 Jul 2023 #3

Apparently, now... it can result in your friend being banned for life. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #43

Seems like a dumb move edisdead Jul 2023 #64

I suppose they view membership theft seriously and would rather make an example of someone. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #73

Not new northlake9 Jul 2023 #5

They should have walked to the membership counter and paid the $60 or so spooky3 Jul 2023 #14

LOL. Membership STARTS at $60.00, NOT $30 ($120 for Executive Membership) hlthe2b Jul 2023 #16

I've always had to flash my card at the entrance, then show it at the checkout AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2023 #19

Ever since Covid, they stopped holding/keeping/examining the card. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #40

Costco's business model is very different Earl_from_PA Jul 2023 #6

Wow, I had no idea there were so many members. Nt spooky3 Jul 2023 #15

My numbers are wrong Earl_from_PA Jul 2023 #18

Still a large number. Nt spooky3 Jul 2023 #22

What I heard is that... bif Jul 2023 #21

I've seen people doing this in Florida...and Costco is now checking Sancho Jul 2023 #7

I wonder how many borrowed membership cards are used at costco.com? Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #37

You don't need to use a card online AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2023 #69

We were there two days ago. There was no I.D. required whatsoever. spanone Jul 2023 #8

Same here... over the weekend. No ID required. Today was a different story. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #36

I show my card both sides. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2023 #10

I get the need to crack down, but I've had my sister as my one/only alllowed family member on my hlthe2b Jul 2023 #13

I'm certain they've already considered that some long time customers might get angry. Goodheart Jul 2023 #24

We both have cards. Do NOT accuse me of being a card cheater. Costco STILL allows one designated hlthe2b Jul 2023 #27

Yes, we do to. One for each of us. And at the end of the year we get our 2% rebate check. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #33

I didn't accuse you of being a card cheater. Goodheart Jul 2023 #74

I'm guessing that every membership renewal means that you agree to the rules in effect at that time. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #34

This - you agree to a new contract with updated rules every year when you renew FreeState Jul 2023 #39

No. Costco provided no updated "contract" nor do they contact you before auto-renewal. hlthe2b Jul 2023 #60

Same here inthewind21 Jul 2023 #55

It's unlikely that will be an issue unless she loses the card. Renew Deal Jul 2023 #75

If someone's sharing a membership, Costco isn't losing profit; they're making less profit. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #17

Semantics, but okay. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #28

Ohhhh, I have a story about this! Sympthsical Jul 2023 #20

"I've been cheating you for years, how dare you call me out on it now!" MichMan Jul 2023 #25

No, his card was legit! Sympthsical Jul 2023 #30

But if they're checking EVERYONE what was his problem? Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #32

He didn't see it Sympthsical Jul 2023 #46

Those kinds of confrontations frighten me. Who knows WHAT may have happened next?? Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #50

I didn't see the full resolution Sympthsical Jul 2023 #58

Well, that was decent of you. (And who knows what may have happened next.) Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #61

And so what if they are checking? 2naSalit Jul 2023 #48

Signs would be better. Are they trying to CATCH offenders, or PREVENT offenders? Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #29

That's what I'm saying Sympthsical Jul 2023 #38

NO. Costco doesn't. Everyone knows what Costco's policy is. It's sad that MEMBERS have abused dem4decades Jul 2023 #35

My card's photo is in color. My husband's original card photo has the resolution of a fax. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #41

I had one of those, it was a Price Club card that then became a Price Costco card. Was just there dem4decades Jul 2023 #49

My husband used to be a "Ralph Lauren Polo" shirt guy for years. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #52

When shopping at Costco, look around, there's Costco shirts, shorts, skorts and shoes on everyone. dem4decades Jul 2023 #56

Everything! Undewear, socks, tops, bottoms, sandals, shoes... at this stage in my life, Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #59

When the pandemic hit, Costco was the go to place for supplies. All supplies. dem4decades Jul 2023 #66

You rock! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #70

lol my card is like your husband's obamanut2012 Jul 2023 #67

There's no question his reaction was inappropriate Sympthsical Jul 2023 #44

They have in every Costco I've ever been in... 2naSalit Jul 2023 #51

Really? Sympthsical Jul 2023 #62

Hmm... 2naSalit Jul 2023 #65

I totally agree with their new policy of photo verification. Goodheart Jul 2023 #23

The honor system works until it doesn't. We bought our first Costco electronics right after they... Hekate Jul 2023 #26

That makes the most sense. Helping out a friend/neighbor and BEING PRESENT is different... Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #31

I have no idea about the gift cards, sorry -- I'm sure someone else does, though Hekate Jul 2023 #42

I found it at this link (someone provided the link elsewhere in this discussion thread.) Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #47

Thanks! Hekate Jul 2023 #53

I refused to participate in any membership stores for decades as a matter of principal. MichMan Jul 2023 #57

costco.com prices are great too. I like that they say "shipping included" instead of "free shipping" Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #72

Costco is a great place. They pay their workers a fair wage and give their members a fair price. dem4decades Jul 2023 #54

And give all their workers health insurance obamanut2012 Jul 2023 #68

I agree that Costco is a good retailer and they treat employees and customers well FakeNoose Jul 2023 #71

It seems to have started with the self checkout Renew Deal Jul 2023 #76

I guess that makes sense. At the regular checkout, it's part of the standard routine and not noticed Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #77