Costco returns after cancelling membership

Dec 22nd, 2018 1:18 pm

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jdu0ng [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1809 posts; 710 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 22nd, 2018 1:18 pm

Costco returns after cancelling membership

I have a costco membership that's coming up for renewal but will likely not renew it. Can I still return items I purchased last month?

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Dec 22nd, 2018 1:40 pm

#2

Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1358 posts; 407 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 22nd, 2018 1:40 pm

Why don't you return them before your membership expires and save any potential for hassle?

Dec 22nd, 2018 7:09 pm

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Ottomaddox: Deal Fanatic; Oct 22, 2007; 9016 posts; 2557 upvotes; London

Dec 22nd, 2018 7:09 pm

Dark Phoenix wrote: ↑ Why don't you return them before your membership expires and save any potential for hassle?

I think they are asking whether they can return items after their membership has lapsed.. if problems arise.

Dec 22nd, 2018 8:48 pm

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jdu0ng [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1809 posts; 710 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 22nd, 2018 8:48 pm

Ottomaddox wrote: ↑ I think they are asking whether they can return items after their membership has lapsed.. if problems arise.

What he said

Dec 22nd, 2018 9:11 pm

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xxxray: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2008; 1294 posts; 835 upvotes; Etobicoke

Dec 22nd, 2018 9:11 pm

you are not a member, you can't do returns, simple

Dec 22nd, 2018 9:49 pm

#6

MooseV2: Member; Jun 18, 2016; 418 posts; 1143 upvotes

Dec 22nd, 2018 9:49 pm

xxxray wrote: ↑ you are not a member, you can't do returns, simple

Post your source

Dec 23rd, 2018 7:54 am

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lemmiwinks: Sr. Member; Apr 10, 2011; 779 posts; 622 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2018 7:54 am

xxxray wrote: ↑ you are not a member, you can't do returns, simple

I’m not a member but was able to return something I purchased online. Granted, it was within about a week of receiving it and I still had the receipt.

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Dec 23rd, 2018 8:06 am

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Evil Baby: Deal Expert; Mar 18, 2005; 20264 posts; 2898 upvotes; Niagara Falls

Dec 23rd, 2018 8:06 am

Sorry OP, I don't know the official Costco policy on this but I'd be shocked if they wouldn't let you return an item purchased while you were a customer.

If for some reason they wouldn't, you could always get a membership again, return the item, and then cancel your membership and get your money back.

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Dec 23rd, 2018 9:22 am

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carmaster: Deal Expert; Jun 30, 2006; 18398 posts; 6414 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 23rd, 2018 9:22 am

If you are not a member can't do returns. Simple as that.

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:03 pm

#10

jdu0ng [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1809 posts; 710 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:03 pm

carmaster wrote: ↑ If you are not a member can't do returns. Simple as that.

Not that we don't believe you, but can you please post the source.

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:14 pm

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carmaster: Deal Expert; Jun 30, 2006; 18398 posts; 6414 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:14 pm

jdu0ng wrote: ↑ Not that we don't believe you, but can you please post the source.

Go to a Costco and try to return something, they will ask for your membership. That is the source. If you tell them I don't have one anymore, most likely they won't accept the return unless the person is nice and looks you up in the system.

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:14 pm

#12

pokee99: Sr. Member; Nov 12, 2012; 557 posts; 244 upvotes; Port Moody

Dec 23rd, 2018 12:14 pm

Just call them and ask. I bet you it's fine.

I have an extended warranty for a pc and my membership lapsed. I figure if anything goes wrong and i get hassle, I'll just renew.

Dec 23rd, 2018 9:27 pm

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Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1358 posts; 407 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 23rd, 2018 9:27 pm

jdu0ng wrote: ↑ What he said

Fair enough, I read it as trying to do a rental approach.

Dec 23rd, 2018 10:06 pm

#14

KanataKG: Deal Fanatic; Nov 22, 2015; 5684 posts; 5085 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2018 10:06 pm

xxxray wrote: ↑you are not a member, you can't do returns, simple

carmaster wrote: ↑ If you are not a member can't do returns. Simple as that.

Incorrect.

Non-member returns need an override from manager and is returned to a Costco Cash Card.

Dec 23rd, 2018 10:11 pm

#15

bombdiggity: Banned; Dec 8, 2007; 2666 posts; 2355 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2018 10:11 pm

What if you were a member, let it expire, become a member again and try to return things you purchased during the initial membership period? Still cash card?