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05-31-2009, 05:10 PM
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#1 | | I don't get it
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I'm thinking of applying for a Costco membership card in order to purchase something. I don't normally shop at Costco so my only reason for getting a card is to make this purchase.
Anyway my question is, I read that Costco will refund your membership at any time if you are dissatisfied. Does anyone know how it works? Do you have to at least purchase something at least once? Is it a no questions asked kinda thing? How long does it take to get the refund?
I just don't plan on paying $50 for a yearly membership just for one item.
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05-31-2009, 05:11 PM
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#2 | | Zombie Mod
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Why don't you get one of your friends with a Costco membership to buy the item for you? It's better than going through that whole process just to get one thing.
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05-31-2009, 05:12 PM
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#3 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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unless i'm mistaken, if you refund your membership, you will also lose the ability to take advantage of the refund policy and their double warranty
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05-31-2009, 05:22 PM
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you will ultimately save money when shopping in costco, even with the $50.
everything is in bulk though... lol
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05-31-2009, 05:24 PM
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#5 | | Zombie Mod
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Costco is worth it, though. Sure it's bulk, but it's great for stocking up on consumables, especially when they go on sale, like TP.
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05-31-2009, 05:26 PM
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#6 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Presto Why don't you get one of your friends with a Costco membership to buy the item for you? It's better than going through that whole process just to get one thing. | Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart.
So yeah lol
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05-31-2009, 05:27 PM
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Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat?
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05-31-2009, 05:44 PM
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#8 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by Ch28 Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat? | Agree. One Time Purchase like you plan.
Get a Costco Gift Card. Even $25 can do it and pay the rest with cash or debit.
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05-31-2009, 05:46 PM
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#9 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by Bender Unit Agree. One Time Purchase like you plan.
Get a Costco Gift Card. Even $25 can do it and pay the rest with cash or debit. | yeah i do this everytime i go LOL
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05-31-2009, 05:51 PM
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#10 | | MiX iT Up!
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Originally Posted by MXQBLGH Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart.
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Why dont you post on Revscene, or ask ASK PRESTO!! i'm sure he does not bite...
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05-31-2009, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat? | fo sho! gives you the benefits of being able to go to costco without having to ever buy a membership
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05-31-2009, 06:10 PM
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#12 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Hmmm, Don't they have an exclusive membership card? Like you get points everytime you shop and you get like 5% of all your purchases back. And if you don't shop over $45 you get $45 back? Or does the card cost more than $45?
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05-31-2009, 06:32 PM
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#13 | | Banned (ABWS)
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what is the one item that you want to buy?
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05-31-2009, 06:38 PM
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#14 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by KingDeeCee Hmmm, Don't they have an exclusive membership card? Like you get points everytime you shop and you get like 5% of all your purchases back. And if you don't shop over $45 you get $45 back? Or does the card cost more than $45? | I actually went to get a card today and the executive card you get 2% cash back annually. Over a year you would get back $48 minimum assuming you spend $200/month which would cover the difference between a Gold Star card and the Executive card making it worth it. Of course if you spend more then $200/month you get more.
I was previously just doing the gift card thing but with a membership I get a free spouse card for my gf and it's just easier.
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05-31-2009, 07:08 PM
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#15 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by winson604 I actually went to get a card today and the executive card you get 2% cash back annually. Over a year you would get back $48 minimum assuming you spend $200/month which would cover the difference between a Gold Star card and the Executive card making it worth it. Of course if you spend more then $200/month you get more.
I was previously just doing the gift card thing but with a membership I get a free spouse card for my gf and it's just easier. | I do believe they give you the $48 even if you don't spend over $200 a month.
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05-31-2009, 08:09 PM
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You can buy online and pay a small fee for not having a card. I did this, cost me $10 with free shipping for some shelves I wanted.
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05-31-2009, 08:34 PM
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#17 | | I don't get it
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Alright thanks
but I guess no one here has tried getting a refund eh?
Well I need to not only buy something but I wanted to get a free fitting and try out one of their contact lenses (the Air Optix Aqua) because due to my dry eyes, I just wanted to see whether those might be more comfortable. At my optometrist, the bitch at the counter won't let me have a trial and gives me such a rude attitude (she also did that to my friend when he went to have his eyes examined), which pisses me off because trial contacts are FREE for optometrists, they get samples directly from the manufacturer.
So yeah, that's why I need a membership, because not only am I buying something, I also need to get fitted for contacts at their optical department.
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05-31-2009, 08:44 PM
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#18 | | In RS I Trust
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The money I save from buying gas alone pays for dozens of memberships a year.
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05-31-2009, 10:24 PM
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#19 | | The RS Anchorman
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Another way to get free membership is to get a job there........
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05-31-2009, 10:29 PM
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#20 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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definitely use the gift card, you can refill it and everything too.
Get all the benefits and none of the drawbacks. and really theres nothing to lose, tons of ppl can find a good use to a costco giftcard.
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05-31-2009, 11:57 PM
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#21 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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yeye.. giftcard FTW
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06-01-2009, 03:06 AM
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#22 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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how do you get a gift card?
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06-01-2009, 04:42 AM
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#23 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by goo3 how do you get a gift card? | Er, you go to Costco and buy one, like every other store.
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06-01-2009, 10:55 AM
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#24 | | The RS Freebie guru
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Don't you have to be an existing member to buy a gift card?
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06-01-2009, 02:02 PM
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#25 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by MXQBLGH Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart. | how do you not know someone? i'm 100% positive you know someone. ask an uncle or something. Quote:
Originally Posted by goo3 how do you get a gift card? | Quote:
Originally Posted by IMASA Er, you go to Costco and buy one, like every other store. | ^^lol
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