Costco shopper spotted member returning empty wine bottle because ‘it gave her a headache’ — and she got a refund

A COSTCO shopper was shocked to see another customer returning an empty wine bottle to the store for a refund.

They wrote about the experience of watching the woman make the controversial comeback on Reddit.

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Known for its lax return policy, Costco has been recognized as lenient compared to other stores when it comes to accepting items back from customers.

The store’s willingness to return used furniture, extinct plants and old food has shocked many customers over the years.

Store policy gives members money back on most items they are not 100% satisfied with, with few exceptions.

One viewer was left baffled by several returns he witnessed, especially one woman who returned an empty wine bottle.

The shopper shared the details on Costco subreddit.

“The lady who brought an empty bottle of wine that she [drank] alone,” they wrote.

She wanted her money back, according to the Redditor “because it gave her a headache.”

“[It] It still makes me laugh,” they continued.

“Did anyone manage to return the wine?” another user questioned.

“Because at every Costco’s I’ve been to, alcohol is non-refundable and I say this as someone who even asked when Costco’s golden tequila gave me the courage to make three separate purchases,” they wrote.

Yes, it also got her money back… which was weird because it seemed to work if she got a headache after drinking the whole bottle alone,” the original poster said.

TO RETURN OR NOT TO RETURN

Although Costco accepts a lot of stupid returns, the most common reason a wholesaler cancels someone’s subscription is abuse of Costco’s return policy, reported The motley fool.

Return abuse carries more weight than theft, fraudulent shoplifting and aggressive or impolite behavior, according to the outlet.

Former Costco member Maryam Nicksolat had her membership revoked in 2018 after trying to return a printer she returned eight years earlier.

She said she was having trouble with it but forgot to return it, Business Insider reported.

Membership and store cards offered by major retailers

Here’s a breakdown of the store cards offered to customers from various retailers and their benefits:

Costco:

• Gold Star Membership: $60 per year, shop at all Costco stores and online with two additional cards for your family.
• Executive Member: $120 per year, 2% annual rewards, discounts and additional benefits on Costco services, shop online and in-store and get two additional cards for home use.

Sam’s Club:

• Club membership: $50 Per Year, Bonus Offers, Same Day Delivery, Instant Savings, Sam’s Club Mastercard, Members Only Fuel Savings, Tire & Battery Center, Free Membership and Complimentary Memberships.
• More membership: $110 per year, all the benefits of Club membership plus Sam’s Cash, free shipping, free curbside pickup, advance purchases, and pharmacy and optical discounts.

Target:

• Target Circle: A free rewards program that allows users to earn 1% in Target Circle Earnings rewards when a qualifying purchase is made, access personalized deals and offers, receive a birthday gift, and earn a vote to help direct how Target helps your community .
• Target Circle Card: A credit, debit or reloadable card that offers users 5% off in-store and online, as well as exclusive offers, free two-day shipping and an additional 30-day return window. Formerly Target RedCard.

Walmart:

• Walmart+: $12.95 per month or $98 per year with 30-day free trial. It offers members free delivery, free shipping with no minimum spend, fuel savings, Paramount+ membership, car, Walmart+ travel, home returns, mobile scan and store entry, and early access to offers and product launches.

Meanwhile, another woman showed up with several dirty toilets purchased online more than five years ago,” according to a Costco employee via Business Insider.

Costco warehouses in New York and Texas confessed to tracking customer returns, tracking things like item frequency and cost when considering whether to continue accepting items.

But some shoppers are breaking away from the store before they have the chance to be kicked out.

A customer canceled his subscription after being told he could not return a spoiled piece of fish.

Costco accepted the return of a used mattress from a customer who brought in a two-year-old mattress.

Additionally, shoppers say a routine offender should be banned after returning a $200 skincare product refilled with water.