I can see way too many people here do NOT know what they are talking about. Costco is a membership club and you agree to the receipt check when you pay your dues.
If this bothers you, then don’t join.
Which is why I posted this #106 perhaps?
Amazing how many folks these days will surrender their rights to government or corporations for saving money.
I would not set foot in such a business for any reason. Nor would I foolishly pay them any dues to shop there. They need sales to stay in business. But I don't need their required paid membership to buy what I need in other venues. I shop places with no mandatory by contract door check and items likely as cheap or cheaper. What a rip off indeed.