[DoodleDawg]

I refuse to shop at a store I have to pay for them to have the privilege of taking my money

I had to get over that, too.

[Vermont Lt]

I use them [Costco] for my business. I get a cash refund every year that pretty much pays for the membership. I think this year I went over by about $10 because I bought a couple of high ticket items (some air conditioners and a generator.)