How is having to re-package an item and send it out in the mail great? I’ll never understand that. But then, state “free” or “cheap” and people go into feeding frenzy, just like to Wal-Mart and Target (killing the real department stores).
As opposed to finding receipt and standing in line for an hour to hope they have a record. Costco is easy compared to most outfits but is a half hour away. Anyway just put item back in box it came it and ask to return, they email you a shipping label and you either take it to nearest shipper or have them come by and pick it up.
Anyway sounds like you have never tried to use Amazon because they will have items that you will never find in any local store. If you want a rally odd item look on eBay. I actually only go to town for perishable food items everything else is delivered to my home and as a bonus I practically heat my house with the card board boxes.