[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Is the Hope Diamond used jewelry?

I think so. That is why I would not buy it.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I think so. That is why I would would not buy it.

I’m not picky, I’d accept it.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

None of those things are put back on the floor to be sold "as new"...

Once the tags are off, they don't "re-tag" items, nor to they re-box used electronics. Some stores (ie Best Buy) will sell "open box" TVs and other electronics at a significant discount...

You are correct, in fact Costco sells their return mattress to a Company
that rebuilds them using the frame only.

[vintageogauge]

Lowe's has in various cities outlet stores that sell all kinds of stuff that was returned, from can's of paint to riding mowers and snow blowers. If you are handy and can do minor repairs there are great deals to be had there.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Are they selling the Hope Diamond?

From my experience, everything is for sale.

[RRGuyNJ]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Talk about over abuse.



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We know a guy in NC that brags about getting a new vacuum for free every year when he returns the old one to Costco claiming it stopped working. Several years ago he returned a working washer and dryer to Costco in Las Vegas just so he didn't have to pay to move it back to NC (large appliance return policy has changed) I don't think he liked it when I asked how he can live with himself? He makes the statement quite a bit "when i go to meet Jesus" I told him he may have to change his ways. LOL

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

We need a Library of Things.

Library of things - Wikipedia

I know that you can check out canoes from the Sumter County Library.

A lot of tools are only needed once or twice a year. You hate to buy - and store - a tool that is rarely used.

Tool rental stores still exist. Home Depot is one

[GSheer]

The most ridiculous Costco return I have ever seen was the return of dead plants! Is it Costco’s fault that they were never watered!

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by GSheer

The most ridiculous Costco return I have ever seen was the return of dead plants! Is it Costco’s fault that they were never watered!

I believe Home Depot and Lowes have that same policy, if bought within the same season, not like 5 years ago.

I never retirement a plant, but we've bought a few over the years that just didn't take, through No fault of our own.

This year, we bought 2 African lilies, where one flourished and one died. Same soil, same irrigation, same sunlight. It happens!

[Miboater]

When I first joined Costco waiting by the membership/ return desk there was a guy returning one of those big rear projection TV's that had to be at least 10 years old. They accepted the return as that was before Costco changed their electronics return policy.

I also worked with a fellow senior engineer who would buy all his clothes at Costco and would return them when they started to wear out after a few years. I never understood that but moths would fly out of his wallet whenever he opened it.

[Cliff Fr]

I recently worked at Publix for a few years. I would quite often see people return food that was almost completely eaten for a full refund.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by HappyTraveler

YES! In two different states where I've lived, there was a local borrowing library of tools - which I utilized on a few occasions.

It's very useful when, like you said, you only need a tool once a year or for a single special project.

We have that here in The Villages. It's mostly durable medical supplies (canes, commodes, grab-bars, etc) but it's also kitchen supplies and a bunch of other stuff including small tools.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Miboater

When I first joined Costco waiting by the membership/ return desk there was a guy returning one of those big rear projection TV's that had to be at least 10 years old. They accepted the return as that was before Costco changed their electronics return policy.

I also worked with a fellow senior engineer who would buy all his clothes at Costco and would return them when they started to wear out after a few years. I never understood that but moths would fly out of his wallet whenever he opened it.

There are always people who will try to take advantage of a situation. Seems to happen a lot at places like Wal-Mart, Target, etc. My granddaughter used to work at the customer service counter at a Target store and had dozens of stories about how people would try to return merchandise for cash that was old, obviously used, and in some cases not even purchased at Target!

However as Costco is "members only", it is quite possible that it happens much less there than at other stores. If you have to pay for the privilege of shopping there is seems that it would be much less likely for a member to abuse that privilege and risk losing his/her membership.

[PilotAlan]

Costco has a very generous return policy because they can control who can buy there (unlike normal public retailers).
If you abuse their return policy, they can and will revoke your membership.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Maybe not so much anymore. I previously thought integrity was taught but I'm beginning to think it is genetic. We have become more hesitant about buying things from Costco. We don't want jewelry some other moocher has worn unless it's tagged as used and a 1/3 of the price. We don't want area rugs or mattresses from there because who knows how the homes of these "return slobs" look like or if they have bedbugs. We don't want 3 months old TV's that have been used by product thieves. One can put lipstick and fancy clothes on a pig, but it is still a pig. An honest, under 5-7 day return is acceptable, the rest turns us off. May as well shop a flea market at that point.

If I am not mistaken, Costco does not sell previously purchased items unless it is unopened. I think they sell everything else to an auction house. At least that's what I heard