Membership is central toCostco’s whole business model.
It’s the main reason why Costco can afford to sell you so many high-quality goods at below-market prices.
So, it should come as little surprise that the club is very serious about its members-only policies.
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Just how serious?
Her offense: trying to use a membership card that belonged to someone else.
The post set off a lengthy discussion about the problems with card-sharing and possible consequences.
Many commenters shared their own tales of running afoul of the rules.
Another added, “Back when I first got my membership, my brother asked to borrow it.
Figured it couldn’t hurt so I let him.
This happened every single time I went until the 6 months was over.”
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It further states that “membership may be terminated at Costco’s discretion and without cause.”