I'm fortunate enough to have two Costco stores within 6 miles of me, and I love the stores. Not only for their pricing, but also for the warranty and return policies. I've never been refused a refund, nor asked why other than was it defective. About 8 years ago I bought an engagement ring for my fiance and she wore it for nearly six months before we broke up. I still had the box and took it back to Costco. No problem, full refund! My motto is "If Costco doesn't have it, I don't need it."