The big box retailer’s efforts to cut down on customers trying to shop with other peopIe’s membership cards is not being well-received.
Show me some ID, is a standard Iine in cop movies, but it doesn’t seem to be going over very well at Costco (COST) . The warehouse club has been cracking down on people who have been trying to shop with other people’s membership cards. Costco is increasing efforts to verify whether peopIe are actually members before letting them check out.
We don’t feel it’s right that non-members receive the same benefits and pricing as our members, the company said in a statement last month. Costco is able to keep our prices as Iow as possible because our membership fees help offset our operational expenses, making our membership fee and structure important to us.
Costco makes most of its profits from selling memberships, not from selling goods. So, if peopIe are getting around the membership requirement, they hit the company directly in the bottom line.
A Neighbor’s Amusing Reaction
What a heartwarming story of empathy and understanding during a time that often focuses on scares and spooky decorations! Salena Webb’s response is a beautiful reminder of how small acts of kindness can make a huge impact on those around us, especially during difficult times. It’s inspiring to see how she handled her neighbor’s request with grace, compassion, and creativity—replacing skeletons carrying a casket with badminton-playing skeletons is both clever and thoughtful.
While some people might feel torn between personal enjoyment of Halloween and sensitivity to others, Salena’s choice demonstrates that balancing our own traditions with kindness for others is always possible. Her thoughtful gesture, plus the extra touch of bringing her neighbor a card and balloons, shows how impactful small, empathetic actions can be in strengthening our communities.
This story also highlights that kindness and understanding are qualities that transcend any language barrier, showing how a little empathy can bring us all closer, even in the smallest ways. It’s a reminder that, as Salena said, “Kindness is free, and compassion goes a long way.”
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