Costco has recently when I tried to return 3 items in the last month or so, in different warehouses, they said they could not find the transactions. This is the new strategy Costco is using to avoid returns. I pay $65 a year for that return/customer satisfaction guarantee privilege. They are not the cheapest store to shop at anymore. As far as produce and food, Kroger and Winco stores have the best prices. I shop at those 2 stores for groceries and produce, and they have a wider selection than Costco, AND I don't have to buy huge quantities of an item. (For example, I don't have to buy $40 worth of fish when I can just buy one at same unit price, since I am single, and I can't eat the entire quantity then I have to freeze them which has no room). Here's what you do if you experience the same thing and run into issues with returning at Costco: (1) Just remind them that you pay $65 (or more) annual membership for the privilege of returning if not satisfied. (2) Complain to your state attorney general (1