KWorkman Wrote:
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> Reading the other thread just now about Costco I
> was hoping someone could clarify for me about the
> Costco 1 day pass - created a new thread so as not
> to get the info buried in the other post.
>
> I did a shop recently for a MS company that told
> me I would just need to arrange a visitor pass in
> order to get in. I called the Costco I was
> assigned to and told them what the scheduler had
> told me to say - I was considering membership and
> would like an opportunity to come inside and look
> around and price some things before making my
> decision and wanted to know how to obtain a one
> day pass. The gal I was speaking with told me
> that this is a common belief among people that is
> just not true anymore and there are no guest
> passes issued. She suggested I find a friend who
> is a member and have them give me a quick tour.
>
> Bottom line, I had to cancel shop and when I told
> the scheduler why I was cancelling I got the
> impression from the tone and statements made in
> our email exchange that she did not believe me.
>
> Did I understand correctly from the other thread
> that you actually CAN get a day pass into Costco?
> Maybe it is just Costco's in my area? I'm
> shopping in Western Washington - has anyone in
> this area shopped Costco and had luck obtaining a
> day pass?
I just called my local Costco to check for you. According to the employee I just spoke with, you were correct. He told me Costco has not had one-day passes for about 12 years.
I know, for certain, that Costco used to have one-day passes. People using those "free passes" had to pay in cash and pay a certain percentage (5%?) above Costco's regular prices.
Here's a possible workaround for you if your shop does NOT require you to buy anything. Pretend you are a member who lost your card and are trying to get a replacement card from the service desk. That should get you past the "gatekeeper" at the exit. Make a covert detour after getting in line. (There are often lines for returns and membership.)