imeverywoman Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Today my 14yo ran into the warehouse to see if they carried an item we're looking for, and they would barely let him through the door. The "bouncer" made it clear that he could purchase NOTHING, as he is a minor. After thinking about this, I wondered if I had a sick or sleeping child in the car and needed the help of an older child, I could not have him run in for milk, or diapers, or bread, or a pizza; Costco would not allow it. I asked this of the bouncer woman, who made no apologies, and told me that if I didn't like it, I could talk to the manager. I was fuming!!!:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I don't know if it works like Sam's or not? But, you have to have a membership to buy stuff. And if a minor can't be a member, and they don't allow people to use each other's cards, than a minor would never be qualified to make a purchase? Just a stab in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in MI Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My Costco Card has a picture of me on it, that has to be used whenever a purchase is made. I'm assuming your 14yo doesn't have one? I don't think you can use anyone elses. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 At Sam's I can't get thru the door without my photo membership card and photo id. Did this child have those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 At Sam's I can't get thru the door without my photo membership card and photo id. Did this child have those? At our SAMS they don't really look at the card. I just wave it at them and keep walking LOL. The cashiers take the card but they just swipe it through before scanning the stuff. My sons have shopped for me and used my card, but they are not minors so I don't know about that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 This is a copy of their membership brochure. Page 14 outlines the terms - you must be 18 to be a member, you must show your card to enter or purchase, and membership is not transferable. It also states that children should not be left unattended in the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I don't know if it works like Sam's or not? But, you have to have a membership to buy stuff. And if a minor can't be a member, and they don't allow people to use each other's cards, than a minor would never be qualified to make a purchase? Just a stab in the dark. This is a copy of their membership brochure. Page 14 outlines the terms - you must be 18 to be a member, you must show your card to enter or purchase, and membership is not transferable. It also states that children should not be left unattended in the store. Yes. This is how my dh's Sam's membership is. He has one, but I don't, so no Sam's shopping for me unless he is with me. It's never been a big deal here and I wouldn't be mad about it. Just liek I woudln't get mad if the local grocery store wouldn't let my ds make a purchase with my credit card. They don't know him from Adam, so why should they let him use a card that isn't his? In fact, now that I think about it like that, I would be rather concerned if they did let him use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Maybe you can start a letter/petition to Costco/SAMs asking them to offer family memberships [like some libraries] where teens can get a card too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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