If you live here, Costco forbids you to do this, on July 5
The warehouse retailer changes this in some stores in the coming weeks.
Costco is the type of store you cancount on practically anything, delicious bakery products with bulk purchases of everyday essentials. The single -counter shopping experience has won a dedicated fans of customers who appreciate everything that the warehouse retailer offers. But now Costco has announced a change of policy, which means that people in certain states will no longer be allowed to do something in the coming weeks. Read the rest to see if you will be assigned by the last blow.
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Costco and other warehouse stores have become a popular option for affordable gas.
In addition to its offers of large formats and bulk items, Costco stands out from other stores, demanding that a subscription there. And although the payment of annual fees can be off -putting for some, many customers note that this is worth the costs once a year to access the big offers they can access with their club card. This includesReduced gas access, that some financial experts underline has become aMajor deprivation for warehouse stores such as Costco, Sam's Club and BJS, as a record price, distress the pumps.
"They often seem to come in 10, 15, 20 cents under the other stations", "Ted RossmanA financial analyst at Bankrate.com told News 12 at Long Island, New York, in an interview in March. But now Costco has announced that it changed how customers can use this service in the future.
Costco will bring a major change in certain stores from July 5.
Now drivers in some states may not find the discounts they have appreciated when they fill up. According to panels published by Costco Pumps in New Jersey, only customers who pay the annual contributions of the store will beauthorized to buy gas, theMail reports.
"As of July 5, 2022, your Costco Active membership card will be required for petrol purchases", advises opinions.
The news comes like theAverage gas price in New Jersey Slipped the Gallon over $ 5.019 $ 5.019, according to Channel, 12 bronx news, New York. As of June 7, the cost of a gallon of gas on the site of Bayonne, in New Jersey Costco, was $ 4.81 per gallon.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
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Only stores in a state previously offered non-members.
The situation of the Costco service station in New Jersey has been unique since 2004, when the authorities have declared to the warehouse retailer that the obligation of a membership card to fulfill the law of the raped state, according to theMail. But after having rejected the requirement for almost two decades, some say that society could be in the right to restore it.
"I learn that they (costco) argue that it is not illegal to limit their customers to members of their New Jersey service stations, and I see nothing in the law of the state which prevents them from do it", "Sal Risalvato, the executive director of the New Jersey convenience store and automobileMail.
But those on the other side of the pump say that they are not sure of the recent change of policy. "I always had to use my Costco card in Ohio, but here in New Jersey, they never ask for it", Costco Gas CustomerCarnita Brown said toMail. "I wonder why it will change ... and I have no idea if it's legal to do it here."
Some non -member card holders can always buy gas from Costco.
Even if the pumps for warehouse retailers can be prohibited for the public, experts emphasize that there is still a means for non-members can access the lower prices. Costco says that whileMembership is required To fill their stations, "there is an exception" for anyone who pays with one of the store's gift vouchers called Costco Shop Cards.
However, putting your hands on this special access can be a complicated process. Since only members canBuy store cards , he may require asking someone you know with membership to buy them for you, either in warehouse locations or on the company's website, MoneyTalknews reports.
But in the end, some experts maintain that additional problems may not bother at the end, in particular given the popularity of Costco pumps. "If you want to queue for gasoline for 45 minutes to save 15 cents per gallon or even 20 cents the gallon, what did you save? You have saved nothing. You burn so much essence while waiting for The pump is open, "Risalvato told Channel 12.
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