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That's because Costco has an awfully consumer hostile policy of accusing every customer of theft as they exit the warehouse. I absolutely can't stand being accused of crime in this manner.
Curious what happens if someone just bypasses the person doing the double-checking. Is there any legal recourse for the store? I could only see this as the case if there is something in the member agreement, the stuff is paid for...
Last time I tried this, I got yelled at as I walked away, and a manager followed me all the way to my car yelling at me, and snatched the receipt out of my hand as I was unloading the cart into my trunk. Truly the height of rudeness.