10 things you should never do at Costco, according to employees

Sophia MitrokostasMay 31, 2020, 20:03 IST

Next time you visit Costco, you might want to stay close to your cart.Shutterstock

Insider spoke with Costco employees about things you should never do at the wholesale retailer.
Trying to move heavy items alone can cause major spills, so you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help.
Leaving frozen food you no longer want on random shelves around the store can result in spoiled goods.
Forgetting your membership card can hold up lines and frustrate staff members.

Offering everything from giant tubs of peanut butter or bargain-priced TVs, Costco is a members-only warehouse club that shoppers turn to for discounted groceries, gadgets, and home items.

The responsibility for keeping Costco's massive stores running smoothly falls on its employees, but bad behavior from customers can make the staff's job a lot harder.

Here are some things you should avoid doing in a Costco store, according to employees.

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Not using the "go-back" carts near the registers really annoys employees.

It can be a real pain for staff members to figure out where to return an incorrectly shelved item. Shutterstock

Some staff members particularly hate when customers leave frozen items on unrefrigerated shelves.

Sometimes cold items can spoil when they're left out at room temperature. Shutterstock

Forgetting your membership card is a huge headache for staff members.

Costco can be a very busy place, and register lines frequently become backed up. Shutterstock

Don't leave your cart unattended in aisles.

It can cause a traffic jam. Shutterstock

Don't try to shop past the store's closing time.

It can be a pain for staff members. Shutterstock

Don't leave unwanted shoes or clothing lying around or messily strewn in a pile.

It can make it difficult for other shoppers to find what they are looking for. Shutterstock

Shoppers shouldn't ask employees to honor expired coupons.

Asking staff members to cut the price of an item after a sale has ended or a coupon has expired is a big faux pas. Shutterstock

Customers should never leave the bathrooms a mess.

If you're going to use a Costco bathroom, be sure to clean up after yourself. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Never try to hide a spill or broken item.

Alert employees to any spills or broken goods in the store. Shutterstock

Don't try to carry or move items that you could break.

Asking for help is way better than dealing with a huge spill or a broken gadget. Shutterstock

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