Can I just walk into Bank of America to open an account?
You cannot simply walk into Costco and start shopping like a regular customer without a valid membership, but there are certain exceptions that allow you to enter the building. For instance, you can enter the warehouse to visit the pharmacy, the hearing aid center, or the optical department, as these services are often open to the public due to specific regulations. Additionally, if you are a guest of a current member, you can enter with them, though you will not be able to make any purchases yourself. For all other purposes, such as buying groceries or general household goods, the entrance checkers will ask to see your membership card, and you will be turned away if you do not have one. Costco's business model relies on membership fees to keep their product prices low, which is why they strictly enforce this policy for all shoppers.
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