"Dee.Dee" > wrote in message
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> DH and I were having coffee this afternoon talking about stupid things. We
> couldn't figure out why they put those stickers on your returns at the doors at
> Costco and Walmart; what it accomplishes for them.
>
> Does anyone know?
>
> The reason I ask is tomorrow is a big return day:
>
> An outdoor "critter" camera that takes pictures at night.
>
> A Shark sweeper.
>
> A corked bottle of wine.
>
> Hey, I'm just bringing them in the door. They've already got my money -- what's
> the deal?
>
> Dee Dee

The idea is to prevent people from going in and taking an item from the shelf to the
return line and saying they bought it. When the person at the return counter sees the
sticker, they know you at least came in the door with the item.

kimberly