Olivia Harper

Costco describes no open-box section; recent reports say unused returns often go back on the shelf, while worn items go to liquidators.

Costco lets members pick up some online orders, such as laptops, phones and jewelry, at a warehouse; same-day grocery orders are delivered by Instacart.

Costco warehouses take Visa, most PIN debit cards, cash, member checks, EBT, Shop Cards and phone wallets; Costco.com also takes Mastercard and Affirm.

If a Costco price drops within 30 days of your purchase, you can ask for the difference; online orders use a form, warehouse buys go to the returns counter.

Costco publishes no restock schedule; recent reports say warehouses restock every day, often overnight, and shoppers point to Tuesday after the weekend rush.

Costco refunds most merchandise under its satisfaction guarantee, but TVs, computers, cameras, phones and major appliances must go back within 90 days.

Shipping is included on most Costco.com items, large items come by appointment, appliances can include hookup, and 2-Day grocery items cost $3 each under $75.

Costco hours are set per warehouse; Executive members get in earlier, and Costco says it will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026.

Costco extends coverage on TVs, projectors, computers and major appliances to 2 years through its Technical and Warranty Services, and sells Allstate plans.

CVS hours vary by store. Of 59 Rhode Island stores on CVS's own pages, most opened at 7 or 8 AM and closed at 10 PM, and 10 were open 24 hours.

Dell's student discount takes up to 10 percent off eligible items once SheerID verifies your status, with two products per order and two orders per year.

Dick's holds a store pickup order for four days, with one four-day extension, and most orders are ready about an hour after you place them.

Dick's takes most items back within 90 days with proof of purchase; without a receipt you get store credit at the lowest selling price and must show ID.

Discount Tire says it will match or beat a lower advertised installed price on an identical tire or wheel from an authorized seller, online or in store.

Ace Hardware has no chain-wide price match rule we could confirm; most Ace stores are independently owned and set their own policy, so ask your store.

Recent consumer guides report that Home Depot has no senior discount in 2026; its everyday discount is 10% for military members, veterans and spouses.

Lowe's own discount pages list no senior discount; what it does offer is a 10% military discount, free MyLowe's Rewards and a price match promise.

Walmart lists no military discount in its help center; its closest offer is Walmart+ Assist, a cheaper plan for people with a Veterans and Survivors Pension.

GameStop publishes no restock day; its site lets you see what your own store has in stock, pre-order new releases and buy online for pickup.

GameStop hours vary by store; in a sample of ten stores, most opened at 10 a.m. on weekdays and stayed open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

GameStop trade-ins are final, valued at the store's own discretion, and offered only at select stores in the US and Guam, so read the terms first.

US rules say a gift card's funds last at least five years and inactivity fees can start only after a year without use; Visa gift cards add a purchase fee.

Guitar Center matches a lower advertised price from an authorized U.S. dealer at checkout or up to 45 days after you buy, with a long list of exclusions.

Harbor Freight coupons cannot be stacked with other coupons or offers; percent-off, dollar-off and promotional-item coupons are one per customer per day.