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The handling of returned items varies based on their condition. Unopened or undamaged products are simply restocked on the shelves, allowing Costco to resell them easily. However, clothing presents more complexity due to the absence of dressing rooms in many stores. When members return clothing items that have been tried on, each item undergoes scrutiny from multiple employees to determine if it can be restocked.
In cases where the returned item was purchased a long time ago or is no longer on sale, a manager's discretion decides whether it will be put back on the shelf or sent back to the vendor.