I have an executive membership for a number of years and had a points refund check for only $20 last year. Costco refused to refund me $40 as was promised for the reason membership is expired. They also refuse to sign me as a new member as 18 month is not passed yet. I am not willing to spend 5k a year in this store as parking is always busy long lines at the cash and prices are raised more than most grocery stores. I dont think it is worth to me to be a member at costco or waste time to go there.