How'd it go you may be wondering...

I had the mask in a shopping cart face down like a concealed MAGA weapon as I walked up to the doors. I wanted to ensure they were really enforcing the policy since my protest / defiance would be unnecessary if not.

As I approached the door entrance there were 2 attendants, one on each side, in Plexiglas booths. I showed them my membership and they informed me about their new policy. I said "So if I wear a mask I can shop but if I don't then I can't?"

"Yes but we can provide you one if you don't have one." He replied

"That's okay, I brought my own." as I reached into the cart and donned the Don.

Their programming broke as they tried to compute what just happened and what to do about it. This is a scenario they were not trained or prepared for, that much was clear. They knew it was wrong but couldn't figure out how or why exactly.

But I didn't stop moving to give them a chance to object, I kept pushing my cart at a brisk pace as I heard one ask the other in a perplexed voice "Is that even allowed?" In a fading reply I heard a bewildered reply of "I don't know man."

I did a quick loop of the store and the reactions were almost all positive. Laughter, pointing, smiling, and a few photos with other customers as well as inquires on where they could get one. Even some employees asked if they could take pictures with me.

I grabbed a couple of items that I needed that are more expensive or hard to find elsewhere and a gift-card for $60 so I can still get gas, checked out, then headed to customer service.

I canceled my executive membership and received a full refund of $120 and tax after explaining that why I was canceling and that I look forward to Costco changing their policy back soon. One they do I may renew my membership but not an executive level again. I plan on doing less shopping with them in the future after this.

Side note: One of my close friends has been working at Costco for 12+ years and used to love it. He said this policy and the others have sucked all the fun out of this job and he feels like crap from wearing a mask every day at work. Headaches, tiredness, dizziness and a general lack of oxygen. He is quitting his job their because of the changes. He was the person that encouraged me to do this when I thought of it.

Edit: The Trump USA jersey for anyone that wants one from amazon.