‘A huge miss,’ blast Costco members over new ‘criminal’ packaging design – and even directions ‘make no sense’

Customers at Costco have criticized the new packaging design, calling it a “huge miss”.

A disgruntled customer vented their annoyance over the newly shaped battery packages on the social media site Reddit.

The child-proof packaging for the size 312 batteries has also made it more difficult for others to open and obtain the tiny batteries.

“I love the idea of reducing packaging, but this is a huge miss,” they added.

“The batteries were previously packaged as a dispenser, but they are now effectively shrink wrapped in plastic.

“I don’t understand how this is feasible when the product’s main consumer is elderly.

“What should we deal with all of the unused, loose batteries? I just require one at a time.

They continued: “At this point, unless someone has a better solution, I m keeping the old packaging and loading the loose batteries into them.”

The altered battery packs irritated many people than just the Redditor.

“I know it’s the lawnow, but man, they’re awful,” someone commented. My 81-year-old father uses them, but I don’t.

“And well, you can imagine how opening them went for him…not at all.”

Another commenter said: “It’s awful. The button batteries I recently purchased took a very long time to open.

“The label stated that it was done to keep children from getting access and swallowing. Even a sour-tasting substance is applied to the batteries.

“How are we supposed to open them!” a third person remarked. It’s more difficult than opening the plastic on CDs in the past.

A fourth, however, stated: “The person who approved this design ought to face criminal charges.”

Customers promise to boycott Costco due to its new card policy.

The wholesaler’s crackdown on Americans who provide their membership cards to nonsubscribers includes this policy.

Machines that let customers scan their cards are being placed in Costco facilities.

The screen displays a picture of the customer while a staff member watches it.

However, some membership cards are unexpected because they lack an image.

Having to use additional methods to verify their identification has not impressed subscribers.

Anger has also been triggered by the requirement that they present identification before checking out.

One disgruntled customer wrote on X, “I think I’ll dump Costco and go back to Sam’s Club.”

I need to take out my driver’s license because my card doesn’t contain a photo.

I’ve always had to do this at the register rather than the door.

Members have also taken offense at the warehouse checkout procedure.

Another chimed: “Show ID to get in, backing up lines, showing receipt to get out, self checkout cannot use the scanners, backing up lines.”

Not every member has embraced Costco’s crackdown.

The fact that membership cards are scanned at store entrances and exits perplexes some people.

A customer wrote on Facebook that if they are going to verify you, it should only be done once.

I adore BJ’s store because of this. You can enter, shop, and you won’t need to scan your card until you’re at the register.

I appreciate Costco helping me choose between Sam’s and you guys. “It’s Sam’s,” a third customer said.

Costco executives have defended the policy in the face of criticism.

According to a transcript obtained by The Motley Fool, CEO Ron Vachris stated, “They’re speeding up our registers significantly when we get all the scanning and memberships verified at the front door.”