This is true, but if you run into an officious gatekeeper, they will block you 'while they get the approval of the manager' before they will allow you to procee

This is true, but if you run into an officious gatekeeper, they will block you 'while they get the approval of the manager' before they will allow you to proceed. I hate going to Costco stores generally but their online operation is generally awesome, including prescriptions by mail.