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Costco Manager’s Act of Kindness Warms Hearts and Bodies This Winter
A Colorado shopper’s generous mission to provide winter coats for a local homeless shelter received an unexpected boost from a quick-thinking Costco manager, turning a hopeful shopping trip into a heartwarming tale of community spirit.
The unnamed shopper, sharing their experience on social media under the username WhichWayDoIWander, recounted their initial attempt to purchase discounted jackets. They had spotted what appeared to be identical coats with two different price tags, hoping the lower price would ring up at checkout. Unfortunately, the reduced cost applied to a different clearance style.
However, the story took a positive turn when a vigilant Costco manager overheard the shopper’s dilemma and learned the coats were intended for a homeless shelter. In an act of remarkable compassion, the manager significantly slashed the price, offering a 60% discount that allowed the shopper to purchase eight coats for the price of three.
“The manager at my Costco did something amazing today,” the customer wrote on Reddit. “I was purchasing winter coats to give away as gifts to a homeless shelter.
There were two conflicting prices being advertised… I mentioned I was buying the coats for a shelter and the Costco manager discounted the coats down to the clearance price of the other coat for me, which ended up being a 60% discount.”
This generous gesture meant that eight women will now stay warm this Christmas season, thanks to the combined efforts of the thoughtful shopper and the empathetic Costco team. The post quickly garnered widespread attention, accumulating over 28,000 upvotes and more than 3.2 million views, with users praising both the shopper’s kindness and the retailer’s responsiveness.
One Reddit user commented, “Thank you Costco and thank you OP for your caring heart. A small gesture on both sides that’s going to mean a lot for those women.”
Another added, “As someone who’s been homeless stuff like this matters wayyyy more than any financial contribution you make to any charity… Thanks OP for keeping people warm till they can get on their feet.”
While the story brought widespread cheer, some online commenters also used the opportunity to highlight the broader issue of support for vulnerable populations, suggesting that ensuring warmth and safety shouldn’t solely rely on individual acts of charity but also on governmental responsibility. As one user aptly put it, “Costco is doing more for this country than the elected politicians.”