Costco's return policy is insane. I had never returned things in my life until the last few years. I finally got tired of things that I purchased lasting only weeks or months. I understand that we're living in a 'throw away' society, but it's gotten a little silly. Aside from being wasteful, it's just kinda annoying to end up purchasing another 'whatever' just because the first one doesn't do what it's supposed to do.
When you end up with 3 bread makers in your pantry, because you just can't throw them out 'because they're new'....then it's time to make the manufacturers (or the stores that purchase from them) responsible. I don't think we can accomplish this when we're so willing to take the hit.