Costco is closing all its in-store Photo Centers next month. Here’s what to know
You won’t be able to buy picture prints or get a new passport photo inside a Costco store soon.
The company announced it would be shutting down all of its in-store Photo Center locations starting Feb. 14.
“Since the introduction of camera phones and social media, the need for printing photos has steeply declined, even though the number of pictures taken continues to grow,” Costco said in an email sent to customers that was shared on social media. “After careful consideration, we have determined the continued decline of prints no longer requires on-site photo printing.”
Some products will still be available to order online for delivery to a home or business. Customers can still purchase prints and posters, buy stationery and photo greeting cards, make photo books, calendars, blankets and other gifts, and print items for a business.
Other services like getting ink refilled, taking a new passport photo, restoring images or using the YesVideo home movie transfer service will no longer be available, Costco said.
Many customers weren’t happy to hear the news.
NOOOOOO COSTCO IS CLOSING THEIR PHOTO CENTER IM DYING BRO
— Elizeah (@itssselizeahhh) January 13, 2021
Costco’s photo center is closing. The biggest loss is passport photos, they were MUCH cheaper compared to anywhere else.
— Андрій (@aserafyn) January 13, 2021
It’s a sad day in my little photo world. Costco Photo Center is no more. If anyone has any reccomendations on print centers they TRUST, let me know.
— Anna B. Compton (@abphotoj) January 13, 2021
PSA: COSTCO IS CLOSING THEIR PHOTO CENTER AT EVERY LOCATION AND I'M UPSET ABOUT IT
— Derek Montilla (@Cap_Kaveman) January 13, 2021
While there are many sadder losses already this year, I hope they’ll at least include Costco Photo Center in the 2021 memorial video.
— Rob Smat (@MadSmatter) January 13, 2021
