What is the ruling on purchasing from stores like Costco that require an annual membership, given that the Gold membership grants a 2% discount on purchases, and the difference is refunded to the member if their benefit is less than $50?
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It is forbidden to subscribe to the discount card, both its regular and gold types, due to the uncertainty and ignorance it contains.
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