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[granddi]

Just got tires from Costco so the membership fee was more than covered. Nice savings on eyeglasses, appliances. It just depends upon how you shop. 

[MG Chris]

I am single and have memberships to both Costco and Sam’s Club. Each has its place for me. I buy all my gas exclusively at Costco. My car uses premium gas and their gas is top tier. Sam’s gas is not. The savings on gas alone is nice. 

[QVCkitty1]

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@monicakm wrote:

In case I haven't mentioned it this week, I wish we had a Costco

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@monicakm , Me too !

[nwbabs]

Bless your heart @beach-mom I wish my response could be more helpful.

My late hubby kept both Costco and Sams when we moved to Washington State from Florida. But, Costco was more prevelant here since it was born and raised in WA. I was not the shopper in the family, but he maintained the Costco Executive Business Account since we had a business for decades. And eventually, he dropped Sams as it was miles away and Costcos were within shouting distance. He even added our daughter on the card going to school in Georgia to help her out for basics. Bless his heart, I was clueless.

Bottom line, after his passing I still have the Executive Account with Costco.The local workers said wait and see if money wise it worked out better for me. As I questioned if I needed or wanted it, but it has worked out fine. I don't spend like he did, but I appreciated having the option to do 2-day delivery to my doorstep for basics (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) that are sold even online at a great price as I don't get to the brick and mortar as much as I've aged. And, I get rebates twice a year between the credit card used and the Executive Membership. Those rebates easily pay for the membership.

Don't know if this helps you, but it may help someone. And, talk with the local customer service folks. They were very helpful to me with various questions.

Please know, I appreciate your regular posts @beach-mom  take care. 

[elated]

Costco doesn’t offer free or discounted memberships, but rest assured that the cost of membership can be recovered quickly thanks to massive price savings once you start shopping. Not to mention the substantial savings on our many Costco Services, which you can use everyday in your business and personal life.

 

Our goal is to provide the best products at the lowest prices available—and we mean anywhere. The membership fee is crucial to achieving this goal because it covers our overhead and allows us to operate the business at margins much lower than other retailers (these savings get passed on to you, of course).

 Gold Star Membership:

• $60.00 Annual membership fee*
• Includes a free Household Card
• Valid at all Costco locations worldwide

[SilleeMee]

You don't have to be a member to shop at Costco dot com. As a non-member you are not able to buy 'members only' items items but that still leaves a lot. As a non-member a 5% surcharge will be added to any purchase but that is still a good deal b/c their prices are so low to begin with.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

@beach-mom  Everything is spelled out on the Costco website.  There are more benefits by purchasing an Executive Membership over a Regular.  DH and I have been executive members for over 20 yrs.  Costco is more than warehouse shopping.  We get our eye exams and glasses there for less.  We've purchased tires several times. We have our home and auto insurance though their partner company. We have a Costco branded visa credit card that we get rebates on.  We get a big check annually. Our executive membership also has separate rebates for certain purchases. That check is always enough to cover our membership renewal fee.  

[Carmie]

Yes, Costco does offer perks for new members.  When you join, they offer you a gift card.

Sam's Clubs is even better.  From time to time, new members only can get a one year membership for only $5.

Here's an example of Costco's offerings. Costco membership is going to go up, so I wouldn't wait.

[Scooby Doo]

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@beach-mom wrote:

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@SaveTheTurtles wrote:

I don't get it, so if he doesn't have a lot of extra money after rent etc, why would he want to buy mega size packs of things and tie up what little extra money he has on inventory sitting on his shelves. Even more so as a single person....if he is single (kinda sounded like he is).  No disrespect intended.😊

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@SaveTheTurtles - No problem! He is young and single, and he needs tires. One of his coworkers recommended Costco. He grew up going to BJ's.  

Thanks everyone for your help!  

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@beach-mom I was going to buy tires from Costco with my membership, but then I found that Discount tires had a better deal.  They currently have a good sale going but it expires at the end of this month.

[debfau]

@beach-mom ,

Last year I needed tires and checked around and found the best price at Costco (I had previously downgraded my membership to just Gold star as I wasn't get at least $60 back at end of year), so when I went online to order the tires was given option to get the Costco Visa card which you actually can save more money at end of year with the different discounts.

I get anywhere from 2% to 4% cash back; I believe gas is 3 or 4% and that is one place I get alot of my gas.