You can access the registry both online and in-store, and you can add everything from bottle warmers to cookware to fitness equipment all in one place. The warehouse club is known for its deals on hot-ticket items such as TVs, computers and major appliances. All televisions, tuner-free displays and projectors qualify for the extended warranty coverage.
Select computers and major appliances also qualify, but touchscreen tablets, refrigerators above 10 cubic feet , freezers, range ovens, cooktop ovens, over-the-range microwaves, dishwashers, washers and dryers are excluded. An added bonus: If you are a Costco Anywhere Visa cardmember and purchase one of these items using the card, you get an extra two years added to your already extended warranty.
Costco Concierge Services also offers free technical support by phone to members for most electronics purchased at the warehouse club. On Expedia. Costco makes it even easier to book your dream vacation by offering live chat access to travel specialists, says smart shopping expert Bodge. Parents, rejoice! We compared prices on general admission day and annual passes for sale on theme park sites versus Costco. Non-members can get in on these deals, too. The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for k Retirement Savers.
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If a price sign has an asterisk printed in the upper right, that means it's almost gone — whatever is in front of you is all the store has on hand.
If an item's price ends in. There are monthly ads and other limited-time savings events throughout the year. I found an ad for the monthly savings at the membership desk, but that wasn't until after I was done shopping. Luckily, items with instant savings have the discount marked clearly on the price labels, along with the discount end date.
And you can always bring your own reusable shopping bags, but the common fallback is to hunt around in the box bins near the checkout area: Items get shipped in smaller boxes that get put there so customers can more easily carry purchases home.
Most Costcos have a pharmacy. It works just like any other pharmacy, but some medications may be cheaper here, especially for people without insurance. And since federal law prohibits stores from denying health services to anyone, you don't have to be a member to use the pharmacy.
Besides prescription drugs, there's also a large stock of over-the-counter medications, from NyQuil Severe to Zyrtec and other allergy meds. Like at most stores, the biggest savings come when you buy the Kirkland brand as opposed to the name brands. There are also tons of vitamins and supplements. Most stores have an optical center that includes a staff optometrist. They offer eye exams and tests, and when you've got a prescription, you can buy glasses and contacts at Costco as well.
If you feel like your hearing is getting bad or you have a parent you suspect is hard of hearing, hearing tests are free. Hearing aids aren't, of course, but the tests are a great free service and can be a surprisingly busy spot in the store.
Because most items are so large and heavy, the checkout lanes are set up a little differently than a grocery store.
They split you from your cart once it's unloaded, as indicated by a sign on the end of the item belt. Put anything small on the belt and leave anything large in the cart or on the flatbed.
The checker will grab your cart on their side of the lane and scan anything big without you having to move it. It was a little confusing my first time, but it makes sense as soon as you see it in action.
Every store has a cafe and eating area on the other side of the checkout. People are kind of obsessed with it — so much so that when Costco discontinued the Polish sausage a few years ago, people went a little crazy. The food I ate was good and inexpensive, and is another feature you don't have to be a member to participate in. The cafe is open to everyone. The most popular item on the cafe's menu is probably the hot dog combo.
It's pretty hard to beat unless you're in Wisconsin, where you can get a locally made brat combo for the same price. That same pizza sold by the slice in the cafe is available to buy whole in the deli section to bake at home. There's usually a car parked inside Costco stores — advertising not only the tire service centers, but that you can actually buy a car through Costco.
Members can go to Costco Auto Program website , choose a vehicle to research, and get sent information for a dealership where the car is available. It's a good program for people who want a competitive price without shopping around or negotiating. Members have access to all kinds of services , including discount travel booking, home, auto, and life insurance, mortgage services, Budget truck rental discounts, and home bottled water delivery, just to name a few.
Warehouse club stores such as Costco check your receipt as you leave. Employees generally just glance at it and at your cart to do a quick item count, but it's still a bit of a hassle if there's a line and you're in a hurry.
Try to avoid putting the receipt away before the checker without thinking. Get a Costco membership today. Many Costco parking lots are equipped with gas stations open only to members. Prices at mine were a couple of cents cheaper than other stations in the area. But if you're at Costco often or you pass by a lot, those few cents can really add up over the course of a year.
If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission to support our work. Learn more. Cheapism may earn a commission if you buy through a link on our site. Sign up for our newsletter. Courtesy of Cheapism. My parents still go to Costco for no specific reason, but rather to browse and maybe buy bananas for my dad's protein shakes. Beyond just the jumbo packs of toilet paper , huge bagged salads, and oversized boxes of La Croix, here are five things you might not know you can use your Costco membership for.
For the longest time, I didn't pay enough attention to the lines at the Costco travel desk. You probably know where I'm talking about — the desk with giant photos of beautiful yachts, fancy cars, and families smiling at Disneyland. That's exactly the smile I have on my face when I use Costco to book travel deals.
My absolute favorite Costco travel perk is its rental car packages. Costco partners with reputable brands including Hertz, Avis, Alamo, etc. If you don't want to go through an in-store sales rep, it's easy to book online to compare companies and deals. Costco also waives the second-driver free, which is perfect if you have a travel companion. Here's the cash back breakdown:.
If I had a nickel for every time someone complimented me on my leggings at barre class, I'd be able to afford five workout sets from Costco. Costco offers high-quality leggings, loungewear, and tanks that I love wearing to the gym or, let's be honest, around the house while I watch Netflix.
I love buying Costco's matching sets, or having them shipped to my door. Some of my other favorite clothing purchases from Costco are socks great for stocking stuffers , winter wear, and even jeans.
If they don't fit, I just take them back next time in person. Costco has great customer service and I've never had an issue returning an item that didn't meet my needs. I'm referring to Costco's signature chickens, pizza slices, and hot dogs. The prices for most of Costco's food court options salads, pizza, hot dogs, etc. The idea behind the low prices is to encourage shoppers to buy bigger-ticket items while they're browsing the aisles with full stomachs — no one likes to shop hungry.
Big enough for dinner that night — plus a salad topping the next day — this is one of Costco's best and most convenient deals. You're probably aware Costco has a pharmacy and an eyewear department, but you might not know that it also offers free health screenings for diseases such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Different locations also have screening events, so if you're interested, make sure to get in contact with your local Costco location to see what's available near you.
Another cool tip about the Costco pharmacy: It offers competitive, low-cost vaccinations. While the Affordable Care Act might require health insurance to cover your basic vaccinations, not all vaccinations are deemed mandatory. Check with your insurance company to find out your options Costco may be your best bet.
As you can see, Costco is my favorite place to shop. Check out your local Costco for all the best deals and stock up that freezer! Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the Personal Finance Insider team. We occasionally highlight financial products and services that can help you make smarter decisions with your money. We do not give investment advice or encourage you to adopt a certain investment strategy. If you take action based on one of our recommendations, we get a small share of the revenue from our commerce partners.
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