There's really nothing better than Costco, is there?
I mean sure, there's other big box stores like Target and Walmart, but shopping at Costco (remember when it used to be the Price Club?) is like walking through a gigantic, amazing garage sale…with plenty of yummy free snacks and samples…and oh yes, the pizza! Seriously, Kirkland products remain the best, and they come in bulk everything.
Believe it or not, there are ways to hack your shopping experience at America's favorite membership-only warehouse store, and we're about to let you in on some of the store's best-kept little secrets for saving big.
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1. First of all, before we get on to the secrets of Costco, even if you don't have a membership, you can still use the pharmacy, purchase liquor, or visit the members desk. (You will still need the Costco cash card to pay).
2. Or simply accompany another member as a guest for the day.
3. If you say you're only there to use the snack bar, you may be let in at the discretion of whoever is at the door.
4. The secrets to Costco lie not in the dollar amounts, but the cents. Pay close attention...
5. Avoid anything ending in .99, as these products are listed at full-price.
6. Conversely, anything ending in .97 are DEALS that the store manager has decided on and can yield awesome discounts.
7. Any price ending in .49 or .79 is a special offer by the manufacturer, and typically apply to products on a trial run in the store, usually priced cheaper than at retail stores.
8. Any label with an asterisk means that an item has been discontinued and has generally been priced very cheaply to get them off of the shelves.
9. Items ending in .00 or .88 are the ones the managers want off the shelves immediately, as they've been priced down and are nearly out of stock.
10. Inspect any .88 or .00 items carefully, especially if they are clothing, as they may have been deemed unsellable.
11. Get there early! Parking can be difficult to come by on peak days and hours. Be a courteous driver and parker.
12. And don't get distracted by the big shiny objects! Keep to your shopping list and keep going.
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H/T: Epic Dash
