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beachgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 7967 total posts
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sara
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Costco Membership
SO I think I am ready to buy one.
What do I need to know?
Do I buy the regular one or the executive one?
Is it worth the $60 annual fee?
What are my MUST buys?
I am hoping to stock up on organic items and snacks for my kids.
Any other tips?
My Costco is an hour away so I plan on packing some ice packs to bring home some frozen items etc.
Thank you!
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Posted 8/29/17 11:10 AM  |
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pumpkinmom
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 2911 total posts
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Costco Membership
Try it. If you don't like it, you can get your membership fee refunded.
My first year, I did executive. They said if my bonus was less than the executive fee, I could get the rest of the fee back. I barely used it, got reimbursed for part of the fee and dropped down to regular membership. I probably should get executive now because I shop there more.
We mostly buy paper stuff, crackers, snacks, eggs, milk.
Honestly, I wouldn't drive an hour for what I buy. I would probably try amazon pantry for the paper stuff.
But, see if it works for you and you can always get a refund on your membership.
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| Posted 8/29/17 11:25 AM |
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MC09
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Re: Costco Membership
Have you ever been to a Costco with a member to get an idea of what they offer? What size is your family?
We started out with a regular membership then upgraded years later because it made sense for us. Now we get a % back on our purchases. It works out for us because the membership practically pays for itself now. For us it's worth being a member for their meat and seafood selection alone, especially around the holidays. They have a great bakery section too. We always stock up on organic snacks, cereals, produce, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese sticks, peanut butter, olive oil, paper products, detergent when it goes on sale. We love that place. We also have a BJs membership that we use for other things... they sell less bulk, take coupons, and I like their deli counter. Overall I prefer Costco though. They have better selection and friendlier customee service.
If you change your mind they will refund you the membership fee so there's no risk.
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| Posted 8/29/17 11:33 AM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Costco Membership
go to groupon and get a discount!
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| Posted 8/29/17 11:45 AM |
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babyvibes
LIF Adult
Member since 7/13 1350 total posts
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Re: Costco Membership
We have the Executive membership which gives you 2% back on your purchases. The check we get back pays for our membership.
We live a mile and a half from our Costco so we are there ALL the time, sometimes several times a week. Sometimes I even just run in for their frozen yogurt from the food court  . Can't beat it for a dollar and change!
Some of our staples:
paper towels/toilet paper
paper plates
bottled water
baby wipes
yogurt
butter
eggs
meats/chicken
some produce
contact solution
laundry detergeant
dish soap and dishwashing detergeant
toothbrushes / toothpaste
tampons
cereal
DDs snacks for school
granola bars
photo services
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| Posted 8/29/17 4:00 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Costco Membership
I bought an executive one because we are planning to buy a car. If we do it through Costco we would get $700 back on the executive plan.
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| Posted 8/29/17 5:03 PM |
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muffaboo
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Re: Costco Membership
Posted by Goobster
I bought an executive one because we are planning to buy a car. If we do it through Costco we would get $700 back on the executive plan.
Yes! I already had the Executive membership but was SO happy when I got my new car and a $700 Costco card 
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| Posted 8/29/17 6:32 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Costco Membership
Posted by muffaboo
Posted by Goobster
I bought an executive one because we are planning to buy a car. If we do it through Costco we would get $700 back on the executive plan.
Yes! I already had the Executive membership but was SO happy when I got my new car and a $700 Costco card
So you did buy through Costco? How was your experience?
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| Posted 9/12/17 11:46 PM |
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BabyM1217
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Member since 4/17 23 total posts
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Costco Membership
Wait you can get a $700 costco card with an executive membership if you buy a car? how does that work?
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| Posted 9/13/17 11:32 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Costco Membership
Posted by BabyM1217
Wait you can get a $700 costco card with an executive membership if you buy a car? how does that work?
You get a quote through them for a car, if you purchase from that dealer they referred you to you get the $700 gc (executive member).
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| Posted 9/13/17 1:57 PM |
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
Member since 3/09 8585 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Costco Membership
I have an executive membership and we have the Citi Costco card I'm already over $1,000 in Costco cash!
Things I always buy are
Papwe towels (Kirkland)
Kirkland chocolate milk boxes
Tide Detergent
Swiffers
Organic milk
Eggs
Produce
Meat
Rotisserie chicken
Shampoo/conditioner
Dove soap
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I buy lots of clothes for kids, season stuff,office supplies, homewares
Next to Amazon it's my favorite place to shop!
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| Posted 9/13/17 3:08 PM |
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