Costco employees often learn more about insider information, such as how to shop without a membership card, how to know when a lot of purchases are not worth it. Here are some tips that only Costco employees and senior customers know.
Do not ask employees to "check the back"
In many large grocery stores or supermarket chains, requiring employees to "check the back" is not necessarily unreasonable. But at Costco, goodbye. "We don`t have any extra storage space," Costco employees said, according to Reader's Digest. "if it`s not on the shelf, don`t check it."
Not every commodity needs a member.
A standard membership fee is $60 a year, which is generally worth a lot of money. If you don`t have a membership card, you can buy wine at Costco, do eye tests, go to a drugstore or have something to eat in the food square. If you are vaccinated against influenza or herpes zoster, you can show signed consent. Tell the staff what your purpose is.
Buy from the middle of the store
It would be wise for many Costco employees to put the most discounted items in the store`s "center court" somewhere in the middle.
Pay close attention to price labels
In short, the price tag ends with 0.99, and should be considered, not during the discount period; it ends with the recommended price at 0.97, which may be limited to supply; and with 0.00 or 0.88, do it decisively. If there is an asterisk on the label, there will be no replenishment.
Bulk purchase is not always feasible
At Costco, you can save money by buying commodities, but some products should avoid seeking such a discount, especially for freshness-conscious products.
Forget the coupons.
Employees generally do not accept coupons. If you want to find the most cost-effective discount information, check out member-only discount updates.
Don`t worry about missing the promotion
Missed the promotion? Never mind。 If you buy a product that starts promoting less than 30 days after the purchase, Costco pays the difference and does not need a receipt.
Some unusual promotions
Costco is more than just a place to buy everyday things. Think of the end of the world? Costco can buy doomsday cans, enough for a family of four to eat for a year. Want to buy a car? You can also consider Costco`s car plan. There are also funeral products such as coffins in many states.
Monday and the end of summer are a good time to go shopping
When is the best time to visit Costco? One employee said it was Monday and weekday mornings because it was quiet. In addition, the end of summer is a good time to buy furniture, especially outdoor furniture.
