Big Mistakes You're Definitely Making At Costco

Big Mistakes You're Definitely Making At Costco - Extended Cut

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When you shop at Costco, the rules are different. As a card-carrying member, you're probably paying for a ton of benefits that you might not even know you get. Here are some huge mistakes you could be making at Costco.
We’ve covered this topic more than once over the years, so here’s all our coverage combined into one extended video!
#Costco #Shopping #Mistakes
Not upgrading your membership | 0:00
Getting confused by the layout | 1:08
Missing the price adjustment policy | 2:11
Ignoring the gift cards | 2:48
Not considering the shelf life | 3:34
Ignoring the concierge services | 5:15
Skipping the Kirkland products | 5:54
Ignoring the pricing details | 6:52
Not price-checking online | 7:45
Non-members aren't taking advantage of benefits | 8:41
Not bulk buying | 9:23
Missing the codes and app | 10:25
Skipping deals on beef | 11:20
Not getting the credit card | 12:04
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@MashedFood 4 ай бұрын

What's your best Costco tip?

@h7opolo 4 ай бұрын

avoid the place

@jstephens2758 4 ай бұрын

@@h7opolo Agreed. Unless you have a very large family, don't care about what brand you purchase, and spend a fortune each year ($6000 just to pay for membership?), it is generally not worth it. On the other hand, making the membership fee worthwhile may be the reason Costco is having a problem with people letting others use their cards. And rumor is that membership fees will increase this year.

@YanLuo 4 ай бұрын

Take advantage of the 2 year warranty of electronics and pair it with a card with extended warranty perk (best is someCiti cards as it adds 2 years for 4 years total)

@Amberlynn_Reid 4 ай бұрын

Nice ad for Costco. how come you dont tell the people they paid you $235,000 to make this video?

@maureendamon8441 3 ай бұрын

@@jstephens2758 I actually make back more than my Costco membership using the Executive membership, I've been a member for probably 20+ years and have definitely saved a ton of money on everything from chicken to eggs to high quality clothing. On top of that I have the Citi Visa and get over $700 back each year on top of the money I get back for having an Executive membership (2 separate checks I receive) Everyone has to do what works for them, but there is definitely a savings if you do it right at Costco. They have not raised their membership in several years (they used to do it every 2 yrs) and their business model shows they make their money on membership, so their markup on product is extremely low compared to grocery and retailers.

@thompsongjr 4 ай бұрын

Spend 6,000 to save 120 on membership. I'm good with the 60 dollar membership.

@westrim 4 ай бұрын

But 3000 to recoup the executive membership cost.

@Honest_Mom 4 ай бұрын

Cash back up to $7000 in gas purchases. Adds up.

@travelnomad2128 4 ай бұрын

@@Honest_Mom gas purchase does not earn rewards

@samanthanatsumi 4 ай бұрын

I didn't get anything back for 3 years. So I switched back to $60 membership😑

@C.C.8441 4 ай бұрын

@@samanthanatsumiMe too.

@kevinm.8682 4 ай бұрын

Looking through all the comments of people whining and complaining about Costco. Seriously, if you don't like Costco, there's no need to shop there. You don't even need to watch the videos! It's perfectly fine to invest your money and time elsewhere.

@LyleFrancisDelp 4 ай бұрын

My annual cash back easily pays for the membership and much more.

@Mango_B 4 ай бұрын

Can we PLEASE get 100% grass-fed beef, steak, and dairy? Costco needs to get this done. There is huge demand.

@alk3078 4 ай бұрын

No, there isn't a huge demand. I'd say less than a half of one percent

@jerryrohr5096 4 ай бұрын

But grain fed tastes much better

@Xgenerati 4 ай бұрын

There's just not enough supply for Costco to cover all of their stores with regular, grass fed items.

@yvonnelanese-coppola4999 4 ай бұрын

Sad, that’s why I don’t buy my meats there

@Djl472 4 ай бұрын

@@yvonnelanese-coppola4999where do you buy your rashfed meat from?

@pbwizard1969 4 ай бұрын

Why are you using clips of Louie anderson from Baskets, in your costco footage??

@redwine641 4 ай бұрын

😂😂 I know right.

@dorkyrouge3372 4 ай бұрын

My EXECUTIVE Membership gift certificate refund last year was $ 177....Covered memebership and then some....WINNER....😅😊🎉

@davidbwa 4 ай бұрын

Fresh and frozen items at the back of the store is not some sort of "trick" to make you walk to the back. It is a very practical thing to have the majority of the equipment that supports those areas located at the back of the store. Large vent fans for the bakery, compressors and refrigeration lines for the freezers and coolers and so on. That stuff is bulky and noisy and not having it at the front of the store makes sense.

@romeosmith4102 4 ай бұрын

Who exactly are you thinking designs the store. They aren't buying existing spaces

@pamelawing5747 2 ай бұрын

@@romeosmith4102 Huh?

@sandraperrotta7052 4 ай бұрын

Moving items and making people go on a treasure hunt is the biggest mistake any retailer can make. It doesn’t increase sales, it wastes a shoppers time, and time is limited.

@davidbwa 4 ай бұрын

They greatly exaggerated how much costco does this. at least my local one. Sometimes things get moved for seasonal - like items typically used for BBQ get moved to an island of that stuff. And the stuff along the 'fence' near the entrance changes with the sale flyers. But on the whole - I know were everything is at my local costco and I can find it just fine. And when I can't - a quick ask gets me the location. I don't have to 'treasure hunt'.

@Xgenerati 4 ай бұрын

Yes, BUT, Americans who shop there have little to no social life, beyond their house. Hence, they always find time for Costco.

@e.m.8094 4 ай бұрын

If you're a single person you're basically just buying frozen items. 😂

@michellewei7349 4 ай бұрын

Men's dress shirts are a fraction of the cost at Costco. Izod is 17.99, Calvin Klein is 19.99, while their KS brand is 22.99. That's at least five to ten dollars cheaper then retail! Also NON FOODS stuff.. consider that. Deals abound!

@pamelawing5747 2 ай бұрын

Executive you get rebate on the credit care AND from Costco. My friend and I purchased out month long trip to London and Paris and we got over 500.00 rebate plus a fabulous price on everything from Costco. I don't impulse buy anymore.....well almost never and it has to be great.... It takes a "minute" to learn how to use Costco the best way for you. I get See's gift certificates at a 15% discount. I'm getting a bunch next week because I need to get Easter stuff for the family.

@fife007 4 ай бұрын

What is the name of the show that features Costco?

@BitSmythe 3 ай бұрын

6:40 *Kirkland batteries are definitely sub standard. They leak OFTEN!*

@bhavpat514 4 ай бұрын

What movie is that scene from?

@RFMvids70 4 ай бұрын

You don't need Executive. Gold pays for itself with all the discounts. #RFMvids

@BitSmythe 3 ай бұрын

12:00. Just ask for a chub - and show this guy.

@tedd8055 2 ай бұрын

The more you spend, the more your spend. Wife: "Honey, I saved a lot of money on this sweater. It was regular price of 190.00 and I got it for 150.00." Me: "No. Tell me how you saved money by spending 120.00"

@jstephens2758 4 ай бұрын

I am interested in what you have to say, but so sick of seeing that movie footage in anything related to Costco. Do you have any other video? Fair use, paid rights, or copyright violation?

@Lisaloo66 4 ай бұрын

Also in Ohio you can just walk up to the door without a membership and buy alcohol and prescritions

@kennixox262 3 ай бұрын

Shop with a list and stick with it. Stay away from the cheap quality shelf stable ultra processed foods. The clothing sucks for the most part unless you like huge logos, stretchy synthetic materials and HUGE sizes. Search for healthy foods that they do have there. Skip most of the vitamin and supplements as most are of the cheapest quality. A good place for liquor for those who drink.

@vangelina09 4 ай бұрын

Please do an Aussie version 😭 I miss the US Costco experience

@Amberlynn_Reid 4 ай бұрын

Get a brain idiot. You just watched a 13 minute ad for Costco that was careful crafted by a marketing team.

@acbc3543 4 ай бұрын

I got $229 last year !

@tammyprince1818 4 ай бұрын

What’s wrong with the toilet paper? It’s all I buy because of the packaging. You can buy 1 big package and put all the smaller ones in each bathroom!

@michellewei7349 4 ай бұрын

That's what I do.

@pjimmbojimmbo1990 4 ай бұрын

Costco in Australia has a much Better Hotdog, that is all Pork, not the smelly All Beef Hot Dog in North America. Here in Canada, we can still get Garlic loaded Polish version, but even the Garlic can't completely hide the Nauseous Beef Smell

@kenofken9458 2 ай бұрын

There's no such thing as a hotdog that is not disgusting.

@lesimkien724 4 ай бұрын

I love CostCo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SamsungGalaxy-nm5qt 4 ай бұрын

My favorite take-away from this video is the availability of the 10lbs chub of ground beef. I need to ask about that next time I go to Costco!

@MikeyFreshy 4 ай бұрын

Oh I'm a brand snob! I only rep Costco

@thomasgreenfoto2059 4 ай бұрын

I don't like playing store games.

@icecreamfanatic55 4 ай бұрын

Mhmmm true

@vazjc 4 ай бұрын

I never find any good gift cards worth buying.

@johndefalque5061 4 ай бұрын

i wan to cry here, the Quebec City Costcos=both of them don't sell booze-just beer and wine. Garden variety nothing exciting.

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

I like a good portaco on the blg.

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

Eat Fresh for Less!!

@kennglee 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, my experience with the concierge services has revealed that they don’t know any more than I do. Calling this service is a waste of time.

@mb7503 4 ай бұрын

I pay a membership ro Costco so they can treat me like a criminal at the checkout "can i see your picture on the back of your card" really? Or going out the door they check every item on your receipt.

@Xgenerati 4 ай бұрын

Plain stupid. They check the frickin card three times. Entrance, before checkout and at it. A dumb store for dumbos.

@brian8410 4 ай бұрын

Costco knows about your criminal record.

@ketolifestyle68 4 ай бұрын

the cleaner the foods get the better an more often i will but their stuff........ that EVOO is the best frying oil for sure,,

@Xgenerati 4 ай бұрын

Frying stuff in olive oil, particularly over extended periods of time (think anything beyond frying eggs on medium temperature) may cause cancer. Olive oil burns on high heat. Just as butter.

@johnmci7140 4 ай бұрын

I go there for the cheap hotdogs and free samples!!

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

Tell us what states you are talking about buying at without being a member?? Im not a mind reader!!

@michelejashinsky8409 4 ай бұрын

Don’t buy Costco cream cheese I actually threw it out it was so bad 🤢

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

The more you spend, the more you $ave !!😊

@maestrovso 4 ай бұрын

Americans were taught this simple logic as a toddler. That is why our economy thrives.

@e.m.8094 4 ай бұрын

If they could only figure out their sucky parking lot situation.

@jstephens2758 4 ай бұрын

Dangerous to drive or walk through.

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

There isnt anything cheap!! Thank you Warren Buffet for the charge card!!

@donotknow8693 4 ай бұрын

some information in this vid is wrong. poster, do your due diligence. not gonna say what cuz you need to do your own work.

@h7opolo 4 ай бұрын

scamco

@orlando32819 4 ай бұрын

Costco thinks everyone wants to steal from them. Their stuff is not cheap anyway without personal services - with a $60 membership. They are counting each item before leaving the store. I stopped shopping for them for 2 years and supported my local grocers. By the way, did the IRS know you get money back from Costco, and did you put that on your tax? That's considering income.

@romeosmith4102 4 ай бұрын

You're definitely not a CPA making a comment like that. That isn't income.

@orlando32819 4 ай бұрын

@@romeosmith4102, Are you a CPA? IRS audited us, and they pointed out that was income. Our accounting firm was told to add as an income. The fee is an expenses. We have the business account.

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

Moving stuff around wastes my time-good bye!!

@joesmith7427 4 ай бұрын

Beware of Kirkland brand products, ive tried some! The company does NOT LISTEN TO CUSTOMERS!! WHERE IS THE COMMENT LINE?? WHAT IS THE NUMBER?? ON MEAT-WHAT SALE?? THEY ARE SET IN STONE!!

@BitSmythe 3 ай бұрын

*The incessant, dingly “music” in the background is incredibly annoying. STOP IT!*

@rswow 3 ай бұрын

Putting incessant music makes it annoying to watch. I gave up at 4 minutes.

@rswow 3 ай бұрын

At least Costco doesn't grill our ears with music as we shop :)

@jerryrohr5096 4 ай бұрын

Kirkland bathroom tissue is not worth it at any price. I stopped buying it years ago. Every once in a while, I will purchase it, just incase its quality has improved. So far, a big fat no.

@2GoodLookin 4 ай бұрын

The biggest mistake people make when shopping at Costco these days is Shopping at Costco. Costco sells way too much over-price junk food and AWFUL produce and bakery products. 🤑🤔🤐😵‍💫🤢🤮