Costco insider hacks you didn’t know existed! Employee secrets and more!

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@rosalindolson8688 6 ай бұрын

My husband and I charge as much as we possibly can on our Costco credit card and pay it off at the end of the month. The result is generally around a $1,000 rebate check at the end of the year. Now I call that, free money!

@theresamcclure7333 6 ай бұрын

Now that’s a heck of a saving!! Free money 💴 ❤

@jordanpagecompany 6 ай бұрын

Wow, we love free money!!

@LA-rc7cw 6 ай бұрын

I do this with my banks credit card I get 35 bucks each month of free money back. I always pay it off without any interest being tacked one@@theresamcclure7333

@edv9483 6 ай бұрын

Yup, the more you spend the more you save. 😂

@YTwatcher312 6 ай бұрын

We do the same thing!

@mallorygraf8574 6 ай бұрын

Not a Costco shopper but I noticed practically everyone else was, so I bought Costco shares. This was a while back but have never regretted it and still own those Costco shares!

@ShannonRamos 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a retail CEO but noticed practically all of them are talking about sluggish, challenging, soft, slowing, and weak consumer spending in earnings calls so I dumped all my Costco shares and opened a large position in energy/commodities. I was not a bag holder in the GFC and don't plan to be in the current collapse!

@mike-jm9rs 2 ай бұрын

Same thing Mallory. I bought stock years ago and recession or not people will always need T.P. Food products and will more than ever want to save money.

@Hoodinator17 2 ай бұрын

@@ShannonRamoscope

@dabbbles 22 күн бұрын

@@Hoodinator17 WHY??

@sambuhagiar1058 20 күн бұрын

@@Hoodinator17💯

@terryschima4964 6 ай бұрын

As a former trucker, I always loved delivering to Costco. They have such an amazing system; it was always a pleasure. They must have geniuses working there because everything is done so well.

@myAmericanGirlLife 6 ай бұрын

Right? Imagime if our goverment was run as well as costco 😅🎉

@thebacheafghan Ай бұрын

Ya, costco employees are always very lovely to deal with.

@GinnyVOfficial 6 ай бұрын

I keep my Walmart and Safeway apps open when I'm at Costco, so I can compare unit prices while I'm shopping. I work full time and have a large family, so I don't always have time to keep a price book up to date. But, it has saved me money more than once.

@Debra_Hasatheory 6 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@AngelaBarth088 6 ай бұрын

I do the same with Wal-Mart, Target, Sam's Club apps as well

@dawhike 6 ай бұрын

I find Sam's Club to be cheaper on comparable items.

@Hoodinator17 2 ай бұрын

@@dawhikenot organic at Sam’s

@CuteBlueCherri Ай бұрын

Yeah thats literally what I do at costco every time before I put anything in my cart lol👍

@teschchr122 6 ай бұрын

The optical department is awesome! About 3 months ago I got my glasses and sunglasses there and after my insurance and their sale I walked out spending $29. My prescription is bifocal as well. No up charges for blue blocking or polarized sunglasses. The only thing I wasn’t thrilled with was the eyeglass cases they came in. Of course I’ve got like 15 old ones at home so I swapped them out. Very satisfied!

@dawhike 6 ай бұрын

They told me that they did not accept ins

@tomhudson8763 6 ай бұрын

My Costco accepts insurance in the ptical Dept but not the Hearing Aid dept.

@sylviasalazar312 6 ай бұрын

Contacts too! I pay much less for them.

@pauladuncanadams1750 6 ай бұрын

My insurance is garbage, but their prices are so good it's like having insurance even if you don't.

@teschchr122 6 ай бұрын

@@dawhike that’s weird! I would ask to speak to a manager. I don’t imagine that would vary from store to store.

@davident1 6 ай бұрын

As a 34 year employee of Costco, when you go to your local Costco looking for a certain item, if we don't have it, you can go to the Supervisor's desk, just across from the registers, and ask them to check ANY other Costco in the world for that item.

@michellesanchez741 5 ай бұрын

So if they find it elsewhere will they ship it to you?

@davident1 5 ай бұрын

@@michellesanchez741 Unfortunately no. But we might have it online.

@michellesanchez741 5 ай бұрын

@@davident1 Ty for your reply.

@davident1 5 ай бұрын

@@michellesanchez741 You are very welcome.

@itsm3th3b33 5 ай бұрын

You meant to say "I'm a 34 year..." As a 34 year... makes no grammatical sense.

@user-ix4sq7pf3c 6 ай бұрын

Tuesday is clearance day at Costco, so I always go then. I've gotten some incredible deals 😉

@KayFabe87 6 ай бұрын

Any deals on meat on those days?

@MorrowPlays 6 ай бұрын

Oh for real thanks for that tip fam!

@monicalewis2981 6 ай бұрын

how can you tell if an item is on clearance?

@cherrymaldonado4516 5 ай бұрын

@@monicalewis2981@ 3:00 Price ending in 97

@jewelsbarbie 5 ай бұрын

@@monicalewis2981she literally tells you in the video.

@flattop223 5 ай бұрын

10:25 here's a tip on the rebate check, always cash it even if you're going to spend it at Costco. The reason for this is that if you use the rebate check at the register then it does not apply as spending towards your next rebate check, But if you've cashed it first then it just counts as you're spending cash again, if you're a bit check is 20 bucks not worth dealing with but if your rebate check is $300 or $400 It's worth the extra couple minutes to cash the check first.

@terryhall2299 5 ай бұрын

If I cash my rebate check first and then go through the register I won’t get money towards my next rebate check if I pay for my groceries with cash. I have to use my credit card, right?

@flattop223 5 ай бұрын

@@terryhall2299 yes, I am sorry I had put that the wrong way, you cash your rebate check(s) then use that cash to pay off the card... Actually depending on your membership, executive membership will get you a check just for spending in any way, cash card it does not matter, but with the Costco credit card, cash the rebate check(s) then use the Costco credit card to pay for the Costco purchase. That way it adds back in for your next rebate check(s).

@Hear-MeoutTwo2 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the explanation. I saw where someone else advised to cash in the rebate but I didn't know why but now I know. 🤩

@danvester6476 4 ай бұрын

Get the cash, pay with the Costco credit card, use the cash to pay the credit card bill later.

@KatarinaS. 4 ай бұрын

Use your card to pay and deposit the cash into your bank account. @terryhall2299

@WiseGuyTech11 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video-great tips. I have a tip of my own. Before going through the check-out and if you are able-place each item in the cart with the barcode facing up. This way, the cashier can scan everything super fast. I’ve been doing this for a year now and they always thank me for doing this. Enjoy shopping!

@smiling390 2 ай бұрын

YES! And if you self check out (also, be fast when there). :)

@3gs.nation Ай бұрын

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@PellyjellyMom 5 ай бұрын

Tip, we needed boxes for our Turkey Drive for Vets so ask Costco for boxes. They said we could go back to the Fruit and Veg department and move the products to consolidate boxes and take the empties. They are sturdy, have handles on each end and we got the 25 we needed and used their big cart to transport them. We always use Costco Travel for Rental Cars, best value. This has given me new ideas though.

@wendibollinger7647 6 ай бұрын

Best unknown tip : their audiology department is top notch! My sister's hearing test there was more detailed than her friend who went to an Ear, Nose, & Throat specialist. Their hearing aids are about half price & you don't need a membership to use their audiology service. Also you can return basically everything for your money back!

@sherryscurlock8459 6 ай бұрын

The audiology department will give you a hearing test for free, with a detailed printout you can bring to your doctor, with absolutely no pressure to purchase anything! They will also clean and dry your hearing aids for you, or help you put them in, even if purchased somewhere else. The optical department will clean your glasses for free, even if purchased elsewhere. And if you ever wondered about some of the sounds you hear in the store? The meat market rings a bell when the rotisserie chickens are ready.

@dianemason1356 6 ай бұрын

In my Costco you do need a membership but it is well worth the price. Great service goes along with great product and price.

@cathybourbois 6 ай бұрын

The hearing aids they sell are a private label of one of the name brand manufacturers. Audiologist quoted us $5,600 for hearing aids. Got the same ones at Costco for $1,700. Plus they gave outstanding service.

@pauladuncanadams1750 6 ай бұрын

My husband was recently tested and bought hearing aides there. He was asked for his Costco card. And yes, the same hearing aids for $1700. And exceptional hearing tests and fitting. The audiologist said that Costco subsidizes, so it's top notch at discounted prices.

@amandadorton4149 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I went to a Dr first then costco and it way better and hearing aids were 1/3 the cost!😊

@strasserfamily 5 ай бұрын

I was originally a Price Club member then Costco bought Mr. Price’s stores… and I’ve been a member ever since. I buy my homes based on how close a Costco is to it. Seriously an addiction. 🎉

@sirclarkmarz 4 ай бұрын

I totally get that when I relocate it's based on the nearest Costco and Trader Joe's .

@njwebwiz 3 ай бұрын

I've been a Price Club > Costco member since the early 1990's. I don't think I'd buy a home based on the nearest Costco (at least I wouldn't tell my wife that!).

@dabbbles 22 күн бұрын

Junk for junkies: Sales psychology!

@patworfka143 6 ай бұрын

I’m sure it’s been extra taxing on you to produce these videos, but man am I glad to have your energy back on KZfaq!!! I mostly left socials this year and was sad to leave accounts like yours behind but I’m happy that you’re back… and on a weekly schedule?! Amaze!!!

@joeb5327 6 ай бұрын

An unexpected benefit of Costco is their availability of cardboard boxes. They don’t recycle all boxes, leaving some for customers. I've found this surprisingly useful for transporting purchases and shipping items.

@stephanieburgess8217 6 ай бұрын

Natural Grocers does this too and has been doing it for decades and with the new laws charging people for bags they have still offered boxes for free.

@susanzatorski8142 6 ай бұрын

Aldis also. Has boxes for customers

@americafirst9144 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, but those suckers are a bear to break down.

@KayFabe87 6 ай бұрын

BJ’s as well, but Costco is far superior in every way.

@histubeness 5 ай бұрын

Same at Sam's Club.

@dianedemasi 6 ай бұрын

Another tip: Look for a business Costco close by your area. You may have to drive a bit, but it's worth it. We have one fairly close and it was really handy when the kids were young. For example, at most Costcos you find the typical single-serve chip packs. However, the business center has a larger selection and sometimes even more per box than your local store. Think of things that get used in vending machines, like granola bars (but again, a much larger selection than the typical Costcos). Also, if you are hosting a big holiday dinner, you can find huge meat deals. We're talking slabs of meat that are equivalent to what restaurants use. Huge boxes of restaurant-style fries. The back of the business Costco closest to me, is all refrigerated. And it is enormous! (Side note: bring a coat, even if it's summer) The selection of produce, dairy, and meats in that area is shocking. I realize those stores are harder to find, but if you are within driving distance, it's well worth it. Bulk cleaners or massive-size cleaners, work towels, restaurant-size trays, condiment containers, etc... CAVEAT: There is no deli. No rotisserie chicken or pre-packaged chicken salads, ribs, pot pies, etc...

@T12i99iN 6 ай бұрын

The bulk meat prices are cheaper as well. So If you're doing a bbq party the bulk prices for meats at Business Costco are unbeatable.

@MonaLisa-de4cp 6 ай бұрын

Can you still use your gold star membership to enter?

@T12i99iN 6 ай бұрын

@@MonaLisa-de4cp you should be able to. I don't remember any restrictions for any Costco Membership

@MonaLisa-de4cp 6 ай бұрын

@@T12i99iN thanks 👍

@dianedemasi 6 ай бұрын

@@MonaLisa-de4cp I use a basic membership. We don't have the executive. I assume any membership level works.

@rachelclair8141 6 ай бұрын

Please encourage people to be honest and pay for memberships if you really like Costco

@nataliao8868 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you…. That is not very nice 😏

@dabbbles 22 күн бұрын

How many calories of nutrition can you get for the price of 'One Membership'? Idiot!

@MsDoglover02 6 ай бұрын

I just picked up my new eye glasses last week! This is the second pair I've gotten and am very happy with the quality, price and service.

@Duma39 6 ай бұрын

First- That pink on you in the car is SUPER CUTE!!- Second, this is hands down the best Costco tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you!

@robertmckell4694 6 ай бұрын

Almost always rent my cars through Costco travel website, sometimes saving literally hundreds of dollars. Occasionally hotels too.

@ronrose2322 6 ай бұрын

I love that I can always count on Jordan for great information.

@jarxcistkris8499 6 ай бұрын

Yep I'm a Costco lover.......even for some clothing items like panties & socks. I don't have a big family, but we definitely stock up on things like coffee, vitamins, can items, cooking oils, diapers, wipes, detergent, tp, etc

@jordanpagecompany 6 ай бұрын

They have a great clothing section! Such good prices!

@Van_Liberty 6 ай бұрын

A few months ago, my COSTCO was blowing out their Kirkland low sodium bacon for $1.49 per pound in the 4 pound packs!!! I called my sister and we bought three cases...100 pounds. Massive bargain!

@Laurenski67 6 ай бұрын

Was it in the coupons? That’s A LOT of bacon! 😂😋

@Van_Liberty 6 ай бұрын

@@Laurenski67 Don't think it was, as this was an Ohio store and my Michigan store didn't have the discount. I just got back from Texas and the one I hit had a lot of different items than MI/OH.

@kellyb8237 6 ай бұрын

Obesity, clogged arteries in your future. Don't buy because it's on sale.

@twocds4751 6 ай бұрын

Talking about bringing home the bacon!!

@sissimonster 5 ай бұрын

I've got a lot of respect for your smoked meats game!

@carolynbernal5511 6 ай бұрын

I love the people in the background trying to listen to your tips!! Thank you for another great video!

@normaortega4654 6 ай бұрын

Savings, deals, tips, tricks and entertainment! 🎉 You are the Whole package! 🎁 Thanks! 😊

@jaypagano2053 6 ай бұрын

the limit on items is PER TRANSACTION not per membership (even the TP limits of 2020) so you can actually get as many as you want but you might have to do multiple transactions.

@kellyname5733 6 ай бұрын

They dont like us doing that.. but too bad. I shop in bulk so I dont have to come as often. Once in a great while there is something on coupon that I know Im gonna use but cant or wont come back to purchase during the coupon dates, I go thru twice, one check out after another. They can either adjust the price at the register or I go over to the self check out a second time. I get the 'I cant believe you're doing that' look. Like I said every once in a great while I will do that..maybe once a year but Im gonna' do it. My Costco check this year was $200 and my Costco Credit Card benefit check was another $200. Im one person and 3 pets. Im spending 'PLENTY' of money..not going to worry about item limits if I need it.

@jaypagano2053 6 ай бұрын

@@kellyname5733 I think it depends on the location. Our costco workers were the ones that told us. My husband was buying tp in 2020 for us and for my parents who were unable to go out. he asked if he could please just get 2 and they just told him to do 2 transactions

@runklrgurlexe 6 ай бұрын

The refunding the difference between your purchase price and a sale price within 30 days after saved me! Bought some electric toothbrushes only to find out they were like $50 off the next week. Took the receipt to the service desk and got my $100 back! I didn’t even need to bring the product with me.

@teschchr122 6 ай бұрын

I didn’t know about their 30 day policy until I bought my Christmas tree from them the day before Thanksgiving and found it marked down afterwards. We got over $150 back from our out $450 purchase!

@deanmandziuk1383 5 ай бұрын

Their 30 day policy is very liberal out here where I live , I’ve gone to the service desk to get a price refund adjusted difference on so many different items that were WAY over a month to get the refund and they say to me “I’ll do it just this one time “ but I’ve done that at least a dozen times, probably more and they quote me the same words 😅

@deanmandziuk1383 5 ай бұрын

Another way around the 30 day rule that THEIR employee said to me is- let’s say it’s a shelf I bought , I paid 199$ for it , now it’s on sale for 149$ 45-60 days or more later , and I say “do you expect me to take it apart and bring it back ?” He says just go buy it and go through the checkout and then come back to the return it desk and he will refund me the whole price plus the 50$ to save me the hassle - I’ve done that as well- true example

@elizabethhayden7656 5 ай бұрын

Saved money on new car purchase. Subaru no haggle price.

@johnp1 5 ай бұрын

You didn't even need to bring the receipt either.

@LaceyLam89 6 ай бұрын

This was such a cool video tips and tricks not just shopping I love it Jordan! Keep em coming!! 😂❤🎉

@lorraineophoff4984 6 ай бұрын

Hearing aids at Costco are the best, and cheapest! Love them!

@dabbbles 22 күн бұрын

Not quite. Our local government gives them away for free.

@marianner.1340 5 ай бұрын

Some great Costco suggestions. The local pricing thing was new to me. I've been buying my contacts for over 20 years and saved a bundle! So many other things will be good for new members. I've been a member since 1992 when our warehouse opened in Medford Oregon. I've bought so many things with the 'death star' mark. That's what our Lake Stevens Costco FB group calls it. Nice video. A little heavy handed on the editing, but you have a good speaking voice with little filler words. Nice job.

@craigestory6230 6 ай бұрын

I knew to Jordan and may I say I love her. Her delivery her vibration, her energy, her smile, her beauty she has it all thank you thank you thank you for some really righteous Costco tips I sleep more for tonight. Thank you Miss Jordan.

@j01150126 6 ай бұрын

I am the go to in my family and extended family. They give me cash and I get the 3% back from the card and 2% from the executive membership. Last year combined was $1150 back. My family just picks up the stuff from me on the weekends. It's a great deal!

@Saltycures 6 ай бұрын

Dang that is genius. Might have to be the go to Costco from now on!

@tedsilversyeager840 4 ай бұрын

You only get 2% back on your CC for Costco purchases, other than gas, where you get 4% back, 3% back on dining, entertainment (mostly), and 1% back on all other purchases, other than gas (4%) at stand alone places, meaning not other club gas, Kroger, etc....

@j01150126 4 ай бұрын

@tedsilversyeager840 You forgot the Executive 2% back as a separate check than the card. I get 2 check one from Citibank and one from Costco.

@tedsilversyeager840 4 ай бұрын

@@j01150126 No, I didn't forget it at all, she/he was talking about the CC, where you only get 2& back on Costco purchases, and I think I covered the other perks/benefits of the CC....wasn't talking about the Costco membership card, I work the membership counter at Costco, the last 8 years....and she/he mention the 2% from Costco in their post, but thank you for replying!

@dabbbles 22 күн бұрын

@@tedsilversyeager840 I know 5yo kids who are too smart to be sucked in and distracted by stupid games!

@Busybeeee 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! I haven’t seen a good video like this in a long time. It was incredibly informative. Thank you.😊

@mhasting3376 6 ай бұрын

The rotisserie chicken is such a good deal! I never leave without one!

@violetviolet888 6 ай бұрын

@mhasting3376: That 'good deal' comes at a cost. Aside from the fact it's overcooked, it is also inhumane, and not organic. The animal rights group Mercy for Animals sent an undercover investigator to work-and film-at one of Costco’s factory chicken farms in Nebraska. The resulting video, released in February 2021, showed swollen, injured, and deformed chickens living in a crowded, darkened warehouse. It was the subject of a New York Times opinion piece and became a central part of an initiative by Mercy for Animals called "Costco Exposed." Since then, Mercy for Animals has pressured Costco to sign the Better Chicken Commitment. Costco has not signed this agreement. While more than 200 companies-including Whole Foods, BJ’s, Burger King, Chipotle, and Subway-have signed on to that commitment

@nnash4555 5 ай бұрын

Love it except for the salt.

@lmp4760 4 ай бұрын

I also saw something where they soak them in bleach water to kill off bacteria and if it’s not cooked all the way through you can get sick. I can’t confirm this but it’s what I heard, I did stop buying them after that though!

@geoc1005 4 ай бұрын

Too bad it's full of toxic ingredients! It's very bad for you and even worse for the poor tortured chickens.

@geodude7116 3 ай бұрын

I never buy those since they’re pumped with sodium phosphates to tenderize the chicken. Not to mention the ethical part mentioned above by others.

@patriciajakubec 6 ай бұрын

I agree about the optical dept! The Dr's have been great and I get such great deals on my glasses and contacts!

@laurendelong5670 6 ай бұрын

I've found that just about every new product (specifically non food items) absolutely will go on sale within a few weeks of arrival. If you see smthg you like and can be patient, you absolutely can get it for a better price! But glad to have learned about the price adjustment period! I'm notorious for repurchasing and returning for the better price if it's worth the effort 😅

@monicalewis2981 6 ай бұрын

I return and rebuy as well. Also, you can just take your receipt to customer service and if the original purchase date is less than 30 days of the date when you are there when the item is on sale, the will refund the difference.

@rvstewart4211 5 ай бұрын

You are right - the optical department is awesome and best deals ever!! Thanks for a great video

@cherylsmith9042 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jordan from Australia your content is brilliant you really help families save and spend their hard earned money wisely thank you

@NadiaSeesIt 6 ай бұрын

Love you, Jordan! Happy holidays!

@christybroadhead4511 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite Costco perks is buying whole pizzas from the food court. You can call ahead to order so it's ready even you want it. $10, it's huge, made from quality ingredients, and delicious.

@brianp3753 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, but since Covid, they no longer offer the Veggie & Supreme pizzas. Both of those were the bomb.

@christybroadhead4511 4 ай бұрын

@@brianp3753 I know! It's a bummer.

@teemusid 3 ай бұрын

I love their pizza, but ii doesn't work as a leftover, for whatever reason.

@Hoodinator17 2 ай бұрын

Definitely not quality ingredients. Highly processed cheap GMO grain but sure it tastes good

@blessedandbusymama54 6 ай бұрын

Love that your back and remaking some of your older videos with updated versions! I might be wrong but I think in Canada as well our price guarantee is longer than 30 days but I will go and double check now!

@reigna7245 6 ай бұрын

Yes, in Canada, it is 90 days :)

@Saida670 6 ай бұрын

Good to know 😊😊

@EternallyThankful-os6pz 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips - even tho we swore we'd never join a warehouse club...we just joined Costco very recently...so this was truly helpful for us !!

@miragegaleb5370 4 ай бұрын

I’m happy I found your channel.I live in Iraq and we don’t have costco here,but I enjoyed watching your video.Having 8 kids and still be so vibrant and energetic and lovely is amazing.

@evarm7546 5 ай бұрын

Your video is literally amazing! Thank you 🙏🏽 for making it and sharing it!

@changes649 6 ай бұрын

This was really a great video. Most videos on Costco secrets recycle the same information, but this was a complete break down. Highly appreciated!.

@travlntam 6 ай бұрын

My husband is the only coffee drinker. So he packs the coffee in the seal a meal bags and freezes it.

@mrbill2600 6 ай бұрын

The Hearing Aid department is also top-notch and money-saving.

@wuz2blu 3 ай бұрын

So happy to see your "Costco Dog Happy Dance!" You brought me even more joy at the end of a fun and informative video.

@lieslwise3294 6 ай бұрын

Love that you're back on KZfaq!

@mb7503 5 ай бұрын

I agree on the optical department @ Costco being so reasonable and great quality. I used to go to Sam's club for my glasses but even with my insurance the price for glasses was double of what Costco charges. I highly recommended Costco Optical!!

@CharlyeHebert 6 ай бұрын

I just got a Costco membership last month! So stoked for this video lol

@jordanpagecompany 6 ай бұрын

Oh boy, it's a whole new world!

@rachelkennedy374 5 ай бұрын

Costco is the best and this video is such a great reminder! I didn’t know a few of the tips so this was super helpful!

@clinpsydoc 9 күн бұрын

So glad I subscribed. She's informative and entertaining!

@shannonreynolds5084 6 ай бұрын

Don't have a Costco near me. But I do enjoy the videos about them! Also love the way you act! Makes me smile 😊❤

@jordanpagecompany 6 ай бұрын

Aww thank you!

@danharvey61 6 ай бұрын

Great video. To the point and no filler. Love it! Tip for all your viewers that qualify…. If you can qualify for a Citi Double Cash credit card they can run their purchases or payment to Costco or anyone that will accept credit cards for payment of the monthly bill… ie, utilities, insurance, anything… you’ll get 2% cash back. I save that money up and cash in during December to buy Christmas with. Thanks Citii for buying Christmas for my family. This year it was $895.00, not bad for free money.

@kellyname5733 6 ай бұрын

I am not understanding your post. I want to for sure but I read it several times and I dont get it. What does 'run their purchases or payments to Costco' mean? How do you 'run purchases/payments to Costco'? Somehow purchases on another cc can be credited to a Costco cc? Thanks

@nailsofinterest 6 ай бұрын

@kellyname5733 I think they mean use the card at Costco. Otherwise ive no idea 😅Like Amazon's card gives 5% back at Amazon, extra couple% at certain stores, then the regular % for the rest.

@danharvey61 6 ай бұрын

I was wrong in my above description of using a city double cash credit card. You cannot directly pay another credit card with a credit card for its regular monthly balance. Whether you choose to use the Citi card visa, the Costco offers or the double cash card that I mentioned by city, you could pay all your bills using that one card if you have a line of credit that allows you to do such. Then pay it off at the end of each month. You’ll get cash back on things you buy on a regular basis anyways. Sorry for any confusion. It’s a way to get free money for future purchases. With city double cash I can elect to just get the cash and put it back in my checking account and use it for whatever I want.

@kellyname5733 6 ай бұрын

@@danharvey61 Thanks for the 'clarification' about your post. Many, many, many years ago you could pay one CC with another CC. Sadly those days are gone. As soon as we find a way to benefit ourselves..they get rid of that benefit. Just like double points on CC, are soon to go away when too many people are benefitting. Getting double points for paying bills/utilities is a great benefit but I dont expect that to last. These CC companies lure people in with these benefits and soon start to take away little things here and there. The Costco card has done this in recent years. It used to be 2% on ALL purchases in or out of Costco and now it is 2% at Costco only. They also took away the automatic 3 year warranty on items now it is 2 years, 1 year manufacturer warranty and 1 year Costco warranty. So I only use my Costco card for Costco purchases at Costco..nowhere outside of Costco do I make any purchases. There are great benefits out there but the average person does not have the time to be constantly searching and checking the updated benefits of each card.

@Northern_Squirrel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips, we love Costco and spend on average 800-1000 per month on food and household items. I am in Canada and the optical department is expensive here compared to Walmart and other places. A good pair of proscription glasses would easily cost 500+, frame, bi-focal, coating and transition. Although it’s expensive we keep on buying from Costco optional because they have good selection and excellent warrantee.

@Raising_Arrowsx5 6 ай бұрын

OUr Casco just opened this month here in Maine! SO happy I came upon this video! Thanks for all the tips!

@Raising_Arrowsx5 6 ай бұрын

@@Mammaoftw0 I'm actually from Florida so I don't have a Maine accent. But my husband sure does. Been with him 20 years and still don't understand him. Mainers like to take r' s out of words they belong in and put them in words they don't. 😂

@sc4499 6 ай бұрын

The General Manager does not determine the inventory for their warehouse. They can request from a buyer to get more of a specific product but That's the extent of it. The clientele also has a lot to do with what is carried in a warehouse as well. That's why if you visit different Costco's in the various states and or countries you'll see a dramatic difference in items.

@christabain491 6 ай бұрын

Any new items Costco gets in may appear at entrance BUT all new items typically go on sale 10 days after appearing in store, so wait to get the best deal. They also will adjust the price of its within 30 days of purchase, it used to be within 14 days

@joanndavenport8580 6 ай бұрын

Love the tip about getting cash for the charge card rewards at the membership desk. I generally spend the check at the store but great to know we can do cash at well. Thx

@momoney2272 6 ай бұрын

More Wrong information from Jordon Page! The Rewards check you get from Costco Must be used toward your purchase. You Can Not just Cash it!

@desbennett1426 6 ай бұрын

I cashed mine.

@snakeskin3547 6 ай бұрын

At my Costco, they no longer give you cash back at the Customer Service desks. To get cash back, go through the checkout line (not self checkout) with a low cost item ($5 rotisserie chicken for instance), hand them your rebate check and they will give you cash back after deducting for the low cost item that you just purchased. If you have the Costco credit card and your check is $200, you will be missing out on $8 in future cash back (2% Costco, 2% credit card) if you use your check to purchase items.

@judyfabion8849 5 ай бұрын

I use my annual award check to pay my annual membership renewal. I get any additional money from the rebate in cash at Membership.

@christinewood7207 5 ай бұрын

@@momoney2272 There are two kinds of rewards checks. I get both of them. One is from the Costco Visa card. You get different percentages back based on what you're using your card for-gas, travel, Costco purchases, etc. My rewards check from my Visa comes with my February statement and can be cashed at the register near the exit of the store. Last year, I was even able to transfer the amount from my Costco Citibank Visa app directly into my bank account. It was AWESOME!! And I will do that again this year. The other kind of reward check comes from having an executive membership. I used to be able to cash these at that same register, but the last time I got one, they weren't doing that anymore. HOWEVER, they did give me a Costco cash card with the full amount on it. That was really nice to just have a card to use partially rather than having to use the whole thing at once. I get this reward check in August every year. It is not nearly as much money back as the Visa reward though.

@ersheri 6 ай бұрын

This is without a doubt the best video on Costco I’ve seen!! Thx

@luso4454 6 ай бұрын

I loved the information you provided in your video. Very helpful and fun!

@joeb5327 6 ай бұрын

Newer Costcos are adding gas stations to their locations. The price of the gas is lower, plus if you use a Costco credit card, there's an additional discount. No better value.

@mandypdx 6 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s a “newer” Costco thing. My dad added me to his membership when my mom past away… my membership says “member since 1989” - that Costco has a gas station 😊

@theheartoftexas 6 ай бұрын

Maybe it was just a fluke, but I got bad gas from Costco. It killed two cars and a lawnmower. Has anyone else had trouble?

@jacquelines3685 6 ай бұрын

Great Tip about the optical department. We 💯 agree! We get our eye checks there regularly. We get our scripts...but don't buy our eyeglasses there because the glasses are too expensive. We get our glasses from eye direct, zinni, or one of the many other inexpensive sites online.

@mischdancer 5 ай бұрын

I think it depends on when you go. I recently went to get the full exam and was able to buy three pairs of glasses (distance, reading and sunglasses) for around $200 due to a BOGO type deal they were running. That beats my previous eyebuydirect purchases, even with their discounts.

@mikeklein6461 5 ай бұрын

A fun and profitable video; loved your enthusiasm and attention to detail. Decided to subscribe!

@heidixxx2454 4 ай бұрын

LOL! Delighted to meet another gal who keeps a price book to track unit pricing. 😊

@foundersmusicmedia5772 6 ай бұрын

This was very helpful and you are so entertaining and good at this! We flirt with Costco and stay a member for a year or two and then we nonrenew for two or three years and then we go back. We’re always happy to be back for a little while and we’re always happy to not renew for a little while. I guess we’re schizophrenic. Thank you for this helpful video.

@KH-uj6of 6 ай бұрын

I wish they still had executive hours. We use to be able to shop a half hour before other members on Tuesdays and Thursdays!!

@maryfielder3348 4 ай бұрын

This was a fabulous video! Thanks for all of the wonderful tips and tricks to COSTCO!!

@robertlee8401 6 ай бұрын

First time watching vid from you and must say it was spot on - the tips aside- actually your delivery. Facts given promptly and amusingly! Optical dept- totally agree. Even more so if you have young kids in need of glasses- they will break them somehow eventually but your reassured with the Costco savings. Clicking on Subscribe now and thank you!

@nacoopsta 6 ай бұрын

I love Costco so much 😂 I bought an iPad for my husband for Christmas last month, on sale. It was the best price you generally see for an iPad. Well … over Black Friday/Cyber Monday, they were on sale again, but for $50 less than what I had paid! I went to the website, filled out the form for a price adjustment, and had that $50 back on my card a few days later. I not only love that they do that, but they make it so. dang. easy.

@trublgrl 6 ай бұрын

I'll second that. Costco wants you happy. I have been going there for decades, and I have never seen a fight at the customer service desk. I've seen people return a gallon of milk, no problem. They seem to think keeping their customers shopping in their store is worth something, unlike a lot of retailers. Costco has a similar structure as Wal*Mart, but my gosh, they treat the customer like human garbage over there.

@sweetiepie5634 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for all the Costco tips. I currently do not have a Costco card but I think you convinced me to go get one! Happy Shopping!!!

@Hear-MeoutTwo2 5 ай бұрын

Similar experience I purchased an $800 dollar item and I happen to be in the store a week later and it was on sale for $60 less. Went to the service desk and receive credit for the refund.😄

@curlybibliophagist 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I always love learning more about Costco. One thing: when you were talking about the Prilosec (omeprazole), you showed the store brand of famotidine, which is is Pepcid. It is a totally different drug. I didn't want subscribers to purchase the incorrect medication.

@4katrine 6 ай бұрын

And the Kirkland brand for Prilosec does not work better and faster, it is not as effective as Prilosec. I still got heartburn using the Kirkland brand.

@stacieboucher1570 6 ай бұрын

My husband says Kirkland Pepsid ac doesn’t work as good as name brand. Same with pesto bismol.

@michaelabraham6441 5 ай бұрын

One must look at the active ingredient and its percentage with the Kirkland brand of the same drug!!!

@1176jasper 5 ай бұрын

Kirkland Signature OTC is not made by the National brand it is competing with.

@conradtaylor29 4 ай бұрын

Wow, these were some outstanding tips that I didn't know about!!!! Thanks so much for sharing and please do keep the content coming. Bravo!!!!

@ghayath2011 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

@MrsZhang91011 6 ай бұрын

New-er subscriber, just want to say THANK YOU JORDAN! Your envelope budgeting method, block scheduling method AND snack drawer hacks have completely changed me and my family's life for the better! Best wishes to you and yours.

@jordanpagecompany 6 ай бұрын

Love to hear this!! Thank you!

@lukaselijahephraimlarkins1467 6 ай бұрын

We just got are first ever castco in maine and my brothers want to go check it out. We have always been sams people! Also I love watching the people in those stores its funny how much people will buy!

@MichaelSaves 6 ай бұрын

What a great video! So many tips and excellent presentation.

@carolynsmith9184 6 ай бұрын

Optical dept is great! Also they will put lenses in frames from other places for about $25. Just in case you can’t find frames you like there. So sweet!

@1973Hog 6 ай бұрын

Hearing aids are name brand as well.

@tonic2335 6 ай бұрын

Agree…designer glasses are so inexpensive

@dsimpson530 6 ай бұрын

I bet it would blow people's minds to know there are multi story Costco's (San Francisco is one, you use a freight elevator) and even garden center locations!

@LavernLee-zz5ln 16 күн бұрын

Those shopping tips were VERY informative & helpful.

@rpruneau68 5 ай бұрын

I love this Woman's energy!

@Nunyabusiness82777 6 ай бұрын

Optical for sure! My husband and I both got glasses for less than my last pair alone! Saved us $1000. To $1500. Not kidding!

@mrbill2600 6 ай бұрын

Over the years I've been to many optometrists but none have outpaced the quality and service at Costco.

@katysuemarfil2148 6 ай бұрын

lol 😂 those choc chips are my guilty pleasure. I allow myself to have a little ~2oz jar of them every day or every couple of days (I don’t drink coffee so it helps with after noon zzz). And I’m just giggling over here because they don’t last long enough to freeze in our house. I go through a bag every few weeks 🤦‍♀️ 😆

@jml7429 6 ай бұрын

WOW! Even I learned a lot in this video! Been a Costco member for well over 30 years. My refund from the Costco CC is usually around $200 a year. (Yeah, I’m spend a lot of money there). Good Job!!

@theresamcclure7333 6 ай бұрын

Love these Costco videos ❤

@terry_willis 5 ай бұрын

One down side on the food items is that you can buy tons of crappola junk food just because the unit price is low. You know you're killing yourself but you're "saving" money so you cannot pass it up. Haha.

@grandmasewhappyhomestead187 6 ай бұрын

We love costco. My mom gets her eyeglasses there and loves them. And they were so much cheaper. I learned so much today watching this video. Thank you so much, Jordan.

@lauradouville7905 6 ай бұрын

Yes, eyeglasses are a great price. But also contact lenses! We keep our membership for the optical savings alone.

@aliya303 6 ай бұрын

Do they take insurance too,.?

@FairyTa1e1 6 ай бұрын

Yay, I'm going this Saturday to mine, so tyvm for this video 😊

@andyp91 5 ай бұрын

35 year member and these tips are gold. Credit card rebates are great. Thanks for the audio dept tip! I'm overdue to start having my hearing checked. When I moved to northern Virginia in 1988, Price Club was the most recommended place to go. Not restaurants, not coffee shops. I was like what the...😂🎉❤

@relaunchinglife 6 ай бұрын

One tip I'll share is not to order online for local delivery if you can help it - it's much cheaper to shop in person in store. You'll pay not only the extra $$ for the delivery fee, but each item is actually more online than the in store price for the same item. They aren't stupid. However, we were for about 2 years with our business orders. Oh also if you have a "Business Center Costco" near you, you don't need to have a business to shop there, you can use your regular Costco card. However they carry very different items. It is fun though if you need a commercial Coffee Maker, or a side of beef, or cases of boxed candy (like they sell at the movie theatre) or a dozen First Aid kits!

@emmae858 6 ай бұрын

i bought my desktop from costco but the pc i wanted wasnt available in store but it was still a lower price than the pc from the brand website

@Rosie_C 6 ай бұрын

At the beginning of the video, I almost commented that Costco is currently on our frustrating list with their new policy of only members being able to use a membership. I work as a nanny and can’t use my boss’s membership to shop for them anymore. I can’t use a credit card with the same name as the card holder to make purchases and they won’t even let spouses use a membership unless they have their own photo ID card… But the shop card is definitely a trick to try!!

@sylkola457 6 ай бұрын

What a out the self check out line? You can do it there

@donnamoore5977 6 ай бұрын

I’m never asked to identify myself at Costco an I send my son all the time with no issues.

@annakon8423 6 ай бұрын

@@sylkola457 They're also standing there checking the cards.

@annakon8423 6 ай бұрын

Yes, they took my membership card because I gave my son to go there and buy me some stuff. They took MSH away from a lot of people and a lot of people stopped shopping there. They lost off a lot of consumers and then they're standing at the entrance and encouraging people to put up their cards. many opened accounts in BJ's where membership is much cheaper, they have more goods there and they treat customers better. I live in NY and a lot of people go to NJ to BJ's to shop there. When I went to Costco I asked why they took my card from my son. The consumer service woman was very rude and argued with me that he should have his own membership. My son is studying and doesn't shop there. He went shopping for me on Saturday. It's the same as if I was doing it. He lives at the same address and is a student. They don't understand it. Especially since I've been their customer for over 28 years. The owner is a Russian who started this business in the 90s and behaves towards like communist.

@JanaRx70 6 ай бұрын

As a former Costco employee…the self checkout is now starting to verify that the membership card matches the ID because of that very thing.

@mypitgobblin1 4 ай бұрын

Just want to say thank you Jordan for all of the info and thank you everyone who commented with great tips!!!

@staceyk123 5 ай бұрын

110% agree on the optical dept! We get our glasses & contacts there & they are the best prices hands-down!

@Laurenski67 6 ай бұрын

So glad your video came across my feed! I didn’t know that we can just cash out the check! Not sure that we would, eventually that money will end up being spent at Costco 😏

@kimacker8594 6 ай бұрын

Jordan, thank you for your research! This has been very helpful!

@Kalliki 6 ай бұрын

Could you PLEASE make a video of dinner options that are budget friendly but HEALTHY for LARGE families? I have 5 kids (ages 8 and under) and trying to pay off debt, the grocery bill is our biggest variable expense. I could really use some dinner inspiration, saving money without sacrificing nutrition! **Been a subscriber for a while! So glad to have you back on YT! Thank you so much!!

@DebraLindegren 4 ай бұрын

In my experience -- at Costco or otherwise -- try not to buy things like vegetables that are already cut up. For example, broccoli. Instead, buy a head of broccoli and cut it up at home. The same with fruit. Any time the store has to use its labor to cut up something, you pay extra for it. And most likely even get less. Lastly, at Costco, you can't beat the $5 rotisserie chicken. Buy several and take the chicken off the bones and save for tacos, enchiladas, chicken alfredo, chicken stir fry with veggies. pasta with chicken and veggies, chicken noodle soup. Endless options. Again, cutting it up yourself saves a ton of money. Also, processed foods may be easier and sometimes cheaper, but they are usually full of preservatives and other chemicals that neither you or your children need. So for example, don't buy pre-cooked rice in little packs. Buy a big bag of rice, get a rice cooker (try FB marketplace) and have that rice cooking while you make the rest of your meal. You can even cook rice with chicken stock or coconut milk instead of water -- depending on your meal that night! Hope this helps!

@amyschmidt7931 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all those tips. I listen to the Flick Connection and every month he talks about the 'Warehouse Deals" - different from the coupon book. (not sure how we find out about it). A few times I asked about this from different Costco employees and they didn't know about it. Maybe you could share that secret in the future. Love your energy. Fun to watch. And helpful.

@amandamartin5622 6 ай бұрын

I tried to find what you are referring to with no luck. I only came up with aKZfaq Movie reviewer. @amyschmidt7931 can you give some more info to help find it? TY

@michelaworthington 5 ай бұрын

You forgot the trick about the rotisserie chickens. They are located at the back of the store to draw customers in at the great price of 4.99 (at least here in Richmond, Va.) they sell them at a loss. However the super secret trick to them is, the ones that touch the top of the container are 5 pounders. The ones that don’t are 3 lbs. Enjoy that extra chicken!

@davident1 5 ай бұрын

For the last few years Costco has changed how they price the chickens. If they are under a certain weight Costco charges by the pound, if they are over that weight they charge $4.99

@michelaworthington-adams2379 5 ай бұрын

@@davident1 It may depend upon where you are. Here in Richmond, VA they are still $4.99.

@ScottIngram-cz1hp 5 ай бұрын

I can't remember the last time I bought glasses anywhere besides Costco. Great selection plus I love going in and getting micro-adjustments for free. Beware though: If your local Costco is like mine and you need to get your prescription updated, expect to wait a long time. The last time I tried to book an appointment, it was 8 weeks. YMMV

@Cvazquez1332 5 ай бұрын

They also accept outside prescriptions. I go to my OD for my eye check-up and then fill my glasses prescription at the Costco Optical Department.