What other Costco shopping tips can you offer up?

The only mistake I made at Costco is that I didn't bring a big enough vehicle to haul all my stuff home.

Actually the best way to save #Money is QUIT SPENDING. Only buy what you need.

how to be a pro costco shopper: eat the free samples

My grocery bill used to be almost $600 a month for just myself. Since doing all my shopping at Costco I brought it down to $200 a month while still enjoying a healthy, high-protein diet.

This video is secretly sponsored by Costco.

As a single guy who works in construction, being able to buy specific products either in bulk or increased size, Costco is perfect for me particularly for prices compared to other grocery stores. The annual fee if no issue. I bought my sister a membership for her family and now her kids have lunch for school everyday instead of her stressing out if she'll have enough to buy food and lunch for the kids

The #1 tip for shopping at Costco (or any place where they sell food) is don't go when you're hungry.

Joke's on you, Costco, I just go to a different store every week. I never remember where stuff is even if you leave it in the same spot.

I actually work at Costco. The store is actually set up in sections for a reason. It’s easier to stock later at night and it’s not meant to be confusing. Normally the store is the same at every location. Most of the time the stuff marked with a .79 or .99 is not going away but if it has an “*” then that means it’s an item that once the stock they have is gone it’s gone unless costumers request it. Costco is super customer friendly and if they don’t have it they will try to make it come in. And they have long expirations dates on their food because it comes in bulk to them like it’s going out to smaller bulk for the consumer. With membership cards if you go and you have a cash card more often then not if they employee doesn’t already know they also still have to see a member ship card and that card holder has to make the purchase to count for the 2% back or really to purchase the items. Also along with that at membership services you can have an item for 10 years and if you still have the receipt then you can still return it, doesn’t matter if it’s out of stock or not they bring it to local shelters in the area if the item isn’t in stock in the stores but if it is then its going to go out when it gets discounted. And the food in the food court looks good but definitely shouldn’t eat it because it’s prepackaged and frozen then brought out to the food court and stays on the merchandise shelf for possibly months. I started in the food court and wouldn’t recommend getting the food even for the super good price it’s at. Because the food could be sitting there for hours even though it has an hour life after being brought to 165. But Costco is a super great company to work for because they have so many resources that will help families. I work with a lady that knew no English when coming to America and they helped her with getting a house and her daughters schooling and now is helping her with English studies and getting her on the very best health care plan, everyone gets healthcare with full dental and vision. They also pay for vacation and sick leave and after a couple years of working there they’ll just give you $3000 every 6 months for being an employee. It’s an amazing company to work for, to shop at for small businesses or big families!!

If the price ends in $.88, it is one of the last in the store and may be as low as 75% off its original price.

Always shop with a list; you may find and buy items not on it, but a shopping list gives you an additional discipline in avoiding irrational purchases.

Tip: Purchase an Executive Membership. You can put two persons on the membership. Give the second membership to a friend who will spend a bunch of money there. You get the rebate of his spending!

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2:05 - ok so are we all going to ignore the fact that we just saw Louie Anderson dressed up as a woman??

The worst mistake I made at Costco was not buying every single one of their AMC movie passes during the height of the pandemic. They were about $3.50 a ticket. :(

Actually using the cash card without a membership causes a lot of headaches for people at the register, look forward to three employees and probably a manager trying to help you through the line.

i stopped shopping at these places when regular stores started to equal or even undercut the clubs. Less hassle too. To me club stores have always been just a gimmick.

“Welcome to Costco, I love you.” 😂 I’d swear Idiocracy was a documentary.

For my family of 5, we found that when the kids were younger, the Executive membership was worth the price. Now that the kids are older and we're looking at an empty nest, the Gold membership suits us best. We still shop Costco, but not as often. Produce is great only if you actually plan on eating it with a specific amount of time, otherwise, you're best getting it from your local grocery store. As mentioned in the video, the frozen section is your friend, but even frozen foods have a shelf life as well. If you love beef, pork, and/or seafood, then splurging for steaks, loin, and fish/shellfish while fresh can be a great buy because you can always separate or cut up the meat, freeze it, and have it all year round. For that, the Ziploc freezer bags are a great buy. Costco is great for feminine products (especially with more than one female over 10 in the home), diapers, some OTC medications, and other household items. When it comes to electronics and appliances, you might be getting the best deal, but just know that many of the models will not be the most current model available from the manufacturer.

"Get me a glass of Kirkland and a Klondike bar..."

I stopped shopping at Costco and switched over to BJs because I was sick of wasting so much time wandering around trying to find what I needed or them not having items I liked. BJs is consistent and reliable, I don't have time for Costco's mindphuckery.

I only go to Costco when I need something Sams doesn't have. I spend twice as much from Sams Club because I know where everything is! I hate walking all over Costco and not finding what I want. Totally aggravating!!!

Here's how I saved money at Costco: 1. Got rid of my Executive Membership. 2. Stopped my wife from shopping at Costco.

Went to Costco and got my membership. Bought a whole years worth of toiletries (toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant), a chest freezer full of meat and vegetables, $200 worth of gift cards and a 60" 4k TV for a total of $2000, or roughly $40 a week for a years worth of essentials plus a new TV and a nice night out for my wife and I. Very much well worth the $60 membership fee. Oh and BTW, I also filled up my car and my wife filled up her van with gas for 10¢ a litre less than the nearest gas station and saved $10 in gas alone.

I didnt know Louie Anderson shopped there too! 2:08

The best tip for saving fresh meats and freezer safe items is to buy a Food Saver from costco and use it portion and freeze these items for later. Go ahead buy that whole ribeye those steaks will keep in the food saver bags for months.

Sounds like my girlfriend...”THE MORE YOU SPEND... THE MORE YOU GET 😂🤣😂🤣😂

We get it, Costco is sponsoring your channel. Might as well make this the official Costco KZfaq channel.

It's unanimous, Costco either owns this KZfaq or they pay heavy for sponsorship.

I watch for the Costco brochure when it comes in the mail. I Circle the things that are on sale so next time I go I can get just them. There's only certain things I buy there but I know I'm saving quite a bit of money when I get them. I have to shop that way because random shopping means random blowing money.

This sounds a lot like an ad.

Anyone notice that Mashed has been making alot of video about Costco lately?

Costco layouts aren't confusing... They are way more consistent than Grocery stores. Even when hundreds or thousands of miles apart

Costco has the cleanest washrooms too.

8:40 Never knew you can get life contentful of happiness on your face looking at costco buying guide.

Sometimes I buy in bulk and donate what I’m not going to use. I spend just as much or less and also do some good.

I like the video clips from Idiocracy and the Jimmy Kimmel Show (cousin Sal). Nice job!

I bought a Smart TV at Costco. Very good price and the benefits are amazing. Warranty lasts 3 years, extended warranty for an extra 2 years(which is when things start going wrong), only about $35. Totally worth it.

Moving a products around the warehouse can piss people off also because if they're looking for a specific item they don't want to wander up and down aisles looking for it, and if you ask somebody that works there where is this item they'll shrug their shoulders or send you to the wrong aisle...

This video forgets to mention Costco’s (as well as Sam’s club) profit comes from their membership fee.

I know exactly what to buy, nothing more!

Good point. I was thinking more in terms of the individual shopper picking up items for the household.

The Citibank credit card for COSTCO can be used anywhere at all. I hardly shop at Costco, but receive a $350-$400 check rebate back every year

irrespective of your video, this does not affect my shopping habits at costco, Costco is $$$ saver, and I love it

That's what the executive membership is what Costco is banking on. You spend $6,000 which means they get rid of product that would have been sitting on the shelves quicker.

As a current employee of costco and one who does those moves the goal is not to change the layout just to make it confusing and so people spend more money. The goal is to get new products in certain areas, items in the right place if they will be used as samples, and similar products next to each other

Excellent video. Very helpful!

Last tip is not 100% forthcoming. You must be a Costco member to purchase or reload Costco Cash Card. Members and non-members may use the Costco Cash Cards to shop at any Costco location in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and online at Costco.com. Non-members will be charged a 5% surcharge over the member's posted product prices (except for prescription drugs) when purchasing on Costco.com.

Well, thanks for the warning. I just got from this that I don't want a membership. I hate shopping anyway so I don't need more of this whole twisted head game stores like to play with rearranging aisles and tricking you into passing more merchandise. Screw that.

Walking through the door in the first place is the first and only mistake I make.

THE PERSON WHO MADE THIS VIDEO WORKS FOR COSTCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Convenience stores love costco.. especially when they're able to mark up prices

That looks like Louie Anderson dressed as a women shopping in the video. Thanks for the info

Finally great to know this. Thanks a lot

Great video thanks for uploading

I am a Costco employee,and I love it there!you get good pay and great health insurance.

Biggest mistake is going there for a hotdog. $1.50 hotdog and drink combo turns into $200 in about 15min.

I work at Costco and trust me returning items that members don’t work can be crazy cause of the changes they make actually everyday

Back with another Costco commercial I see 💪🏼

4:25 as Asian who eats rice every day. i want to tell you one thing... rice that skin peeled (white rice) over 10 month is considered as bad rice.... shelf life of 5 years? it is same thing like "this barget is fresh and safe to eat in 3 years. you can keep whole rice unpeeled for long time just like you can store bread flour for long time. but not the peeled rice Asians doesn't like to eats even last year's rice(6 month old) . sorry for bad english .

I have to disagree with the executive member thing. I split a regular membership with a family member (in the same house). So I pay $30 a year. Feeling the NEED to spend a minimum amount per year in order to break even incites you to purposely spend more money. I heard from a coworker that the money back on executive membership is given to you in the form of a coupon to be used on a purchase. So it has to be used all at once, not split between multiple purchases. Again, encouraging you to grab more items out of want rather than need. There is a reason they push you for executive membership, because it benefits them more than you. Just like extended warranties at other stores

I earned a lot of cash back last year. I liked this concept of treasure hunting. :) I agree! I always buy those items at the back because items at the back are always new inventory.

THIS WAS AMAZING!

Deja vu I've seen this before XD

After a friend recommended costco. I went and got a member ship only to end up spending like 300 dollars and 100 gallons of mustard.

I have worked for Costco for 12 years. I have seen a lot of KZfaq clips about us. Most are trash. But This was very well done. Best one I've seen so far.

Great information! Thanks.

...this video made me realize I don’t need to shop at Costco lol 😂

The Kirkland butter is Berkeley Farms 100% guaranteed.

I literally have the card for my two German Shepherds. Grain free food for them is awesome.

Here in Madrid, Spain, Costco it’s basic used for it cheaper gas, and some american or organic products you can’t find in regular groceries. But for us those big packages don’t make sense because most everyvody live in flats.

I’d love to upgrade...but there is no $120 option here in Australia 🤣

after 2 yrs of membership and comparing prices with outside competators I saw no value with that store. its all hype and almost like a religion. I canceled my membership another reason was inconsistency with products one time their there and next time their not

I just wish Costco would step up their rotisserie chicken game. Dry and flavorless. But for the price its still an incredible deal.

thanks for the review

Actually, if they spend $250/month, at least here in Ontario, Canada, it will be worth it for them to upgrade. & Its 2% back on ALL purchases except the Costco gas station.

Costco is a great place to shop

Seniors hate the treasure hunt experience and the short time some products are available. We believe consistency demonstrates trustworthiness.

I saved over $500 on TP and sanitizing wipes alone in the last few months. Ooops! Did I out myself as a hoarder???

1:59 is that Louie Anderson playing Zach Galifinakis’? Mom?

3:15 buy the gift cards with a cash back credit card and save even more

Kirkland Individual Hummus in boxes of 20 single portions are REALLY GOOD! Their paper towels and toilet paper are great too. Kirkland frain free dog foodsaves us $100's every year

As someone who worked at Costco for 5 years I have no reason to go back

I always buy Kirkland water every time I go there

when she was talking about the condiments i never knew all that those stuff seem to be the first to go in my house

Just FYI, since of what is said only applies to US stores. In Australia, there is no online shopping for example.

One big mistake shopping at Costco, you only get 2% back on money you spend after you paid a membership of 120 dollars. while many other store offer upto 20% on many items.

The Costco Cash card is a good idea for me.

We are buying fruits and vegetables over there.. good quantities for juices!

A very good retailer for busy people.Here both time and labor are being saved.

Great video thank you

The shelf Life times are just way wrong :) food keeps much longer than that

Either way I love to shop at Costco

This Costco vid is hilarious. I saw that comedian Louie Anderson at the checkout. In drag!

Good project thanks for sharing

When she talked about concierge service and the two year warranty I realized she has no clue and is lying about what is good and bad. Concierge service is a waste of time and cannot deal with any kinds of problems and the extra year on a warranty is a joke as I tried to get it on a computer I purchased that died after 1 year and two months and they kept me on the phone for 4 hours asking question after question after question without even getting the unit fixed. I had to go to the store manager and have him agree to let me send it to an independent repair company and they pay the bill or to refund the full cost of the computer. They paid the bill. Lesson learned is that both of the benefits were worthless.

NO INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS LEAD TO MORE WASTE!!! Cmon mashed smh :-(

This video is very nicely explained and very nice

I live alone, and because I eat a lot of salads I go to Costco for their large bags, and other items such as organic blueberries, pineapple, golden kiwi,chic pea snack and belvita cookies. I feel that Costco makes a lot of money on the membership fees, and they can afford to sell their goods cheaper.