The INSIDER Summary:
- You can get money back if an item goes on sale after you buy it.
- Shop for seasonal items and look out for asterisks on prices.
- The rotisserie chicken and bottled water are fantastic deals.
Being a member at Costco is like running a marathon: You have to spend money upfront on a membership (either $55 or $110, depending on the level you choose), and prices are typically higher because you're buying in larger quantities. But over time, being an active member at Costco can save you some serious green, both in money saved and extra perks that go along with holding that little membership card.
Of course, saving even more money is the goal, so we rounded up some of the best (and some little-known) tips from Costco employees who will help keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket! And it's not just shopping; save some even more cash with our 20 Ways to Lower Your Restaurant Bill, Straight from Employees!
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You can get your money back if an item goes on sale
You finally plunked down the cash on that hand mixer or cutting board you've been eyeing forever, but that was last week, and now you see it's on sale. Are you just a victim of bad timing? No, according to one Costco employee on Reddit. If an item goes on sale less than 30 days after you already bought it, Costco will give you the difference, even if you don't have the receipt. And speaking of buying things on sale, you can skip these 12 Things You Shouldn't Buy in Bulk!
The return policy is very, very generous
Costco has one of the most forgiving return policies on the market, according to the same employee. If you buy something at the warehouse and hate it, you can return it and get your money back with no questions asked. They do limit the return of electronic items (television, computers) and major appliances (refrigerators, ovens) to 90 days, but that's still more generous than many retailers.
You can get cash for your rebate check
The Costco Executive Membership—often referred to as the black card—is more expensive than regular gold Costco memberships, but it comes with a bunch of additional perks. One of the best perks is 2 percent cash back on purchases, which comes back to you in the form of a rebate check. Better yet, you don't have to use it in store, according to Reddit user Iccusr, who identifies as a Costco employee. We suggest using it on these 17 Cheap Organic Foods You Should Be Buying!
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