Tips to Save at Costco

Costco is a self-service store chain present in countries such as Mexico, the United States, Canada, England, Japan, South Korea, and even Australia and New Zealand. In Mexico alone, Costco has 40 stores.  Although the store is well known for selling products like toilet paper in bulk, it also offers all kinds of fresh and frozen foods, imported wines, clothing, shoes, appliances, furniture, and even jewelry.  In recent years, Costco has begun to gain popularity among millennials and younger generations thanks to its products and promotions. So if you want to save when shopping, don’t miss these tips and make the most of your membership! You can also read: How to make the most of your grocery vouchers Tips to Save at Costco These tips are perfect for the Costco shopper that we all have inside, so put them into practice! 1. Pay Attention to the Price When you see a price ending in .97, don’t hesitate to add it to your cart, as this means it is on clearance, meaning this is the lowest price. 2. Check the Coupons When you arrive at Costco, the first thing you should do is look for the monthly coupon book because that’s where you’ll find current offers. Discounts usually include all kinds of products, from food, clothing, hygiene products, to jewelry, furniture, and appliances.  3. Kirkland Products Store brands are often much cheaper options, but not always of the best quality, yet this is not the case with Kirkland Signature, Costco’s own brand.  Pay close attention, as it offers cheeses, wines, nuts, vanilla ice cream, and many other gourmet products. Additionally, they have also launched sandals, sweatpants, and sweatshirts under this brand; they are of excellent quality! 4. Check Their Website Constantly A true Costco shopper knows that the store uploads new promotions and products every Monday, so check their page while enjoying your morning coffee. Also, don’t forget to check their seasonal offers and Hot Buys sections; you’ll find great discounts! Continue reading: The Most Expensive Foods in the Basic Basket and How to Substitute Them  5. Seasonal Products Although many recommend buying things as soon as we see them for fear they will run out, this is not usually the case for seasonal products like Halloween and Christmas decorations. So, if you see something you love, you can wait a couple of weeks before adding it to your cart, as you might get a good discount if you wait a little. At the same time, remember to check the website, as the product might have a discount online, but not in the physical store, or vice versa.  6. Executive Membership Costco has several types of memberships: gold, executive gold, business, and executive business.  If you shop at Costco frequently, it is advisable to get the executive gold membership, as although it is more expensive, it has a benefit that will help you save in the long run: it gives you back 2% of all purchases you make over 12 months, so in the end, it will pay for itself, and you will receive a credit to buy what you need.  7. Newsletter Our last tip for saving at Costco is to subscribe to the store newsletter, as this way you will learn about promotions and discounts before most people do. 8. Don’t Forget the Asterisks! One of our kiwilimón tips is that when you notice one of the prices has a * at the end, you’ll know that this product will not be restocked in the store, so the price will be lower and it will be your last chance to get it. Now that you know our tricks and best-kept secrets for shopping at Costco, where will you save? You might be interested in: Tips for Saving While Shopping