Love me some Costco.
Like, dream-about-the-logo love.
Costco prices are just so much better than the prices at most grocery stores; in some cases even half the price of what you'd normally pay! By show of hands, who would rather pay half price than full price? (Ok, you can't see it, but my hand is way up).
Saving at Costco is simple, the more food essentials you buy from there, the more you save. Stay away from the tech, the jewelry and stick with the shelf stable food and you'll immediately start racking up the savings.
But to get in on these amazing Costco deals, there's a cost. Memberships range from $55 to $110 depending on which perks you find most important. These membership fees aren't just a way to ring money from consumers either, most of Costco's profits (about 75% of them) come from these membership fees.
Because they generate most of their profits from these fees, they're able to offer super low prices and the mark up price on food items is very, very low.
If you're not already a Costco Member, you should definitely consider it. It's by far been one of the best investments for me and my family as I buy in bulk frequently and the quality of the stuff Costco sells is top notch.
How To Get a Free Costco Membership
I've had a lot of people ask me how to get a Costco Membership for free, and since it comes up so much when I'm with friends and family I figured I should also share it with the Mom Deals community.
Most people who are looking to get a Costco Membership for free are just looking to try it out and see if they like it. I don't blame you honestly, although I've been a Costco member for 2 years there were times that I thought I needed it, when I probably didn't.
Since Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale offer free trials and one day passes, most think Costco would do the same. Unfortunately they don't. But if youhave a little time to read the fine print (or in this case let us do it for you) there is a work around that most don't know about that could get you a Costco membership for free.
Costco's cancellation policy on their website states...
Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
On Membership: We will refund your membership fee in full at any time if you are dissatisfied.
The hope is that you will be satisfied with your savings and keep your membership active, of course. But it's not required.
So once you purchase your membership (you can do so now for just $55 here) you're able to give it a 'try' and see if you like it. if you don't, simply cancel and get a full refund, at any time!
So sign up for a 1 year Costco membership and if at any point you feel you aren't getting the value expected from the service and you aren't satisfied with your membership, then cancel with no questions asked.
Thanks to their 100% Risk-Free Satisfaction Guarantee if at any time you are not satisfied with your membership all you have to do is visit the customer service desk and let them know you're wanting to cancel your membership because you are not satisfied and they'll help you get it done. It's that easy.
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