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Here are 11 Costco groceries shoppers say are worth the membership alone.
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Allergy Medications
Several Costco shoppers say allergy medications alone make up for the price of membership.
“I should be stocked until the end of the year.
The best deal on these anywhere.
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($19.99 for 14 bars).
These are a coconut and brownie batter pack.
7 of each kind,” the membershared.
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“$300 worth of protein bars lol,” another responded.
“Either I buy them now…or every few weeks ,” the shopper said.
“Waterloo is on sale and cheaper than Kirkland Seltzer.
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Picked up 6 cases!
I have a Seltzer problem lol,” one Redditorshared.
“I switched to these exclusively because they don’t have the plastic rings.
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Contact Lenses
Costco shoppers rave about the cost of glasses and contact lenses for members.
“Just canceled my contact lens purchase at the optometrist for $300,” one Redditorshared.
“Bought the same one online at Costco for $132.
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The savings just paid for my membership.
This is no longer available but we also get super cheap automobile and home insurance from Costco.”
“Only $15 for 100 good quality garbage bags.
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Paid $17 for 96 count Tampax.
I have no complaints.
Kirkland coffee is made by Starbucks for almost half the price.
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I also appreciate their easy return policy.”
High-Quality Steak
Costco members love the deals available at the meat department.
“For me their meat department pays for our annual membership.
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I like Saturday night steak night prime cut or NY strip or ribeye.
Wholefoods is $25-30 a lb guaranteed.
$7) is a loss leader.
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“In vodka alone it pays for itself for me,” one shoppersaid.
“The Kirkland brand French vodka is amazing.
It’s the only vodka I like that’s not a high end brand.
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You still have to be price conscious.
Anything Kirkland brand is going to be good quality for a decent price.”
“I save enough on the dental bones to cover the membership cost,” one membershared.
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“We have a list of items that are cheaper at Costco than other stores.
