And there are plenty of cool perkslike theaffordable gas pricesto make your shopping experience even more worthwhile.
But what many members maynotknow is that people have successfully stretched this policy to nearly unbelievable lengths.
The first of these little-known methods is touse the grocery delivery service Instacart.
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The one caveat to this trick is that non-members may end up with a higher grocery bill.
The company is very open about the fact that it wants you to shop in-person at the warehouse.
So, that’s where you’ll generally find the lowest prices.
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Costco is banking on the idea that you’ll buy even more things while you’re there.
“Then, it’s up to customers to choose for themselves between convenience or savings.
There’s actually a way for members to recoup those missed savings, if they act quickly enough.
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Members can request price adjustments on eligible items by filling out a form anonline form.
Once completed, Costco typically issues the credits within five to seven days to the original payment method.
Sure, you’ll probably always find Costco staples like the famousrotisserie chickensandKirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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But some warehouses get items later than other locationsor never at all.
An earlier version of this article was published in June 2022.
It has been updated to include new information.
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