Costco Shoppers – Do’s and Don’ts to Save Money

Costco Shoppers Do's and Don'ts Shop smart and save money on your next shopping trip to Costco. Do Don't Shop The Center Aisles The center aisles of most Costco warehouses are chalked full of stuff you had no idea you needed but clearly cannot live without. Proceed with caution. Buy Kirkland Brand The generic Kirkland brand provides an excellent value and offers a very high quality alternative to the more expensive name brands. Shop With a Plan Don't walk into Costco looking to shop for dinner. You'll end up with 12 New York steaks and a 30 pound bag of potatoes that will go to waste. Plan ahead. Shop Alone Team'up with a friend and split bulk items. This works great if you have limited storage space as you still get the savings from buying in bulk. Buy Household Items Buy toilet paper, laundry detergent, paper towels, diapers, batteries, and light bulbs in bulk. They don't expire and can be stored easily. Ignore Real Value Sometimes the best values at Costco are right under your nose yet you walk right past them. Õlive oil, laptops and wine jump to mind. Ignore Membership Look into upgrading your Costco membership. This can get you added benefits like cash back. The 'Executive Membership' gives you 2% back on purchases. Buy Meat in Bulk Costco meat is some of the best. Tender, juicy and thick. Buy in bulk and freeze in smaller dinner sized freezer bags and enjoy for months to come. Skip Photo Services The Costco photo department is incredibly affordable. Try them next Christmas when you are doing your family holiday card. You'll find them cheaper than Shutterfly or Snapfish. Grab A Meal Ever had a Costco hot dog? Get a delicious hot dog and 20oz. soda combo for a whopping $1.50. Incredibly, this price has been the same since 1985. Shop Smart & Save Ignore Possible Savings Rather Be Source: Rather-Be-Shopping.com Shopping SALE