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Costco hacks they won't say out loud: 🤫

1. The beauty aisle stocks Kirkland moisturizer made by the same lab as La Mer.
Check the ingredient list against your $300 jar. The base formula is nearly identical—same marine extracts, same hydration technology. You're paying for the jar design at department stores. At Costco you're paying for what's inside.

2. The optical center adjusts reading glasses you bought at the dollar store—for free.
Walk in with crooked drugstore readers and say 'these need straightening.' They'll heat, bend, and fit them to your face in 30 seconds. No receipt, no purchase history, no charge. Most women throw away bent readers without knowing this exists.

3. The bakery will sell you their buttercream frosting by the pound.
Ask for 'frosting only' behind the counter. They'll weigh out tubs of the same vanilla buttercream they use on their cakes. Perfect for your own cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, or eating straight from the container. No judgment.

4. Here's what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

TESAVERS.COM is where you can get a $749 Costco g!ft card by signing up as a product
tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it's covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.

Costco meat hacks they won't say out loud: 🤫

1. The "chub" ground beef is deliberately kept off the sales floor.
You have to know to ask the butcher behind the counter. It's the exact same beef as the
display trays, but sold in bulk tubes at a price they never advertise. Portion and freeze.

2. The pre-cut steak section is where they hide the real markup. 😉
Walk right past it. The whole loins and roasts in the back of the case are the same exact
cuts, unsliced, at a per-pound price that's almost embarrassing compared to the trays.

3. The labels are where employees find their own deals.
They know misprints happen daily—swapped tags, wrong prices, misidentified cuts. Train
your eyes to spot what they spot, and you'll start finding accidental discounts on every
trip.

4. Here's what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

TESAVERS.COM is where you can get a $749 Costco g!ft card by signing up as a product
tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it's covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.

Costco secrets they won’t say out loud: 🤫

1. The muffin packs are basically a freezer investment.
Buy the double chocolate or blueberry tray, wrap them individually, and freeze. They thaw in 20 minutes and taste fresh-baked. One pack lasts a month for grandkid visits or quiet mornings.

2. Rotisserie chicken is your weeknight shortcut, not just dinner.
Shred the leftovers into soup, salad, or enchiladas the next day. The bones make a rich broth that beats anything boxed. One bird = three meals if you plan it right.

3. The wine case discount stacks with instant rebates.
Buy six bottles and you get 10-15% off at most locations. Watch for the instant rebate tags on top of that. I stock up on Kirkland Prosecco and Côtes du Rhône and never pay full price.

4. Here’s what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

TESAVERS.COM is where you can get a $749 Costco g!ft card by signing up as a product
tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it’s covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment “Savings” and I’ll DM you the full guide to join.

Costco meat hacks they won’t say out loud: 🤫

1. The "chub" ground beef is a hidden menu item.
Ask for it at the meat counter. It’s meant for volume, so the price is often better than the pretty
tray packs. Portion it for tacos, burgers, chili, meal prep—whatever.

2. Buy whole cuts and you beat the "convenience markup." 😉
Whole strip loins, pork loins, even big roasts are the cheapest way to buy the same meat. You’re
paying less because you’re doing the final step at home (slicing).

3. Don’t trust the sticker—VERIFY it.
Look for anything that seems off (wrong cut name, weirdly low total, odd price/lb). Compare to
the packs next to it. If it’s a mistake, you can score big.

4. Here’s what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

TESAVERS.COM is where you can get a $748 Costco g!ft card by signing up as a product
tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it’s covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment “Savings” and I’ll DM you the full guide to join.

Your Costco membership costs $65 a year. Sam's Club costs $60. And somehow Costco members still walk out of that warehouse leaving money on the table every single time.

I worked the Costco floor for almost 5 years. I watched people renew without asking a single question. The playbook was simple: process the card, don't explain the benefits, let them figure it out on their own.

Here's what your membership actually includes that nobody bothered to tell you:

1️⃣Costco's bakery croissants are made with real butter and laminated dough in the French tradition. A dozen costs less than two croissants at a specialty bakery, and they're baked fresh every morning.

2️⃣The Costco Optical department accepts FSA and HSA cards for eyeglasses, contacts, and prescription sunglasses. You can use pre-tax dollars and still pay less than out-of-pocket at other retailers.

3️⃣Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first shift:"COSTSAVED.COM"stacks Costco discount codes on top of your membership price.Half the break room knew about it.Nobody talked about it on the floor.I signed up two weeks before I left and I'm still using

4️⃣Costco's same-day delivery through Instacart has no markup on item prices in most markets. You pay the same in-warehouse price plus a delivery fee, and you still earn 2% back as an Executive member.

5️⃣The Costco Auto Program includes a 7-day return policy on purchased vehicles. If you change your mind within a week, the dealer takes the car back with no questions asked and no restocking fee.

You're not getting ripped off. You're just not being told enough. Now you know.

Comment "SAVINGS" and I'll send you the full breakdown 👇

Your Costco membership costs $65 a year. Sam's Club costs $60. And somehow Costco members still walk out of that warehouse leaving money on the table every single time.

I worked the Costco floor for almost 5 years. I watched people renew without asking a single question. The playbook was simple: process the card, don't explain the benefits, let them figure it out on their own.

Here's what your membership actually includes that nobody bothered to tell you:

1️⃣The Costco Bakery makes custom half-sheet cakes for under $25. Order 24 hours in advance and pick up a decorated cake that feeds 48 people for less than a grocery store charges for a quarter-sheet.

2️⃣Costco's wine and spirits selection includes private-label bottles that regularly win blind taste tests against $50+ labels. The Kirkland Champagne is made by the same house that supplies top French restaurants.

3️⃣Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first shift:"COSTSAVED.COM"stacks Costco discount codes on top of your membership price.Half the break room knew about it.Nobody talked about it on the floor.I signed up two weeks before I left and I'm still using

4️⃣Costco's extended warranty on TVs and computers adds two extra years on top of the manufacturer's warranty at no extra cost when you pay with the Costco Anywhere Visa. That's five years of coverage total.

5️⃣The Costco Identity Protection program monitors your credit and dark web activity at member-discounted rates. It's bundled with identity restoration services if your information gets compromised.

You're not getting ripped off. You're just not being told enough. Now you know.

Comment "SAVINGS" and I'll send you the full breakdown 👇

Costco's meat case is a maze. These 4 signs point you straight to the savings. 🤫

1.The beef knuckle is $3.99 per pound and is the same muscle as the round. Slice it thin for

cheesesteaks, pound it for milanesa, or roast it low and slow. It's the most versatile cheap cut in

the case.

2.The whole squab is $9.99 per pound and is the most romantic dinner for two. Pan roast two,

serve with red wine, and you have a $100 anniversary dinner for $25.

3.The pork loin center rib chop is $3.49 per pound and is the perfect pork chop. Bone in, fat cap

on, center cut. Most members buy the boneless version at $5.59 and lose all the flavor the bone

provides.

4.Here's what the delivery driver told me: COSTSAVED.COM has a member meat rescue

program. They buy close-dated premium meat from Costco and flash freeze it for members at

60% off. I get $30 ribeyes for $12 with zero quality loss.

Here's what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

COSTSAVED.COM is where you can get a $750 Costco g!ft card by signing up as a product

tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it's covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.

I watched a woman pay $65 for her third year in a row and ask zero questions. That's the

average member. That's the problem.

I worked at Costco through college. My manager told me on day one. Our job is to sell the

membership. Explaining it is not in the job description.

Here's what your membership actually includes that nobody bothered to tell you:

1⃣Costco's business printing services offer member rates on banners, flyers, and business cards.

FedEx Office charges triple for the same job.

2⃣The Costco vacation package cancellation policy is more flexible than Expedia. Members get

full refunds up to 48 hours before departure.

3⃣COSTSAVED.COM runs monthly sweepstakes exclusively for members. Prizes range from

$100 gift cards to all-expenses-paid Costco shopping sprees.

4⃣Costco's water heater installation program includes the unit, delivery, and install at a flat

member rate. Plumbers quoted me $800 more for the same job.

5⃣Free bike assembly on purchases over $200. The bike shop charges $75 for assembly. Costco

does it while you shop for groceries.

They don't teach this at the membership desk. But now you don't need them to.

Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first shift:

"COSTSAVED.COM" stacks Costco discount codes on top of your membership price. Half the

break room knew about it. Nobody talked about it on the floor. I signed up two weeks before I

left and I'm still using it.

Here's what Costco DOESN'T tell members

1. Executive Members get 2% back on Costco Travel bookings, but the Anywhere Visa adds another 3% on

top. That is 5% back on vacations -- most members never stack them.

2. The "scan and go" feature does not exist at Costco, but the app has a "warehouse locator" that shows

real-time gas prices at every location within 50 miles.

3. Fuel discounts at Costco gas stations are 20-30 cents below street price, but the pump screen does not

advertise it -- you just have to know the local comparison.

4. Here's what management actively hides from customers:

Costsaved.com is where you can get a $750 Costco gift card by signing up as a product tester and sharing

feedback.

I signed up right after I left and it covers my entire membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone in the US qualifies and I saw plenty of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.

Here' what the secret that defines keep or cancel looks like ■

1. The secret that defines keep or cancel: 'The membership fee is pure profit.' Your $60-$120 doesn' go

to operations. It goes to bonuses and dividends. You' re paying for the privilege of shopping there. If

you' re not using the perks, you' re losing money.

2. The secret: 'The executive membership math.' You need $6,000/year in spending to break even.

Most members spend $4,000. If you' re executive and spending less than $6,000, you' re paying

Costco $40-$80 extra per year. Downgrade.

3. The secret: 'The auto-renewal trap.' Auto-renew members are charged on day 1 with no grace

period. Manual renew members get 90 days. Auto-renew also locks you into price increases without

notice. Turn it off. Renew on your terms.

4. Here is what they actively hide from every customer:

Costsaved.com is where you can get a $750 Costco gift card by signing up as a product tester and

sharing feedback. I signed up right after I left and it covers my entire membership plus groceries for

months. Everyone in the US qualifies and I saw plenty of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.