SAMS Club and Costco are open to ALL regardless of membership

Not in Hawaii

But, but there's a pinned thread saying all costco's are shut down ???

This has been the policy for a while. But, they have signs posted that say non-members pay 10% more.

I know that you can just say you need to use the Pharmacy or buy food from the Deli. Then they let you in. You can also say you care to look around before you buy a membership.

is this true?

about the 10% thing?

because sometimes i go with friends who have cards, but i know they are still making tons of money without the 50 dollar memebership..

i would go there on my own if i could just shop and pay for certain things.

I know, it's stupid. Mainland always gets deals...lol. $0.99 fast food deals, here...$1.29..lol

foooooooooook it sucks, sometimes.

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If they drop the membership fees, sales will be up, for crying in the sink!

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Some states have laws that require them to sell alcohol to anyone, regardless of membership. Not sure about allowing other purchases though.

You can use a Costco cash card without a membership.

Just get a friend who has a membership to load it for you and then you can use it to shop.

I have a Costco corporate card it costs $100/year, but it pays a yearly rebate... This years rebate was $80 some dollars which means my membership was less than $20. I find anything with the Kirkland name is high quality.

The Kirkland house brand does have some pretty high quality items.

At my closest Costco, when you buy a cash back membership you are guaranteed to get the 60 difference back. If your cash back doesn't equal the $60 they refund the difference in membership prices.

I try to always purchase my gas there. It is typically 15 to 20 cents cheaper a gallon and convenient location on a major road. Plus the basics like laundry and dish washing soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. Some of the groceries are pretty good buys. Cereal, bottled water, breakfast bars, peanut butter and tuna.

The key is picking the right time to go.