Huge Mistakes Everyone Makes Shopping At Costco
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- Shopping for groceries and household items isn’t that much of a mystery. All anyone needs to do is head to your nearest store, grab a cart, load up, pay, and head home. Whether you choose to make a list or not is entirely up to you, though.
However, such basic steps to Shopping 101 don’t really apply to the colossal giant that is Costco. Even members of the labyrinthian store haven’t truly figured out the rules of this land of towering produce and merchandise.
To make the most of your membership and all that it offers, here are the mistakes everyone makes when shopping at Costco and how to avoid them.
#Costco #Wholesale #Tips
Not upgrading your membership | 0:00
Getting confused by the layout | 1:15
Missing the price adjustment policy | 2:17
Ignoring the gift cards | 2:55
Not considering the shelf life | 3:41
Ignoring the concierge services | 5:22
Skipping the Kirkland products | 6:01
Ignoring the pricing details | 6:58
Not price-checking online | 7:52
Non-members aren't taking advantage of benefits | 8:48
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What other Costco shopping tips can you offer up?
Mashed don’t know
Costco shoppers are the worst. Very inconsiderate aggressive people. Many times i think they go out of their way to be aggressive and inconvenient. I am going to leave my cart blocking aisles, and take peoples empty wagons
If you only buy a few items, go 30 minutes before the store closes. It forces you to focus only on the items you need and all the sample people are gone so no temptation there. Less time to operate on impulse.
Why y'all niggas sucking Costco so much ain't no one worried bout that shit
Pizza. $9.99 for a huuuge pizza.
The only mistake I made at Costco is that I didn't bring a big enough vehicle to haul all my stuff home.
🤣👍🏿
do what I do, and make your girlfriend push the cart home
😂
Actually the best way to save #Money is QUIT SPENDING. Only buy what you need.
The Rolls Royce Trent that’s what I thought.Spend more get more cash back the logic of an absolute fool😂😂😂😂👍
@@ladytron9188 I mean it's money you are already going to spend. 500 dollars is not a lot for a yearly budget for food. Most people probably spend double that.
I need 5 lbs of spinach ok!!!! 😆
Keith Santamaria $500 a month not a year
What! No 2 year supply? Take it home & hoard it! They raise prices ALL the time! The more I tried to spend less, the more they raised their prices! Just saying!
how to be a pro costco shopper:
eat the free samples
also be respectful to other shoppers right?
Luke Triton sure.. but food comes first :D
🤫If you forget to bring your lunch one day and are short of cash, to get a free lunch that day, stop by at Costco and eat the free samples. 🤭
Then go back to work satisfied. 🤗
UPDATE:
🤔If you forget your lunch "again" another day, drive the other way to Sam's Club and do the same shit. 🤫 😁😄
Black Shark 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
I actually work at Costco. The store is actually set up in sections for a reason. It’s easier to stock later at night and it’s not meant to be confusing. Normally the store is the same at every location. Most of the time the stuff marked with a .79 or .99 is not going away but if it has an “*” then that means it’s an item that once the stock they have is gone it’s gone unless costumers request it. Costco is super customer friendly and if they don’t have it they will try to make it come in. And they have long expirations dates on their food because it comes in bulk to them like it’s going out to smaller bulk for the consumer. With membership cards if you go and you have a cash card more often then not if they employee doesn’t already know they also still have to see a member ship card and that card holder has to make the purchase to count for the 2% back or really to purchase the items. Also along with that at membership services you can have an item for 10 years and if you still have the receipt then you can still return it, doesn’t matter if it’s out of stock or not they bring it to local shelters in the area if the item isn’t in stock in the stores but if it is then its going to go out when it gets discounted. And the food in the food court looks good but definitely shouldn’t eat it because it’s prepackaged and frozen then brought out to the food court and stays on the merchandise shelf for possibly months. I started in the food court and wouldn’t recommend getting the food even for the super good price it’s at. Because the food could be sitting there for hours even though it has an hour life after being brought to 165. But Costco is a super great company to work for because they have so many resources that will help families. I work with a lady that knew no English when coming to America and they helped her with getting a house and her daughters schooling and now is helping her with English studies and getting her on the very best health care plan, everyone gets healthcare with full dental and vision. They also pay for vacation and sick leave and after a couple years of working there they’ll just give you $3000 every 6 months for being an employee. It’s an amazing company to work for, to shop at for small businesses or big families!!
As a single guy who works in construction, being able to buy specific products either in bulk or increased size, Costco is perfect for me particularly for prices compared to other grocery stores. The annual fee if no issue. I bought my sister a membership for her family and now her kids have lunch for school everyday instead of her stressing out if she'll have enough to buy food and lunch for the kids
The #1 tip for shopping at Costco (or any place where they sell food) is don't go when you're hungry.
And especially during days when Costco is providing free food samples.
I fought off that today when I was there.
you know you can eat lots of stuff and then just put it back
@@MrRussian187 I take it into the bathroom stall and eat it there. the sign says not to take food into the bathroom, but what employee is going to bust into a stall as i am sitting on the bowl eating sushi?
@@davidjames666 how do you walk past registers without paying?
My grocery bill used to be almost $600 a month for just myself. Since doing all my shopping at Costco I brought it down to $200 a month while still enjoying a healthy, high-protein diet.
Tip: Purchase an Executive Membership. You can put two persons on the membership. Give the second membership to a friend who will spend a bunch of money there. You get the rebate of his spending!
Always shop with a list; you may find and buy items not on it, but a shopping list gives you an additional discipline in avoiding irrational purchases.
Yes and don't hang around too much 😌 one get tempted to buy more.
Agreed. And I just walk up and down each aisle instead of going in search of what I have on the list. Good exercise for me, a senior. I leave the produce and fresh fish for last.
Actually, according to consumer psychology, those who shop with a list spend more and sway from the list more than non list shoppers. Learned that in high school psych class.
@@RachelSWhite That may be true for young people, but as a older American , I need a list. On my last trip to Costco, I did buy two items not on the list, both of them on sale: Sun protecting spray and cream, which I use all the time in the warmer months, and Organic Burritos with rice, beans and cheese (3 pounds for $6.99)
Interesting, Rachel. Do you remember the account of why this is so? I do not often stray from my list.
Joke's on you, Costco, I just go to a different store every week. I never remember where stuff is even if you leave it in the same spot.
LOL
If the price ends in $.88, it is one of the last in the store and may be as low as 75% off its original price.
Costco when you steal: 😐
Costco when kid gets a sample without a parent: 😡😡😡😤😤😤😤😡😤😤😱😱😱😱😱🤨🤨🤨
Underrated comment right here
Have you actually seen anyone steal something from Costco though?
@@UndecisiveAngel I thought I was the best shoplifter. I come to learn they kind of don't give a fuck. I was a kid. Kind of stupid.
Kids have allergies, too big of a liability compared to stealing.
Probably liability reasons
This video is secretly sponsored by Costco.
That's ok; I LOVE Costco and I still learned some things.
@@dianeridley9804 okay for you not for everyone.
wish I was sponsored by Costco lol, best store, and I'm always hungry
Yash Yelwatkar ^bot
@@SimonWoodburyForget Costco produce doesn't last long. You end up throwing because if that. If one has a big family it works well.
Actually using the cash card without a membership causes a lot of headaches for people at the register, look forward to three employees and probably a manager trying to help you through the line.
The worst mistake I made at Costco was not buying every single one of their AMC movie passes during the height of the pandemic. They were about $3.50 a ticket. :(
I didnt know Louie Anderson shopped there too! 2:08
I only go to Costco when I need something Sams doesn't have. I spend twice as much from Sams Club because I know where everything is! I hate walking all over Costco and not finding what I want. Totally aggravating!!!
Tawny Pierce I work at Costco. And I have to agree with you. I don’t even know where things are.
For my family of 5, we found that when the kids were younger, the Executive membership was worth the price. Now that the kids are older and we're looking at an empty nest, the Gold membership suits us best. We still shop Costco, but not as often.
Produce is great only if you actually plan on eating it with a specific amount of time, otherwise, you're best getting it from your local grocery store. As mentioned in the video, the frozen section is your friend, but even frozen foods have a shelf life as well. If you love beef, pork, and/or seafood, then splurging for steaks, loin, and fish/shellfish while fresh can be a great buy because you can always separate or cut up the meat, freeze it, and have it all year round. For that, the Ziploc freezer bags are a great buy.
Costco is great for feminine products (especially with more than one female over 10 in the home), diapers, some OTC medications, and other household items.
When it comes to electronics and appliances, you might be getting the best deal, but just know that many of the models will not be the most current model available from the manufacturer.
I stopped shopping at Costco and switched over to BJs because I was sick of wasting so much time wandering around trying to find what I needed or them not having items I liked. BJs is consistent and reliable, I don't have time for Costco's mindphuckery.
That’s why I stopped shopping at our Walmart superstores 10 years ago!! Way too freaking big plus I hate Walmart anyway! But I love Costco and many of it’s employees, so I consider it a little exercise!
Good point. I was thinking more in terms of the individual shopper picking up items for the household.
2:05 - ok so are we all going to ignore the fact that we just saw Louie Anderson dressed up as a woman??
Its from an episode of impractical jokers.
Oh my gosh!!! I thought that was Louie too, but I thought I must be mistaken. Guess not.
@Christine Pattison Louie is one funny man, and one ugly woman.
You mean Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph too
YEP!
i stopped shopping at these places when regular stores started to equal or even undercut the clubs. Less hassle too. To me club stores have always been just a gimmick.
Excellent video. Very helpful!
Great video thanks for uploading
Went to Costco and got my membership. Bought a whole years worth of toiletries (toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant), a chest freezer full of meat and vegetables, $200 worth of gift cards and a 60" 4k TV for a total of $2000, or roughly $40 a week for a years worth of essentials plus a new TV and a nice night out for my wife and I. Very much well worth the $60 membership fee. Oh and BTW, I also filled up my car and my wife filled up her van with gas for 10¢ a litre less than the nearest gas station and saved $10 in gas alone.
I like the video clips from Idiocracy and the Jimmy Kimmel Show (cousin Sal). Nice job!
I earned a lot of cash back last year. I liked this concept of treasure hunting. :) I agree! I always buy those items at the back because items at the back are always new inventory.
Great information! Thanks.
I’d love to upgrade...but there is no $120 option here in Australia 🤣
“Welcome to Costco, I love you.” 😂 I’d swear Idiocracy was a documentary.
The bigger irony is that it flopped in the Box Office. Budges was $4 million, but made only $0.5 million in the Box Office. Showing how the creators of the movie were ahead of their time. Then Trump became President, right when you thought America couldn't choose dumber than George Bush Jr. The prophecy keeps unfolding.
Finally great to know this. Thanks a lot
8:40 Never knew you can get life contentful of happiness on your face looking at costco buying guide.
I am a Costco employee,and I love it there!you get good pay and great health insurance.
That's great I head they take good care of there eompyees what position do you work? Do you need prior experience?
@@NMEofdaST8 No experience necessary,i been there almost 13 years now, i make $23.95 for hour, and on sunday you make time and half so is like $36.only pay for my health care $46 each month.you get vacations, sick days,hollyday paid.also every 6 months you get a bonus check of $3000.i am planning to retire there not going anywhere.just go and apply at costco.com,is hard to get in people who work there normally don't leave.but just keep trying and go and talk with a manager to show you really have interest.
The Citibank credit card for COSTCO can be used anywhere at all. I hardly shop at Costco, but receive a $350-$400 check rebate back every year
I hope you're nice when you contact their customer service. I used to worked for them a couple of years ago and people can be very rude lol
@@TheSourceSlantedRoom fuc off insect you helped no one.
thanks for the review
Good project thanks for sharing
We are buying fruits and vegetables over there.. good quantities for juices!
Ironically, be wary of citrus fruits. They come in large bags, and more often than not, there is one lemon/lime/orange/grapefruit that is moldy. This mold can spread to other fruits in thee bag
Costco and Sprout vegetables doesn't last long 😓 compare to whole foods, Raileys and lucky. I don't know that's happening with everyone. May be it's good for a big family.
irrespective of your video, this does not affect my shopping habits at costco, Costco is $$$ saver, and I love it
I bought a Smart TV at Costco. Very good price and the benefits are amazing. Warranty lasts 3 years, extended warranty for an extra 2 years(which is when things start going wrong), only about $35. Totally worth it.
Sounds like my girlfriend...”THE MORE YOU SPEND... THE MORE YOU GET 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I88-4-88I that’s because she is your girlfriend
We get it, Costco is sponsoring your channel. Might as well make this the official Costco UA-cam channel.
Costco is not sponsoring this video; they do it because Costco video make them money from UA-cam ads.
@@galileykwong7017 well duh. If they really were sponsored they would have to disclose that info. I'm saying they might as well be.
@@marcosjimenez2793 If Costco sponsors Mashed, then Costco would never let Mashed make video about things you should never buy at Costco.
I don't think Costco need anymore advertisement. It's always crazy packed!
@@SimonWoodburyForget this is not a product placement. That is when 1 or few items are in plain sight of the video. This is a commerical. And did anyone ready where I say I KNOW THEYRE NOT SPONSORED lol I said they might as well be.
Very helful product thanks for sharing
This video is very nicely explained and very nice
1:59 is that Louie Anderson playing Zach Galifinakis’? Mom?
FloydofOz I saw that and was gonna day the same thing! Lol
FloydofOz it is him. From the show Baskets
"Get me a glass of Kirkland and a Klondike bar..."
Great video thank you
9:29 I don't think I have ever seen cheeseburger at the food court there haha
Last tip is not 100% forthcoming.
You must be a Costco member to purchase or reload Costco Cash Card.
Members and non-members may use the Costco Cash Cards to shop at any Costco location in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and online at Costco.com.
Non-members will be charged a 5% surcharge over the member's posted product prices (except for prescription drugs) when purchasing on Costco.com.
Does that 5% surcharge apply to instore shopping for Non-Member Costco Cash shoppers?
I know exactly what to buy, nothing more!
As a current employee of costco and one who does those moves the goal is not to change the layout just to make it confusing and so people spend more money. The goal is to get new products in certain areas, items in the right place if they will be used as samples, and similar products next to each other
The best tip for saving fresh meats and freezer safe items is to buy a Food Saver from costco and use it portion and freeze these items for later. Go ahead buy that whole ribeye those steaks will keep in the food saver bags for months.
Sometimes I buy in bulk and donate what I’m not going to use. I spend just as much or less and also do some good.
Anyone notice that Mashed has been making alot of video about Costco lately?
Christian Castaneda they ran out of content
And shitting on Sam's club lmao
There is no such word as alot it's a lot. There is a word allot, it means to portion out, a lot is many. Your spell check should have told you.
@@dannybarichello1575 You correct someone on inconsequential spelling mistakes that can be easily fixed with a spell checker, but you fail to use semicolons and coordinating conjunctions. What's the point?
@@TransparentlyDuplicitousI corrected a word (a lot), that so many people get wrong. It's hard to believe even with autocorrect they still type the wrong word. It wasn't easily fixed. That was my point. I may have missed a comma but again the point is "a lot".
Lol we own a commercial cleaning company and I was waiting for a reference to cleaning and buying large amount of product. We spend about $15,000 and up a year on product and new trial product.
I watch for the Costco brochure when it comes in the mail. I Circle the things that are on sale so next time I go I can get just them. There's only certain things I buy there but I know I'm saving quite a bit of money when I get them. I have to shop that way because random shopping means random blowing money.
when she was talking about the condiments i never knew all that those stuff seem to be the first to go in my house
remember those are quidelines recommended by the manufacturers for optimal product freshness. its not that they go bad after that in most cases, they just change some or dont taste as fresh
Costco layouts aren't confusing... They are way more consistent than Grocery stores. Even when hundreds or thousands of miles apart
THIS WAS AMAZING!
A very good retailer for busy people.Here both time and labor are being saved.
Costco TP is our favorite. This video is wrong there! Top quality
Mary Samsonite yes I actually have. It may not be charmin but I’m ok with that 😉
Charmin is worth it if ur buying in bulk.
Brian Waller Charmin is just a more comfortable toilet paper haha. More pleasant experience when ur wiping ur ass lol!!
Deja vu I've seen this before XD
Welcome to the Now CNN aired “inside the Costco craze” about 3-4 years ago
A nice presentation on marketing has been made. I like this video very much.
Just FYI, since of what is said only applies to US stores.
In Australia, there is no online shopping for example.
That's what the executive membership is what Costco is banking on. You spend $6,000 which means they get rid of product that would have been sitting on the shelves quicker.
I have to disagree with the executive member thing. I split a regular membership with a family member (in the same house). So I pay $30 a year. Feeling the NEED to spend a minimum amount per year in order to break even incites you to purposely spend more money.
I heard from a coworker that the money back on executive membership is given to you in the form of a coupon to be used on a purchase. So it has to be used all at once, not split between multiple purchases. Again, encouraging you to grab more items out of want rather than need. There is a reason they push you for executive membership, because it benefits them more than you. Just like extended warranties at other stores
That’s not true! I can use mine towards groceries and get the balance back in cash or cash out the whole credit slip at the merchandise counter or pay it towards my membership renewal!! Costco is THE BEST!!
very good information about Costco
Very helpful product
Either way I love to shop at Costco
The Kirkland butter is Berkeley Farms 100% guaranteed.
This Costco vid is hilarious. I saw that comedian Louie Anderson at the checkout. In drag!
Good video thanks you
Actually, if they spend $250/month, at least here in Ontario, Canada, it will be worth it for them to upgrade. & Its 2% back on ALL purchases except the Costco gas station.
Here's how I saved money at Costco: 1. Got rid of my Executive Membership. 2. Stopped my wife from shopping at Costco.
caiobabe so true bro
I found it was to high for me.
Welcome to Wal*Mart. LMFAO. Glad you left.
I loled
Yep we only bought membership once. We like to buy things that we want, the brands we like. We found Costco only had things that they want to sell. One week they sold coffins, can’t remember the last time I thought, oh better go to a supermarket to buy a coffin. I took control of my shopping by not renewing at Costco.
very informative
3:20 That's Sal Vulcano from Impractical jokers
Nice Video, but you got one thing wrong. You said White Rice has a shelf life of 5 years, well that is wrong, if it is stored right it will last Indefinitely. Same thing with Honey and White Sugar.
In an Air Tight container. That way the insects, and moisture will not get into it.
Tech Stomper -in the freezer, weevils don’t get a chance to survive.
Convenience stores love costco.. especially when they're able to mark up prices
I was looking at Duracell AA batteries because they were on sale. A Costco employee told to get the Kirkland batteries, because they were made by Duracell, and the same size pack at regular price was less than the Duracell sale price.
I’ve noticed some things are more expensive online than when you pick up yourself from the shop here in the UK.
I don't rate CostCo much. A lot of their stuff here in the UK is actually cheaper elsewhere.
3:15 sal from impractical jokers, lol
George Scott dude I was wondering where the hell I recognized that guy from!!! 😂😂😂
@@urirendonownerpurebrokersl8099 yep, and at 2 minutes it's comedian Louie Anderson
Ahhh!! Finally...I knew I should’ve scrolled through the comments to figure out who that was. Good ole Sal
lol @@johnmichaelkarma
3:15 buy the gift cards with a cash back credit card and save even more
Nice said.
good information
This sounds a lot like an ad.
Well, thanks for the warning. I just got from this that I don't want a membership. I hate shopping anyway so I don't need more of this whole twisted head game stores like to play with rearranging aisles and tricking you into passing more merchandise. Screw that.
TALKING ABOUT SAMS CLUB THERE
I always buy Kirkland water every time I go there
U buy water??? Smart 😨😨😨
What other Costco shopping tips can you offer up amazing video of the best
excellent video
It's unanimous, Costco either owns this UA-cam or they pay heavy for sponsorship.
Nick Trella
I doubt it, I love costco and have been a member in the uk for 19 years. If I made this video I'd say even more than this.
Yes, i know! the 1000 videos about Costco are a infallible clue!
Costco is literally one of the best stores to shop at.
Impossible. A sponsorship must be revealed in order to be legal. Mashed would have to cross the law to be sponsored by costco without telling us.
@@tomhill3248 not in America right?
Costco is a great place to shop
It's fantastic video, really beautiful!
Kirkland Individual Hummus in boxes of 20 single portions are REALLY GOOD!
Their paper towels and toilet paper are great too.
Kirkland frain free dog foodsaves us $100's every year
That looks like Louie Anderson dressed as a women shopping in the video. Thanks for the info
1:58 LOUIE ANDERSON
OMG, Louie Anderson in drag!
GREAT VIDEO
Great video
The Costco Cash card is a good idea for me.
How is Sal from Impractical Jokers in this video @ 3:15?? 👀👀 LOL!
SoTweetie they did an episode here