{"id":714315,"date":"2018-09-21T09:38:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T13:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=714315"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:53:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:53:34","slug":"is-a-costco-membership-worth-the-time-and-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/is-a-costco-membership-worth-the-time-and-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Costco Membership Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"On the surface, the answer to \"Is Costco worth it?\" is an easy yes.\r\n\r\nBut as with so many other <em>should I or shouldn't I<\/em> scenarios, the potential value of a Costco membership depends on many factors, including your grocery shopping habits. Here are four things to keep in mind as you figure out whether a membership is right for you.\r\n<h2>1. Know the cost of a membership<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1860192 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1343626023-e1677858605628.jpg?fit=700,466\" alt=\"Consumer Confidence Index Falls, As Delta Variant Continues To Spread\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/>\r\n\r\nHow much is a Costco membership? You'll spend $60 for a Gold Star membership or $120 for an Executive membership. Knowing the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/5-great-shopping-perks-you-can-get-through-your-costco-membership\/\">membership perks<\/a> will help you decide which is a best fit for you.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.costco.com%2Fjoin-costco.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold Star Membership<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>This membership comes with the access to shop in-store at any Costco warehouse as well as online. It includes two membership cards\u2014one for you and another for a member of your household. And this membership includes 100% satisfaction guarantee, meaning you can cancel or refund your membership at any time.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.costco.com%2Fjoin-costco.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Executive Membership<\/a>:<\/strong> The Executive membership comes with everything a Gold Star membership has, plus more! You'll be able to earn up to 2% back on qualifying purchases, plus discounts on Costco services.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhichever membership you decide to go with, be sure you're not overbuying in the process. Use these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/costco-shopping-tips-will-save-tons-money\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco shopping tips<\/a> to maximize savings.\r\n<h2>2. Know how often you'll use a membership<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1860184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Costco-GettyImages-1320853182-JVedit.jpg?fit=700,467\" alt=\"woman with a filled cart at Costco\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>\r\n\r\nEven if a warehouse is located near you, Costco is not the kind of place where you can zip in and out quickly. That's not necessarily a bad thing if you see it as a supplemental shopping trip made say, monthly, versus a place for your \"need a gallon of milk\" errand.\r\n\r\nProximity aside, it's always busy. Kelly Ripa was well aware when she famously quipped (following a season of <em>The Bachelor<\/em> circa 2012), \"Fiji is not marriage. Costco is marriage.\" Know that upfront and steel your nerves accordingly.\r\n<h2>3. Avoid impulse purchases<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1860185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Costco-GettyImages-1207061623-JVedit.jpg?fit=700,467\" alt=\"Costco cereal aisle\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>\r\n\r\nIt's easy enough to walk past the 25-pound bag of dried pinto beans, but a lot harder when pantry staples you know and love are on offer. Rise above your inner impulse buyer and only purchase an item if you can answer yes to these two questions:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Do I have an immediate or ongoing need for this item?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is the unit price less than what I pay at my regular grocery store?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nHere is where planning ahead, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/expert-tips-for-a-well-organized-grocery-list\/\">well-organized grocery list<\/a> in hand, makes all the difference. And there's no time like the present\u2014here are super easy ways to begin <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/meal-planning\/\" rel=\"noopener\">meal planning<\/a> this weekend.\r\n\r\nThe safest bet is to skip the two-year supply of ranch seasoning mix and instead opt for non-perishables and everyday household goods.\r\n<h2>4. Prioritize the essential items<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1860189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Costco-GettyImages-1379396708-JVedit.-jpg.jpg?fit=700,467\" alt=\"paper towels at Costco\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>\r\n\r\nIf you have the pantry space and cooking habits to use your goods before they expire, stock up. Basic spices (think lemon pepper and paprika) can be particularly good deals.\u00a0So can the everyday household items you run through.\r\n\r\nFor all the inventory turnover at these warehouse clubs, certain goods are there all the time. These are likely the brands you're buying already for products like cleaning wipes, detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper, all of which can quickly ratchet up a weekly grocery tab.\r\n\r\nIt takes budgeting and discipline, but if you can limit your purchases to the high-volume, low-risk goods that keep your house a happy one, a Costco membership will be worth having.\r\n<h2>When a Costco Membership Is Worth It<\/h2>\r\nYou'll find that your storage, shopping tendencies and household size can sway the choice of whether a Costco membership is worth it.\r\n\r\nHaving a car that can hold enough bulk items is essential to shopping at Costco. Likewise, once you get back home, you'll want to make sure you have the pantry and storage space to store these bulk items as they can take up a good amount of room.\r\n\r\nNote that if you tend to be an impulse shopper, remember that Costco is a bulk store with higher prices. 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