If you hit up Costco often enough, you probably have your own set of rules designed to optimize your shopping. But there are six unwritten rules that Costco shoppers need to know the next time they find themselves at the discount retailer.
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Skip the Produce Aisle
It's a sad, but well-known fact that Costco's produce isn't the best around, namely because there is so much bought in bulk by the retailer all at the same time.
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Gas Up
Costco offers discounted gasoline to its members so they can fuel up for less.
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Double-Check the Price Tag
If an item at Costco is on sale, you'll know that when the price tag ends in .97. Special deals provided by manufacturers to Costco have price tags ending in .89, .79 and .49.
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Know When To Go
Most veteran shoppers know that the weekends are never a good time to go. Instead plan to go on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon if your schedule permits.
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Get Your Membership Card Ready
To not hold people up, once you arrive at Costco, transfer your membership to an easily accessible place in your wallet or purse that you can show Costco employees when they ask for it.