Hello fellow cult members, i'm new to costco membership. What are things i should know about?

I started digging around deals on food, i think meat is savvy but otherwise it doesn't seem crazy. What else should i be looking at? Thank you!

Hi Guys,

I got my Costco membership earlier but gave it away since we didn't have a car then and the travel used to be too much.
Right now I get my groceries from Freshco (scene points) and Food Basics ( boycotting Loblaws since May ).
We are only 2 people and Vegetarians who do not like packed food so most of our groceries are veggies.
I spend about $60 to $100 a week in groceries.
I use Pioneer gas stations as I get Journie points from my card and Costco gas isn't that closer to me anyway.

I do intend to purchase a sofa cleaner and maybe a playstation in the coming month. So is Costco membership worth that?

So Im moving to Canada and have no experience whatsoever with Costco and this might sound stupid to you but how do I get a membership? Is there like an income requirement or something else that I should know of? Btw, I’m currently in a territory where Costco Canada website doesn’t open and therefore can’t get answers to my questions.

Hey everyone, I’m considering getting a Costco membership and could really use some advice from those who shop there regularly.

For the past 1–2 years, I’ve been ordering groceries via the DoorDash app — usually non-perishables from No Frills and fruits/veggies/dairy from Loblaws. It’s been convenient, but I’m wondering if Costco could help save money in the long run.

I don’t own a car, but I do rent a Communauto once or twice a month, so I could plan bigger grocery runs when I have access to a vehicle.

A few details:

• Family of 2

• Currently spending around $500/month on groceries

• Open to doing 1–2 big Costco hauls a month instead of frequent small DoorDash orders

Questions:

• Is Costco membership worth it in this situation?

• Are the savings significant compared to No Frills/Loblaws?

• How’s the quality of produce, dairy, etc.?

• Has anyone else made a similar switch — from grocery delivery to Costco?

• Any first-time membership deals or promos I should know about?

Would love to hear your experiences — thanks in advance!

I live in DT, Toronto.

Edit- Just grabbed the Executive Card through Groupon! Big thanks to everyone for the tips—couldn’t have navigated the discount jungle without you! 😊

I saw a Groupon deal and the offer on Costco’s own website.

What other things should I keep in mind while getting the membership for the first time?

Just wondering since food price went up if I should get a membership.

Hey everyone! Looking to get a costco membership, wondering if anyone had any suggestions on best way to get membership.

Stuff like rebates, signing up with a certain bank/getting a certain credit card etc for possible membership wave fees etc.

Best ways to signup like through website or bank etc?

I live in Calgary AB, Canada if that makes a difference!

Wondering if people think the membership fee is worth cheaper groceries? Two adults and a toddler in my household if that helps.

Sorry if this doesn’t count as personal finance happy to remove if not!

Hi!! My moms been a longtime Costco goer, but now being on my own and having my own family sometimes I need the snacks for the feral children before we go for our quarterly Costco haul. I used to use her membership at self checkout to get formula (I know it’s a big no no) but since I got cracked down on once like six months ago I haven’t been back since besides with my mom.

My fiancé and I are wanting to get a membership, just a basic one because we won’t use it enough to benefit to have the executive membership. When we go in to get it done, we need proof of same address, all my bills are ebills, the internet is in his name, but I’m thinking I’d when we go to sign up initially would they just use our id’s and see that they match and go that way? I primarily do most of the Costco shopping anyways but if he were to go one day it would be nice for him to go alone.

I'm out. I'll be supporrting local businesses. Hopefully you do, too.

People with executive membership do you see any benefits over the gold membership?
Is it only useful if we are spending over a certain amount/year?

I am a single person who lives alone with a dog and a cat. I’ve been considering a membership for essentials (paper products, household essentials, pet food, fun snacks) but have no interest in going to the store in person because I know I would buy way more than I need. If I purchase a membership online, is it fine if I never go in to pick up the physical member card and just have online ordered delivered? Thanks for any insight!

Hi, I recently moved to Canada and went to Costco today for membership and they were asking for two photo ID’s even when I told that I moved newly to Canada and just had only my passport, company ID, work permit and lease but still they were insisting for two photo ID’s

When I checked their website it asks for only one photo ID. Can I apply online and collect the card from Costco. Also is it mandatory to have two photo ID’s.

UPDATE: we went this afternoon and got the executive membership with the credit card. We had the time of our lives looking at everything then rushing home to compare prices and have our minds blown. Ended it all off with a hot dog too. Thank you everyone for your feedback! I appreciate all your input.

My partner and I have been thinking about getting a Costco membership for a few months now. We’ve heard that people are saving a lot of money shopping there vs Superstore or Walmart.

Problem is, we don’t know anyone with a Costco membership to scope out prices, and the Costco website only has avocados listed in their grocery category 😅

If you have a Costco membership, do you feel it’s worth it? We would go for the executive membership to get cash back. Thanks guys!