How do I shop at Costco for the first time?

There is no free Costco membership, shopping pass, day pass, trial pass, guest pass, trial membership, or other trial period where you can walk up to the door, walk in, and buy whatever you’d like. However, if you’d simply like to see what the store has to offer, you are welcome to enter and walk around and look.

Do I need to bring my own bags to Costco?

Costco doesn’t do bags. Bring your own, or expect to use large cardboard boxes (which the store keeps for customers, rather than having to break them down for recycling.)

How do I check in at Costco?

Checking out Once your items are scanned, they’ll put them right back into the cart, so bring a box or bags if you need them. And if you’re paying with a credit card, make sure it’s a Visa. Costco also accepts cash, checks and debit/ATM cards.

What is the best time to shop at Costco?

Weekday Mornings If you visit Costco right after the store opens on a weekday morning, before 11 a.m., you’ll avoid the chaos that is often experienced on busy weekends. Many stores do see an uptick in visitors during the lunch hour, so it’s best to get in and get out before lunchtime.

Do you need reusable bags for Costco?

There’s no denying that using reusable grocery bags helps the environment. However, you might have to bag your groceries yourself if you want to use them in Costco. Costco is still allowing customers to bring their reusable bags, but to do so, they will have to be bagging their own groceries.

What is the most sold item at Costco?

toilet paper
That’s right, Costco’s best-selling item is toilet paper. They sell more than a billion rolls every year. The high quality and warehouse price of Costco’s toilet paper make it fly off the shelves every day. Costco actually employs toilet paper engineers to review and test the product before it gets to customers.

Do you have to be a member at Costco to shop?

Firstly you don’t have to a member at Costco to shop there if you are not a frequent shopper just buy with gift cards. Secondly for alcohol and pharmacy you can purchase it there without membership if you prefer.

How do I use a gift card at Costco?

When entering Costco, you simply show the gift card and they will let you pass as if it were a membership card. At check out, tell the cashier you only have a gift card. The cashier will need to have a manager give a special code to accept it (there are always managers on the floor and it only takes a few seconds) and you will be good to go.

Can you buy produce at Costco with a cash card?

Just ask your aunt or friend who’s a member to get you a Costco Cash Card, which you can use to enter the store. Before you finally find the produce section, you’ll have to endure Costco’s seemingly perpetual aisles stocked with items such as electronics and snacks.

Can you go to Costco without a guest pass?

No, Costco doesn’t offer guest passes to their warehouse stores, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go. Alternatives to a Costco Free One Day Guest Pass Although Costco doesn’t offer a one-day guest pass, there’s a workaround that basically gives you the same opportunity to shop at Costco for one day.