Who doesn’t love Costco, especially during the holidays? Whether you’re entertaining or shopping for gifts, you can find anything from rotisserie chicken to diamond engagement rings to tickets to Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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If the employee is unaware of these policies, kindly ask to speak to a supervisor, but every time I’ve spoken to a front-door employee, I’ve always been let in with no problem.
You can always use Instacart to shop at Costco, but it’s not perfect
If you want to shop Costco, but without taking the plunge on a membership card, you can use Instacart to shop at Costco without a membership. Unfortunately, this isn’t a great money-saving option because the items you see on Instacart may be more expensive than they would be in-person. Not to mention, not everything in the store is available on Instacart.
At this point, it’s probably cheaper and more convenient to just get a Costco membership.
You don’t have to be a Costo member to enjoy discounts on wine and beer.
You can also buy prescriptions at Costco without a membership
If you don’t have health insurance and pay high prices for prescription drugs, you can take advantage of Costco’s discounts.
Buying prescriptions without a membership is allowed in every Costco with a pharmacy across the country, regardless of state. Costco even has a customer service advice page explaining how you can buy prescriptions without a membership. According to its website:
You don’t need to be a Costco member to purchase Costco Pharmacy prescriptions online or at our warehouses. Our Pharmacy counter will accept several different forms of payment, including cash, debit/ATM cards, Costco Shop Cards, and Visa.
You’ll need to have a doctor’s written prescription to buy most drugs available at a Costco Pharmacy.
Costco no longer allows food court purchases to non-members
If you’re in the market for a paid membership to help you save on costs, you might also be interested in Amazon Prime. Learn more about Amazon’s new discount prescription drug service and the hidden Amazon Prime perks you may not know about.
