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| - Bulk buying discounts! The membership is 55 for the Gold and an additional 55 for the Executive (55 + 55 upgrade fees). The perks of the Executive membership is that you get 2% (i think) cash back on all purchases in the mail at the year end and if that amount does not equal to at least 55 (upgrade fees) you can go back to the store to get your upgrade fees refunded.
Payment options are cash, check, debit card and American Express. I purchased the membership to try and save some money rather than shopping every week at Walmart (food does not last too long) or Giant Eagle (higher prices) that are in the area. I am told that their quality and options are better than Sam's Club and BJ's.
You can go in and get a day pass to look around and compare prices before you decide to get the membership. This Costco has everything from outdoor stuff to clothes, food, bakery, snacking area, electronics, pharmacy, gas station (prices are lower than everywhere else) and vision center.. You name it. If it is not in the store you can probably order it online.
So far my purchasing experience was positive. The produce we purchased looked fresh and good quality, organic food options are also available.
The parking lot is small and can get busy on weekends, and I would recommend bringing big bags to bag your stuff before loading into the car (they do not bag your stuff), unless you are ok just placing it in your car trunk. Also the isles are not marked so it can seem like a treasure hunt especially if you are not familiar with the place. These reasons make me drop a star, giving Costco a 4 star.
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