I’m a Costco Expert and These 7 Items are Worth the Membership Alone
Costco has an almost bewildering variety of products available for members, from grocery items to boats to household furniture. While the warehouse chain offers impressive deals across the board, certain items are such good quality and value for money shoppers will make a shopping trip just to stock up on those products. From deli meats to staple groceries and gas, these Kirkland Signature and name-brand items are absolute must-haves for customers. Here are seven Costco products shoppers say are worth the price of membership alone.
Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham
Costco shoppers love the Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked Master Carve Half Ham for the quality and price point, and certainly worth the cost of membership alone. “I’d add the Kirkland ‘Master Carve’ ham to that list,” one Redditor said. “Three dollars a pound, and it’s a cut above every other ham I’ve had outside of a deli. Slightly smoky, slightly sweet, not too salty. I like to shave a pile of thin slices and add it to a grilled cheese sandwich (which is a technically melt at that point, but whatever).”
Eggs and Egg Whites
Costco offers a variety of eggs including organic and pasture-raised. “This for sure. Some products I know Publix puts on BOGO fairly often (almost always a brand of Greek yogurt on BOGO), but even then that’ll usually make it par or slightly cheaper than Costco. Eggs and egg whites alone pay for my Costco membership though,” one Redditor said.
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon is notoriously expensive, but Costco offers both farmed and wild-caught at highly competitive prices. “Dino chicken nuggets and smoked salmon do it for me. They don’t have our favorite toilet paper, paper towels, or other things we’d buy in bulk, but that’s at least enough to justify the membership,” one Redditor said. “When we need tires, that particular year is a little more worth it.”
A Tank of Gas
Obviously gas prices “In LA, Costco gas is often 40 to 50 cents cheaper than other gas stations. This alone is worth the cost of membership,” one shopper said. “Even at 10 cents less, if you drive an average amount and get 30mpg, that’s $40 a year in savings, so 2/3 of the cost of membership,” another commented.
Dog Food
The Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Dog Food is a fan-favorite Costco item. “It’s like $40 for a 35lb bag. An equivalent one is at least $60 at a pet store,” one member shared. “Kirkland dog food is made by Diamond. It is the equivalent to Diamond Naturals. It’s the only reason I have a Costco membership. It’s $20 cheaper than Diamond Naturals and I have 3 large breed dogs who eat way too much,” another confirmed.
Contact Lenses
Costco’s pricing for glasses and contact lenses has become the stuff of legend. “Just canceled my contact lens purchase at the optometrist for $300. Bought the same one online at Costco for $132. 😌 The savings just paid for my membership. This is no longer available but we also get super cheap automobile and home insurance from Costco,” one shopper said. “Same for me with hearing aids. Saving $6000 is pretty good for a $60 or $120 annual fee,” another agreed.
Kirkland Signature Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
The Kirkland Signature Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags are ridiculously good value for money, shoppers say. “I just replaced my box of Kirkland garbage bags that I bought 6 years ago,” one member said. “Only $15 for 100 good quality garbage bags. Paid $17 for 96 count Tampax. I have no complaints. Kirkland coffee is made by Starbucks for almost half the price. I also appreciate their easy return policy.”
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