Things You Should Never Buy If You Want To Save Money At Costco
We all want to save a few bucks every now and then, especially when it comes to shopping. Looking for the cheapest deals, waiting for the lowest sales, clipping coupons—everyone has their methods for beating the rising costs of everyday products.
When it comes to groceries, it’s best to stray away from this particular retailer, and for good reason!
Even employees that work at Costco have opinions about the best things to buy in exchange for your hard earned dollars, and the items that are best to steer clear of if you want to keep a good balance in your accounts.
Even though the quality of these items can be great, they can often be found for much cheaper prices somewhere else.
Electronics
Costco is known for their major deals on all items, but if you’re buying electronics, the deals might not be so major. Some research has shown that Amazon can offer better deals on electronics that can be shipped directly to your door, while Costco only offers some deals in store.
But Costco offers a generous return policy of 90 days for any and all electronics.
Linens
Costco might seem like the one stop shop for all of your grocery and home goods needs, but they are also severely lacking in some categories, such as linens. If you’re looking for high quality sheets and towels in tons of colors, you’re better off shopping somewhere else.
Some customers have even described Kirkland Signature sheets as “uncomfortable” and of “disappointing quality.”
Vacations
You may not see travel agents offering their services around town anymore, but Costco basically doubles as a travel agency for customers looking to book a vacation. They offer options to reserve rental cars, book hotels and book cruises through Costco Travel.
But former employees of the travel branch of the store have noted that the deals Costco offers on vacations “aren’t that amazing” and better deals can be found elsewhere online.
Mayonnaise
The jumbo-sized mayonnaise containers sold by the warehouse style store are not for the faint of heart.
While it might seem like a good idea to purchase condiments that your family uses often in bulk, buying containers of mayonnaise that are several times larger than what you typically use can have negative impacts on both your health and your finances.
The large size inspires consumers to use more than they need and if you don’t go through the whole container before it expires, you’ll have wasted some serious dough.