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Shoppers who haven’t yet embraced the beauty of Costco savings often balk at the membership cost of $60 per year for a Gold membership or $120 for an Executive membership, which pays 2% back on most of your purchases.
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But when you add up the savings, you might realize there are many ways your membership will pay for itself throughout the year. Plus, if you buy a membership now, you receive a $30 Costco Shop card, which means your membership is half paid for before you’ve even made a purchase.
Let’s look at 5 other ways to get your Costco membership to “pay for itself.”
1. Book a Cruise Through Costco
Costco offers amazing deals on travel to its members, and cruises booked through Costco Travel deliver added perks that can more than cover your membership fees.
As an example, I searched for a cruise to the Caribbean and Bahamas in December. I found a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Disney Wish, stopping in Nassau and Castaway Cay. Disney cruises are recognized to be more expensive than many other cruise lines, and this one was $930 per person. But, Costco members receive a $140 Digital Costco Shop Card when booking. That means with one cruise, you’ve more than paid for your Executive membership plus earned an extra 2% back.
Cruise perks vary but offers typically range from $25 up to hundreds back in Costco Shop Cards, discounts of 30% or more, plus included meals or beverage packages on some cruise lines.
2. Large Appliances
If you’re renovating your kitchen, it might be worth investing in a Costco membership before you start the project. Right now through Sept. 24, 2023 you can save $500 to $1,000 on LG kitchen appliances — including ranges, refrigerators, and washer/dryer combos. That’s on top of the cash back you’ll earn with your Executive membership.
These type of deals on top-brand appliances aren’t unusual, so if you miss this sale, there should be another right around the corner.
3. Home Insurance
Costco members can purchase homeowners insurance online through CONNECT American Family Insurance, as GOBankingRates previously reported. The average policyholder saves $583 per year on their policy, making your Costco card well worth the investment.
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4. Cleaning Up the House
If you’re in the market for a new vacuum cleaner that’s lightweight, easy to maneuver and super-powerful, you can save $140 at Costco on the Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean Extra Cordless Stick Vacuum.