Join Costco membership and receive $25 GC - scan now available

[marklin]

Just received the coupon in my mail, just like in the past, join a gold membership, reg. at $55 and receive a $25GC, so works out to be only $30 for one year membership.

Note: for new members only, also doesn't mention reproduction (photocopy) of coupon not allowed.

I'll post the scan later, or if someone has time, by all means..

EDIT: Sorry about long wait, just got back home...

Here's the coupon scan (http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6338/dsc01504xa8.jpg)

[pipodayo]

YES! I need one!
Post the scan please !
thanks :)

[TorontoEh]

Yes....plz post scan...me needs here as well....

[belgiangenius]

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exits?

Absolute rip.

[cocozot]

Correct!. Costco is a like a Zoo. It's a rip. You have to pay for
membership and wait in line to pay. Not many people realize this.

[almostfreeman]

Correct!. Costco is a like a Zoo. It's a rip. You have to pay for
membership and wait in line to pay. Not many people realize this.

the "cash only" policy (except for the costco AMEX card) only makes the cost of doing business there even higher ... and no extended warranty by using your CC

[pipodayo]

Can it be combined with the AMEX coupon (10$) ?

[Wrocky]

the "cash only" policy (except for the costco AMEX card) only makes the cost of doing business there even higher ...

Costco AMEX only? They don't take regular AMEX or the Airmiles AMEX?

[6millions]

the "cash only" policy (except for the costco AMEX card) only makes the cost of doing business there even higher ... and no extended warranty by using your CC

From what I've heard on this forum, costco's return policy is so good you don't need an extended warranty that much.

[[H]ackerK]

Costco AMEX only? They don't take regular AMEX or the Airmiles AMEX?

they do take airmiles AMEX

[Gevaltech]

Everytime they come up with a deal like this I actually get tempted, but so far have resisted.

I don't really get the appeal of Costco since there is limited brand selection, you usually have to buy way too much of an item, and if you wait for sales elsewhere and check flyers/RFD, you can almost always beat their prices. As others mentioned, the lines, limited payment options and the receipt checkers are additional downsides.

On the plus side...love them freebie samples.

Bottom line...it's against my religion to pay to shop.....IOW: I refuse to join a store that would have me as a member.

[almostfreeman]

From what I've heard on this forum, costco's return policy is so good you don't need an extended warranty that much.

Would rather have and extended warranty and % rebate as cashback from using my CC.

[dud]

ackerK']they do take airmiles AMEX

Just to clarify, they'll take any amex.

[HowEver]

Costco is good if there is something you really need there. Whenever I buy a membership, I save the cost of it on my first purchase (e.g., air conditioner).

Then I'll go a few more times when I feel like buying a bunch of something I actually use, and save a few more dollars.

People may moan about the lineups, but they always look longer than they actually are.

I've never been at a department store or grocery store where they have a person timing and measuring each line and open up more registers when the lineups get too long or take too long. They do this at Costco even the few times I go there I hate arriving at the lineup but I like that it never takes too long going through.

[indca]

Everytime they come up with a deal like this I actually get tempted, but so far have resisted.

I don't really get the appeal of Costco since there is limited brand selection, you usually have to buy way too much of an item, and if you wait for sales elsewhere and check flyers/RFD, you can almost always beat their prices. As others mentioned, the lines, limited payment options and the receipt checkers are additional downsides.

On the plus side...love them freebie samples.

Bottom line...it's against my religion to pay to shop.....IOW: I refuse to join a store that would have me as a member.

but just think about the rewards, I already took few of my friends to costco, thats the reward for having membership, and although I don't buy any electronics from them, they have very good prices on food related stuff, and considering I live in a familly of four its a good thing, ya $55 is bit much, but it saves me lot of time and I can always borrow camera when I go for once a year trip....

[bubble.tea]

.......People may moan about the lineups, but they always look longer than they actually are.
......

you mean it's an optical illusion? :lol: :D :lol:

Like how the moon looks 5 times bigger when it's just above the street level, and then is MUCH smaller when it's way up in the sky?


The receipt Nazis are to ensure you didn't somehow get a 40"Plasma through the checkout line on your cart without the tellers realizing-and you walking out with it for free....I'd like to see who even came close to pulling THAT one off.:rolleyes:

[hardcoredummy]

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exists?

Absolute rip.

Higher prices? Lineups can be long, but i've rarely had to stand longer than 10mins... but much equivalent to any other store.

As for the receipt nazis, wtf? All they do is take 10sec to look over your receipt.

How do you deal with every day life when things like this bothers you that much?

[hardcoredummy]

Everytime they come up with a deal like this I actually get tempted, but so far have resisted.

I don't really get the appeal of Costco since there is limited brand selection, you usually have to buy way too much of an item, and if you wait for sales elsewhere and check flyers/RFD, you can almost always beat their prices. As others mentioned, the lines, limited payment options and the receipt checkers are additional downsides.

On the plus side...love them freebie samples.

Bottom line...it's against my religion to pay to shop.....IOW: I refuse to join a store that would have me as a member.

Um you don't have to buy everything in bulk. 95% of my shopping at costco, i go in and buy in or two things, and then i'm out.

[fitbrit]

Costco usually has very good fresh meat from local sources when possible. Also, they treat their staff well, paying more than Wal-Mart etc. Just buying Gillette razor blades (Mach3/Fusion) there for a year will recoup your membership costs with this deal.

[belgiangenius]

Higher prices? Lineups can be long, but i've rarely had to stand longer than 10mins... but much equivalent to any other store.

As for the receipt nazis, wtf? All they do is take 10sec to look over your receipt.

How do you deal with every day life when things like this bothers you that much?

Things like that bother me when I have to pay a membership fee for crappier than normal prices and service.

[jackass_ca]

Would rather have and extended warranty and % rebate as cashback from using my CC.
You can also get a rebate by having a costco exec membership and extended warranty from your CC, if you read the fine print is usually double the Manufacturer's warranty, up to one year! You still need to have your receipt, as your statement tells them where you purchased, but not what. So, you get a total of 2 years... At Costco, you get 3 years automatically, and it doesn't even have to wear out or break, it is a satisfaction guarantee... you can take it back if you are no longer satisfied! My brother brought back a DVD player, because it skipped when playing his BURNED dvd's and that is what they told him, 2 years and 8 months after he bought it. He didn't even have his receipt, they looked it up!

Things like that bother me when I have to pay a membership fee for crappier than normal prices and service.

We just bought Camcorders from there. The price for the current model year, was $50 cheaper than FS's clearance price on last years model of the same camera. Originally, we had purchased them at FS, and paid an extra $180 for extended warranty for 3 more years. Returned that, bought it at Costco, get 3 years automatically...

As for others who think a membership fee is ridiculous, $4.59 a month, doesn't really bother me. That is less than most CC monthly fees, or interest (if you want to double your warranty that way) The lines are actually shorter than Walmart's and when they are long, as another poster said, you are through in no time, why... Cuz, they bag your stuff for you, they ring it through, their prices always ring through correctly, there is no need to have an employee search the shelves, for the right price, as it came up wrong. They are probably the most effecient Customer Service people. In fact they boast it, look behind the registers, there is a sign there that shows how many people they are ringing through in an hour, and shows average wait time. All stores do this, but Costco doesn't hide the fact that they do.

For the OP, thanks for the deal, too bad it is for new people only. The bashers here could actually benefit from a deal like this and only spend $30.

[Jamis1979]

Yeah...well how about that scan? Thanks to the OP when it shows up.

[5abi]

i wanna get in on this. how do i sign up?

[itsyours]

I'm curious>>> Can I cancel my current membership and re-register a few weeks later to get either this $25 GC or the $55 for this year membership fee that I already paid?

[F1ash]

Please post coupon.
I was waiting for something like this for a long time, as my employer will pay $25 towards a membership, so I'm only going to end up paying $5.00.

Thanks OP when you forward the coupon!

[tienm23]

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exits?

Absolute rip.

belgiangenius...Always with the Costco hate. The same thing in everythread.

Remember that every costco membership comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Keep track of what you save by shopping there, if you don't save more than $50/yr, get your money back..simple as that.

I think the $4.59/month is worth the:

1. Free samples
2. Exclusive products
3. AAA Beef as opposed to AA or better at most grocery stores
4. Cheapest propane refill ($9.99 vs. >$15)
5. Cheapest drug dispensing fee ($4.17 vs >$6-$9)
6. Cheap Oil changes ($22 vs $25)
7. Best price on Best Seller books
8. Operates ethically unlike many other big box stores (Very good employee wages and benefits)

"How Costco became the Anti-Walmart"
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/business/yourmoney/17costco.html?ei=5088&en=8b31033c5b6a6d68&ex=1279252800&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1146240501-usYdiWAumqSgu1zVjdglVQ

9. $1.99 Hotdog and Pop...delicious !
10. Best return policy of any retailer... 6 months on Computers and Laptops!


Just my 2 Cents...

[belgiangenius]

I think the $4.59/month is worth the:

1. Free samples
2. Exclusive products
3. AAA Beef as opposed to AA or better at most grocery stores
4. Cheapest propane refill ($9.99 vs. >$15)
5. Cheapest drug dispensing fee ($4.17 vs >$6-$9)
6. Cheap Oil changes ($22 vs $25)
7. Best price on Best Seller books
8. Operates ethically unlike many other big box stores (Very good employee wages and benefits)


1. Those tiny slivers are hardly samples. I think some of those sample women actually use cheese shredders. Plus the plates are always empty.
2. Huh?
3. Yes, at double the price of anywhere else.
4. It's $12 down the street from me.
5. Go to Loblaws, it's $5.
6. I get mine for $19.
7. Cheaper on the Internet.
8. Ethically? You mean like accusing all exiting customers of stealing by checking the receipts?

[Xian]

If you don't like costco.... don't shop there.

One less person in Costco with their 8 kids to annoy me. kthxbye.

[ShaTR]

family of 5 here.

cheap essentials pays for membership and then some. (toothpaste, deodarant, contact lense fluid, milk, bread, etc etc)

line appear big because the carts are HUGE and the lanes are wide. i never have had to wait in line longer than i do at any other retail/big box outlet.

receipt nazis are kinda weird. don't make sence to me. but maybe they need em in the USA, and just figured use the same system up here.

good bakery

if you don't have a membership, you'll never see the real savings. got a nice fireplace screen, some leather managers chairs, portable heater for MUCH less than you can find anywhere else (wallmart was not even close) and the quality is always up there. they don't seem to stock many bad products. at wallmart, you never know, you could be buying complete junk.

for computer related, their prices are high, and 90%+ of the threads here on RFD are for computer related stuff, so thats probably why people here have a bad opinion of Costco. but every once in a while, they surprise you (remember that dell 24" widescreen with included Micrsoft wireless desktop ;)

return policy is amazing. so even if you do buy something and your not happy with it for whatever reason a year down the road, just take it back.

its not purely the money with costco, its fair prices (besides computer-related ok), convience, 1 stop, and satisfaction guarenteed or your money back and not for a measly 30 days like most places ;). for a small yearly fee, well worth it.

slam em if you like, but they must be doin something right if all these people still shop there. either that, or everyone is dumb, and you are the smartest person in the world :rolleyes: right

[nicolaim]

Don't forget they charge tax on the membership fee.

[Gundam]

Don't forget they charge tax on the membership fee.

they have manufactoring discount and seasonal coupons, you will be able to save enough for the membership fees. i have their executive membership that give you 2% cash back, that 2% cash back covered all my membership fees.

[belgiangenius]

Oh, and they also charge tax on pre-discount coupon prices, which no other store does. Another way they screw you, and commit tax fraud.

[Haz]

As much as I hate going to Costco and wrestling through crowds in the parking lot AND in the store (weekends are nasty), Costco actually has pretty good prices overall. Saved some money getting a decent mattress there last year. Meats, groceries, frozen foods, baked goods, drinks and toilet paper have always been in my cart at Costco. Save's money in the long run.

Heck, I had a car battery that was bought at Costco that died in a car that didn't move for over a year, they gave me full credit with no receipt! Just pulled the info from my account! I was like, wow!

With that said, my membership just expired at the end of August. Once I get my hands on the coupon, I'm gonna go renew!

And for all those people who question their business practices, read here (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/02_38/b3800003.htm) and here. (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_22/b3885011_mz001.htm)

[Haz]

Oh, and they also charge tax on pre-discount coupon prices, which no other store does. Another way they screw you, and commit tax fraud.
RCSS does that for those $30 off $250 coupons...

[charger]

I get my membership refunded every year.... :twisted:

[anom]

I get my membership refunded every year.... :twisted:

how do you do that?

[ShaTR]

how do you do that?

... and satisfaction guarenteed or your money back and not for a measly 30 days like most places ;). for a small yearly fee, well worth it.

satisfaction is actually guarenteed ;)

[Rehan]

Oh, and they also charge tax on pre-discount coupon prices, which no other store does. Another way they screw you, and commit tax fraud. Costco says their coupons are "vendor-sponsored rebates", in which case they are supposed to deduct the coupon after tax is applied.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/gst/corporation/taxable/coupons/reimbursable-e.html

[6millions]

One thing no one mentionned ( I think) is that costco has some of the best employment conditions. Definitely counts for something for me.

[Agent]

And hey, that beats the hassle to submit mail in rebates as well. They give you an instant rebate so you don't have to wait for the money to come back, possibly lost in the mail.


Costco says their coupons are "vendor-sponsored rebates", in which case they are supposed to deduct the coupon after tax is applied.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/gst/corporation/taxable/coupons/reimbursable-e.html

[WalnutCrunch]

With that said, my membership just expired at the end of August. Once I get my hands on the coupon, I'm gonna go renew!

Hey I'm in the same boat. Hopefully we find a way to get one of these coupons. I used to go every week and now I have stopped cold turkey. I don't know what to do on weekend mornings anymore.

[F1ash]

OP...
Please send us a link for the coupon...

[torontoraptor]

Correct!. Costco is a like a Zoo. It's a rip. You have to pay for
membership and wait in line to pay. Not many people realize this.

I'm not sure what kind of magical place you go to where you don't have to wait in line to purchase items at a store.

If I can get this coupon I can get the membership for about $30 and then I can split the cost with my roomate. Costo is right across the street from me, so for $15/year it's worth it for me.

[burnaby]

Had a Costco membership for over a decade and Costco AE card but probably won't renew next year thanks to all the great RFD deals and 5% CT Plat card. Gonna load up on CatLitter before membership expires.

They also had this $25GC last year.


"vendor-sponsored rebates" are deducted after tax. CT does the same thing. Remember Costco is a warehouse, not RETAIL.
Oh, and they also charge tax on pre-discount coupon prices, which no other store does. Another way they screw you, and commit tax fraud.

[jackass_ca]

Oh, and they also charge tax on pre-discount coupon prices, which no other store does. Another way they screw you, and commit tax fraud.
All other stores do this... If it is a coupon, next time just wait and see when they apply the coupon, after they subtotal. So, a $10 item, comes to $11.40, here in Ontario, and then they take off the coupon for say $1, and the total is now $10.40, not $10.26...
I've seen this at Walmart, Canadian Tire, and Zellers. All retail!

If it is an instant rebate, then it comes off when it is rung in, at least at Costco it does, if you ever watch when there is an instant rebate, not one of the coupon deals, you will notice that the deduction is before tax.

[jackass_ca]

belgiangenius...Always with the Costco hate. The same thing in everythread.

Remember that every costco membership comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Keep track of what you save by shopping there, if you don't save more than $50/yr, get your money back..simple as that.

I think the $4.59/month is worth the:

1. Free samples
2. Exclusive products
3. AAA Beef as opposed to AA or better at most grocery stores
4. Cheapest propane refill ($9.99 vs. >$15)
5. Cheapest drug dispensing fee ($4.17 vs >$6-$9)
6. Cheap Oil changes ($22 vs $25)
7. Best price on Best Seller books
8. Operates ethically unlike many other big box stores (Very good employee wages and benefits)

"How Costco became the Anti-Walmart"
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/business/yourmoney/17costco.html?ei=5088&en=8b31033c5b6a6d68&ex=1279252800&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1146240501-usYdiWAumqSgu1zVjdglVQ

9. $1.99 Hotdog and Pop...delicious !
10. Best return policy of any retailer... 6 months on Computers and Laptops!


Just my 2 Cents...
Excellent post.
1. - ate many a meal there before heading home after school when I was commuting... The samples were not slivers and I have no idea how belgiangenius would know, since he doesn't go there...
4. - Some places are over $17 plus tax now
5. - Shoppers is over $10! So, yeah, great pharmacy!
7. - Even on Mags too... Walmart save you 10% on books, Costco, goes even further, sometimes close to 1/2 price
9. - see no. 1 above... That is such a great deal, I get it everytime I go still.
10. - Free service agreement!


8. Ethically? You mean like accusing all exiting customers of stealing by checking the receipts?
Read it, he said treatment of employees and wages, unlike Walmart for instance... And do you really think that the greeter at Walmart is just handing out carts and saying hello? He/she is also watching the customers leaving... And why do you think they put stickers on returns as customers come in the store? So, that you can't go to the shelf and take an item then return it with a receipt you already have. How is that for assuming that all customers are crooked... All stores do it, it is called Loss Prevention. That's why there are video cameras at entrances to stores and banks, and that's why there are the "tag alarm" systems. Same concept, different way of doing it. Stores assume the customer is guilty, they don't know which one for sure, but someone is. That is why they have secret security who look like shoppers and video cameras, and alarm systems!

[szw]

The arguments against Costco are fairly weak. Yes paying a membership sucks but you just have to see if there are enough benefits for you personally. Costco isn't for everyone.

About the receipt checkers, yes they are to deter theft, but main that is not the case. User error is a much bigger concern and checking the receipts isn't catching people shoving merchandise down their pants. There are lots of ways the cashier can screw up, particularly if there are two people handling your order (cashier and packer). And it goes both ways, there were always times when someone would get to the door and something had accidentally been scanned twice. Or the packer accidentally put the last couple items in the next member's cart. Or something small got left on the counter. When you're processing 50+ members per hour through your cash, [censored] happens.

It's also really easy if someone has a pile of, say 10 cases of pop to only put through 9 particularly if the cashier leaves them in the cart or on the flatbed.

Or stuff gets left underneath the cart and not scanned or left in the seat.

The average sticker price of an item at Costco is much higher than say a grocery store. So if an employee stops even one or two $50 or $100 items from walking out the door unpaid per hour, that's a huge savings to the store. Yeah, there's some theft deterence there but it's primarily a doublecheck that the cashiers aren't screwing up.

It's also a big deterance to employee theft. Anybody in retail will tell you this is a HUGE issue. ie: My buddy/coworker comes through my cash and I only charge him for half the items he's "buying".

Costco does treat their employees VERY well. People who work for Costco usually love it and never quit.

[szw]

Costco generally does not stock items that it cannot sell at the best price. But there is usually a tradeoff because for Costco quality sometimes > price. This is because Costco wants to be known as a store with high quality items, not just cheap bulk stuff. Its not sams club. The average costco member makes a lot more money than the average sams club member.

[mahjongmaniac]

If you don't like costco.... don't shop there.

One less person in Costco with their 8 kids to annoy me. kthxbye.

can't blame them for trying to feed their kids at Costco's "free try-out" lunch/dinners :lol:

free food is free food! =P

[edkate]

so, where is the scan,OP? :D
does it even exist?
just asking:)

[hulkmania]

So i can just go there, and join a membership and i will receive a GC in the mail?

[WalnutCrunch]

So i can just go there, and join a membership and i will receive a GC in the mail?

When I signed up last year, they had a booth at some street fair. I just filled out a form, I think they had a wireless terminal to take my credit card and gave me the giftcard on the spot.

It's still unsure if what the OP is referring to is something similar or if it's a coupon in the mail. I think they used to have one of those "get a giftcard if you refer a friend" kinda thing too.

[burnaby]

Not sure about this year, last year it was a folded postcard with an authorization offer code inside. Had to bring in person to service counter.

[fitbrit]

One thing no one mentionned ( I think) is that costco has some of the best employment conditions. Definitely counts for something for me.

LOL, mentioned in two posts before yours, and one after.

[Anessa]

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exits?

Absolute rip.

Go join Sam's Club then

[bon]

Just received the coupon in my mail, just like in the past, join a gold membership, reg. at $55 and receive a $25GC, so works out to be only $30 for one year membership.

Note: for new members only, also doesn't mention reproduction (photocopy) of coupon not allowed.

I'll post the scan later, or if someone has time, by all means..

EDIT: Sorry about long wait, just got back home...

Here's the coupon scan (http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6338/dsc01504xa8.jpg)

Which is the original size of this coupon ? Thank ?

[burnaby]

Did the price go up. The last year offer was $50 per year with bonus $25 GC. It was a triple folded with folded size around 15cm x 15cm.

[Evil Techie]

so with this coupon, if i bring it to costco service counter, and sign up

can i get the membership to shop right after signing up on the same day and will i get the GC right after signing up as well??

gonna sign up for that $999 viewsonic 37" when it is in stock
hehe

costco carry these jalapeno poppers and frozen french onion soup that makes me want to go back and buy more

i like buying my prime rib steaks from costco too
fresh quality meat at a good price

[ecgz88]

I just checked Sam's Club website, they offered same return policy as Costco,
All Laptops/Computer 6 months( Dell just 30 days). They charge $40 for membership fee.

So why everybody go for Costco? Maybe because Costco have more stores in Canada :) Sam's Club just have 6 stores, all in East.

[ecgz88]

I also can not understand why they don't put more cashiers in there.

[dealguy2]

Personally I could give a crap less what the employees make but Costco has great deals. As for the receipt nazi you can just keep moving don't even bother waiting in line to get out and show your receipt. They'll follow you if it's important. I do it every time.

[Evil Techie]

I also can not understand why they don't put more cashiers in there.

they got a system that works well now

they have someone pre-scanning ppl's buggies that are in line
so when u get to the cashier, they just scan ur membership card and the computer will automatically input all the items pre-scanned

speeds everything up

there are some potential problems but if u are keen on checking ur receipt (good practice) after the purchase then its fine
and usually Costco staff briefly check ur buggy and receipt when leaving costco too

also another reason why i dont go to sams club is like u said, none here in BC

[edkate]

that is not a scan. It's a picture of the coupon. I dont think that Costco employee at membership counter will even consdier it.
If somebody printed it off and went to Costco to get membership, please post below to tell others how it went through :D

[cko64]

I get my membership refunded every year.... :twisted:
Same here. I was so happy to get a refund that is more than cover my executive membership. Also, they gave me cash for the refund, then I paid for my membership with credit card to get more airmiles.

I really don't understand what some of those people whining about. I don't really pay for my executive membership and I use Amex to pay for my purchases.

[kaddy69]

can anyone post an actual scan of the coupon (not a picture)?

[jackass_ca]

What good is a scan of the coupon, it's still not the original. If you really want the deal, just go to the membership counter and tell them that you heard about the deal.. Do they really care, it's still a sale of a membership. Costco is pretty tight when it comes to customer service.

[consumerPI]

Can't disagree with this statement.

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exits?

[feet_]

just called windsor costco

they said they will take a "photocopy " version of the coupon
some im printing out a blck and white copy

[callous]

They dont take regular Visa?

[5abi]

how do u guys get your membership fee refunded each year?

[scoper]

Ya, I'd like to know how that gets refundd too, seriously considering this now as more costco's are popping up in my area..is there a minimum amount u have to spend in a year to get it refunded?

[maniacshopper]

damn.

I called Woodbridge and Yorkdale.
They don't accept photocopies.

Can anybody please tell me where in GTA accepts photocopies?

thx

[nethium]

Tried in burlington, no go.

[szw]

Ya, I'd like to know how that gets refundd too, seriously considering this now as more costco's are popping up in my area..is there a minimum amount u have to spend in a year to get it refunded?

If you get an executive membership you get 2% back on all your purchases. So if you purchase enough goods it covers your membership at the end of the year. This is good if you make any big ticket items or let your friends use your membership to buy any big ticket items.

The shady way to do it is just to go back to the return counter and ask them to return your membership. I doubt they'd let you do it more than one or twice though, but I dont know.

[vdub07]

Just got back from Costco Markham and got shot down.

Someone mentioned the receipt nazi's at Costco but the only ones that really bother me are the people at the membership desk. I've been a member in the past with zero complaints and only left because I have been getting a complementary Sam's membership. Costco is a much more convenient location for me, however, so I've been contemplating going back without any urgency.

A couple of months ago I went in there all ready to sign up because my roomate (tenant) was willing to split the cost as long as he got the spouse card. Sam's would do it no problem and I have heard of others doing it at costco so I figured that it was a done deal. I was dead wrong.... the membership nazi would not budge on the issue. We left as a matter of principle. Probably could have convinced them if we acted gay (which he actually is) but why the hell should I?

Today, I wasn't totally shocked to get shot down although I do not understand why they are so comfortable in turning customers away. Right off the bat the guy tried upselling my wife the executive membership (which sounds great at first but only pays rebate when its renewal time) and when we pulled out the coupon he didn't even want to read it. The manager was right there and didn't want to discuss it with us either. My story of us not wanting to drive all across town to get the original from a friend fell on deaf ears. So again, I walked away all pissed off.

I strongly disagree with the reasons people have given for hating Costco but at this point I can't justify spending money there.

[szw]

I've never had a problem getting a spouse card, but they are pretty adament that the "spouse" has the same address as you on their ID. Roomates haven't been a problem.

[Mint]

I went to the Etobicoke one today and was denied the $25 GC. I didn't really NEED the membership so we just left.

[scoper]

If you get an executive membership you get 2% back on all your purchases. So if you purchase enough goods it covers your membership at the end of the year. This is good if you make any big ticket items or let your friends use your membership to buy any big ticket items.

The shady way to do it is just to go back to the return counter and ask them to return your membership. I doubt they'd let you do it more than one or twice though, but I dont know.

Thanks szw. So it sounds like you need to spend over $250 per month for u to recover the membership fee..not bad.

[szw]

The executive membership costs more than the regular membership though. Not sure how much. Also, you can use their American Express to get some cashback also (3%? i'm not sure I don't have it).

So its good if you spend a lot there regularly (big family or business), or if you need to make one big ticket item like a TV or something.

I do believe you can go for the executive membership, and if at the end of the year you don't get enough cashback to cover the cost of the upgrade, they will refund the upgrade for you.

[runamuck]

thanks for posting the coupon..temped 2 get the membership.

Has anyone been sucessful with using the printout?

also, does the spouse have to show valid photo ID?...

cheers


rehosted coupon:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2138/dsc01504xa8ms6.jpg

[ecgz88]

I went to Burnaby Costco 2 months ago without membership card, I just go to the reception ask for a visit card, then they let me in and no one pursuade me to get a membershipcard :mad: .After about a week they sent me a $10 coupon by mail same as the $25 coupon you guys got.

Finally I signed in Absortford Airshow with a $25 gift card and another $10 gift card for sign a American Express. :)

People in Vancouver can got to Richmond Night Market. Costco have a booth in there and they will give you $25 gift card as well.

Costco have more than 45 million membership, so that's equals they can get 2 billion every year for membership fee:!: That's why they don't care Return.






Just got back from Costco Markham and got shot down.

Someone mentioned the receipt nazi's at Costco but the only ones that really bother me are the people at the membership desk. I've been a member in the past with zero complaints and only left because I have been getting a complementary Sam's membership. Costco is a much more convenient location for me, however, so I've been contemplating going back without any urgency.

A couple of months ago I went in there all ready to sign up because my roomate (tenant) was willing to split the cost as long as he got the spouse card. Sam's would do it no problem and I have heard of others doing it at costco so I figured that it was a done deal. I was dead wrong.... the membership nazi would not budge on the issue. We left as a matter of principle. Probably could have convinced them if we acted gay (which he actually is) but why the hell should I?

Today, I wasn't totally shocked to get shot down although I do not understand why they are so comfortable in turning customers away. Right off the bat the guy tried upselling my wife the executive membership (which sounds great at first but only pays rebate when its renewal time) and when we pulled out the coupon he didn't even want to read it. The manager was right there and didn't want to discuss it with us either. My story of us not wanting to drive all across town to get the original from a friend fell on deaf ears. So again, I walked away all pissed off.

I strongly disagree with the reasons people have given for hating Costco but at this point I can't justify spending money there.

[itsyours]

Costco have more than 45 million membership, so that's equals they can get 2 billion every year for membership fee:!: That's why they don't care Return.
Where did you get this info from?
1 in 9 North Americans has a Costco card? I don't think so.

[ecgz88]

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/business/yourmoney/17costco.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5088&en=8b31033c5b6a6d68&ex=1279252800&adxnnl=0&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1146240501-usYdiWAumqSgu1zVjdglVQ

Costco has 44.6 million members, with households paying $45 a year and small businesses paying $100.

It's hard to beleive for me as well, but that's what they said. :)

[Eyeman]

belgiangenius...Always with the Costco hate. The same thing in everythread.

Remember that every costco membership comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Keep track of what you save by shopping there, if you don't save more than $50/yr, get your money back..simple as that.

I think the $4.59/month is worth the:

1. Free samples
2. Exclusive products
3. AAA Beef as opposed to AA or better at most grocery stores
4. Cheapest propane refill ($9.99 vs. >$15)
5. Cheapest drug dispensing fee ($4.17 vs >$6-$9)
6. Cheap Oil changes ($22 vs $25)
7. Best price on Best Seller books
8. Operates ethically unlike many other big box stores (Very good employee wages and benefits)

"How Costco became the Anti-Walmart"
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/business/yourmoney/17costco.html?ei=5088&en=8b31033c5b6a6d68&ex=1279252800&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1146240501-usYdiWAumqSgu1zVjdglVQ

9. $1.99 Hotdog and Pop...delicious !
10. Best return policy of any retailer... 6 months on Computers and Laptops!


Just my 2 Cents...

You can say what you want, but the reality is:

1. Food products are cheap, but you have to buy huge bulk sizes that you don't want.

2. For most large purchase items like appliances, they only sell junk brands like Danby.

3. They are a zoo and the lineup ARE long.

4. There are relatively few stores, so they are inconveniently located for many people.

5. They may beat everyday prices of other stores in some cases, but they don't beat sale prices of other stores. And the fee kills a lot of the savings anyway.

Over the years Costco has gone down hill badly. I used to shop at Price Club and pay the 5% bonus rarther than the fee. But since Price Club and Costco merged, their stuff has become junk. About 10 years ago, they replaced a lot of their regular merchandize with food that I don't buy because I don't need bluk quantitites. I might still shop there occassionally without the membership fee. But I would never pay a fee to shop there.

[ShaTR]

Anyone notice how any thread with Costco in the subject line inevitably becomes a debate on weather or not the membership is worth the fee.

To those who think its not worth the membership, i say to you, WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK. Go threadcrap somwhere else and leave us costco members to our "cold deal".

It's not like you have to explain to RFD members, whom by nature are deal savvy to begin with, what is and isn't a good deal. Perhaps we buy more of the big savings items that you would. Is that so horrible?? Should we forgo our savings because you opinion on the membership its value???

As a side note, since the costco membership is usually worth the grocery's alone, and most members buy groceries there, I ask, which grocery stores have a notably shorter line that Costco, not to mention the quality and prices of their food... hmmmm??????

[capitaine_america]

Called Pointe-Claire location in Mtl and they accept photocopies but they also mentioned that we need to be referred by someone... which i don't think it would be a problem... Going to go check it out! :!:

[Redsun_ty]

what about SAm's club guys???

[belgiangenius]

Anyone notice how any thread with Costco in the subject line inevitably becomes a debate on weather or not the membership is worth the fee.

To those who think its not worth the membership, i say to you, WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK. Go threadcrap somwhere else and leave us costco members to our "cold deal".

It's not like you have to explain to RFD members, whom by nature are deal savvy to begin with, what is and isn't a good deal. Perhaps we buy more of the big savings items that you would. Is that so horrible?? Should we forgo our savings because you opinion on the membership its value???

As a side note, since the costco membership is usually worth the grocery's alone, and most members buy groceries there, I ask, which grocery stores have a notably shorter line that Costco, not to mention the quality and prices of their food... hmmmm??????


Well, this is Red Flag Deals....not Red Flag Ripoffs. Costco is always a RIP.

Was there yesterday for one of my quarterly visits to buy the 3 items I buy there and saw the Tide on sale. 90 use container for $20.99 regularly. If you figure Shoppers always has the 25 use buckets for $4.99, Costco is, once again, more expensive. Now the sale was -$4, so that made it about $17, which is about $0.25 less per 25 use bucket than the regular Shoppers sale (woopteedoo), but then figure they're charging you that fraudulent hunk of tax on the pre-discount price, and your savings are pretty much gone, and you still have to buy the huge 20lb bucket, wait in line for 20 minutes, and then prove to the receipt nazis you didn't steal it. WTF?

IMHO, considering the massive membership price, the regular price on that Tide should be $14.99 and they should offer to perform erotic favours for you on the way out.

[belgiangenius]

Just got back from Costco Markham and got shot down.

Someone mentioned the receipt nazi's at Costco but the only ones that really bother me are the people at the membership desk. I've been a member in the past with zero complaints and only left because I have been getting a complementary Sam's membership. Costco is a much more convenient location for me, however, so I've been contemplating going back without any urgency.

A couple of months ago I went in there all ready to sign up because my roomate (tenant) was willing to split the cost as long as he got the spouse card. Sam's would do it no problem and I have heard of others doing it at costco so I figured that it was a done deal. I was dead wrong.... the membership nazi would not budge on the issue. We left as a matter of principle. Probably could have convinced them if we acted gay (which he actually is) but why the hell should I?

Today, I wasn't totally shocked to get shot down although I do not understand why they are so comfortable in turning customers away. Right off the bat the guy tried upselling my wife the executive membership (which sounds great at first but only pays rebate when its renewal time) and when we pulled out the coupon he didn't even want to read it. The manager was right there and didn't want to discuss it with us either. My story of us not wanting to drive all across town to get the original from a friend fell on deaf ears. So again, I walked away all pissed off.

I strongly disagree with the reasons people have given for hating Costco but at this point I can't justify spending money there.


I would've acted gay and threatened to call the human rights commission.

[ShaTR]

Well, this is Red Flag Deals....not Red Flag Ripoffs. Costco is always a RIP.

Was there yesterday for one of my quarterly visits to buy the 3 items I buy there and saw the Tide on sale. 90 use container for $20.99 regularly. If you figure Shoppers always has the 25 use buckets for $4.99, Costco is, once again, more expensive. Now the sale was -$4, so that made it about $17, which is about $0.25 less per 25 use bucket than the regular Shoppers sale (woopteedoo), but then figure they're charging you that fraudulent hunk of tax on the pre-discount price, and your savings are pretty much gone, and you still have to buy the huge 20lb bucket, wait in line for 20 minutes, and then prove to the receipt nazis you didn't steal it. WTF?

lol. what the tax on the extra 4 bucks. so that would be what, $0.56. how did you put it... woopteedoo! who gives a crap about tide. if your alredy there and you need it, sure buy it. your not loosing money on it. but you make back the membership on other items pretty quickly.

ever bought groceries there. bakery, meat, milk, eggs, bread, frozen foods, etc. or do you just eat out every day?? IMO, thats where much of the savings are. and the occasional hot deal on other items. but if you expect EVERYTHING to be a better deal, your not too swift. just because the name is costco doens't mean your gonna get everything at cost. or is that what you thought?

its the same at any grocery store. you don't go to dominion and not buysome OJ becuase its 20c cheaper at food basics. you buy it cuz your there. at costco though, groceries are cheaper accross the average. Therefore, you save money. simple.

got some leather managers chairs 4 months ago for 145 or so. staples had the similar model for almost 300 (289 i belive) and it wasn't even as confortable. went back a few days later and picked up another one for my office. saved my membership fee for 6+ years with that deal. so what did it cost me to be a costco member... if i went for the chairs alone, -$250.

oh man, what a horrible decision i made getting a costco membership the last 6 years or so :rolleyes:. well, at least this comfy leather chair will alleviate some of my pain :lol:

[belgiangenius]

lol. what the tax on the extra 4 bucks. so that would be what, $0.56. how did you put it... woopteedoo! who gives a crap about tide. if your alredy there and you need it, sure buy it. your not loosing money on it. but you make back the membership on other items pretty quickly.

ever bought groceries there. bakery, meat, milk, eggs, bread, frozen foods, etc. or do you just eat out every day?? IMO, thats where much of the savings are. and the occasional hot deal on other items. but if you expect EVERYTHING to be a better deal, your not too swift. just because the name is costco doens't mean your gonna get everything at cost. or is that what you thought?

its the same at any grocery store. you don't go to dominion and not buysome OJ becuase its 20c cheaper at food basics. you buy it cuz your there. at costco though, groceries are cheaper accross the average. Therefore, you save money. simple.

got some leather managers chairs 4 months ago for 145 or so. staples had the similar model for almost 300 (289 i belive) and it wasn't even as confortable. went back a few days later and picked up another one for my office. saved my membership fee for 6+ years with that deal. so what did it cost me to be a costco member... if i went for the chairs alone, -$250.

oh man, what a horrible decision i made getting a costco membership the last 6 years or so :rolleyes:. well, at least this comfy leather chair will alleviate some of my pain :lol:


If you haven't noticed, Costco's leather chairs are made in China, whereas the pricier ones at Staples are often made in NA. So, you just exploited a poor person to get that chair.

...and check your Price Chopper and No Frills flyers....Costco food is a rip.

[ShaTR]

If you haven't noticed, Costco's leather chairs are made in China, whereas the pricier ones at Staples are often made in NA. So, you just exploited a poor person to get that chair.

...and check your Price Chopper and No Frills flyers....Costco food is a rip.

don't care about person in china, and i doubt stooples makes the chair in NA. perhaps assembed here, but most assembly needs to be done by buyer anyways. and no frills and price chopper is narsty. cheap crappy brands that taste bad and old. and their sale items are good, as with any other grocery store, but regular items are average priced. maybe a little cheaper. but costco's prices when worked out to the g or ml are usually better. Now Dominion, they are pretty high priced. don't like many of the house brands at those places much either.


btw, do you only buy stuff made in NA??? i don't see how thats possible at all. everything is MIC or made in india or made in malaysia, or somewhere in south america, or some other 3rd world country. even that computer on, where do you think the components were made. Japan... lol. yeah right.

[belgiangenius]

don't care about person in china,

You just summed up the North American "ME" attitude with 6 words.

[szw]

If you haven't noticed, Costco's leather chairs are made in China, whereas the pricier ones at Staples are often made in NA. So, you just exploited a poor person to get that chair.

...and check your Price Chopper and No Frills flyers....Costco food is a rip.

ahahaha check again man! You are sadly mistaken!

Read that article about costco, the VP summed it up perfectly. Sams club may have cheaper ketchup than Costco, but its Hunts VS Heinz. (paraphrasing). Costo isn't the cheapest, but it is the cheapest that offers higher quality goods who caters to upscale customers/small businesses. If you'd rather have cheap quality meat at cheaper prices go somewhere else.

[GYR8]

I would've acted gay and threatened to call the human rights commission.

Something tells me this wouldn't be a stretch for you. :lol:

GYR8

[Anessa]

I think belgian must have been scorn by Costco in the past and has a vendetta of hate on Costco that he loves to spout.

[burnaby]

Why are so many RFDer guilty of contributing to this senseless debate with BG (self proclaimed genius).

Obviously the fellow has too much time thus is in search of sparring partners or has a personal vendetta against Costco that's too embarrased to post. Comeon folks, a typical shopper would not be obsessed with "receipt nazis" unless they got caught. My kid looks forward to some of the artistic drawings left by the "Nazi" highlighter. RFD is the last community that needs to be convinced of the overall Costco value. Enough said.

Back to topic. Having ignored the last $25GC invite that expired last May wonder if they'll send me another. Anyone else in same situation get one.

[Capt. Canada]

Who cares what you guys think of costco. This is not the place to dicuss whether costco is good or not. Stop thread crapping and lets get back to the discussion at hand.

Has anyone been able to use this print out, if so where in GTA?

[tienm23]

Well, this is Red Flag Deals....not Red Flag Ripoffs. Costco is always a RIP.

Was there yesterday for one of my quarterly visits to buy the 3 items I buy there and saw the Tide on sale...

You hate the place so much, yet you still go there quarterly? Pretty hypocritical if you ask me. Of course they are not going to be the cheapest on every single product, you name a place that is the cheapest on every single product they sell.

ONCE AGAIN, HOW CAN A COSTCO MEMBERSHIP BE A RIP, IF IT IS 100% REFUNDABLE IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFED FOR ANY REASON?

[Yau888]

i tried using the print out today but the guy said no cuz he said sumting about having to sending back the oringinal. the costco i went was the one on warden and ellesmere.

[Evil Techie]

is the costco stand at the Richmond Night Market still offering the $25 GC deal?

[Gromit_Dog]

$55 membership to pay higher prices, stand in line for 20 minutes every time you check out, and get harrassed by receipt nazis at the exits?

Absolute rip.
I think that costco is also inefficient unless you have large families. The large quantities you have to purchase either encourage consumpiton or they go bad or you have to have a mansion to put everything away and some eventually goes bad. I would think that RCSS or something like that is a better bet. Costco is one of those places that you feel compelled to buy somehting so that you justify your membership.

[magical]

You can say what you want, but the reality is:

1. Food products are cheap, but you have to buy huge bulk sizes that you don't want.

2. For most large purchase items like appliances, they only sell junk brands like Danby.

3. They are a zoo and the lineup ARE long.

4. There are relatively few stores, so they are inconveniently located for many people.

5. They may beat everyday prices of other stores in some cases, but they don't beat sale prices of other stores. And the fee kills a lot of the savings anyway.

Over the years Costco has gone down hill badly. I used to shop at Price Club and pay the 5% bonus rarther than the fee. But since Price Club and Costco merged, their stuff has become junk. About 10 years ago, they replaced a lot of their regular merchandize with food that I don't buy because I don't need bluk quantitites. I might still shop there occassionally without the membership fee. But I would never pay a fee to shop there.

1) not necessarly true, true to a degree, you sound like my mom, in most cases you can 'freeze' the extra portions or in the case of stuff like cereal, coffee, pop, water, even meats you get a AMAZING amount for a low price... Ie something that I buy is that premade salad, its like $2.50 for a HUGE bag, I mean it usually goes bad before I eat 50% of it but the fact is and ya I do waste it, if I buy a bag 1/4 the size anywhere else its $4+ ... same goes for meats, and I dont know who was saying that they are expensive on meat, but I find they are the cheapest and best place for it, meat is CUT extremly well I hate THIN slices of STEAK they cut em thick and usually 4 huge top sirloin are around $10-12 bucks, these can be broken down to 8 steaks easily and if you compare that to any supermarket its a STEAL ...

2) very, very, very vague description... they have MANY product lines, I'm not hot on DANBY either, but like any place they sell good stuff and bad stuff, but for the benefit of the doubt they have the best warranty policy... at least you dont end up getting stuck with that DANBY you bought and hate, take it back... We have bought many large purchases from TV's to Recievers, tires, kitchen stuff (mixmaster)...

3) If you go during busy times, it can be, but ever been in a wal-mart or any store during its 'busy' times? (IKEA?) .. its the same. and they do a very good job at getting people in and out ... Generally most I wait is around 5 minutes, during dead times there isn't much of a lineup, and during very busy times they 'pre-scan' a lot of orders and it saves very much time ....

4) No comment, but the savings is worth it.

5) To me Time = Money, and Gas = Money aswell, If I can save a buck by going somewhere else and having to waste a hour of my time it isn't worth it ... you are correct by saying that they 'dont always have the best price' this especially being true with computer/electronic stuff ... but for the people that like me like to buy most of my stuff in bulk (and again, I'll argue the fact that a lot of stuff at costco is really just 'family sized' rather than normal, cause rather than buying say a 2l of milk you have to buy a 4l of milk, which isn't that much more, and for say OJ you have to buy two 2.8L jugs rather than one, which again, I'm going to drink it so its worth it) ... Same goes for toothpaste, why buy 1 pack at a time when you know you are going to use it and 4 packs will last you much longer, and save time and hastle of having to go to the store to buy it again, THIS is what I dont understand ... when I can stock up and not have to bother ... plus if you really do it well, you will buy the stuff you need when it goes on sale at costco, then you are pretty much guaranteed to get the lowest price ... you make it sound like the $50 fee is really hurting you a lot, if you add up what it saves from pharmacy, to tires, to meat, to even potted flowers and there great seasonal stuff, you will save it in a heartbeat!

Good luck...

[marklin]

First, sorry about the "scan" as I could only do it quick enough with a camera...

For those who got denied by Costco staff, you can try contacting their customer service like people did last year, they eventually accepted photocopies of the coupon.

Check here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227180&page=6&pp=15&highlight=costco+%2425+membership) for last year's discussion, post #77... I believe too many people asked for the mail-out and at the end Costco ran out of coupons, and began accepting photocopies..

Good luck!

[xeon450]

Getting back to the original topic, has anyone tried either using either the "photocopy" or asking the Customer Service desk for the $25 GC?

[bumbum]

wow.. nice incentive to join. i do find some hot deals there sometimes..

many thnx op

[WalnutCrunch]

is the costco stand at the Richmond Night Market still offering the $25 GC deal?

Good question. When I was there earlier in the summer it was only a $10 GC. Are they giving out $25 now?

[T-Man]

I used the photocopy version last year at Heartland in Mississauga, and was accepted

[maniacshopper]

I used the photocopy version last year at Heartland in Mississauga, and was accepted

Ya, but this year, has anyone tried to apply for membership at Heartland?
Thanks

[capitaine_america]

well without really any trouble, even though i called before i went, they accepted the "picture copy" (they had to check with the management) but no trouble at Costco in Pointe-Claire MTL. :)

[Evil Techie]

for what email should we try?
service@costo.ca
or servicecanada@costco.com

i guess the title of this thread should also include YMMV

[burnaby]

OT question. What happens to the warranty if you're not a member anymore? or cancelled your own and using spouse's membership?

Are the AE plat card cashback gone once membership cancelled?

[mahjongmaniac]

ONCE AGAIN, HOW CAN A COSTCO MEMBERSHIP BE A RIP, IF IT IS 100% REFUNDABLE IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFED FOR ANY REASON?

i got the card in the mail last Fri. ... and saw ^that stated on it...

that's pretty nice incentive to join... just to "try it out"...


btw, just a note that it's a refund on the current yr's membership

[mahjongmaniac]

I get my membership refunded every year.... :twisted:

heh... shopping at Costco for "free" eh? ;)

:twisted:


i seriously doubt they'd actually let you do that tho.... didn't your acct get "flagged" or sth?.. i'm surprised if they didn't.

[gheart008]

Well, people who don't have a membership just don't realize what type of service/warrenty/refund policy they're paying for.

Bought a pillar fan many (and I mean many) years ago. One day it just stopped working. Brought it back to refund (and yes I knew I could do that after so many years) and found out that they had a newer model of the fan I was returning.

No questions asked at the counter, told them it was broken, showed my original receipt (keep all receipts from costco purchases), got the full refund.

Newer model was even cheaper than when I bought mine. Picked up a new one and paid, leaving with a brand new fan along with roughly $8 from the price difference. When this fan dies in the future, back to Costco I go!

Now tell me where else you can do that?

[jadoocian]

what exactly is their current return/exchange policy?

[edkate]

well, the RFD effect worked last year and people at Costco.ca got kinda tired and honoured the coupons, i guess.
Will this work this year? I mean the offer expires on October 31 and there should be smth done about the whole coupon print out frustration.
Has anyone emailed Costco Canada regarding the coupon?
Anybody went to Costco at Kipling location in Toronto? Did it work?
Thank you as always,
Yours Truly :D

[gheart008]

And I agree with people stating that if you don't think it's a deal, then go threadcrap somewhere else, because for everyone who does get annual memberships and save money from buying bulk from costco because of various reasons ranging from large families to reselling, this is a HOT deal.

(I can't believe I just put that all in a single sentence.)

[consumerPI]

I have had a membership for awhile now. Years. I'm going to cancel this month. Hardly ever use it. Don't really need 2 gallons of Ketchup as I have no kids.

[ecgz88]

Costco bets most of people will not do as you did :)

Plus if you pay $50 10 years ago, considering $50 10 years interest and everything, they already got another $50 back. :)

Well, people who don't have a membership just don't realize what type of service/warrenty/refund policy they're paying for.

Bought a pillar fan many (and I mean many) years ago. One day it just stopped working. Brought it back to refund (and yes I knew I could do that after so many years) and found out that they had a newer model of the fan I was returning.

No questions asked at the counter, told them it was broken, showed my original receipt (keep all receipts from costco purchases), got the full refund.

Newer model was even cheaper than when I bought mine. Picked up a new one and paid, leaving with a brand new fan along with roughly $8 from the price difference. When this fan dies in the future, back to Costco I go!

Now tell me where else you can do that?

[gheart008]

Costco bets most of people will not do as you did :)

Plus if you pay $50 10 years ago, considering $50 10 years interest and everything, they already got another $50 back. :)

But for me the amount of money I save every year because I shop at costco way surpasses the cost of the $50 membership I pay.

As I said before, if you don't think this is a hot deal, then go somewhere else. If you can't get costco to work with your lifestyle, doesn't mean others can't. Stop trying to tell those who can get it to work it's not a deal as clearly it's something you don't understand.

[boo4842]

I tried having a look in Costco yesterday to see if there was anything I wanted or what the prices were like and maybe get a membership.

The lady at the door refused to let me in without a membersip - not even to look around. I'm sorry I'm not paying $50 to LOOK in your store - and they just lost a potential member for life

[jackass_ca]

Bought a pillar fan many (and I mean many) years ago. One day it just stopped working. Brought it back to refund (and yes I knew I could do that after so many years) and found out that they had a newer model of the fan I was returning.

No questions asked at the counter, told them it was broken, showed my original receipt (keep all receipts from costco purchases), got the full refund.



I keep all of my receipts too, but you don't even have to do that... Makes it easier I guess... My brother had to return an item, didn't have the receipt, so they looked up his account, and there was the purchase from over 2 years ago.

I have had a membership for awhile now. Years. I'm going to cancel this month. Hardly ever use it. Don't really need 2 gallons of Ketchup as I have no kids.
I think this is where potential members get confused, because you don't have to buy ketchup, pickles, mustard etc in bulk. You can if you choose to. You don't have to. You can buy a 1 litre jar of peanut butter, for the same price as 500 ml at a retail store. You can buy individual salad dressings, ketchup, relish, olives, spices, etc... It is not as bad as the days of "PACE" where you could only buy the 5 gallon pail of no name laundry detergent. There is some serious money to be saved on lots of everyday items. I save lots of Wiper Blades, winter and summer, kitchen appliances, clothing (an Ocean Pacific Swimsuit for $16 instead of $30 at the retail stores) and books.

[XR4Ti]

...

Now tell me where else you can do that?

Princess Auto. "No sale is final until you're satisfied!"

I had a bunch of items I bought there that were just collecting dust (unopened) dating back to 2000. I returned them last month (with receipt).

Also replaced a broken spring clamp I had bought there that was 4yrs old, no questions asked.

[jackass_ca]

Princess Auto. "No sale is final until you're satisfied!"

I had a bunch of items I bought there that were just collecting dust (unopened) dating back to 2000. I returned them last month (with receipt).

Also replaced a broken spring clamp I had bought there that was 4yrs old, no questions asked.
Holy, it really is that easy. I have some stuff I bought last year that I thought they wouldn't take back, now I will have to see...

Also, Bootlegger "No sale is ever final" has this kind of policy!

[WalnutCrunch]

I tried having a look in Costco yesterday to see if there was anything I wanted or what the prices were like and maybe get a membership.

The lady at the door refused to let me in without a membersip - not even to look around. I'm sorry I'm not paying $50 to LOOK in your store - and they just lost a potential member for life

I guess they expect you to sign up for a membership first, and get the full refund if you don't like it? I thought there was a way to check out the store without a membership though. Maybe you need to have a giftcard or something.

[belgiangenius]

I guess they expect you to sign up for a membership first, and get the full refund if you don't like it? I thought there was a way to check out the store without a membership though. Maybe you need to have a giftcard or something.

Just walk in through the checkouts....they never stop you. Anyway, you're better off....Costco is a rip.

[bon]

well, the RFD effect worked last year and people at Costco.ca got kinda tired and honoured the coupons, i guess.
Will this work this year? I mean the offer expires on October 31 and there should be smth done about the whole coupon print out frustration.
Has anyone emailed Costco Canada regarding the coupon?
Anybody went to Costco at Kipling location in Toronto? Did it work?
Thank you as always,
Yours Truly :D

Thank you for your recent inquiry through Costco.ca, in response, you
do not need the coupon, just go to your local costco and a
representative will assist you.

If you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to write us at
servicecanada@costco.com, or you can call us Monday to Friday between
9am and 6pm EST and an agent will be glad to assist you.


Member Service
servicecanada@costco.com
1-800-463-3783

[Haz]

I guess they expect you to sign up for a membership first, and get the full refund if you don't like it? I thought there was a way to check out the store without a membership though. Maybe you need to have a giftcard or something.Hold up any red card. I knew someone who held up their Canadian Tire card and walked in. :cheesygri You can't buy anything without a membership card anyway so whatever. Unless of course, you're there to eat all the freebies!

Don't think doesn't happen. One of my teachers said he did that as a student for lunch. Eat at Costco for free. :lol:

[sleepyguy]

Thx OP!

Went to Burlington Costco and ask if I could get the Cash Card since I just became a member 2 weeks ago... around 5mins later... I got $25 cash card. Excellent! -sg

[ecgz88]

But for me the amount of money I save every year because I shop at costco way surpasses the cost of the $50 membership I pay.

As I said before, if you don't think this is a hot deal, then go somewhere else. If you can't get costco to work with your lifestyle, doesn't mean others can't. Stop trying to tell those who can get it to work it's not a deal as clearly it's something you don't understand.

It's a cold deal as I wrote in the past forum, Costco gave these deal all the time, just baragin a little bit.

It's your opinion Costco is a perfect store, not mine. So keep your favourite and don't shout in here.

[chlorine]

Thank you for your recent inquiry through Costco.ca, in response, you
do not need the coupon, just go to your local costco and a
representative will assist you.

If you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to write us at
servicecanada@costco.com, or you can call us Monday to Friday between
9am and 6pm EST and an agent will be glad to assist you.


Member Service
servicecanada@costco.com
1-800-463-3783

just received the exact same email. word for word. wonder how many emails they got from RFDers....

[BerryPride]

I'm not sure what kind of magical place you go to where you don't have to wait in line to purchase items at a store.


agreed...if you hate line ups then DO NOT go to the new (awesome) TNT grocery store in mississauga. ;)

[Evil Techie]

thats great

so if i go to costco counter to sign up, can i start purchasing stuff that day or do i need to wait for a while to get the membership card and the $25GC?

or do they give you the $25GC and the membership card right on the spot?

[szw]

I guess they expect you to sign up for a membership first, and get the full refund if you don't like it? I thought there was a way to check out the store without a membership though. Maybe you need to have a giftcard or something.

I'm always too lazy to take out my card when I enter, I ususally just say I'm meeting my wife/daughter/friend whatever when I'm walking in. You can also ask them for a day pass that lets you enter but not purchase anything. Its really weird they wouldn't let you in. Must be a bitchy employee that day. Fwiw i've never ran into a costco employee that was rude like that, I'd be pretty pissed if that happened to me.

[gheart008]

It's a cold deal as I wrote in the past forum, Costco gave these deal all the time, just baragin a little bit.

It's your opinion Costco is a perfect store, not mine. So keep your favourite and don't shout in here.

1) Just because they have this deal all the time doesn't make it cold. CanadianTire has sales on the same items different weeks, does it make those sales cold deals? What if someone missed the deal the first time around?

2) I never said Costco was a perfect store. Not sure where you got that from, and it's not even on topic.

3) I'm not shouting. Someone is posting a deal here and you guys tend to rant about Costco being a rip off. You guys are the ones who should keep to yourself and stop shouting. If you don't like Costco, why are you even posting in this thread??


I'm not a Costco fanatic or anything, just trying to get this thread back on topic. Someone is posting a deal for those who care. If you have nothing better else to say other than "Costco is a ripoff" which completely has no relavence to this thread, just go away.

[gheart008]

thats great

so if i go to costco counter to sign up, can i start purchasing stuff that day or do i need to wait for a while to get the membership card and the $25GC?

or do they give you the $25GC and the membership card right on the spot?

You take your picture and get your card on the spot so you can use it the same day.

[ShaTR]

Princess Auto. "No sale is final until you're satisfied!"

I had a bunch of items I bought there that were just collecting dust (unopened) dating back to 2000. I returned them last month (with receipt).

Also replaced a broken spring clamp I had bought there that was 4yrs old, no questions asked.

yeah, princess auto rocks!!!

[Evil Techie]

You take your picture and get your card on the spot so you can use it the same day.

thanx and i guess u get the $25GC on the spot too?

[TurboTropic]

just received the exact same email. word for word. wonder how many emails they got from RFDers....

I called them yesterday and mentioned the $25 GC. They said the deal is only open to people who received the coupon and there was absolutely no way I could get one. They suggested I go to my local store (Markham) and see if they had any promotions. In store, they wouldn't do anything for me either.

[mahjongmaniac]

Princess Auto. "No sale is final until you're satisfied!"

I had a bunch of items I bought there that were just collecting dust (unopened) dating back to 2000. I returned them last month (with receipt).

Also replaced a broken spring clamp I had bought there that was 4yrs old, no questions asked.

wow... sounds like Princess Auto has just as great a return policy as Costco does... i'm surprised.

[gheart008]

thanx and i guess u get the $25GC on the spot too?

Now that I'm not sure as I've never tried this deal before.

[mahjongmaniac]

Also, Bootlegger "No sale is ever final" has this kind of policy!

funny... b/c the last time i shopped at Bootlegger (prbly 1yr+ back), they DID have "final sale" items on clearance...

[jackass_ca]

funny... b/c the last time i shopped at Bootlegger (prbly 1yr+ back), they DID have "final sale" items on clearance...
That is wierd... It's right on the tag too, that says no sale is final.

Someone should hold them to it! :)

[kanatatech]

Emailed them and got a similar reply but the Kanata location refused to give us any $25 gift card so we walked away.

Asked for costco.ca to provide a letter to give Kanata shop but no reply to date. There is a handful of office workers just next door to their shop that are patiently waiting...

[6millions]

I sent an email to costco's customer service asking for the 25$ gc promotion:

In response, we are sorry for the previous e-mail as it was incorrect, if you would like the promotion, you will need to call our member service centre and sign up by phone and we will send you a $25 cash card.

servicecanada@costco.com
1-800-463-3783


At first the lady on the phone told me that I had to have the coupon in hand and register at a Costco Store but she finally agreed to sign me up and send me the 25$ GC after I told her I *lost* the coupon.

[Agent]

The reply I got from them was to sign up over the phone as well. So you still need the coupon even if you are signing up over the phone?

What would the need on the coupon though? Like a promotional code or something? There's this "Awareness" code on the coupon from the OP's picture, but that looks like a generic code that could possibly be reused. Can anyone confirm?

[stock_junkie]

sorry for going OT but does Costco sell those little tins of flavored tuna? I'm going to go broke the way my wife eats those! If I could buy them at a good price in bulk I'd get a membership just for that! :lol:

[consumerPI]

Silver Lining:

Well at least she probably isn't getting fat eating that as opposed to chowing down on bags of Doritos. :)

sorry for going OT but does Costco sell those little tins of flavored tuna? I'm going to go broke the way my wife eats those! If I could buy them at a good price in bulk I'd get a membership just for that! :lol:

[effie]

I emailed Costco and asked for the coupon, and was informed that I don't need the coupon. No more information was given.

I called Costco, asked for the coupon, and was told that they don't have anymore.

Guess I won't join Costco!

[Evil Techie]

i called Costco in Burnaby, they asked around and said they cant take the photocopies of the coupon because they are meant for specific person that got it in the mail

ill try calling costco membership service centre tomorrow or on monday if they are closed on weekends

[BoombasticSloth]

I tried in Richmond, GVA, and they said they won't take photocopies.

[mrken]

I tried in Richmond, GVA, and they said they won't take photocopies.
Go ask for GYR8 and threaten to strip him of his royal spectre and robe if he refuses to honour the photocopied coupon. :)

[burnaby]

Sounds like cat food. Post the brand name and size.
sorry for going OT but does Costco sell those little tins of flavored tuna? I'm going to go broke the way my wife eats those! If I could buy them at a good price in bulk I'd get a membership just for that! :lol:

[Evil Techie]

darn, their customer service telephone line is closed after 6PM Eastern
thats too early for west coast ppl...

has anyone else had any luck calling them, signing up on the phone and getting the $25GC?

[kaddy69]

I decided to get a membership today. The Price is now $55 dollars + tax :(. They gave me a $10 gift card for signing up, but they would accept the printed coupon.

I think I'm going to try and buy all of my electronics from Costco. The warranty system seem amazing

[GYR8]

Go ask for GYR8 and threaten to strip him of his royal spectre and robe if he refuses to honour the photocopied coupon. :)

There you go causing trouble again! :mad:
Besides, the GYR8er is changing locations as of November, when the downtown Costco opens ;) So just try to take away the robe and sceptre! Not gonna let you!!! :lol:

GYR8

[5abi]

ok they will now do this over the phone. sign up and they will send u the membership cards (use your friends name for spouse card) and the $25 GC in the mail

[chlorine]

they wouldn't budge at Markham Costco.. I didn't really tried that hard... I guess I will keep shopping without a membership or do it over the phone if I wanted to get tires.

[Evil Techie]

ok they will now do this over the phone. sign up and they will send u the membership cards (use your friends name for spouse card) and the $25 GC in the mail

i just called the 1-800 line and they wont do it for me

may i ask what did you say to them?

[5abi]

i told them i got an email from them saying they could do it for me over the phone. thats it. she put me on hold and came back and said she can do it on the phone and if i did it at a store i would only get $10 gc instead of $25

[Agent]

I am really considering signing up but so far it seems like it's a mix of yes and no feedback from them.

If I sign up over the phone, they won't need to take my photo right? And they will mail both the membership cards and $25GC to me in the mail?


i told them i got an email from them saying they could do it for me over the phone. thats it. she put me on hold and came back and said she can do it on the phone and if i did it at a store i would only get $10 gc instead of $25

[5abi]

yes that is correct. they can't take your photo over the phone. lol.

[Agent]

Of course. But I was thinking more in the lines of signing up over the phone, and then picking up the actual cards in store where they would take your picture as well. :)

Thanks for the clarification though, would you know how long this promotion is going for?

yes that is correct. they can't take your photo over the phone. lol.

[SleepyGSR]

There you go causing trouble again! :mad:
Besides, the GYR8er is changing locations as of November, when the downtown Costco opens ;) So just try to take away the robe and sceptre! Not gonna let you!!! :lol:

GYR8

To celebrate GYR8's last month at the Richmond location, let's all go up to him and ask when the $1000 Viewsonic 37" LCDs will arrive.

[GYR8]

To celebrate GYR8's last month at the Richmond location, let's all go up to him and ask when the $1000 Viewsonic 37" LCDs will arrive.

Oh brother. *CAN'T* wait! :lol:

GYR8

[tarnator]

Hey GYR8!

I live beside the new downtown location - when are they going to open?

I have heard that they will have small quantities to appeal to the downtown crowd - is it true? And are they planning any sign up promotions....??

[GYR8]

Hey GYR8!

I live beside the new downtown location - when are they going to open?

I have heard that they will have small quantities to appeal to the downtown crowd - is it true? And are they planning any sign up promotions....??

Hi there,

The projected opening will be in November. I can't really say much more than that ;) While no one has said "Don't say when it is opening", I do want to be on my best behaviour going into this new building :cheesygri

As far as small quantities go, I haven't heard anything about that from anyone (and believe me, I have been asking all sorts of questions!). I think that this location will carry the *same* stuff as the other stores, as each item is ordered for the entire chain. I just can't see *one* location getting different sizes to "appeal to the downtown crowd". Costco is all about LOTS of each (food) item! :lol:

As far as promos go, they did have an ad in the paper on Saturday for a "pre-opening" sign-up $10 Cash card promo. I think you are supposed to go to the temporary office at the Plaza of Nations for this ;)

GYR8

[5abi]

Of course. But I was thinking more in the lines of signing up over the phone, and then picking up the actual cards in store where they would take your picture as well. :)

Thanks for the clarification though, would you know how long this promotion is going for?

not sure how long its on for. who cares. just call them up right now and get it

[Evil Techie]

Hi there,

The projected opening will be in November. I can't really say much more than that ;) While no one has said "Don't say when it is opening", I do want to be on my best behaviour going into this new building :cheesygri

As far as small quantities go, I haven't heard anything about that from anyone (and believe me, I have been asking all sorts of questions!). I think that this location will carry the *same* stuff as the other stores, as each item is ordered for the entire chain. I just can't see *one* location getting different sizes to "appeal to the downtown crowd". Costco is all about LOTS of each (food) item! :lol:

As far as promos go, they did have an ad in the paper on Saturday for a "pre-opening" sign-up $10 Cash card promo. I think you are supposed to go to the temporary office at the Plaza of Nations for this ;)

GYR8


i thought costco is going to that "mini-costco" route to adapt to special locations like north vancouver and downtown
but of course you would know more than i do
i think the stuff they carry will be the same as other costco but selection may be a bit limited since location wont be as big
for north vancouver one anyways

[ecgz88]

The downtown Vancouver store will open at Nov 10th. I go there for interview today. :) They do have a promotion new membership card $10 GC, American Express $5 GC.

Anybody knows how much Costco pay for employee? :)

[Evil Techie]

woot

i told them i *lost* it too
and that i only have the awareness code written down
this is the 3rd time i tried
3rd times a charm

so they took my info and visa card to charge the membership
and ill be expecting the $25GC and the membership in the mail soon

[OracerO]

so did anyone in the GTA manage to get a membership w/the GC ??

[rabbit]

Bottom line...it's against my religion to pay to shop

I guess you must not shop very much, since almost every store in existence make you pay for things you want to buy.


You have to pay for membership and wait in line to pay.

Imagine having to wait in line to pay. Wow, I guess all other stores have a 1:1 cashier/customer ratio.


Bottom line is that if you don't like Costco, why waste your time and ours by even posting in here? Go harrass a Mac thread :).

[pipodayo]

does anybody received the coupon by mail ? I asked for one by phone and left my name/adress 2 weeks ago but still nothing in the mailbox :mad:

[TorontoEh]

woot

i told them i *lost* it too
and that i only have the awareness code written down
this is the 3rd time i tried
3rd times a charm

so they took my info and visa card to charge the membership
and ill be expecting the $25GC and the membership in the mail soon

What is the awareness code? can someone provide a number or just make one up?
Edit...just saw the scan..found it :)

[Agent]

I just called them up today and at first the CSR told me they would mail the material out to me as well, but when she came back after putting me on hold for a few minutes, they told me that they don't have the coupons to mail out. Maybe you need to call them again to sign up instead. I actually signed up with them over the phone today, but am still waiting for them to call me back to verify that the application went through.

Just tell them you don't have the coupon but give them the awareness code, in which case they can process your application over the phone. The code is 50950, from the picture that the OP posted. :)


does anybody received the coupon by mail ? I asked for one by phone and left my name/adress 2 weeks ago but still nothing in the mailbox :mad:

[coeternity]

so is this deal still alive without the coupon?

[nodlive]

i printed out the coupon and used it last night. Everything worked as advertised.

[Evil Techie]

i got the $25 GC in the mail today
havent got the membership cards yet though
should be getting it soon thru snail mail also

[Evil Techie]

got the membership cards in the mail today
woot

let the shopping frenzy begin

[BestOffer]

i pay the membership cuz i go in for the daily food samples...tat's my lunch

[redflag]

so did anyone in the GTA manage to get a membership w/the GC ??

I am curious, too.

[fttn]

She took my info and said she will just verify that the promotion is still valid and will call me tomorrow.

[coeternity]

not successful. need to go to the store and produce coupon :evil:

btw, is the $10 GC still on? cant find the thread anymore. how to get that promotion?

and is the 2nd card really has to be for spouse? how about others?

[Ch28]

i pay the membership cuz i go in for the daily food samples...tat's my lunch

God I hate cheap asses like you...if you're going to sample the food at least buy the product if you like it instead of treating it as a free meal :mad:

[consumerPI]

You sound proud of the fact that you use the food samples as a free lunch.

That's pretty low and shameful man.

i pay the membership cuz i go in for the daily food samples...tat's my lunch

[fttn]

The lady from Costco customer service just called back and confirmed my stuff is on the way, and even gave me my membership number :) Thanks to the op!

[Anessa]

i pay the membership cuz i go in for the daily food samples...tat's my lunch

haha I hope one day it's only dog kibble being served.

[Agent]

All you need to do to get the deal is call their customer service number and give them the Awareness code from the scan by the OP. They will take your credit card number and mail you the cash card and membership cards. I called in on Tuesday a few weeks ago and got mine on Friday of the same week. :)

And the spouse card only requires the person to be living at the same address. Actually, when I ordered mine, they just asked if the person is at the same address. No ID required. Not over the phone anyways. ::D

[hohohong]

All you need to do to get the deal is call their customer service number and give them the Awareness code from the scan by the OP. They will take your credit card number and mail you the cash card and membership cards. I called in on Tuesday a few weeks ago and got mine on Friday of the same week. :)

And the spouse card only requires the person to be living at the same address. Actually, when I ordered mine, they just asked if the person is at the same address. No ID required. Not over the phone anyways. ::D

No,.... called 800 463 3783 and talked to Pharas. She doesn't accept it.

[fmpsportsguy2]

well.. am waiting for the viewsonic 37" TV to arrive, and this thread piqued my interest. Am no where near a costco... Ok one in Kingston.. am in trenton..so anywho... was checking out the costco.ca site...

Just bought a 1/4 HP sump pump from crappy tire, $99.99... seems costco.ca has the 1/3 HP Pump for $88.99 (MORE POWERFUL) Free shipping, pay 5% extra premium ($4.45)for not being a member (plus get to use visa/MC/AMEX).. total taxes in $106.53, compared to $113.99 @ crappy tire for the lower powered model.Their similiar pump is $142.99 taxes in, so I saved $36.46 PLUS have the wonderful Costco warranty and with Sump pumps!!!!!!!!!!!!..... this will be a Key factor in the purchase.

As i get home late and keep missing their customer service closing, am going to try and call tomorrow and sign-up for the gift card promo... (just tack it onto the order, I'm hoping) Either way I saved $7.00, but got a better pump, or I saved $36.50, or I get a membership with the $25 gift card so it's free and will be able to get the much awaited Viewsonic 37" for a steal.

I didn't have to wait in line, no one looked at my purchases and suspected me of being a thief... wonder if they will deliver free samples.. hehehehehe

I dunno pretty satisfied so far, and I'm not even a member..


THAT WAS EASY ..... LOL

[hohohong]

Called again and talked to someone else. He seems more experience and assured me I can use printed copy.

So i went to Costco. They took $25 right away from my membership cost. I signed up for their membership auto-renew and got a set of gadget (tire gauge, pen and torch light) in a sleek case. I almost wanted to buy a tire gauge and now I got it free!

Paid $33 something after taxes. Awesome deal!

[fmpsportsguy2]

seems like this DEAL is getting better and better.. I'm sure I can sweet talk my way into the $25 gift card now that I have ordered online...I mean c'mon I ordered something without a membership , you have an offer for a $25 gift card.. sign me up with the gift card, I'll forego the $5.00 mark up for an item I saved $36.00 on... will you send me the gadgets too LOL

[Absolute]

Called again and talked to someone else. He seems more experience and assured me I can use printed copy.

So i went to Costco. They took $25 right away from my membership cost. I signed up for their membership auto-renew and got a set of gadget (tire gauge, pen and torch light) in a sleek case. I almost wanted to buy a tire gauge and now I got it free!

Paid $33 something after taxes. Awesome deal!

Lol - membership for $33 isn't bad, too bad I live in an apartment. Every time I go to Costco I have bulk food sitting on the floor, and dump out half my fridge freezer to make room.

Next time I'll buy a freezer while I'm there....

[OracerO]

ok so is this deal sstill on ?

can i call in or something ? or if the ppl who have gotten this deal, can you post your LOCATION! so we all know what areas you are getting this deal from!

[fmpsportsguy2]

hehehehe.. just got off the phone.. $25 gift card in the mail....

free membership for what I saved in one online purchase (sump pump) and a better pump for the price at crappy tire.. let the checkout nazi's out, I'm ready for em, and the free samples, the 37" LCD... and the warranties...

Thnx OP!!!!!:lol:

[bubble.tea]

Don't you need to go into the store and get your photo card issued if you register over the phone?

[Evil Techie]

Don't you need to go into the store and get your photo card issued if you register over the phone?

no you dont need to, as it has been posted in this thread b4
they simply mail you membership cards with you and your spouse name but without pictures

[bubble.tea]

no you dont need to, as it has been posted in this thread b4
they simply mail you membership cards with you and your spouse name but without pictures

WOW 7000....THAT'S heavy :).

So how does that work when you walk in? You just flash it? Do they verify name or something at the door?

[kmar]

I signed up over the phone and they are mailing the membership cards and the $25 gift card to me.

[sketty55]

Has anyone with an existing membership had any luck with this? The coupon says this is for new membership only. Not sure if it works for renewals or not.

[Evil Techie]

WOW 7000....THAT'S heavy :).

So how does that work when you walk in? You just flash it? Do they verify name or something at the door?

costco doesnt really check for it at the door
the cashiers need to scan the membership card when checking out though
they have never really asked to see another piece of ID in my experience

[bubble.tea]

costco doesnt really check for it at the door
the cashiers need to scan the membership card when checking out though
they have never really asked to see another piece of ID in my experience

well that's it. I'd doing this. I will try when I make it into Ottawa tomorrow., -if- they don't accept then will do over the phone...however at this stage of the game...I should think my negotiation skillz are mad tight by now :lol: (<---thanks gee// animated smilies working now :) yabadabadoooooooooooooooooooooo)

If only I can find my OTHER $24.93 check that they sent out from my parents LAST membership last year that expired....then I can basically end up paying $5 and change for this years membership :)

[ott_wrench]

I was able to use the scan but the person at the membership desk said they were making an exception for me. They mentioned that these coupons were sent to select postal codes.

what ever - it worked so now i can go buy some Michelin X-Ice tires for the car.

good luck

[Chr1s]

800 463 3783 - Called them today (three times). Twice they said I had to go instore to get a membership. Third time I called I pressed 0 all the way through and asked the agent straight out if could buy a Costco membership over the phone.. the lady confirmed I could!' I started to give my info and then told her I had a promotion code... gave the number and she asked me what it was for. I said $25 cash card. She signed me up with no problem. I should have my paperwork (and giftcard) in 7-10 days.

Previously, I tried to go instore with the coupon and they wouldn't give me the deal with the scan. (Said it HAD to be the original).

Thanks for the deal guys.

[ecgz88]

I'm working in Bell in Vancouver. Today a Costco guy just come to our company set a booth and give $25 gift card if I sign a membership card. He also said if my old membership card have to renew in this month, he also can give me $25 gift card.:confused: I don't know how he did it.

[bubble.tea]

........ I don't know how he did it.

they call it 'magic' :lol:.

[bubble.tea]

Well., I went into the store on Merivale, and picked one up.

Dunno if my Pilipino skillz are tight enough, or if my kid(s) are just too adorable, but we got the $25 no questions :D. God Damned did they ever try to upsell the Executive and the AMEX.

I fought the fight, and came out with only the Gold Membership and no AMEX...although I think I may pick-it-up for emergencies (hey., no-fee is good). I'd rather becaught in an emergency paying with CC than from DEbit. I plan on pre-buying ALL my CashCards online using my other higher interest cash-back CC for Costco from now on.

oh, I love the leather jackets they have seasonally...MAY (after 3 years of passing on them) pick one up this year.

Thanks all :).

[wiresncode]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4051924#post4051924

No coupon required.

[fttn]

Has anyone with an existing membership had any luck with this? The coupon says this is for new membership only. Not sure if it works for renewals or not.

Every year I sign up as a new member. They've never asked me about my current membership :)

[fttn]

The lady from Costco customer service just called back and confirmed my stuff is on the way, and even gave me my membership number :) Thanks to the op!


I guess the membership cards come seperately?

[bubble.tea]

Every year I sign up as a new member. They've never asked me about my current membership :)

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hmmm english., yes that's better hehe., Hey., that's a GREAT piece of info my fellow RFDer :). I was thinking about this., and will DEFIN8ly keep an eye out NEXT October :)

[coeternity]

just went to the sign up at dt vancouver.

got $25 GC for signing up for the membership (dont need any scan)

extra $10 GC for applying for amex card (just need to fill up the form)

so the membership only cost $23+ after tax.

photo taken on site and card immediately given

[Chr1s]

Just received my package in the mail in 2 envelopes.

1 envelope had membership (need to go for photo) and the other envelope had my $25 gift card.

Sweet. :)

[uria]

How is the return policy in Costco...
what is the longest that someone was able to get the money back...?

I know Sam's club will refund without a time limit (most of the times)

[bon]

Just received my package in the mail in 2 envelopes.

1 envelope had membership (need to go for photo) and the other envelope had my $25 gift card.

Sweet. :)

What ? Costco need your photo even if you signed over Phone ?

I am planning to share the membreship with others, what can I do if they really require photo on the card ?

There is the post saying no photo require if signed over phone (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4036840&postcount=199).

[himanlam]

What ? Costco need your photo even if you signed over Phone ?

I am planning to share the membreship with others, what can I do if they really require photo on the card ?

There is the post saying no photo require if signed over phone (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4036840&postcount=199).

If your others lives on the same address with you, you can get free for your others.

[kmar]

What ? Costco need your photo even if you signed over Phone ?

I am planning to share the membreship with others, what can I do if they really require photo on the card ?

There is the post saying no photo require if signed over phone (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4036840&postcount=199).

They require you to get your photo taken when you go into the store. They put a sticker on my card stating this when I got it.

[Evil Techie]

thats strange
my card didnt come with the sticker and ive already used it fine without photo on it before

[bubble.tea]

thats strange
my card didnt come with the sticker and ive already used it fine without photo on it before

maybe you got a special RFD Moderator card?

[kmar]

thats strange
my card didnt come with the sticker and ive already used it fine without photo on it before

Strange, mine has a sticker on it that says "To activate this card, you must present a proof of address and have your photo taken."

[chlorine]

thats strange
my card didnt come with the sticker and ive already used it fine without photo on it before

I am no RFD moderator... and I got the same... I will continue using it without my photo on it. even though I don't plan on lending my card out, it may come in handy one day...

[bst]

Just got this promotion from the mail today.....now you can order the membership online using coupon code: GSWEB8

[kleptodathief]

i've never been to costco, how r the fries there? :cheesygri

[chefsonia]

I just tried and it say's the coupon code is not valid. Anyone else having the same problem? Am i doing something wrong?

[Spidey]

People are getting these in the mail.

My wife has expired and we are going this weekend. is there anything online to get. If she has to pay to renew, she might as well gte $25 for if its available

[boo4842]

Just used the coupon code GSWEB8 online and got it seemed to work. We will see if I get my gift card.