Cheapest way to get a Costco Membership?.

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Cheapest way to get a Costco Membership?.

I had a costco membership over 8 years ago and i felt like i threw out my money because i went to buy like 2 times only. But i didnt know about Slickdeals back then where i have read so many times how good the return policy and some other advantages a membership has. Now i want in.

So if someone can help me out on getting a membership the cheapest way i'll appreciate the help.

Thanks

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12-22-2012, 03:25 PM
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12-22-2012, 03:41 PM

smidge1 proud grandma of parker Member sinceJul 2008 Posts16,233 Locationwherever you choose to look, but watch your back Reputation 8,321 Followers 13 + Give Rep	have someone give it to you as a gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-22-2012, 05:12 PM

saravanan_rose L2: Beginner Member sinceJun 2010 Posts35 Reputation 14 Followers 0 + Give Rep	1) Option 1 - Share a membership with a buddy or a relative....you have to pay only half....Costco provides two membership if you ask 2) Option 2 - Apply for a membership along with Costco Amex card and use the card for all the shopping at Costco. If you buy more, the points you earn pays for the membership
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12-22-2012, 09:34 PM

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have someone give it to you as a gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why i didn't think of this before?.

Ok Slickdeals now you know what i want for Christmas.

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12-22-2012, 10:30 PM

Avi L4: Apprentice Member sinceNov 2004 Posts346 LocationSan Francisco, CA Reputation 56 Followers 0 + Give Rep	Or ask someone to buy a Costco gift card... you can use the gift card to enter and pay at costco
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12-22-2012, 10:40 PM

markzabin Sacramento Member sinceNov 2008 Posts240 Reputation 180 Followers 0 + Give Rep	Just using costco alone for auto insurance pays for the membership itself each year. I am paying $230 for 6 months for 2 cars.
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12-23-2012, 10:06 AM

johny3 L8: Grand Teacher Member sinceAug 2010 Posts3,787 Locationbuffalo area, ny Reputation 651 Followers 0 + Give Rep	you may be able to get a discounted membership thru work depending on your job ~~ xRANDALLxFLAGG [xbox.com] kindle SO saved so far: *$801* book savings: $100
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12-23-2012, 10:25 AM

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you may be able to get a discounted membership thru work depending on your job

Not thru my job.

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Or ask someone to buy a Costco gift card... you can use the gift card to enter and pay at costco

Is it cheaper this way?

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Just using costco alone for auto insurance pays for the membership itself each year. I am paying $230 for 6 months for 2 cars.

I didnt know they sell auto insurance.

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12-23-2012, 10:47 AM

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Is it cheaper this way?

Holy crap Batman ... how cheap do you want .... you are buying a gift card so you could spend in costco ... well if you want a membership to only browse stuff in costco thats a different story ...

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12-23-2012, 11:15 AM

flames9 L3: Novice Member sinceJul 2009 Posts181 Reputation 55 Followers 0 + Give Rep	When I was up in Calgary this summer--I went to Costco with my sister. I had a costco Membership, but she did not! To entice her to sign up, they gave her a $20 Costco gift card. She still had to pay the regular membership fee--but instantly had a $20 gift certificate!! I doubt they do it all the time though
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12-23-2012, 11:39 AM

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When I was up in Calgary this summer--I went to Costco with my sister. I had a costco Membership, but she did not! To entice her to sign up, they gave her a $20 Costco gift card. She still had to pay the regular membership fee--but instantly had a $20 gift certificate!! I doubt they do it all the time though

This sound good. How can i get this?

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12-23-2012, 11:41 AM

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Holy crap Batman ... how cheap do you want .... you are buying a gift card so you could spend in costco ... well if you want a membership to only browse stuff in costco thats a different story ...

OH i think i didnt understand you.

I do want a membership to browse and buy the occasional deal that comes out.

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12-23-2012, 12:00 PM

Avi L4: Apprentice Member sinceNov 2004 Posts346 LocationSan Francisco, CA Reputation 56 Followers 0 + Give Rep	The gift card won't get you membership but it will get you access inside costco and depending upon the value of gift card, you can get the deals
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12-23-2012, 12:03 PM

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The gift card won't get you membership but it will get you access inside costco and depending upon the value of gift card, you can get the deals

At 1 time anyone could get in......but with no membership, you had to pay an extra % on your bill!

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