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expiredtuang2003 posted Aug 10, 2020 5:29 AM

1-Yr Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+

$60

w/ Auto-Renewal (New Costco Members Only)at Groupon
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Groupon or LivingSocial is offering 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Shop Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+ on sale for $60 w/ Auto Renewal valid for New Costco Members only. Thanks tuang2003

Note, to qualify for the promotional incentives, new members must sign up for auto-renewal of the Costco Membership using VISA credit/debit card.

Includes
  • 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership w/ Auto-Renewal
  • $40 Costco Shop Card (gift card is valid towards any purchase, including gas)
  • $40 Off Any Order of $250+ on Costco.com
  • Membership Card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 18

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
Offer valid for new members and those who membership expired prior to April 1, 2020. Not valid for the renewal of an existing Costco membership. Promotional value expires December 31, 2020. To qualify, you must redeem your voucher by December 31, 2020. Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by tuang2003
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Groupon or LivingSocial is offering 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Shop Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+ on sale for $60 w/ Auto Renewal valid for New Costco Members only. Thanks tuang2003

Note, to qualify for the promotional incentives, new members must sign up for auto-renewal of the Costco Membership using VISA credit/debit card.

Includes
  • 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership w/ Auto-Renewal
  • $40 Costco Shop Card (gift card is valid towards any purchase, including gas)
  • $40 Off Any Order of $250+ on Costco.com
  • Membership Card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 18

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
Offer valid for new members and those who membership expired prior to April 1, 2020. Not valid for the renewal of an existing Costco membership. Promotional value expires December 31, 2020. To qualify, you must redeem your voucher by December 31, 2020. Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Aug 12, 2020 5:35 PM
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GrouponAug 12, 2020 5:35 PM
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Quote from C.G :
So no PayPal?
Hi, you can use your preferred method of payment to buy on Groupon, however, only Visa cards are accepted on the Costco redemption process to qualify for the incentive.
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Aug 12, 2020 5:40 PM
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Quote from CoolWalrus672 :
So this used to be $20 Gift card in previous deals? This time it's $40 ?
Thanks for asking! Yes, this Costco Membership Package includes a $40 Costco shop card (gift card is valid towards any purchase, including gas) as well as $40 off any order of $250+ on Costco.com.
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Aug 12, 2020 5:45 PM
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ovyboxAug 12, 2020 5:45 PM
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Quote from jayjay8382 :
I can't complete the deal because Costco's website on the final page has you "accept" the terms but the box cannot be clicked. Thus unable to get a Costco membership.
Try another browser. I had similar issues in Firefox, it let me mark the box but then would not react to "Place the Order", then did a refresh and some new fields with the Shipping address showed up. Then I had to change the phone number format, and then in worked. Very weird.
Aug 12, 2020 5:50 PM
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Quote from fastmovie :
can I use the online 40/250 off for in store pickup order?
Hi! The one-time use $40 Off promo code may only be used for a purchase made online at Costco.com of $250 or more before tax and shipping.
Aug 12, 2020 6:11 PM
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illdealthatAug 12, 2020 6:11 PM
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Quote from Groupon :
Hi! The one-time use $40 Off promo code may only be used for a purchase made online at Costco.com of $250 or more before tax and shipping.
@Groupon, the deal says "not valid for membership renewals". If I was previously a member (expired January 2020) Can I still click the "renew membership" button for this deal to count? Or does it need to be a completely new account.
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Aug 12, 2020 6:33 PM
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Quote from singireddys :
How do i get the first $40 gift card?
Thanks for asking! New members will receive their Costco Shop Card and Costco.com promo code by mail 4 to 6 weeks after their membership has been activated online on Costco.com.
Aug 12, 2020 6:44 PM
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PetSpyAug 12, 2020 6:44 PM
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Quote from Groupon :
code by mail 4 to 6 weeks
hi groupon, just wanted to compliment you guys. i renewed a 2017 expired membership using your code+pin and the process went smoothly from your websight then handed off to costco. the youtube instructions was a great idea, though it's a bit too "new" oriented instead of "old renewal" like i did. thankfully i didn't get confused during costco membership checkout.

question, which i'm sure you've gotten all week...

will the -$40(off $250 online) coupon be transferable?
like can i give/send it to my bother in another state
who's under a different membership number, etc.

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Aug 12, 2020 7:08 PM
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Quote from ShubhraD :
Does Costco offer free shipping (not groceries, maybe for cleaning supply or electronics)?
My town does not have a Costco, but there are two stores within 2 hours of drive. I have been paying extra so far to avail free shipping with Sams plus membership but it doesn't seem to worth much to me (personally), plus I'm so done with their bad customer service. So I am thinking about getting Costco membership based on if they offer free shipping on items.
Hi, If you have a question about shipping fees, please contact the membership counter at your local Costco.​
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Aug 12, 2020 7:13 PM
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Quote from 19shahs19 :
My membership expired on 31st may 2020. And my wife had addon card of that membership. So is my wife eligible for this offer. Can I get membership on my wife's name?
Hi, If you have a question about whether you qualify as a new member, please contact the membership counter at your local Costco.​
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Aug 12, 2020 7:19 PM
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KevoDAug 12, 2020 7:19 PM
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Quote from asdfrat :
Same problem for me, wiped out my VISA details after applying the shop card. Couldn't opt-in to auto renewal, as the credit card section was completely gone ("No credit card applied"). I set-up auto-renewal after buying the membership then. @Groupon, please look into this, it just does not work the way you describe it's supposed to work.
Had this same issue. As soon as I applied the shop card, my VISA details were wiped out and I could not set to autorenew.

However, as soon as you check out, it'll bring you to your new Costco account homepage where there's an option in the middle of the screen that allows you to set up auto-renewal and add any VISA prepaid, debit or credit card number.
Last edited by KevoD August 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM.
Aug 12, 2020 7:25 PM
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Quote from hardik4342 :
Hi I am currently a member and it's not right now on auto renewal n so it expires in 20days .can I still use this offer ? If yes what steps do I follow ? Appreciate your response
Hi. This membership promotion is only valid for a new member of Costco. It is not valid for those with a current Costco membership or memberships that expired after April 1, 2020. If you have a question about whether you qualify as a new member, contact the membership counter at your local Costco.
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Aug 12, 2020 7:33 PM
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Quote from Creed77 :
My membership ended at the end of July. I was an addon on someone else's account, will I qualify?

Can I use the same email address or should I make another if I qualify?
Hi. This membership promotion is only valid for a new member of Costco. It is not valid for those with a current Costco membership or memberships that expired after April 1, 2020. If you have a question about whether you qualify as a new member, contact the membership counter at your local Costco.
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Aug 12, 2020 7:43 PM
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Quote from TiteAzz :
Is there a problem on the Groupon site? I keep getting a 404 when I try to buy the deal.

We're so sorry for any frustration you've had trying to purchase this deal. Please send us an email to [email protected] and our Support Team will be glad to take a look at this issue for you.
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Aug 12, 2020 7:57 PM
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MrCrispyAug 12, 2020 7:57 PM
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I'm still not sure if Costco is a good deal for those who don't have big households. e.g. for single people/couples. esp if you live in a city which has stores like TraderJoe's, ethnic food stores etc.

I've been a member in the past and found out that the huge variety of good just encourages you to shop more and go over budget - its why it was always full of people with loaded carts filling up their homes and maxing out credit cards.

Its worth it for purchases which save you a big chunk, such as some electronics, tires, gas, services etc but I don't use those that often. A lot of the essentials you can find for same price in smaller quantity at places like Smart & Final and you won't waste any.

I guess with pandemic bulk shopping makes more sense, but not sure if its still worth it.
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Aug 12, 2020 8:29 PM
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Quote from htownteg :
This may have been discussed but does it work if you cancel your membership and another member of your family signs up and you become the secondary?
Hi! If you have a question about whether you qualify as a new member, contact the membership counter at your local Costco.
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