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expiredtunabreath posted Nov 27, 2023 11:32 AM

New Costco Members: 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $40 Costco Shop Card

$60

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Update: Last day to take advantage of this offer (ends 12/31).

Groupon offers New Costco Members: 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $40 Digital Costco Shop Card for $60. Must purchase this promotion by December 31, 2023 to qualify for the Costco Shop Card.

Thanks to community member tunabreath for finding this deal.
  • Note: Offer only valid for New Costco Members. Limit 1 membership and Costco Shop Card per household.
You Will Receive:
  • A membership card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 16
  • A $40 Digital Costco Shop Card (valid for use to purchase eligible product at Costco locations and Costco.com. Shop Cards are not accepted at Costco Gas Stations, Car Washes, or Food Court Kiosks.
Offer Details:
  • Valid only for new members and those whose previous memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired for at least 18 months or more.
  • Promotional $40 Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members. The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up.
  • The 1-year membership period will begin immediately upon purchase

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  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through December 31, 2023.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by tunabreath
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Update: Last day to take advantage of this offer (ends 12/31).

Groupon offers New Costco Members: 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $40 Digital Costco Shop Card for $60. Must purchase this promotion by December 31, 2023 to qualify for the Costco Shop Card.

Thanks to community member tunabreath for finding this deal.
  • Note: Offer only valid for New Costco Members. Limit 1 membership and Costco Shop Card per household.
You Will Receive:
  • A membership card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 16
  • A $40 Digital Costco Shop Card (valid for use to purchase eligible product at Costco locations and Costco.com. Shop Cards are not accepted at Costco Gas Stations, Car Washes, or Food Court Kiosks.
Offer Details:
  • Valid only for new members and those whose previous memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired for at least 18 months or more.
  • Promotional $40 Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members. The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up.
  • The 1-year membership period will begin immediately upon purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through December 31, 2023.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by tunabreath

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Dec 7, 2023 7:07 PM
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OptimizerrrDec 7, 2023 7:07 PM
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Quote from SlickSmiles :
Never got the $40 digital gift card when I bought this several months ago.
I received my gift card within 2 days (I registered on Saturday, and received the Costco card on Monday and gift card on Tuesday)
Dec 7, 2023 9:55 PM
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Abrahamk47Dec 7, 2023 9:55 PM
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Quote from kozgur :
I received my gift card within 2 days (I registered on Saturday, and received the Costco card on Monday and gift card on Tuesday)
Which email address did it come from?
Dec 7, 2023 9:58 PM
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OptimizerrrDec 7, 2023 9:58 PM
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Quote from Abrahamk47 :
Which email address did it come from?
Gift card: [email protected]

and

Membership: [email protected]
Dec 7, 2023 10:00 PM
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Abrahamk47Dec 7, 2023 10:00 PM
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Quote from kozgur :
Gift card: [email protected]

and

Membership: [email protected]
Thanks. I activated my membership on 12/4 and still waiting for gift card. Wondering if I need to pick up membership card first even though terms and conditions say it's not necessary...
Dec 7, 2023 11:51 PM
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OptimizerrrDec 7, 2023 11:51 PM
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Quote from Abrahamk47 :
Thanks. I activated my membership on 12/4 and still waiting for gift card. Wondering if I need to pick up membership card first even though terms and conditions say it's not necessary...
No, I don't think that's necessary. I signed in on Costco website with the new member number, after receiving both emails.
Dec 8, 2023 1:07 AM
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hawtnurseDec 8, 2023 1:07 AM
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I bought this deal last year from Groupon and never got $40 shop card. There's no one to contact either. FYI
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Dec 8, 2023 12:56 PM
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SnoopFrogDec 8, 2023 12:56 PM
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Quote from Yubel :
Costco makes money on membership. They have quotas and benchmarks to meet. Them asking you for upgrades and to sign up for credit cards/automatic renewal is part of their job.

The integrity of the company means everything to them. That's why for the most part, some people can return LIVE Christmas trees after the month of December with a smile, sadly. They don't make money on the rotisserie chickens either. It's just a service they provide for their members. Membership service is key. Yet, there are members that take advantage of Costco in more ways than they think.

Just think about this…when you have unexpected company or last minute forgot to cater for your kids soccer team, where are you going to go to get quality pizza for cheap? They may be pushy at times, but man you still get a good deals at times.

Anyways, this is the best deal I've seen in a long time, even before Covid. I've seen deals for $20 shop cards only, or ones where you refer a friend and you and your friend get a free pizza. I remember years back, they had a deal where you could get a certain percentage off any item, if you applied and got approved for their credit card. I remember my grandmother-in-law getting her first smart tv like that.
I'm not sure what the point of this response is. I understand they're asked to do it. What I don't understand is why I get harassed after I ask them to stop trying to sell me an upgrade. Ending a conversation should be simple. Anything beyond that is an abusive, aggressive, high-pressure sales technique that you would normally only see in low-quality venues.

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Dec 8, 2023 3:42 PM
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WindySummerDec 8, 2023 3:42 PM
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/n-c...membership

Valid only for new members and those whose previous memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired for at least 18 months or more.
Please allow up to two hours to receive your confirmation email from Costco. You must have either your Costco or Groupon confirmation email to receive your physical membership card at a Costco location.

A membership card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 16

A physical membership card is not required to shop online or receive your incentives.
Incentive includes a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card
Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members.
Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up.
Not valid for the renewal of an existing Costco membership.

$40 Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Costco Gas Stations, Car Washes, or Food Court Kiosks.

Promotional value expires Dec 31, 2023. Amount paid never expires.

To qualify for the Digital Costco Shop Card you must purchase this promotion by December 31, 2023.
Last edited by WindySummer December 8, 2023 at 07:54 AM.
Dec 8, 2023 11:00 PM
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kaultraDec 8, 2023 11:00 PM
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Can I really not use my Mastercard at this store? I use my citi Mastercard for everything. Seems ridiculous to me for a restriction like this.
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Dec 9, 2023 3:41 AM
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SnoopFrogDec 9, 2023 3:41 AM
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Quote from kaultra :
Can I really not use my Mastercard at this store? I use my citi Mastercard for everything. Seems ridiculous to me for a restriction like this.
That's correct. I had to get a Visa just to shop here. Their website and store only take Visa. You can use a Mastercard to buy your Costco membership, but you can only shop there with a Visa. They have some deal with Visa, apparently.
Dec 9, 2023 6:17 AM
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nitro4450Dec 9, 2023 6:17 AM
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Question: If i claim this deal, can I put it under someone else's name? I want to give it as a Christmas present
Dec 9, 2023 4:54 PM
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ganganDec 9, 2023 4:54 PM
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Just found out that Citi card is so married with Costco that if you cancel Costco membership next year, Citi card will close.
Closing CC too early affects your credit score as it brings down the average age of the cards.

I feel this whole Costco is fraud.
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Dec 9, 2023 9:01 PM
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EricPostDec 9, 2023 9:01 PM
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Stacks Social now has this deal available. Never used them myself, but if anyone has, you may wish to comment

https://www.stacksocial.com/sales...shop-card?
Dec 10, 2023 7:24 AM
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ggshopping11Dec 10, 2023 7:24 AM
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Quote from blackbeasst :
Of course this pops up. Just renewed mine this last weekend 🙄
Well u would not qualify anyway. Only for new members (18 months and older)

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Dec 11, 2023 12:43 PM
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BlessedWith7Dec 11, 2023 12:43 PM
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For those of you who have already done this:
Is it possible to sign up as someone else on Groupon in order to give them this as a gift for Christmas? I figured I'd put my own email, but their name. I'd prob end up getting the email with the gift card, but if I gave them the Groupon print out with THEIR info on it, THEY could go in and get their membership since I put their name and I for on it, right?

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