Costco is a wonderful place where you can get all of the free samples you want plus great deals on food, clothes, home décor and so much more. Not to mention the fact that they have a surprisingly good poutine, and one of the best hot dogs around. On top of all of this, did you know that there are a bunch of perks that come with being a costco member that you've probably never heard of? Read on for a list of Costco hacks that can save you some serious bucks. Discounted Movie Tickets And Gift Cards Costco offers savings on a ton of stuff, and that includes movie tickets. Other tickets that you can save big on include day passes for LaRonde, spa gift cards, vacation deals and even cruises. View this post on Instagram Ready to see the new #CostcoSavingsBook picks? Check out Costco.com. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Jun 26, 2019 at 12:22pm PDT Shop movie tickets and gift cards. You Can Actually Get In Without Being A Member There are a ton of ways that you can "sneak" into Costco: you can go to the pharmacy and liquor sections without a member card, for example. You can also get in with a friend if they have a membership. View this post on Instagram No sample rivalry here. #Costco A post shared by Costco (@costco) on May 14, 2018 at 3:54pm PDT Find out more about how to sneak into Costco here. Save On Phone Plans And Internet Costco offers affordable phone and internet plans for homes and businesses. You can even get actual landlines there (yep, people still buy landlines). View this post on Instagram Who doesn’t love fast Wi-Fi? ❤️ Find the Google Wi-Fi 4-pack at Costco.com. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Oct 25, 2018 at 4:22pm PDT Shop phone plans and Internet. Refill Your Ink Cartridges This one is a huge plus, especially if you're a student who needs to print all their assignments. Get up to 70% if you refill instead of buying new ones. On top of that, you'll also be reducing waste. Starting at $9! View this post on Instagram want to eat costco's pizza🍕 A post shared by Arukas Bailey Yamato. 아루카수 (@arukas_tae) on Jan 16, 2018 at 3:05am PST Shop ink cartridge refills. Save On Vacation Packages Planning a big trip anytime soon? Costco has you covered with affordable vacation packages, from all-inclusives to resorts. That's right, you can save on your next relaxing holiday with Costco. View this post on Instagram White sandy beaches are calling your name at Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Relax along the waterfront with this vacation package. When you stay four nights or more, save on the hotel rate, and receive nightly dinner and a EUR 100 resort credit. See details on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/Costco. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Sep 14, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT Shop travel packages. Save On Medical Insurance Yeah, you really can get everything at Costco, including pretty competitive medical insurance rates. And, if things go south, they sell discounted caskets. View this post on Instagram Well, shucks #CostcoFan A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Nov 9, 2017 at 12:30pm PST Shop medical insurance. You Can Shop Online Without A Membership According to RedFlagDeals, you can buy certain items online without being a member. Apparently, prices are about 5% higher because the store offers free shipping, but it's still definitely worthwhile. View this post on Instagram Basic never looked so good! * Des vêtements de base qui ont du style! #kirklandsignature #costcocanada #basic #basictshirt #whitet A post shared by Costco Canada (@costco_canada) on Jun 5, 2019 at 1:16pm PDT Learn more about shopping online. Save On Glasses And Other Optical Services You can get really good deals on glasses, contacts and other optical services at Costco. You can get multi-package glasses so you can stock up if you're the kind of person who always loses their glasses. View this post on Instagram Go ahead, take a selfie when you try on a new pair of frames at Costco Optical. When you put your glasses back on, you'll be able to choose your favorite pair. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Mar 13, 2017 at 10:50am PDT Shop optical services here. Cheap Prescriptions You can save big on a ton of prescriptions at Costco. Find out more about what you can save on on their website. View this post on Instagram Daily support, done well. Find savings on Kirkland Signature™ Omeprazole – as well as other health and wellness products – through Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Jan 2, 2019 at 4:07pm PST Learn more about prescription services. Free in-home installation consultation If you buy something at Costco, you can have people come to your house and install your products for you, from flooring to windows. The consulation for these services for Costco members are free. View this post on Instagram Coming soon: Stoplights installed at your local Costco. #AprilFools A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Apr 1, 2017 at 7:55am PDT Shop installation services. Cheap but awesome birthday cakes I LOVE Costco birthday cakes, and, if you're never had one, you're missing out. Feed a crowd with a cheap cake and make a birthday boy/girl very happy. And, obviously, save a ton on the rest of your grocery shop, from granola bars to cheese. View this post on Instagram More people are born today than any other day of the year. Share this post with a friend who would love a slice of #CostcoCake. A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:57am PDT Shop groceries. Make The Most Of The Generous Return Policy When I signed up for a Costco membership, they told me I could take up to one year to cancel my Costco membership, and get my money back. They also have generous return policies for many electronics. View this post on Instagram A value worth wagging about. #Costco A post shared by Costco (@costco) on Mar 22, 2018 at 4:16pm PDT Learn more about Costco's return policy. Now, go forth and save my friends. Armed with these little-known life hacks, you can really make your wallet a lot happier.
