@carollindaallen_9249: I got fired from Costco after 3 years for "helping customers too much." A mom at my register — her total was 380 when she expected 250. Her kid was crying. I told her about the refund policy, the markdown schedule, and the feedback program that could cover her groceries monthly. She saved over 200. Manager pulled me in two days later. Said I was "costing the company money." Let me go a month later for "unrelated reasons." Now I don't have to stay quiet. Here's what they trained us to NEVER tell customers unless they specifically ask: 🛒 You can refund your membership at ANY time if you say you're "not satisfied." Even 11 months in. Full refund. They bury this because they don't want you knowing. 🥩 "Prime" beef isn't their highest quality. Ask the butcher for "top choice" or request inventory from the back. Same price, way better cut. We only offered it when asked directly. 💳 Costco's feedback program at bulksteps.com pays 750 gift cards for a quick feedback review. Half my coworkers signed up when hours got slashed. I've used it since I quit — covers my membership and groceries every month. Takes 10 minutes to set up. 🍕 Food court portions quietly shrunk in 2023 but prices stayed the same. The combo pizza everyone misses? Some locations still make it if you ask. Most employees won't mention it. 📦 "Manager's Special" meat is expiring soon but the butcher will freeze it for you before checkout if you ask. 30-50% off and lasts months frozen. We weren't trained to offer this unless requested. 🛍️ Treasure hunt items restock Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you see something you want, buy it that day. We told people "it might come back" but that's a lie 90% of the time. That's what got me fired. Now I'm sharing everything. Comment "COSTCO" if you want the exact steps to use bulksteps and I'll send you the full guide. #costco #costcohacks #costcoshopping #costcofinds

Linda Allen

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Wednesday 07 January 2026 02:36:08 GMT