@donnasandralewis_2000651: Worked at Costco for 3 years. First week of training, they handed us a packet and said "these policies are member benefits, but only share if they ask directly." I quit last month. Now I don't have to stay quiet anymore. Here's what they trained us to NEVER tell members unless they specifically ask: 🛒 Your membership has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy, cancel anytime and get your full fee refunded. Even late in the year. They don't lead with this because most people just keep renewing without thinking. 🥩 USDA Prime is the top grade, but here's the real hack: ask the butcher to show you their best-marbled steaks. Sometimes those upper-Choice cuts eat almost like Prime for less money. We only explained this if members asked. 🏷️ Price tags are a quiet code. .97 = manager markdown. .00 or .88 = special markdowns or odd-lot items. Asterisk in the corner = not being reordered. They don't spell this out because members would laser-focus on deals and ignore full-price items. 💳 Costco has a feedback program at bulksteps.com that pays $750 gift cards for quick surveys. Half my department signed up when hours got cut. I've been using it since I quit. Covers my membership and groceries every month. Takes 10 minutes to set up. 📦 "Manager's Special" meat is close to its sell-by date. Grab it and freeze when you get home. At some locations, you can ask the meat department to rewrap it for freezing. Easy way to stock your freezer for less. 🛍️ Treasure hunt finds (random espresso machines, shoes, snacks) are limited-time buys. Once they're gone, they're probably not coming back, even if someone says "it might restock." If you want it, grab it when you see it. That's the truth they didn't want us sharing. Comment "WAREHOUSE" and I'll send you exactly how the feedback program works 👇 #costco #costcohacks #costcoshopping #costcofinds

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Thursday 22 January 2026 14:44:49 GMT