Are you really getting the most out of your Costco membership?
You might even be saving money on health care by using the Costco Prescription Program.
But you might still be missing out.
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Here are 10 little-known items yourCostco membershipcan help you get for less sometimes without even entering the store.
(Though the$1.50 hot dog dealis worth the trip.)
10 Things You Didnt Know You Could Buy at Costco
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On its website, the warehouse club sells caskets, urns and memorial keepsakes.
And of course, youll get a discount.
For example, Costco sells thisPrime Rose casketfor $1,149.99 with free shipping.
The same one would cost you $1,549.99 fromAmazonor $1,449.99 fromWalmart.
Some state restrictions apply, so double-check the details before including Costco in your funeral plans.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Above Ground Pools
Your summer just got cooler and cheaper with Costcos reduced price above ground pool sets.
With options ranging from 1,500- to 2,200-gallon pools, your backyard parties are sure to be wet and wild.
The Bestway Power SteelAbove Ground PoolSet is only $500 with a Costco membership.
The same pool sells for just under $850 onAmazon.
Well let you do the math, but whether oval shaped or rectangular, the prices cant be beat.
They will, however, help you beat the heat.
In fact,Costco was sued by Tiffany and Co.for selling Tiffany style engagement rings.
He suggested added services and the weight of the brand justified the higher cost from the famous jewelry store.
Your Next Vacation
Like many others, your Costco membership comes with perks you might not even know about.
These include exclusiveCostco travel discountsand vacation packages that could save you a ton of money.
A New Car
Yes, Costco will help you save money on your next car.
Participating dealers offer exclusive lower prices for Costco members.
TheCostco Auto Programincludes pre-owned and new cars, trucks and SUVs.
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Emergency Food Supplies
For $3,000, you and your family could be ready for the end of times.
TheReadywise Variety Emergency Food Palletcomes with 5,400 total servings with a 25-year shelf life.
Youll get grains, fruits and veggies, protein even dessert, for your post-apocalyptic sweet tooth.
The pallet even includes 864 servings of a whey milk alternative and an orange drink.
Sure, the upfront cost sounds pretty huge … but you cant argue with feeding your familyin an emergency.
A DIY Shed
Need a workshop or place to store gardening tools?
you might get thispremium shedthats typically $1,299.99 and build it yourself.
The same one sells on Amazon for$1,568.
Now, channel your inner Bob Vila and get building.
Your Insurance
As a Costco member, you have access to everything from pet insurance to term life insurance.
Health insurance plansinclude vision and the Costco Marketplace promises a simple navigation process.
You could save on auto and home insurance, too.
When switching to insurance provided through Costco, members said they saved anaverage of $596in the first year.
With those savings, you could buy that pool.
Perhaps, like us, you need extra love and hugs these days.
Costco has you covered with this cuddly, nearly 8-foot tallplush bearfor $300.
Drowning in Expenses?
Maybe youre scrambling after your car broke down.
Or you got a medical bill you werent expecting.
Or inflation has finally pushed your budget over the edge.
You dont need to go it alone.
When money is tight,these resourcescan help you manage unexpected expenses without stress.
She covers lifestyle topics for The Penny Hoarder.
