Did You Know - Costco Edition

10 Mind-Blowing Secrets About Costco

Costco reportedly makes about 80 percent of its profits on membership fees.

• They make a ton of money, too. Costco brings in about $1.5 billion per year.

9. Costco divides its items into "triggers" and "treasures."

• The "triggers" are necessary items that bring you to the store, for instance, paper towels or milk. The treasures are the electronics, limited-run items, and other luxuries that you don't really need (but they keep you coming back).

Complete list (Laudable.com)

Costco, The Undisputed Champion Of The $4 & $5 Lunch Combo

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Complain All You Want But You Continue To Shop There

7 reasons some shoppers hate Costco

Only one credit card option

When you shop at most prominent retailers, you can pay with any number of credit cards. But at Costco, your only choice has been American Express. Now, that option is going away, though Costco recently announced it will start taking Visa (V) in place of Amex (AXP) in 2016. But why only one choice in any case? Bob Nelson, a Costco vice president, says in the case of Amex, it was simply part of the agreement’s terms: “It was an exclusive contract.”

No shopping bags

The most you’ll get at Costco is a recycled cardboard box. (And issues can sometimes apparently arise with cashiers running out of those, too.) Nelson says it’s all about cost: If Costco provided shopping bags, it would have to charge more for the items it sells. He also says he has not heard any issues about availability of cardboard boxes.

Complete list (Yahoo.com)

Costco Has The Best $5 Meal

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