[E=mc²]

I'm thinking of applying for a Costco membership card in order to purchase something. I don't normally shop at Costco so my only reason for getting a card is to make this purchase.

Anyway my question is, I read that Costco will refund your membership at any time if you are dissatisfied. Does anyone know how it works? Do you have to at least purchase something at least once? Is it a no questions asked kinda thing? How long does it take to get the refund?

I just don't plan on paying $50 for a yearly membership just for one item.

thanks!

[Presto]

Why don't you get one of your friends with a Costco membership to buy the item for you? It's better than going through that whole process just to get one thing.

[nipples]

unless i'm mistaken, if you refund your membership, you will also lose the ability to take advantage of the refund policy and their double warranty

[ZhangFei]

you will ultimately save money when shopping in costco, even with the $50.

everything is in bulk though... lol

[Presto]

Costco is worth it, though. Sure it's bulk, but it's great for stocking up on consumables, especially when they go on sale, like TP.

[E=mc²]

Why don't you get one of your friends with a Costco membership to buy the item for you? It's better than going through that whole process just to get one thing.

Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart.

So yeah lol

[Ch28]

Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat?

[Bender Unit]

Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat?
Agree. One Time Purchase like you plan.
Get a Costco Gift Card. Even $25 can do it and pay the rest with cash or debit.

[Fafine]

Agree. One Time Purchase like you plan.
Get a Costco Gift Card. Even $25 can do it and pay the rest with cash or debit.

yeah i do this everytime i go LOL

[tiger_handheld]

Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart.

So yeah lol


Why dont you post on Revscene, or ask ASK PRESTO!! i'm sure he does not bite...

[winson604]

Can't you just buy a costco gift card and use thtat?

fo sho! gives you the benefits of being able to go to costco without having to ever buy a membership

[KingDeeCee]

Hmmm, Don't they have an exclusive membership card? Like you get points everytime you shop and you get like 5% of all your purchases back. And if you don't shop over $45 you get $45 back? Or does the card cost more than $45?

[orange7]

what is the one item that you want to buy?

[winson604]

Hmmm, Don't they have an exclusive membership card? Like you get points everytime you shop and you get like 5% of all your purchases back. And if you don't shop over $45 you get $45 back? Or does the card cost more than $45?

I actually went to get a card today and the executive card you get 2% cash back annually. Over a year you would get back $48 minimum assuming you spend $200/month which would cover the difference between a Gold Star card and the Executive card making it worth it. Of course if you spend more then $200/month you get more.

I was previously just doing the gift card thing but with a membership I get a free spouse card for my gf and it's just easier.

[KingDeeCee]

I actually went to get a card today and the executive card you get 2% cash back annually. Over a year you would get back $48 minimum assuming you spend $200/month which would cover the difference between a Gold Star card and the Executive card making it worth it. Of course if you spend more then $200/month you get more.

I was previously just doing the gift card thing but with a membership I get a free spouse card for my gf and it's just easier.

I do believe they give you the $48 even if you don't spend over $200 a month.

[taylor192]

You can buy online and pay a small fee for not having a card. I did this, cost me $10 with free shipping for some shelves I wanted.

[E=mc²]

Alright thanks
but I guess no one here has tried getting a refund eh?

Well I need to not only buy something but I wanted to get a free fitting and try out one of their contact lenses (the Air Optix Aqua) because due to my dry eyes, I just wanted to see whether those might be more comfortable. At my optometrist, the bitch at the counter won't let me have a trial and gives me such a rude attitude (she also did that to my friend when he went to have his eyes examined), which pisses me off because trial contacts are FREE for optometrists, they get samples directly from the manufacturer.

So yeah, that's why I need a membership, because not only am I buying something, I also need to get fitted for contacts at their optical department.

[murd0c]

The money I save from buying gas alone pays for dozens of memberships a year.

[wahyinghung]

Another way to get free membership is to get a job there........

[ilvtofu]

definitely use the gift card, you can refill it and everything too.
Get all the benefits and none of the drawbacks. and really theres nothing to lose, tons of ppl can find a good use to a costco giftcard.

[dark0821]

yeye.. giftcard FTW

[goo3]

how do you get a gift card?

[IMASA]

how do you get a gift card?

Er, you go to Costco and buy one, like every other store.

[InvisibleSoul]

Don't you have to be an existing member to buy a gift card?

[TheKingdom2000]

Unfortunately nobody I know shops at Costco. Most of them go to the Canadian Wholesale Club or Walmart.


how do you not know someone? i'm 100% positive you know someone. ask an uncle or something.

how do you get a gift card?

Er, you go to Costco and buy one, like every other store.

^^lol

[TekDragon]

Just got my card a month ago.

Few things.

1) Refund the membership anytime you're not satisfied. It's their policy. Not sure how easy it is to do it.
2) Their amex gives you 2% cash back. Some details on how that is calculated, but you can find that in store.

[wahyinghung]

^ spend around around $7000 with the AMEX for the year will get you enough cash back to cover the membership fee

[JesseBlue]

just get it. youll be able to use it in the us as well. and some items are cheaper there. one time i bought 10 pk cfls for 4bucks with instant rebate. and think of all the hotdogs!

[orange7]

how do you get a gift card?

Er, you go to Costco and buy one, like every other store.


lol... :haha:

[RFlush]

Costco card also works globally and you can return things globally as well. I bought a camera in Korea and returned it here :)

[goo3]

Don't you have to be an existing member to buy a gift card?

From what I can dig up, yes. Just like any other store, ha har har.. ugh.

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=10284381&search=gift%20cards&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=gift%20cards&Ntt=gift%20cards&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1


The Costco Cash card can be used as:

*
A convenient payment option in our warehouses, gas stations and on costco.ca
*
A perfect gift for family, friends, colleagues and clients

Costco Cash cards make a great alternative to carrying cash or credit cards; they do not expire, are rechargeable and can be purchased in denominations from $25 to $1,000*.

Members may check their balance on costco.ca, in warehouses by swiping the card at the red kiosk, or by calling the toll-free number on the back of the card.

Members can buy Costco Cash cards for non-members**, though only members can reload the cards. Costco Cash balances may be used toward membership or merchandise or gasoline at any Costco location in Canada, the United States or Puerto Rico.

*Costco Cash cards are sent with zero balance. To activate your Costco Cash card, please contact our customer service at 1-800-463-3783, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET). An agent will be happy to activate your card for immediate use.

**A 5% surcharge applies to non-member purchases on Costco.ca.

[InvisibleSoul]

Yep, thought so... still no help for OP.

[Shun Izaki]

Either use the giftcard as a membership and pay cash/debit, or just find somone with a costco card :P