Costco is fondly known for many things: a food court with delicious snacks, private-label wines that rival award-winning vintages, and giant-sized packages of just about everything. But before you buy a Costco membership, keep watching to learn all you need to know about joining the club. Here's a secret that just might blow your mind: You don't need a membership to get in the doors. There are a few ways even non-members can check out the fabled aisles of savings. The easiest way is probably finding a buddy who's a member and tagging along on their next shopping trip. Technically, only members can make purchases, but as long as your friend lets you scan their member card at the register, you'll be able to pay for your own 30-pack of toilet paper.
Another way to get in is to get a Costco Cash card. This gift card lets you shop without a membership, using the value on the card to pay for anything. Only members can buy Costco Cash cards, so, again, you'll have to know someone who is a member to get the hookup. But once you have that gift card in hand, you can give the store a real test drive. It doesn't stop there, though. Anyone can grab lunch or dinner at the food court. It's usually located near the exit, so just enter through the exit or near customer service to grab your favorite menu item.
In some states, liquor must legally be available for sale to the public, without any membership restrictions. In that case, even Costco non-members can shop Costco's extensive liquor department, which occasionally even has its own entrance. There, shoppers can find name-brand spirits as well as the company's private-label Kirkland brand offerings, mostly in larger, 1.75-liter bottles.
Nonmembers can take advantage of some of Costco's health-related services. They can get eye exams, since the optometrists are not employed by Costco, although they can't buy glasses afterwards. And, in most states, nonmembers can fill prescriptions at Costco pharmacies, enjoying lower prices on both human and pet medication. However, prices on meds are even lower for club members, thanks to the Costco Members Prescription Program.
Finally, if you really need a way to get your hands on some of those great Costco-only products, you can shop Costco.com or via Instacart, although nonmembers pay slightly higher prices and delivery fees.
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