We did this exact deal two years ago and it has been one of the best money decisions we have made.
Honestly, we waited FOREVER before getting a membership to Costco as we just weren’t sure it would be worth it.
We live close to a Sam’s Club and we debate every year whether or not we are going to get a membership. We have ultimately decided to, but then a deal like this came along for Costco and we have benefitted much more from our Costco Membership. We LOVE it!
We ultimately decided to give it a go after hearing from hundreds about how much they love having a Costco membership. Many friends and even many of you, have said that they have a great selection of high quality and even organic produce and meats for a lot less. We know many people who are trying to live thriftier and healthier that LOVE their Costco membership. We never bought meat from Sam’s Club as I was striving for more healthy meats (i.e. grass-fed beef, natural chicken, etc.) and even organic if at all possible with our budget. We have bought a bunch of produce at Sam’s Club when we go and it is a good deal, but we had heard even better reports about the produce, eggs and milk at Costco in terms of both price and more possible organic options. Costco also has some great in-store coupons that we had heard about and seen!
Well, we took advantage of this deal two years ago and it has been one of the best deals ever. We will do a post sometime soon about what we love, but since this deal is ending soon, we thought we would let you know it is worth it, and in fact, a not-to-miss deal!
Why? Because with this deal from the group buying site Living Social, you will receive many freebies!
The membership is normally $55 if you walked into Costco today.
But on Living Social, you will pay $55 for an annual membership and receive all of this too! You can buy up to 3 memberships as a gift as well!
What this deal is that you spend $55 and here’s what you get:
- A One-Year Costco Membership ($40 value)
- A $20 Costco Cash card
- $29.47 in food and product vouchers. All new members will receive a pack of bonus coupons (a $29.47 value), good for a free Kirkland Signature™ 48-pack of AA batteries, a free rotisserie chicken, a free Kirkland Signature™ case of water, $4 off Kirkland Signature™ coffee, and $4 off Kirkland Signature albacore tuna. Note: these coupons expire on May 10, 2014. We just redeemed them all the first time we went to not have to worry about expiration dates!
Since the membership alone is $55, you will essentially receive $40 in additional freebies, plus $8 in coupons, which basically means a membership for $15! Awesome!
UPDATE: from 2/7 – 2/9, you can use coupon code: USA10 to save another 10%!
Head to the Living Social site HERE to get your Costco Membership
Please note: this deal is valid nationwide, it’s just hosted under a few cities on the site. But there are no location restrictions. The fine print states: “”To activate your Costco membership you must bring the printed Costco Membership Activation Certificate email or your printed confirmation page to your local Costco location.”
So what’s the verdict…..Will you be joining? If so, it looks like now is the right time!
Thanks Savings Addiction
Cathysandell
Wish we had one, we habe bjs and sams club
Cassie
Oh bummer! We have seen similar deals for Sam’s Club before (in fact there was one in November) so keep an eye out as we will post as soon as we see it!
Mary
Is this valid for any Costco? When I looked for it on Living Social for the Washington DC area it doesn’t show up, only for the Beaumont area.
Thanks!
Cassie
Hi Mary, It doesn’t have location restrictions listed. Thousands nationwide have gotten it, even if the deal didn’t show up in their city. On national deals like this, they often will have them listed under other cities, but it is not limited to those cities. It’s a very common way the post deals on their site. It would say if there were location restrictions. The only place the fine print talks about locations is here :”To activate your Costco membership you must bring the printed Costco Membership Activation Certificate email or your printed confirmation page to your local Costco location” In addition, you can buy up to three as gifts and the gift ones are also valid for any US location. Hope that helps.
Sue
Never considered buying a membership before, but couldn’t pass up this deal …. one day left …. and I used the code USA10 and got an extra 10% off
Cassie
Hi Sue, we didn’t have a membership ever ourselves until this same deal two years ago! It’s awesome and we love Costco now! Enjoy!
Sarah
So, I went to the living social website and typed in Costco and it’s saying there are no results that match my search? I’ve never used living social before…am I doing it wrong?
Cassie
HI Sarah – the links are provided above 🙂 It will take you right to it! Let me know if you have more questions!
Vicki
Unfortunately, the fine print reveals that this offer is good only for someone who has never been a member of Costco before. I have let my membership lapse because of the cost of renewal and was hoping that I may be able to take advantage of this awesome offer. Thanks, anyway, for advertising it.
Jennifer
Where do you enter the coupon code? I am not seeing an area to do so. Thanks
vickie
Does this membership include a second member like Sam’s club did in November? –Vickie
Mary
Thanks!! I purchased my membership and once you get the confirmation certificate it does says that its good at all Costco locations!