Costco membership price increase. June. Will you still get one?

Sibling's card expires in May but Dad's birthday is earlier in May. So Dad usually gets stuck paying renewal fee before sibling even takes care of it. Wish he'd let the card membership go. Dad has gone less often-brother likes the tire deals and a few other things.

Still no changes in the Costco shopping carts. Heavy clunky units-definite turnoff. Costco needs Target's carts and rolling baskets with pullout handles! Wish that Costco had been able to buy the stock from the store a block away during the closing sales. Seriously.

I'm the second user on my mom's card. It's worth it for her (and me) to renew. We pop in most weeks for samples. Honestly if Costco got rid of samples she'd probably not renew lol.

A $5 increase isn't much. I just hope they don't increase concession prices :)

I also wish they'd implement a 5 items or less express lane! That would make the shopping experience way better.

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Originally Posted by Chantel

I'm the second user on my mom's card. It's worth it for her (and me) to renew. We pop in most weeks for samples. Honestly if Costco got rid of samples she'd probably not renew lol.

A $5 increase isn't much. I just hope they don't increase concession prices :)

I also wish they'd implement a 5 items or less express lane! That would make the shopping experience way better.

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I agree about the food court and an express line would be great. Really like the chicken Caesar salad.:)

Before my membership expires at the end of the month (and I am not renewing), I will buy $200 in Costco Giftcards for myself :)

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Originally Posted by Shwa Girl

I agree about the food court and an express line would be great. Really like the chicken Caesar salad.:)

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I've asked Customer Service about getting an Express lane and they said it would not be efficient since most people buy far more than 5~10 items. I'm a single guy and I rarely buy more than 5-10 items....went their on Friday and bought 2 bags of dog food and a package of yogurt...that's it.

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Originally Posted by Chantel

I'm the second user on my mom's card. It's worth it for her (and me) to renew. We pop in most weeks for samples. Honestly if Costco got rid of samples she'd probably not renew lol.

A $5 increase isn't much. I just hope they don't increase concession prices :)

I also wish they'd implement a 5 items or less express lane! That would make the shopping experience way better.

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Over 10 years ago they had an express lane but it wasn't successful. Perhaps now that people aren't spending as much....but I suspect they won't as they want you to spend more.

I <3 Costco. As for an express lane, from what I see most people have 10 items or less, that's what it takes to fill a cart at Costco! Although the lines can be long, it generally doesn't take me long to get through.

I was going to get a Costco gift card for someone at Christmas, but the minimum was $50. Too much IMO.

Their return policy rocks though. No arguing with someone about whether you've waited too long, or you've lost your receipt. Oh you want a refund? Here ya go.

I don't know I still love costco, such good deals sometimes. probably will renew