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10 Tricks Costco Uses to Make You Spend More Money

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3. Selling everything in bulk

While some products make sense to buy in bulk such as paper goods, canned foods, laundry detergent, or office supplies, many others do not, says Skirboll. The trick for Costco is that the store offers literally everything in bulk, whether or not it is actually a good buy.

“Do you need to buy toothbrushes in bulk when the dentist hands them out for free?” Skirboll asks, for example. By packaging everything in bulk, Costco makes sure you end up with a great number of goods that you may not need. Just think twice before buying something in bulk and ask yourself if you actually need it.

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  • It sounds like Costco have a good business plan. Plus, all of the employees are friendly and helpful. Also most customers are the same.

  • I love Costco we shop there quite often good food and great service prices are great also

    • I absolutely love COSTCO, I have a membership and I don’t even live near a COSTCO. I wish they would put one in Buffalo N.Y. . Our closest Costco is in Rochester, NY. I would be there 3 times a week if it were here.

  • I love Costco cause I hate to shop and since there is only me. I can go to Costco once a month get all my paper goods laundry supplies and fresh fruit and vegetables and be done. Also their meat is delicious and priced well.

  • I love Costco,they have great marketing strategies. Always enjoy the samples and buy what I enjoy.
    Thank you Costco.

  • Until the Corona Virus is stopped, Costco should stop the free sample food.
    That is just plain stupid.

  • I've been a member of Costco since 1982 and has always had great service, good return policy, items that I really need, variety and overall haven't found another service to match. always look for Costco on our trips as that is where the deals are.

  • Costco is a great bricks and mortar store! I can see it, feel it, buy it. You pointed many reasons people like to shop there. Plus, Costco doesn't just buy stuff and put it on the shelves; they test those products! And, if the product has "Kirkland" brand on it, I know it is a good one.

  • We're getting one in 2022, can't wait. I don't eat samples and let people with a couple of items go in front of me.

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