ABCNews took a look inside the mysterious world of Costco. Why does everyone love it so much? Turns out the secrets are simple: Small selection, good quality, low price. [More]
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Hey! You Can Buy Alcohol At Costco And Sam’s Club Without A Membership!
Need some quality alcohol at discount prices? Don’t want to sign up for a Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s membership? There may be hope for you!
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Costco Is On Fire, Profit Up 31%
Costco has announced that their 2nd quarter profits are up 31%! That’s a lot!
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Uh Oh, Retail Sales Down, Wholesale Prices Up
The Labor Department reported that wholesale inflation was up 6.3 percent for all of 2007, reflecting a huge increase for the year in various types of energy costs ranging from gasoline to home heating oil.
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Direct Buy: Pay $5,000 To Save?
Consumer Reports investigated wholesale shopping club “Direct Buy.” to see if the deals lived up to the commercials. They were unimpressed.
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Receipt Check Policies For Costco, Sam's Club, And BJ's
In most cases, a receipt check is voluntary, but several wholesale shopping clubs make you agree to them as part of the membership contract.
EXCLUSIVE: Costco To Make Return Policy Stricter?
Costco is making its liberal return policies stricter, according to a little birdy. Previously, you could return anything, except computers, at anytime, with or without a receipt.
Is Costco Executive Membership Worth It?
The value of Costco membership may be contentious, but what about a Costco Executive Membership? The upper echelon offers 2% Cash Back, as well as a slew of discounts on insurance, small business services, check printing, and more. Here’s MyMoneyBlog’s take: