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Free Entry (Today Only) @ Costco [Browse and Shop]

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Sage on 27/11/2018 - 14:04 files.ozbargain.com.au (6557 clicks)
Last edited 27/11/2018 - 17:01 by 3 other users

Costco are running a Family and Friends promotion where you can shop without a membership.
Simply head to the membership counter, mention the VIP Shopping Event and they should give you a form to write your name on.
This means you can browse, try free samples, and buy items using the paper as a membership card for today only.

Membership is normally $60.
I'm sure you can find some bargains depending on what you're after.
Most products are in bulk, average prices are around $15, some interesting imported products.

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  • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 14:06

    Obviously your mileage may vary given it says to show an invite.

    • sween64 on 27/11/2018 - 15:37
      +1

      What's are he T&C's on the back?

  • AliensStoleMyMoney on 27/11/2018 - 14:08

    never been to a costo might take a look on the way home :O (if its available in SA)

    • schwinn on 27/11/2018 - 14:37

      It's on Churchill road, near kilburn.

    • kickling on 27/11/2018 - 15:39
      +2

      Update for SA : Open until 830pm tonight. You do not need to have a printed copy, but just say that you are here for the VIP night to the girl that will be at the desk.

      • Tackka on 27/11/2018 - 15:42
        +1

        Purchases allowed or just look?

        • ireadtermsofuse on 27/11/2018 - 16:22
          +1

          Can’t even breathe on the items

        • kickling on 27/11/2018 - 17:54
          +1

          You can buy

    • yummycoot on 27/11/2018 - 21:33

      the one in SA is the best.

      • kickling on 27/11/2018 - 23:20

        My first time in there, and I wouldn't find value in membership.

        Only things I would buy are meats, sauces and spices and their super thick alfoil. The meats are not cheap compared to either of my local butchers, however I don't have to pre-order the cuts that I want (e.g. baby back ribs).

        Apart from that, almost everything is cheaper/same price at Woolies or Coles especially when on sale, and I often am cycling through some kind of points promo with one of them.

        Until SA gets alcohol approval then I'll probably try to piggyback off someone else's membership for the aforementioned items.

        • yummycoot on 27/11/2018 - 23:32

          I have had several family friends cancel their membership because they simply didnt need items in bulk and everything was close to them, so fuel prices were not attractive either. For me and my family, its worth it just for the petrol, everything else is bonus.

  • fox81 on 27/11/2018 - 14:09
    +1

    can you buy today if not a member?
    they used to have a visitor pass which let you browse

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 16:41

      Yes

  • ham12 on 27/11/2018 - 14:10
    +2

    Is phone okay?

  • damion on 27/11/2018 - 14:10
    +3

    Don't forget, costco membership is 100% refundable.
    You can go on any day of the year, sign up to be a member, walk in, buy or not buy anything, and then get your membership refunded on the way out.

    • Hintswen on 27/11/2018 - 14:11

      Wait what? Has anyone done this?

      • damion on 27/11/2018 - 14:12
        +2

        Yes, me. (or, technically my wife did)

      • stickyfingers on 27/11/2018 - 15:56
        +1

        Yeah, a few times haha.

      • Brooklyn99 on 27/11/2018 - 18:09
        +1

        I cancelled my membership after 10 months and was refunded in full. However, I was told that I would not be able to get a new membership for 1 year. Not sure if that is still their policy

    • mini2 on 27/11/2018 - 14:12
      +5

      Yeah it's refundable but then you get blocked for a couple of years to re-join after that. Can't remember where I've read that though.

      • damion on 27/11/2018 - 14:13

        Is that a new policy?
        I haven't tried to sign up again recently, but it used to work.

        • jv on 27/11/2018 - 14:22
          -7

          Is that a new policy?

          It's only for wives.

        • stickyfingers on 27/11/2018 - 15:57
          +2

          It's a new policy. I canceled after signing up 3 or so times but when I went to signup with the plan of keeping my membership recently I was told I have to wait a year.

          So I just got the house card for myself. Circumvented that policy easily.

      • Bot456 on 27/11/2018 - 14:46
        +5

        They do not block you to join. You can join the next day, the only condition is that you won't be able to cancel it again.

      • neonlight on 27/11/2018 - 15:33

        Yeah you got few family members I suppose you can sign up with another ID

    • Bot456 on 27/11/2018 - 14:26
      +6

      You don't need to cancel the same day, may be use it for 364 days before cancelling.

      Source: I did it myself.

  • mhc on 27/11/2018 - 14:21
    +1

    Hello OP,

    What are the terms and conditions? We need to know if we can buy anything or not? Otherwise it is not a deal.

    • jv on 27/11/2018 - 14:22
      +16

      What are the terms and conditions?

      No buying. It's just for looking around.

      It's worth taking the kids just to show them what a 10kg packet of Corn Flakes looks like.

      • holdenmg on 27/11/2018 - 14:25
        +1

        Those Corns Flakes must be huge.

      • Archi on 27/11/2018 - 14:26
        -1

        i dont think they have a 10Kg size packet of cereal

        • sid101 on 27/11/2018 - 14:34
          +1

          They do have 10Kg Cadbury chocolate bar.

          • Archi on 27/11/2018 - 14:36

            @sid101: they have 10Kg sizes of a lot of thing… just haven't seen one of cereal

            • Dark Zeus on 27/11/2018 - 14:42

              @Archi: They might have 100 litres of Nutella jars.

            • jv on 27/11/2018 - 14:43
              +4

              @Archi:

              just haven't seen one of cereal

              https://goo.gl/zHAKG3

              • Archi on 27/11/2018 - 14:46
                +1

                @jv: is that you? maybe you should change your profile pic to that so everyone can finally put a face to the name

                • jv on 27/11/2018 - 14:47
                  +1

                  @Archi:

                  maybe you should change your profile pic to that so everyone can finally put a face to the name

                  Oh, like you did…

                  • Archi on 27/11/2018 - 14:48
                    +1

                    @jv: and where have you seen me put a picture of myself holding a a cereal box.

                    • jv on 27/11/2018 - 14:58
                      +4

                      @Archi:

                      where have you seen me put a picture of myself holding a a cereal box.

                      https://goo.gl/U22sxn

                      • Archi on 27/11/2018 - 15:06
                        +1

                        @jv: you keep pictures of me around? it is getting freakish if not a little concerning.
                        at least i admit that the profile picture of me is real.

      • tonsta on 27/11/2018 - 14:34

        if the kids start eating everything like a buffet inside will you be forced to buy the things? considering im not a member how can they force me to buy it?

        • stewartg on 27/11/2018 - 14:58
          +1

          No they will just put you to work out back

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 16:43

      Hi, I don't know about any T&Cs. I went there and asked if there happened to be a free entry promotion today and they gave me the flyer.
      When checking out you just hand it back to them.
      You can shop without restriction.

  • weebok15 on 27/11/2018 - 14:25

    Can anyone confirm success with this. Looking to head into the Ringwood store

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 16:42
      +1

      Worked for me.

    • Dadidalol on 27/11/2018 - 19:04

      Mate, did it work for you at Ringwood?

  • ASAPNow on 27/11/2018 - 14:31

    little bit confused as well. So we can just head in and have a look around or able to buy stuff?

    I usually just say my mum is inside and im catching up with her, sus out what i want and get my friends to buy it. LOL

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 16:40

      You can shop there. It worked for me.

  • caspochek on 27/11/2018 - 14:39
    +3

    I cancelled 11mths into my membership, they told me I can't sign up for 12 mths. I signed up online again about 8mths later no worries. This was about 3 years ago don't know if they've change since.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/11/2018 - 16:52

      Earlier this year they said they were tightening up on this.

  • ToTheDollar on 27/11/2018 - 14:40

    How about parking? Is that free?

    • BargainCowboy on 27/11/2018 - 14:45
      +1

      Yes.

    • Brooklyn99 on 27/11/2018 - 18:13
      +1

      The Melbourne Docklands Costco parking is free but limited to 2 hours only. If you past the 2 hours, you will be charged a hefty amount.

  • Str5 on 27/11/2018 - 14:44
    +2

    I just moved to a city with a Costco recently. They will let you in at anytime to have a look around, its not a one time offer. You need to go to the membership desk first and just ask for a guest pass. Can wander around but not purchase. Theyre a reasonable business, letting people in to look will only result in more memberships, its not a cult.

    • barghunt1 on 27/11/2018 - 16:39
      +1

      After reading something similar to this on a forum I went once this year to have a look around and was told by the door person that I couldn't enter without signing up to a membership. So I left.

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 17:04

      Is that right? On the website it says:

      Can I come and have a look before I sign up?

      • Costco is a membership warehouse club and you will need a membership to visit and shop at Costco. Costco memberships are fully guaranteed; we would suggest that you sign up for a membership and come and give us a try. If you are not satisfied, we will refund your membership fee in full.

      Anyway this deal is to shop there rather than have a look. I've updated it for clarity.

    • ak47wong on 27/11/2018 - 21:53

      its not a cult

      That’s what a cultist would say

  • Chazzozz on 27/11/2018 - 14:59

    Bummer it's too early for the Bundamba store in Qld. Anyone have an idea when it's scheduled to open?

  • Tony76 on 27/11/2018 - 15:01

    Can you purchase today with this guest entry, or just browse?

    • Gavman on 27/11/2018 - 16:24

      Someone called. U can buy shit if u show the flyer on ur phone. No membership required

      • alvinmk on 27/11/2018 - 17:01

        U can buy shit

        Really? What's the price of shit

  • CheeryCheapskate on 27/11/2018 - 15:06
    +1

    Do gift cards still work as entry? I remember if you buy a gift card for a non-member, they can enter with the gift card. It was a loophole to get access and they can purchase with the gift card.

    • Hintswen on 27/11/2018 - 17:25

      The only gift cards I've seen for Costoco (Australia) are the membership gift cards, where you are essentially buying someone membership.

  • countmein on 27/11/2018 - 15:07
    +1

    I do now have reasons to pickup Waterpik….

  • Hedgehog girl on 27/11/2018 - 15:25
    +4

    Just called up North Lakes store and after back and forth conversations with several people there they confirmed you can buy their stuff today without the membership by showing this voucher on your phone.
    Might give it a try later today.

  • bynum55 on 27/11/2018 - 15:28
    -1

    Hmm this isnt really a deal without knowing the terms? You can walk into any costco and have a look around without a membership, just can't buy anything. If this offer doesn't allow you to purchase anything then its not offering anything special? If you can buy things without a membership then yeah its a good offer!

    • Gavman on 27/11/2018 - 16:23

      Someone called. U can buy shit if u show the flyer on ur phone. No membership required

  • neonlight on 27/11/2018 - 15:32

    They don't stock the Japanese scallops anymore.

    Sad

    • iseenya on 27/11/2018 - 15:55
      +2

      Scallops Fukushima?

      • Cluster on 27/11/2018 - 16:09
        +1

        They were from Hakodate in Hokkaido, a long way away from Daiichi.

  • vomstar on 27/11/2018 - 15:39

    Has anyone tried this successfully yet by any chance?

  • xwon123 on 27/11/2018 - 15:52
    +1

    anyone tried Costco moorabbin?

    • jv on 27/11/2018 - 16:56

      yeah, they're really busy on Saturday mornings.

      • elgrande on 27/11/2018 - 18:03
        +1

        Trying to figure out if you are being sarcastic

  • stickyfingers on 27/11/2018 - 15:59
    +1

    Heads up that you don't need to show a membership card to purchase food from the 'restaurant'.

    • Bappy on 27/11/2018 - 16:12

      Is this for today or all the time?

      • windowshopper on 27/11/2018 - 16:18
        +1

        Technically All time as you can go in that way to the "membership booth" excuse. Then walk right passed it is the food area.

      • vietbargain on 27/11/2018 - 16:23

        @auburn Costco, all the time. Restaurant is outside

      • stickyfingers on 27/11/2018 - 19:48

        All the time, but you’ll have to sneak past the person at the exit.

    • Hintswen on 27/11/2018 - 17:26

      Well that sucks. The hot dogs taste so good!

    • ak47wong on 27/11/2018 - 21:55

      Why is ‘restaurant’ in quotation marks 🤔

      • stickyfingers on 27/11/2018 - 23:59

        I didn't know what else to call it and it isn't really a restaurant.

        After Googling I see they call it a Food Court.

  • transferstick on 27/11/2018 - 16:59
    +1

    Anyone tried buying anything? I called up the Moorabbin store and they said you had to have the physical flyer in order to purchase something.

    • Sage on 27/11/2018 - 17:02

      For me they gave me the flyer when I asked about the promo.
      Hopefully it works for other people.

    • Andard on 27/11/2018 - 18:29

      I bought stuff without a membership. When I went to the entry and showed them my phone, they gave me the physical Flyer. At checkout I gave the guy my flyer and he scanned it and then put it in his bin. Nothing more, he didn't check my bank card name or anything.

  • Andard on 27/11/2018 - 17:32
    +1

    I'm in lol. I showed the picture on my phone and they gave me a piece of paper to fill out with name email address and phone number. After that I used the paper to show the lady at the door and they let me in.

    • melrockstar9 on 27/11/2018 - 17:58

      Which costco? Moorabin only allows if you have the physical copy :(

      • Andard on 27/11/2018 - 18:12
        +1

        Docklands. That sucks, sorry dude. This guy had printed copies already and he handed me one to fill out. Do you know anyone who has a membership? Maybe they can give you the email to print?

        Edit: follow up for anyone wondering, I just went to the checkout and showed the guy my paper and he let me buy the stuff without checking the name on my bank card or anything. Very cool

        • melrockstar9 on 27/11/2018 - 18:17
          +1

          Nah, it's all good. Thanks. Have lots of fun in there….haha

  • George Washington on 27/11/2018 - 17:49

    does costco have a chainsaw? anyone know? if so what brands

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