Don't Get The EXECUTIVE Membership at Costco Until You Watch this!!

[@CostcoDude]

After knowing how it all works, will you be upgrading or are you gonna stick to the Gold Star?

[@bartman5076]

You explained it very clearly to people who may want to upgrade. In my experience I'm good with the regular gold star membership because I may spend like $100-$150 per month at Costco maybe a little more once in a while with an impulsive purchase. But the issue I had was the person who scanned my card and asked if I wanted to upgrade and I politely said no to her and thought it was the end of it but she proceeded to follow me to self check out while I was scanning and trying to leave because I was in a rush trying to convince me to upgrade which was really creepy no matter how many times I said no. I know that they try to talk you into upgrading but that was really a weird experience for me.

[@CostcoDude]

Definitely stay on the gold star if you're not spending enough! And I'm really sorry to hear that was your experience with the floater. I've seen this happen a few times when I've worked on the Front-End, and it bothers me when they get pushy. I know some members will write "don't ask" with a black sharpie on the back of their cards next to the barcode and it sends the message. Sometimes they'll scan the card as they read that and just give it back.

[@larrytoy4235]

We use Costco Travel for booking cruises. In addition to a 2% rebate on several thousand dollars, Costco also gives a Costco gift card for a few hundred dollars depending on the amount of the fare. We have also bought installed carpeting and some furniture. These big ticket items add to both the executive card rebate and the charges add to the VISA card rebate.

[@TechYodaSV]

I'm always talking about how awesome Costco is. If you use the pharmacy and travel portal, you can make so much in cash back.

[@jimhand2734]

I switched to an executive membership about 7-8 years ago. The refund for purchases has always been more than the difference between the costs of the executive and regular membership for my amount of spending. The refund check that I received in 2023 was over $200 so it paid for the entire membership.

[@CostcoDude]

That's a great refund check!

[@janeburns7673]

What option do we use on the RF gun to check their spend? I know how to check their membership type and prorated upgrade amount 75 but I have to use the lap top to give spend data and hep members make the best most informed choice. Please make a video with examples of other benefits. I know they will be anecdotal but I think people would like to hear them. Examples could be “Mr. Smith saved $10 a month on car insurance.” “Miss Thomas got a $50 shop card for booking with Costco travel.” Thanks

[@Bangpaulxu]

Great video, I have a question…besides the citi Costco visa, what is another good credit you recommend using at Costco for more cash back? Thanks

[@antonia5546]

My question is if you start with gold and then upgrade to executive, will they send you a new executive card? If not can you ask for a new card and will they give you one? I did start with gold and upgraded a few months ago and I still have my old gold star. It’s fine but sometimes I do want to show I have executive so they don’t waste their time on me. Thanks again as always for the information.

[@CostcoDude]

You can go to the membership desk And they'll give you an executive card but they'll ask you to give them the gold star card. The number on the back is the same so it doesn't matter which one you use.

[@JetBlackGT]

It wasn't quite clear but does the executive membership cash back stack with the Costco credit card, so effectively purchases will yield 4% cash back total (2% from executive, 2% from Costco CC)?

[@CostcoDude]

You are correct. You will be getting a total of 4% cash back when you use your Costco credit card as an Executive member. You are getting it split up into two different checks, one from Costco and one from CitiBank

[@lilleep]

I hate that the card does not work like sams club, i was to come in early before the crowds- I could care less about the percentage at the end of the year

[@MelissaInTheMoment]

I have a question @TheCostcoDude Hopefully you can help.. I worked for Costco for 3 years and half and got fired because I already reached the 3 suspension point. This was back in July. If I do go back, would I be able to get my seniority back?

[@CostcoDude]

You won't be able to get your seniority back, but your pay should resume. I believe it's all up to the warehouse manager, but I've also never heard of anyone starting over from zero.

[@MelissaInTheMoment]

@@CostcoDude I did speak to the GM where I use to work at and he says I could come back in the future (earliest Feb) but didn't ask about getting my seniority back yet. I was hoping to get it back but not sure if it could happen anymore.

[@mariomasv]

What happens if I get my executive membership in Mexico and use it in the US? 🤔

[@Will-tm5bj]

They're all the same

[@taraserrano-w7d]

That what I been telling me that can they save money then cold start the black one is better

[@michaelcollier6390]

I just renewed my gold star card today ($60) and now I'm thinking on the Executive card. do I have to pay $60 or $120?

[@CostcoDude]

If you do it today or sometime this week it'll just be an additional $60.

[@RFMvids70]

On the executive membership does the person you add have to live in the same household? Also does the added person's purchases count towards your 2% cash back? #RFMvids

[@CostcoDude]

Yes to both questions. Though, if you and your friend live in the same Household temporarily and get a membership and then they (or you) moved out we wouldn't really know. Maybe your friend is living with you for a few months while they buy a new house ;)

[@MartinHaller-by5sj]

My favorite benefit at Costco is having a free Executive membership.

[@E_ortan]

Whats the minimum spend to make sure you get your account paid for?

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

i definitely dont spend over $200 at costco lol i just get water and stuff on sale maybe once every 2 weeks but i atleast saved alot on gas with the gold star

[@thomasc7119]

What about military? So if I get an executive membership and Citi bank visa will I get 4% back?

[@CostcoDude]

Yes! you get 4% back total. 2% from your membership and 2% from your citi visa.

[@Darkrise804]

In order to get a $120 check at the end of the year, I would have to spend $6,000 in one year and $500 a month. 🤔

[@knosis]

That's $125/week. If you buy literally all your groceries from Costco, then it would be worth it. That's what my wife and I have been doing. We haven't actually paid for a membership since we got the executive membership.

[@danleu7499]

Lol my grocery bill is 2k a month the cash back is great

[@lucristianx]

Yea executive isn’t really worth it for me. I do shop at Costco but not on any volume.

[@ljrivas91]

👍

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

yea i got a question, why does costco seem like they dont hire anybody lol xD

[@CostcoDude]

The turnover is very low because of the high pay and benefits we get. So you may see the same employees working for many years. There's also so many jobs within a warehouse that it's better to transfer to a different department than to leave. Costco hires in the spring time, and seasonals in the late summer and fall to help for the holidays.

[@johnbailey9682]

Well I have a friend who bought tires at Costco . She went to pick up her car BAM IT WAS GONE . Costco gave the keys to some joker and the down side costco said they would not pay for it . Bottom line COSTCO CANNOT BE TRUSTED ! I’m looking at there membership but buyers beware .

[@vanhalen5150jhs]

Yo

[@CostcoDude]

Sup

[@datgio4951]

Bro spending 500 a month at costco IS SO CHEAP, I sometimes pay 200+ for groceries that last ONE WEEK!