This is yes/no answer. The entire Costco buying process is designed to make you spend more. If you can control your buying impulses and stick to a shopping plan when you go..Then Yes. This can save you money. However, in most cases..people overspend at Costco buying things you may not need, while paying for your yearly membership costs.
How is Costco designed to make you spend more money?
- Enjoy treasure hunting? Costco changes item locations on the shelves and aisles to make you go down every aisle to find what you’re looking for. Ever notice there are no signs showing what’s in each aisle like you would find in a traditional supermarket? They have you treasure hunt, because you
- Costco has the most expensive items in the front such as TVs and computers right when you walk through door. With high prices being the first thing you see, everything else seems cheaper.
- Samples everywhere! These get you to impulse buy the item you werent planning on buying. Tricky, but yummy!
- High membership costs. In most cases the cost of the membership doesnt equal the savings your getting.
- 1.49 hotdogs anyone? Those lure people in that are just wanting to grab a quick bite to eat. Most people end up going inside and buying things just because “while we are already here might as well…” mentality
If you do go to Costco, go with a list and do not stray from the it. Costco is out to get your money at every wrong turn you take while looking for the things you do want.