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7+ Reasons Why a Costco Membership Is Worth It

7 min readApr 21, 2025

Recently I was talking with a friend and she said she didn’t understand why I paid for a Costco membership. I started explaining how they have products no one else carries and a lot of really great deals.

Costco has two membership levels for consumers: Gold Star for an annual fee of $65, and Executive for $130 annually. The main difference between the two is that Executive members also earn 2% back on eligible purchases, and receive additional discounts on select services.

She wasn’t convinced so I asked her if she ever purchased the following.

Pet Food

Pet supplies add up, but if you want the best for your furry friends, the cost won’t matter. Still, it’s nice to find savings where you can, and they can certainly be found at Costco. The savings on pet food and flea medicine alone make the membership worth it, one Redditor commented.

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