In a viral video on TikTok, a former Costco member shared a clever trick that allows consumers to shop at the retail giant without needing a membership, shocking many.
Tiff Bish, the former Costco member, recently shared a game-changing hack for accessing Costco products without a membership in a viral TikTok video, prompting one employee to comment, '100 percent right.'"
Tiff Bish, who goes by @tiffjessup, revealed her Costco membership workaround in a TikTok video on June 4.
The video has the caption:" Instacart/costco life hack, lol"
In the video, Tiff revealed that memberships across multiple chains are unnecessary and costly expenses. However, Tiff claims her hack can solve this issue.
The TikTok user mentioned her past Costco membership but canceled it, deeming memberships for multiple store chains 'dumb and wasteful.'
Now, Tiff shops at Sam's Club, a popular membership-only warehouse chain, where she believes her hack also applies.
Tiff's solution? Using Instacart, a convenient grocery delivery and pick-up service available in the US and Canada. Through Instacart, shoppers can access Costco's extensive product range without a membership.
Tiff explained: 'If you want to try Costco or Sam's Club stuff and you don't have a membership, go on Instacart.'
Tiff posted another video on TikTok to share her experience of the hack in action.
In the footage, she showed viewers step-by-step instructions on how to use Instacart for Costco, emphasizing that a membership for both retail stores is not necessary.
By simply proceeding through the Instacart checkout and declining the membership offer, shoppers can bypass the membership requirement.
She added: 'I just wanted to show that you can use Instacart Costco without a membership.'
However, Tiff also admitted that Instacart's cost of convenience is not cheap.
While acknowledging Instacart's convenience, Tiff highlighted its higher prices compared to in-store purchases.
Despite this, she emphasized the service's compatibility with her busy lifestyle, making it a viable option for occasional Costco indulgences.
In the comment selection, many Tiktok users shared mixed experiences with the hack.Some reported success, while others faced membership requirements at certain Costco locations.
One person said: what? they ask for your membership id before checking out
A second wrote: It’s on Instacart but the up charge is almost double the cost
While a third commented: costco employee here, she's 100% right!
Someone else said: You can also have someone buy you a Costco gift card and it’ll get you in without a membership!
THIS needs to be viral! thanks for letting us know!! Another added.
The upcharge from instacart is so expensive, just buy the $60 membership and split it w a friend, or look on Groupon they occasionally have a deal on the membership. Another user added.
With Tiff's revelation, savvy shoppers can optimize their Costco experience without committing to a costly membership.
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