Shopping hacks

Get up to 2 years of warranty on TVs, computers and major appliances

Costco extends the manufacturer's warranty to up to 2 years on televisions, projectors, computers and certain major appliances. Second-year claims go through Costco by phone.

Shop at Costco without a membership using a Costco Shop Card

Non-members can shop at any Costco in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico with a Costco Shop Card. Only members can buy one, and members reload them at any Costco warehouse.

Buy discounted restaurant gift cards at Costco

Costco sells restaurant eGift cards and physical card packs from other brands below face value, typically at a 20% to 25% discount.

Typically 20% to 25% off

Return Costco electronics within 90 days; most other items any time

Costco guarantees satisfaction on every product and refunds the purchase price, with listed exceptions. TVs, major appliances, computers, tablets, smart wearables, cameras, drones and cell phones have a 90-day window.

Get your Costco membership fee back if you are not satisfied

Costco says it will cancel and refund your membership fee at any time if you are dissatisfied.

Trade in Apple devices for a Costco Shop Card

Costco's trade-in program, powered by Phobio, quotes old Apple devices, ships them in with prepaid supplies, and pays the trade value as a digital Costco Shop Card you can use in warehouse or online.

Claim the difference if a Costco.com price drops within 30 days

If an item you bought on Costco.com drops in price within 30 days, request a credit for the difference with Costco's price match form. The credit goes to your original payment method.