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Is Costco Really Worth It? Here's What I Learned When I Tried It

By Lacey Muszynski of Cheapism |

Slide 1 of 59: Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially when it comes to groceries — and stocking up on essentials in one quick trip, from toilet paper to frozen pizza. I had long resisted the warehouse store because of the membership fee, and instead did my shopping at Target, Meijer, and Kroger. I decided to finally see if a Costco membership is worth it — here's what I noticed on my very first visit.Sponsored: Find a Qualified Financial AdvisorFinding a qualified financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes.Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you're ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.

Costco 101

Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially when it comes to groceries — and stocking up on essentials in one quick trip, from toilet paper to frozen pizza. I had long resisted the warehouse store because of the membership fee, and instead did my shopping at Target, Meijer, and Kroger. I decided to finally see if a Costco membership is worth it — here's what I noticed on my very first visit.

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