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Summary

People Are Sharing What You Should Never Buy At Costco & These Are Products To Avoid

Someone said what they'll never buy is a Costco membership! 👀

person holding costco membership card and receipt in front of a costco store

Person holding a Costco membership card and a receipt in front of a Costco location in Canada.

Senior Writer

People are giving their opinions on the Costco products you should never buy and some items really aren't popular with members.

To figure out what not to buy at the wholesale retailer, Narcity asked Costco Canada shoppers to share the items that are no-gos whenever they shop there.

So, if you're looking for recommendations about products you shouldn't buy, here's what people have said that you should avoid.

The most popular responses for what isn't worth it to buy at Costco are vegetables and other fresh produce.

Someone also specified that with vegetables, cans of mushrooms are not something you should buy when you shop at the wholesale retailer.

The other products that Costco shoppers said are no-gos include mattresses, fish and disposable plates.

One person got a little cheeky and shared that the one thing they'll never buy at the wholesaler is a Costco membership!

If you don't know what the costs of being a Costco member are, the Executive membership has a $120 annual fee and gets you:

  • access to online shopping and all Costco locations worldwide
  • an annual 2% reward on warehouse, online and Costco Travel purchases
  • exclusive offers and discounts
  • Costco Connection magazine

The cheaper Gold Star membership has an annual fee of $60 and gets you:

  • access to all Costco locations worldwide and online shopping

Not only did Narcity ask Canadian shoppers what they never buy at Costco, but we also asked people to share their opinions on what their must-haves are every time they shop.

Some of the most popular products at the wholesale retailer are croissants, toilet paper, paper towels, rotisserie chicken, chocolate chip cookies and so much more!

If you're looking for more recommendations, people revealed all of the unique Costco items that are essentials when shopping at the wholesaler.

Those hidden gems include books, fresh flowers and tech.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

This article has been updated since it was originally published on March 8, 2023.

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    • Senior Writer

      Lisa Belmonte (she/her) is a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. After graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), she joined the Narcity team. Lisa covers news and notices from across the country from a Canada-wide perspective. Her early coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic earned Narcity its first-ever national journalism award nomination.

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