11 insider facts about shopping at Costco only employees know (COST)

Costco deals aren't too hard to find. But there are a few less-than-obvious hacks and tips to apply if you ever spring for a membership. From watching the price tags to shopping on Mondays, here's a look at some insider tips from employees that you should know if you're going to shop at Costco.Costco deals are easy to come by.The retail chain is famous for having just about everything. Certainly, some of its offerings stretch beyond what you'd expect from a big box store. Costco sellscars, vacations, food kits for the apocalypse, cheap food in itsfood courts, and even caskets.Given the breadth of Costco's selections, it pays to come in armed with as much information as you can get. That way, you can keep an eye out for the best possible deals and shopping strategies the next time you visit your local Costco.Costco employees tend to have the most insider knowledge, like how you can shop without a membership, how to avoid annoying them, and how to know when buying in bulk isn't worth it.Here's a look at some tips that only Costco employees and seasoned shoppers know about:SEE ALSO:We ate at a Costco food court, and it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever hadDON'T MISS:12 Costco deals that are well worth the moneyDon't ask employees to "check the back" for itemsAt many large grocery stores and big box chains, asking an employee to "check the back" for an item isn't necessarily an unreasonable request.But, at Costco, there just isn't a "back.""We don't have any additional storage from what you see on the shelves," a Costco employee toldReader's Digest. "If it's not there, don't ask us to check the 'back.' The 'back' doesn't exist."You don't need a membership for everythingStandard Costco memberships go for $60 a year and can help customers rack up huge savings.But you don't need a Costco membership to buy wine, get an eye exam, hit up the pharmacy, or grab a bite to eat at the food court.If you need a flu or shingles shot, you can also show up with a signed immunization consent form and get it taken care of.Simply tell the Costco employee manning the door what you're there for to enter,Eat This Not Thatrecommends.Start your hunt in the middle of the storeBusiness Insider's Kate Taylor reportedthat many Costco employees place the store's biggest bargains in the "center court" of the store.You're better off skipping the more expensive displays at the store's entrance, and starting off somewhere in the middle.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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