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Whether you like discounts on name brands or paying pennies on the dollar for Kirkland Signature, Costco is an easy financial win for a lot of families. The beloved wholesale club has all kinds of deals year-round that make it a valuable stop no matter the season. Here are some of the best deals you’ll find this winter.
1. Winter sports gear
Winter may have taken its time coming this year, but the cold weather is here now for many in the northern states. Like it or love, we gotta live in it, so you may as well have fun. And you can have that fun on a budget by gearing up at Costco.
While I’m not spotting any eye-popping sales right now, you really don’t need them to save on winter gear from Costco. It has a ton of affordable options across the spectrum, from waterproof gloves and helmets to snowshoes and sleds. (You’re absolutely never too old to slide down a snowy hill on a piece of plastic shouting, “Weeeeeee!!!!” It’s good for the soul.)
This doesn’t seem to be junk, either. Most of Costco’s winter gear has good reviews on quality from shoppers. You also get Costco’s great return policy that means if you have a problem even years down the line, you can probably get your money back.
2. Televisions
When the weather outside is frightful, I tuck myself in front of the TV with hot soup and good shows. (Alright, the shows probably aren’t that good, but the sentiment remains.) And there may be some sort of large, televised sporting event on the horizon.
In any case, you can get some great deals on TVs from Costco, especially right before certain national sporting events with trademarked names and litigious rights owners. Costco currently has deals on TVs of all sizes, with 50″ Hisense models starting at $239.99, up to 86″ LG models for $1,000. (Prices good through Feb. 11, 2024.)
Keep in mind that Costco’s infamous return policy has a specific exception for major electronics, and this includes TVs. So you’ll only have 90 days to return your TV should you not be pleased with the purchase.
3. Vitamins
Days are shorter, it’s cold out, fresh veggies are more expensive — there are a lot of reasons you might not be getting your proper variety of vitamins and nutrients right now. Costco has you covered with a surprisingly diverse array of vitamins and supplements.
Kirkland Signature has all the basic letters, including vitamins B, C, and D, as well as all-around multivitamins. You also have a few well-priced options if you prefer your vitamins to be name brand — and made of gummies. (Sadly, they don’t carry Flintstones Chewables, I checked.)
If you can hold out until the next sale cycle, most of Costco’s vitamins will have extra discounts from Jan. 31, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024, according to the latest savings flier.
4. Costco travel
Some of us like to play in the snow. Some of us like to avoid it. If you’re thinking of a winter (or early spring) getaway, consider booking it through Costco.
While I haven’t tried it myself, I’ve heard a ton of folks rave about saving a bunch of money on trips through Costco Travel. You can find flights, book hotels, and even get discounted rental cars.
If you want it all, book a full vacation package. They take a lot of the planning work out of the equation, plus sometimes come with extras like dining credits or room upgrades.
Potential downsides to consider
There are two main downsides to Costco Travel, in my opinion. First, you aren’t booking directly with the airline/hotel/rental agency. This can mean you miss out on loyalty points or perks that you may otherwise get. Plus, if something goes wrong, you’ll need to deal with Costco Travel instead of the airline or hotel.
The other downside? You’re limited on which travel rewards credit cards you can use. Costco Travel accepts Visa or Mastercard — that’s it. So all those great Amex cards we love for travel? Not gonna work. Don’t get me wrong, you still have some really great options with Costco Travel, but it’s worth considering.
5. Gift cards
Alright, so this one is an any-season type of deal, but it’s always worth a mention. Costco has a great variety of discounted gift cards, both in the stores and online.
Discounts vary by retailer, but range from 5% up to 25%. And you can find deals on everything from restaurants to movie tickets to video games. (All the makings of a romantic date night. Discounts are hot.)
The only thing to watch out for is the type of gift card. Some of the listings are for physical gift cards that get shipped to you (shipping is free). Others will be digital gift cards that are emailed to you after purchase.
There’s no bad weather, only bad deals
Whether the winter weather makes you want to go out or stay in, Costco has something that can help. There’s also a good chance the warehouse club has it in bulk and at a discount.
That said, never assume Costco has the best prices. Always comparison shop before you buy.
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