Black Friday and Cyber Monday are approaching in the United States, with major retailers starting to offer various specials to attract consumers. Even the well-known membership-based warehouse chain store Costco is no exception. Among the promotions Costco is rolling out, there is one particularly unique offer that media reports say is equivalent to giving away a year’s membership for free.
Costco, known for its minimalist warehouse layout and offering good value products, allows members to save on bulk and high-end items. While this prominent retailer usually doesn’t go all out for Black Friday, it still announces some noteworthy deals, and this year is no different.
When shopping at Costco, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to become a member.
If you have never applied for membership before or have not maintained an active member status in the past 18 months, you can register and apply for a regular or premium membership card through StackSocial. The costs are $65 and $130 respectively, and you can receive a $45 Costco digital gift card.
Secondly, you need to log in to your Costco account to have the best online shopping experience, as some products only display prices after logging in.
Additionally, membership comes with a free household card that is valid for anyone over 16 in the same family.
According to Quartz, this offer is only available to customers in the United States and Puerto Rico and must be redeemed by January 31, 2025.
Here are some of the Black Friday specials at Costco, compiled by Fortune, with prices subject to change based on time and location.
Purchasing the latest model of the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 processor at the Apple Store costs $1,100. Costco typically sells this model for $1,000, but during Black Friday, the member price is reduced to $850.
Southwest Airlines $500 electronic gift card is currently priced at $430 for members shopping online.
Costco usually sells this type of gift card with a 10% discount, but the discount is even greater for Black Friday. Each customer can purchase up to 5 cards.
Each new iPad can save $50 to $100.
From the 13-inch iPad Pro to the small iPad mini, Costco offers discounts on every model of Apple tablets.
Just in time for the holiday cooking rush, Instacart’s service is the choice to avoid queuing for checkout and have deliveries at a discounted price.
Costco sells a $100 Instacart credit for $80, which is equivalent to enjoying a 20% discount on your next purchase. If you are already an Instacart user, this is a great opportunity to get a deal.