{"id":53245,"date":"2023-11-11T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/11\/the-dos-and-donts-of-costcos-checkout-etiquette-according-to-a-superfan\/"},"modified":"2023-11-11T15:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T15:30:00","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-costcos-checkout-etiquette-according-to-a-superfan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/11\/the-dos-and-donts-of-costcos-checkout-etiquette-according-to-a-superfan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Costco\u2019s Checkout Etiquette, According to a Superfan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2482066890 PublishByline\">\n<p><span data-testid=\"published-label\" class=\"jsx-2482066890 PublishByline__publishedLabel\">published<\/span> <span data-testid=\"published-date\" class=\"jsx-2482066890 PublishByline__publishedDate\">about 4 hours ago<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__affiliate-slot\">\n<p>We independently select these products\u2014if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__image Post__item--first\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure Figure--mobile-full-bleed\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174\"><a href=\"#pinit\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/costco-checkout-etiquette-23602370?utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_medium=tracking&amp;utm_campaign=inline-img-share\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tag=\"inline\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_1000\/k%2FEdit%2Fcostco-checkout-etiquette\" data-pin-description=\"Costco cart in check out line.\" data-gtm-placement=\"inline\" data-gtm-ignore-outbound-link=\"true\" aria-label=\"Pin It button\" class=\"jsx-2142311700 PinItButton\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Grocery stores aren\u2019t a tornado of chaos because shoppers follow behavioral norms without even realizing it, but that order doesn\u2019t always translate to the Costco shopping experience. As a loyal Costco member (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/is-costco-membership-worth-it-23570540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I just celebrated my 13th membership anniversary<\/a>), I expect hustle and bustle when warehouse shopping. I\u2019ve also noticed that there are unwritten rules specific to Costco that \u2014 if followed \u2014 can make for a more pleasant shopping experience for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Beyond the food court hacks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/costco-cart-etiquette-23577925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping cart etiquette<\/a>, key insiders follow the dos and don\u2019ts of Costco\u2019s checkout process. Here are 10 things to know about checking out at Costco, whether you\u2019re a first-timer or have been a longtime member, like me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__image\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/stock%2Fshutterstock_460292914\" alt=\"Burbank, CA, USA: July 27, 2016: Costco Wholesale recently reported that their earnings per share growth will be 12.90% over the next five years.\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Michael Gordon\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>1. Do use a cart for even the smallest shopping trips.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Shopping Costco without a cart limits you to only purchasing what you can hold; it can also cause congestion in the checkout area. The folks running the register work in tandem and use shopping carts to clear the area quickly. Do your part and use a cart for even small shopping trips.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>2. Don\u2019t enter the wrong side of the checkout lane.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Costco staffs two employees at every register \u2014 one to aid in unloading and reloading the carts and another to scan items. After unloading all but the largest and heaviest items, the employee will take your cart on their side of the checkout lane, while you stay on the opposite side to pay. If you\u2019re in doubt, there are signs at the end of each register belt directing members and carts to their respective sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>3. Do organize large items with barcodes up.\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Large or heavy items are usually left in the cart for checkout. Make sure they are organized with the barcode facing up, as this helps the cashier quickly scan items without searching every side of the package.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>4. Don\u2019t share membership cards.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Costco made national news recently when it started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/costco-membership-sharing-23547087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cracking down on membership sharing<\/a>. Just know (before you approach the checkout line) that you may slow down the line or even be turned away if you attempt to pass off a membership card that isn\u2019t your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>5. Do have your membership card ready at checkout.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Costco cashiers work at a quickfire pace. One way you can keep things moving is to turn the checkout divider upside down so that it can hold your membership card. The cashier must scan that card before starting any new order, so have it ready to go before unloading your cart. Don\u2019t forget that you have to scan your membership card at self-checkout stations too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>6. Don\u2019t leave trash in your cart.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>One of the perks of shopping at Costco is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/costco-free-samples-261820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free sample stations<\/a> scattered throughout the store. Those tasty bites are always served in a paper cup, with a napkin or disposable silverware. Be courteous of your fellow shoppers and empty your cart of any trash into one of the many bins located throughout the store to keep the cart and checkout area clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>7. Do know what payment methods are accepted.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Before ringing up your cart of goodies, remember that not all major credit cards are accepted at Costco. The warehouse only accepts one major credit card:\u00a0Visa. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/costco-groceries-checkout-mobile-payment-262502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile payments<\/a> (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay), cash, Costco Shop Cards, EBT, many debit cards with a PIN, and personal, business, or traveler\u2019s checks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>8. Don\u2019t block traffic after checking out.\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>After checking out, you\u2019ll enter the most congested area of the warehouse. Members leaving the checkout lanes with full carts, the food court, membership desk, and exit are all located in the same narrow space. Avoid stopping your cart right outside the registers to double check your receipt or reorganize your wallet. Pull over in a spot away from the heavily trafficked area before pausing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>9. Do parallel park your cart if you stop at the food court.\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>The food court\u2019s tables are often placed in the most congested area of the store \u2014 between the checkout lines and the exit doors. If you\u2019re stopping to eat with a cartload of paid-for goods, parallel park your cart against your table so that other members can exit the warehouse efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__heading Post__html\">\n<p><h2>10. Don\u2019t throw out your receipt before leaving.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Costco employees are stationed at the entrance <em>and <\/em>exits to check your membership card on the way in and your receipt on the way out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/why-costco-checks-your-receipt-at-the-exit-264200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employees look over the receipts<\/a> of every member exiting the warehouse to check for cashier errors (specifically double scans) and confirm receipt of big-ticket items. Have your receipt out and ready before approaching the doors to avoid unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1817495301 jsx-2353743301 Post__item Post__html\">\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p><em>Got any other checkout dos and don\u2019ts for Costco? 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