Costco members can get more than a hot dog combo deal this week

• Costco is holding a 5-day Member Appreciation Sale to compete with other major retail events.
• New members can get a deal on a Costco membership through Groupon until July 5.
• A one-year Gold Star membership is available for $65 and includes a $20 Costco Shop Card.
• An Executive membership costs $130 and comes with a $40 Costco Shop Card.

With all the buzz of Amazon Prime Day, you must be wondering what other sales are happening now. Well, we know that Target and Walmart are both hosting competing savings events, but what about Costco?

Will Costco run a competing Prime Day sale?

Typically, Costco does not run a competing Prime Day sale, but Costco members can actually get exclusive deals this week. Costco is hosting 5-day Member Appreciation Sale to directly compete with the June shopping rush. It is the perfect excuse to gear up for summer, cash in on rare rewards and stock your pantry with all your household essentials for way less.

Want to shop Costco's member-only sale? You'll want to get this membership deal first

Now through July 5, you can get Groupon's deal on a Costco membership and receive a free Shop Card for future Costco purchases. With both promotions, you are practically getting free money back to spend on your first warehouse haul. Check out your two options below:

• 1-Year Gold Star Costco membership: For a limited time, you can get a one-year Gold Star Costco membership on Groupon for $65 and receive a $50 promo code to use on future purchases at any Costco location or online.
• 1-year Executive Costco membership: You can also get a one-year Costco Executive membership on Groupon for $130 and receive a $100 promo code to use on future purchases at any Costco location or online.

Groupon deal: One-year Costco membership

Take advantage of this Groupon offer on Costco memberships. Join now to get a free promo code for $50 or $100 to use on future purchases at Costco. Become a Costco member

Two membership cards are included with both offers: One for you (the primary member) and one for another adult in your household (18+), both valid at all U.S. Costco locations.

How do you claim your Costco membership through Groupon?

Your Costco membership is instantly confirmed online when you purchase through Groupon. You’ll receive an email confirming activation and membership number, followed by your digital Costco Shop Card in one to two weeks.

How long does it take to receive a Costco Shop Card from a deal?

Your digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed after your membership is activated and eligibility requirements are met. Groupon says this usually takes one to two weeks.

Can existing Costco members use the Groupon membership deal?

No, Costco membership promotions are limited to new members or those who haven’t had an active Costco membership for a specified period. Renewals and upgrades typically don’t qualify.

Does Costco still sell the $1.50 hot dog and soda?

Yes. The classic hot dog and refillable fountain soda combo is still available and still costs $1.50.

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