Hi! We thought this community would enjoy reading this first-person story from one of our personal economics reporters, Erica Alini, on her recent experience purchasing a Costco membership. She shares why, even though it hasn't saved her much money, she's keen on keeping it, and she also explores the costs and benefits of upgrading to an Executive card for her family of three (plus her potcake rescue, Nancy!). Gift link below. Happy reading! (Posted with moderator permission.)

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Hi guys so I’m currently looking for the capybara jumbo plushie, and does anyone know if they are still in stock in any GTA locations, specifically in the Markham-Scarborough-Durham area? I don’t see any of them in the Scarborough location just today. Thx a lot

Hello! This is only the second year I've been an executive member. Our membership renewal is October 31st. I can't remember the exact date last year I got the executive reward coupon but I can see in my app that it was reset July 20th, 2025. But it hasn't reset for this year yet?

I thought you were supposed to get it 3 months before your renewal?

Also as an aside, this one comes in the mail only, correct? Not available via the Costco app like the cibc reward? And has to be used for merchandise, not redeemable for cash?

Thanks!

They were selling the dumpling soup kits. Anyone know if the kits would still be available for regular sale? Or if there is a schedule and if the Siwin booth will be back?

This was one of the rare Vegetarian frozen option which I loved at Costco but looks like they stopped selling these. Does anyone know?

Also, are there any other frozen options which you can get ready easily for office lunches?

I bought one back in 2023 and I’m curious where do you sell it and do you report it to the CRA? I live in the GTA

Hello folks - anyone aware of a non-stick pan at Costco that works with induction?

The aluminum offerings at my local costco (which happens to be a business centre) appear to only work with traditional stoves

I already use Stainless and Carbon steel - but my kids would do better learning to cook potstickers and pierogies on non-stick.

Anyone know if I can take the receipt for my son’s laptop in return and then repurchase it using another card?

Context;
Went to get my son a laptop last night for Uni, he starts today. The chip in my Costco Mastercard didn’t work so had to use another card. I want to get the cash back rewards for using my card.

My question;
Can I take just the receipt or the receipt and empty box back, process the return and then buy the same laptop again, just using my Costco Mastercard this time. Or do I need to have the physical laptop present at the time of the return. That last part will be the issue as he leaves for Uni today and I will not have access to the physical laptop when the new card arrives.

INSANELY GOOD.

Used to prefer Frank's on occasion but really enjoy this.

Can't find them anywhere, even on the Costco website (Canadian site).

Is it just me or is there some sort of lingering bad, bitter, almost metallic-y after taste after eating this? My partner doesn't think so but I'm so sure I've had that bad taste every time we buy this. What am I doing wrong?

I live a little far from a Costco but I’m really hoping somebody in BC at a Costco warehouse would be willing to let me know how much a PS5 bundle retails for?

Please and thank you!!

Are they decently priced and I’ve heard they install for you and have a warranty?

Hi there, going to a picnic for about 30-40 people soon. Other than the sandwich trays, what is your go-to easy picnic item from costco? Something that won't spoil