6 Costco slang terms that members and employees use, and what they mean

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Costco employees and loyal members use slang terms to describe certain aspects of the shopping experience.

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6 myths about Costco that aren't true, according to members who shop there weekly

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Costco Wholesale.
Costco Wholesale.

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I'm a Trader Joe's fan who shopped at Costco for the first time. I get why members are so loyal, but I'm not convinced — yet.

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Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.
Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.

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Costco gold bars were a hot holiday buy — while they lasted

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Gold bars on Costco's website

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Costco plans to open 31 locations this year, including roughly 24 in the US

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Customers wait in line to order below signage for the Costco Kirkland Signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo on June 14, 2022 in Hawthorne, California
Costco plans to open 31 new locations this year.

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There's a reason why Costco's layout changes constantly — and it's not just to trick you into buying more stuff

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Costco is known for its "treasure hunt" layout.

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11 things that surprised me while touring Costco with superfans who consider it their 'happy place'

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I visited Costco for the first time in over two decades with David and Susan Schwartz, two of Costco's biggest fans.
I visited Costco for the first time in over two decades with David and Susan Schwartz, two of Costco's biggest fans.

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