Scambook Advises on the Best Money Saving Signs from Costco
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2013 -- Consumers are always in search of the best bargain prices, and stores such as Costco capitalize on those smart shoppers who buy groceries and household items in bulk at lower unit prices. Scambook, the Internet’s leading consumer advisory platform, has done the research to help those smart shoppers visiting Costco find even better in-store deals.
“Many consumers shop at Costco knowing that they can get the best prices buying in bulk, but they’re unaware that they can find even lower prices with a few tricks,” said Scambook’s Director of Marketing Kase Chong. “Shoppers can learn to decode Costco’s price tags and use insider secrets to maximize their budget and get even more incredible values.”
Scambook recommends consumers learn the following five tips to saving even more when looking for the best buys at Costco:
1. Wait for Season-End Closeouts: Massive discounts and sales appear when certain holiday seasons, such as when Christmas or Halloween, come to an end. Certain food items, decorations, or other seasonal goods are marked down, allowing consumers to save a lot more when buying those items.
2. Look for the Price Tag Asterisk: Many Costco price tags have a relatively large asterisk in the upper right hand corner. This means the item isn’t going to be re-stocked. While the item may not be heavily discounted, this is a sign that it will not be sold again at a lower price. Therefore, if waiting for another price drop, shoppers know to buy immediately.
3. Watch for Weird Pricing: Costco price tags that end in what seem to be an odd number, such as .47, are a common sign of extremely low prices. This is normally an indication Costco received a significant discount straight from the manufacturer, passing the savings down. Most Costco prices end in .99, helping showcase those atypical prices as a big time sale.
4. The 97-Cent Rule: This insider secret from Costco indicates a product was discounted by a manager and consumers may be getting a little something extra in terms of savings.
5. Catch Those Instant Rebates: Many manufacturers will offer huge instant rebates on items that can be purchased in Costco. Although the word “rebate” normally means mailing paperwork, the “instant” should cue shoppers that the rebate is given right there at the cash register.
Scambook asks consumers to share any Costco wisdom they may have both with Scambook and fellow consumers by leaving a comment on their consumer blog. For more information, visit http://scambook.com/blog.
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Judy Dixon, PMBC Group, +1 (310) 777-7546, [email protected]
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