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A Costco membership usually pays for itself, but this deal makes it even easier to justify: You can get a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership, plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card, on sale for just $65 on StackSocial right now. That effectively drops the cost of membership to just $25 for the year, and it's sent straight to your inbox within two weeks of redemption. If you were planning to shop there anyway, it’s a no-brainer, but this offer is only available to new members or those whose membership has expired for at least 18 months. The Gold Star Membership offers access to all Costco warehouses (over 600 locations in the U.S. and more than 800 worldwide), as well as online shopping, plus one free household card, allowing another person in your home to use the membership as well. You can also shop at Costco’s gas stations, pharmacy, optical, and hearing aid centers, which are known for better-than-average pricing. If you’re the type who likes stocking up on bulk items or prefers doing all your shopping in one stop, Costco can easily justify the annual fee. Add in Costco Travel, its lesser-known perk for discounted vacation packages, and the membership stretches beyond groceries.
