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Why One Costco Perk Peeves Some Customers (& Employees) By Tiffany Betts Sept. 20, 2025 3:39 pm EST

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Costco memberships come with perks depending on which level you choose: Gold Star, Business, or Executive. In a new change, the warehouse is giving Executive members exclusive shopping time before everyone else. Costco raised its membership prices last year by $5 for its Gold Star and Business memberships and $10 for its Executive Membership, so this move is seen as adding more value to the higher price. However, some shoppers have voiced a few complaints in multiple Reddit threads.

In general, Costco stores don't open to customers until 10 a.m. Sunday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. With the new hours, the wareh

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