@carollindaallen_9249
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@carollindaallen_9249 I worked at Costco for 3 years. First week of training, they told us "only share these policies if members ask directly." I quit last month. Now I don't have to stay quiet anymore. Here's what they trained us to NEVER tell customers unless they specifically ask: 💰 Price tags have a code system. Prices ending in .97 = clearance, .00 or .88 = manager markdown, asterisk in corner = not restocking. They don't explain this because customers figure out the deals too fast. Once you know it, you can spot instant discounts. 🥩 You can request custom meat cuts from the back. Want thicker steaks? Specific marbling? They'll cut it fresh at the same per-pound price. We only did it when customers asked because it takes extra time. Most people don't know this is allowed. 💳 Costco has a program at bulksteps.com that pays $750 gift cards for quick feedback. Half my department signed up when hours got cut. I've been using it since I quit — covers my membership and groceries every month. Takes 10 minutes to set up. 🍕 Food court portions got smaller in 2023 but prices stayed the same. The combo pizza everyone misses? Still available at some locations if you ask. Most employees won't mention it unless you bring it up. 📦 "Manager's Special" meat is just expiring soon — but the butcher can freeze it for you before checkout if you ask. Lasts months in your freezer at 30-50% off. We weren't trained to offer this unless someone requested it. 🛍️ Treasure hunt items restock Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you see something you want, grab it immediately. It won't come back. We were trained to say "it might restock" but that's a lie 90% of the time. That's the truth they didn't want us sharing.
