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Costco warehouses are beloved by members for the large selection and low prices on bulk items, but if you’re hunting for a deal on the company’s website, some items might be more expensive than anticipated.<\/p>\n
A new report by House Beautiful<\/i><\/a> found that some products, from furniture to Halloween decorations, have higher prices online than in-store, even though Costco advertises that members get free shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related: Costco CEO Raises Hourly Wages for Employees<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n For example, the outlet notes that a boucl\u00e9 swivel chair<\/a> was reportedly $249 in stores but was listed at $399.99 online, meaning shipping fees must have climbed to $150 for that specific item. An animatronic werewolf<\/a> was found to be $249.99 at the warehouse, but $339.99 online.<\/p>\n “Each product on Costco.com has its own shipping fee attached (although many items are shipped at no additional charge). If there’s a shipping charge, you’ll find it on the product detail page to the right of the product picture,” Costco’s shipping policy states<\/a>.<\/p>\n The outlet also pointed out Reddit boards (some years old) dedicated to deciphering the fees, including one with a spreadsheet.<\/p>\n Costco online vs store price for my recent visit<\/a> Costco explains that most items are shipped directly from vendors and manufacturers who set their own shipping charges, so the warehouse chain cannot waive the fees.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, Costco revealed that it would be increasing annual membership fees<\/a> for all tiers across the U.S. and Canada, effective September 1, 2024.<\/p>\n Related: Costco’s CEO Says This Product Is the ‘Most Important Item We Sell’<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n The news was announced after the company reported fiscal Q3 2024<\/a> earnings in May, including $1.123 million in membership fees, up 7.6% from the same time last year.<\/p>\n
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