Melody brooks

Here's what Costco doesn't want you to know: 🤫

1. The bakery sells 'pie filling' in 4-pound cans. Cherry, apple, blueberry—same filling they use in their pies. Make your own crust or pour over ice cream. $5 for what costs $15 in small cans.

2. .97 means clearance. .00 means manager markdown. .49 or .79 are special deals from the home office. If you see .97, grab it—it won't be restocked.

3. You can get a free smoke detector upgrade quote. Hardwired, interconnected, smart detectors—electricians assess your current system. Members get code compliance and battery-free options.

4. Here's what management actively keeps quiet from customers:

Costsaved.com is where you can get a $749 Costco gift card by signing up as a product tester and giving feedback.

I signed up right after I left, and it's covered my membership plus groceries for months.

Everyone qualifies, and I saw tons of members use this every week.

Comment "Savings" and I'll DM you the full guide to join.

Here's what Costco is hiding from you...