For Your First Trip To Costco, You Should Block Out A Few Hours. Here's Why

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For Your First Trip To Costco, You Should Block Out A Few Hours. Here's Why By Rolland Judd Oct. 27, 2025 5:00 pm EST

So, you've finally decided to take the plunge and see what Costco is all about. Whether you purchased a Gold Star card or the pricier Executive membership, super-savings are right around the corner. However, when you make your first trip, it's best to give yourself ample time to explore your new grocery haunt because you're not in Kansas anymore, Toto.

Unlike your typical supermarket, Costco isn't just filled with foodstuffs and basic essentials. In one aisle you'll find frozen T.V. dinners -– the perfect accompaniment to the television sets Costco also sells. You can buy a new refrigerator with a freezer large enough to fit dozens