If you have ever shopped at a bulk-buy store, you will know they're an absolute haven of bargains. You can get so much more for your money at these giant shops, but they are not always open to everyone.
Many bulk-buy stores, such as Costco, are almost like an exclusive club, with only some self-employed people permitted to shop there. You could not just wander into your nearest Costco shop and start buying, as entry is resricted to members only.
And, in order to get a membership, you would usually need to be self-employed as either a trader or business in a sector such as the grocery or hospitality sector. Those employed in certain professions, or those retired from permittable industries, would also be eligible to apply for a membership, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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These include public sector workers such as NHS doctors, emergency services and local government. For as little as £15 you can shop online, but only members can visit the warehouses themselves. There is also an executive membership available for £74.40 for ordinary shoppers, which includes a two per cent cashback on many purchases.
But there is a loophole available to ordinary shoppers. It would mean that they could shop in store as well as onine and for the regular membership fee of £33.60.
Rumours have been circulating that people with AA or RAC membership would be eligible to apply for the £33.60 membership. Those with National Trust membership and anyone with an American Express are also said to be eligible.
And some branches of Costco have confirmed that the rumours are indeed true, meaning that many people may already be eligible for regular Costco membership and not even know it. There are currently 29 Costco warehouses dotted across the UK.
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