Savvy shoppers claim they've figured out a way to 'hack' the Costco Wholesale membership allowing them to access the deals without signing up or paying for the annual membership.
The key to the trick lies with the shopper getting their hands on a Costco Shop Card, which allows entry and checkout at Costco Wholesale stores. The Shop Card acts like a gift card.
Usually it is a members only item but if you can persuade a member to give you one or just buy one on your behalf, then access to those hallowed deals is possible.