Costco Employees Just Revealed Game-Changing Shopping Hack

Crowds are a common frustration for Costco members, from parking lots to long lines, making shopping time-consuming.

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Savvy shoppers strategize to avoid busy times. Popular theories include shopping during the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day evening, or Halloween.

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Many believe that Tuesdays at 10 a.m., when warehouses first open, is the best time. However, this often results in lines by 10:01 a.m.

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Costco employees on Reddit revealed a hack: warehouses tend to open 15 minutes early, allowing early-bird shoppers to avoid crowds.

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One shopper shared arriving at 9:57 a.m. to find customers already leaving, despite the printed hours stating a 10:00 a.m. opening.

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Employees confirmed that if morning tasks are done early, doors might open up to 15 minutes before the official time.

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The hack isn't guaranteed daily, but early arrivals can often enter and shop before the official opening time.

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Anyone, regardless of membership tier, can benefit from this early-bird trick, making Costco shopping smoother and more efficient.

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