Costco Members: This Little-Known Perk Can Help You Save Big Money

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Sometimes the best deals for Costco members don't come directly from Costco. Instead, Costco has partnerships with other brands that can give you special savings on a wide range of products.

Most people may not know about one of the best Costco perks: Costco Next. This is a special Costco partnership where you can buy products at exclusive discounts from partner brands. But Costco Next deals aren't found at the Costco warehouse or on Costco.com -- instead, you need to use the special Costco Next portal.

Let's look at how Costco Next works and why these deals are such a special opportunity for Costco members.

What is Costco Next?

Costco Next is a Costco perk that lets you buy a special selection of products at big discounts from Costco's partner brands. Costco Next partners offer a limited range of premium products at big savings. The companies on Costco Next are some of Costco's best suppliers, but instead of buying their products from Costco at a warehouse or Costco.com, you can buy these companies' products directly from the Costco suppliers.

Costco connects you with these deals via a special website at costconext.com. Think of Costco Next as another members-only perk. It's a way to get access to special products from high-end brands, with exclusive member discounts.

How Costco Next works

It's easy for Costco members to get access to special deals on Costco Next. Here's how it works:

1. Go to costconext.com
2. Click "Sign in"
3. Sign in to the website with your Costco.com login or your Costco membership number
4. Click the brand that you want to see
5. Start shopping!

Once you've signed in with a Costco membership number or Costco.com login, the Costco Next website will redirect you to a transfer website for each brand that you click. You're not shopping on Costco's website, but you're shopping with Costco membership privileges.

What you can buy on Costco Next

Costco Next offers a wide range of products in the style of Costco treasure hunts. Here are a few examples of top brands on Costco Next:

• Anker: Charging products and power stations
• Anker Solix: Sustainable power solutions
• Bodyglove: Watersports gear
• Cuckoo: Luxury kitchen and home appliances
• Dearfoams: Slippers and footwear
• Hotel Doggy: Pet products, including dog parkas, vests, and sweaters
• Klymit: Camping gear
• MOST, Inc.: K-beauty skincare and cosmetics from Korea
• OVE Decors: Bathroom, lighting, and home decor
• Priority Bicycles: Bicycles
• Travelpro: Luggage
• Viking: Cookware, cutlery, and bakeware

How much can you save with Costco Next?

Exact discounts will vary based on the brand and product. But previous research from The Motley Fool Ascent has found that Costco Next deals typically deliver savings of 13%-25% compared to the manufacturer's regular website prices.

Some products also offer special limited-time Costco Next savings. For example, as of this writing, High Tech Pet pet doors brand was advertising additional savings of 30% off (beyond the usual Costco Next savings). Whether it's a big-ticket purchase like new appliances, or smaller-dollar items like pet products or skincare, Costco Next can improve your life while going easy on your credit card .

Bottom line

If you're in the market for a new bicycle, appliances, pet products, or other high-end items, Costco Next is worth a look. This is another fun members-only perk to maximize your Costco deals beyond the warehouse. Costco Next is like an online-only Costco treasure hunt where you can get affordable luxuries and surprising finds, directly from favorite Costco partner brands. Learn more at costconext.com.

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