<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1oalcW_0wChiV7100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1oalcW_0wChiV7100" width="1280" height="853" ></figure>A WOMAN has documented her experience trying Costco for the first time after being a life-long Sam's Club fan.Both are membership-only retailers - but <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/sams-club/">Sam's Club</a> has a cheaper membership and more branded items, while <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/costco/">Costco</a> stores are larger and more widespread.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3zXqzk_0wChiV7100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3zXqzk_0wChiV7100" width="1240" height="803" ><figcaption>A TikToker and life-long Sam's Club fan tried Costco for the first time Credit: Getty</figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2xf9Aj_0wChiV7100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2xf9Aj_0wChiV7100" width="576" height="1024" ><figcaption>Kayla Young picked up her groceries with daughter Madison Credit: tiktok/@kayla.younggg</figcaption></figure>Posting on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kayla.younggg/video/7377113909498580267?q=first%20time%20shopping%20at%20costco&amp;t=1729197132004">TikTok</a>, Kayla Young said: "I'm more of a <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/money/12700657/sams-club-impactful-changes-churros-discontinued/">Sam's Club</a> girl than a Costco girl, mostly because we've never had a Costco."But a Costco just opened up three minutes from our house."And I got a membership so but we haven't shopped there yet so we're gonna go shop there and see what we find."The experience got off to a good start as Kayla was allowed to pose with her daughter Madison for the picture on her membership card.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>The mom is then sweeping meat, vegetables, ice cream, milk, snacks, drinks, and clothes for Madison off the warehouse-style shelves and into her cart.After getting back in her <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/cars/">car,</a> Kayla shared her thoughts on the experience.<h2>MEMBER MADNESS</h2>She said: "Just finished up at Costco. I spent $130."Now that I have shopped at both, I think I'm 50-50.The TikToker revealed that her family has the basic membership for Costco.Meanwhile, they have the highest one at Sam's Club which gets Kayla cashback - which is a plus for her.However, Costco has something Sam's Club does not - Apple Pay."But Costco has <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/apple/">Apple</a> Pay. You know me, you know I'm constantly losing my card or forgetting it.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>"Apple Pay is like essential to me. So we might be Costco girlies but we're going to keep both memberships until they run out and then we'll see which one I use more."Although Kayla was quick to praise the payment system, other members have recently <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/money/12658669/new-costco-member-store-an-absolute-nightmare/">complained</a> about it.This is because the retailer controversially doesn't accept any payment except Visa or Mastercard debit.<h2>IN THE NEWS</h2>This week, Costco members also gushed over a new <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/money/12704508/costco-members-new-maple-butter-pecan-cake/">Maple Butter Pecan Cake</a> with brown butter mousse icing.One claimed it was "the best item they have ever created."<h2>Costco membership sharing guidelines</h2>Costco has strict rules for membership use that shoppers must follow and they've been cracking down on offenders in recent years.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><ul><li>Primary Member Use: Only the primary cardholder can use this Costco membership card. Sharing it for purchases is not allowed as the photo on the card must match the person using it.</li><li>Household Card: Each primary member can add one free household cardholder who lives at the same address. This person will receive their own membership card and can shop at Costco independently.</li><li>Guest Policy: Members can bring up to two guests per visit to Costco. However, only the member can make purchases. Guests must be accompanied by the member.</li><li>Authorized Cardholder: For an additional fee, you can add an authorized cardholder, such as a family member or friend, who doesn't reside at your address. They will receive their own card and can shop independently.</li></ul>Another said it was "beyond delicious."In other Costco-related news, branches have recently been checking memberships using <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/money/12161531/costco-membership-scanners-customer-complaints/">new scanners</a>.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>After the scanners were launched in August, customers voiced their frustration over reportedly longer queues.The store also hit the news lately for selling an unlikely item.One-ounce <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/news/12629785/costco-gold-bars-sold-out-unsafe-investment/">bars of solid gold</a> and silver were spotted for sale in stores, but they quickly sold out.</div></body>

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A WOMAN has documented her experience trying Costco for the first time after being a life-long Sam's Club fan. Both are membership-only retailers - but Sam's Club has a cheaper membership and more branded items, while Costco stores are larger and more widespread. Posting on TikTok, Kayla Young said: \"I'm...

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A WOMAN has documented her experience trying Costco for the first time after being a life-long Sam's Club fan. Both are membership-only retailers - but Sam's Club has a cheaper membership and more branded items, while Costco stores are larger and more widespread. Posting on TikTok, Kayla Young said: "I'm...