multiple 48-packs of toilet paper and economy-sized vats of ketchup.

滿載而歸地走出好市多，大家對於這個畫面一定都相當熟悉

But whether you're a wholesale expert, or just there for the free samples, there's more

不管你是不是個量販、批發專家，或是只是去賣場試吃的

there's more to this "members-only" haven than super-sized shampoo.

這個僅供「會員」血拚的賣場，背後的祕密絕不是只有一瓶巨大洗髮精那麼簡單

From secret price codes to the strangest items in the store, these are the best tips, tricks

從秘密特價代碼到奇怪的商品，今天要來告訴大家最棒的秘笈、撇步

and hacks to make the most out of your next Costco run.

跟技巧，讓各位下次在大賣場血拼時可以買的更划算

"Welcome to Costco.

「歡迎來到好市多

I love you."

愛你喔！」

Membership?

會員？

"Excuse me, do you have a membership card?"

「不好意思，你有會員卡嗎？」

"Sir, I work here."

「先生，我在這裡工作。」

"Really?"

「真的喔？」

You may have heard the rumor that you can sneakily shop at Costco without a membership.

你大概聽過就算沒有會員卡也可以偷偷在好市多消費的傳聞

And it's true!

沒錯，是真的！

You can use a grocery-delivery service, or a Costco cash card.

你可以使用它的線上購物服務，或是好市多「現金卡」(禮券)

Although you have to be a member to buy one, you don't have to be a member to use one.

雖然要有會員資格才能購買現「現金卡」，但使用的時候不需要有會員的資格

Of course you could always ask a friend with a membership to get a cash card for you.

所以沒錯，你可以直接請有會員資格的朋友幫你買「現金卡」

"Can't anyone get one of those cards?"

「不是任何人都可以拿到那種卡嗎？」

"No.

「不

Don't think so.

不是喔

But I can talk to someone if you like?"

但我可以幫你講講看，要嗎？」

"Yeah, put in a good word for us."

「好啊，幫我們說幾句好話。」

Targeting the bargains

瞄準低價商品

Product placement is everything when it comes to smart shopping.

要買得聰明，知道商品位置擺放的模式很重要

And the best deals at Costco are usually in the center of the store.

好市多特價的商品通常都擺在賣場的中心

"Will you get us some shrimp?

「你可以幫我拿些蝦子嗎？

The big jumbo kind?"

大隻的那種

"Four down, three over."

往下走四道，第三格。」

Author of Why We Buy, Paco Underhill told BankRate,

Why We Buy 這本書的作者 Paco Underhill 告訴 BankRate

"Membership stores — often governed by space constraints and the fact that those large

「會員制賣場」通常受控於空間限制，商場裡通常也堆滿了

club stores stock such an incredible range of products — put many of the bargains into

大量多元化的商品，因此經常會將優惠的商品擺在

what they call 'center court.'"

所謂的「中心區域」

Secret pricing

秘密價錢標示

"Oooh, birthday cake, who's birthday is it?"

「嗚，生日蛋糕，是誰的生日啊？」

"Look at the price Carmine.

「看看那個價錢，Carmine？

At 5 cents a cubic inch, it's all our birthdays."

這麼划算的價格，大家都可以過生日。」

Most savvy shoppers already pay special attention to price, but according to Josh Elledge, founder

大多數精明的消費者都特別關注商品價錢，但根據 SavingsAngel.com 的創辦人

of SavingsAngel.com, any Costco price ending in "97 cents" means the item has been marked down nationally.

Josh Elledge ，只要商品價錢尾數是 97 毛的話，就表示此商品全國的售價都已降低

He says,

他說

"Those items don't usually last long because people buy them fast."

「那種商品通常不會在架上停留太久，因為很快就會被搶購一空。」

"People absolutely underestimate how much money they spend at the grocery store."

「人們完全低估了他們在大賣場的實際花費。」

If you see an asterisk on the price tag, that's your cue to stock up!

如果你在標價上看到一個「星號」，那就是在提醒你一定要買

According to Consumerist, an asterisk means that the item has hit its lowest price and

根據 Consumerist ，「星號」表示那樣商品正在最低價的特價中

won't be getting restocked.

而且不會再進貨了

Same product, different name

換湯不換藥

Many of Costco's Kirkland-brand products are nearly identical to — or even better than their branded cousins.

許多好市多自有品牌的商品，其實跟其他市售的品牌差不多，品質甚至比他牌要更好

"Welcome to Kost Mart, I hope you'll take a trip by the deli counter today for a complimentary

「歡迎來到 Kost Mart，歡迎去我們的熟市櫃看看，免費提供

tube of jalapeño cheddar."

墨西哥辣椒起司供您享用。」

"I'm lactose intolerant.

「我有乳糖不耐症。」

Where do you keep the cigarettes?"

「你們菸都擺在哪裡？」

One of the most popular Costco-brand items is — surprisingly — vodka.

最受歡迎的好市多自有品牌商品，很意外的竟然是「伏特加」

According to Munchies, Costco's vodka is made from the same water source as Grey Goose vodka,

根據 Munchies，製作好市多販售的伏特加所用的水源跟 Grey Goose 伏特加相同

and has even scored higher in many blind taste tests, per research site Under the Label.

而且在許多品酒測試中獲得的分數，這些資訊都是從一個研究網站 Under the Label 來的

Weekdays are your jam

把握平日

The worst part about grabbing so many bulk deals during a Saturday Costco run is the never-ending checkout line.

假日去好市多瘋狂血拚最討厭遇到的，就是等結帳的長長排隊人龍

But just like most big box grocery stores, the worst time to shop is on the weekends.

但就像大多數量販店一樣，周末是最不適合取去採購的日子

"Oh hey.

「噢，嘿

I got the toothpaste and the soap."

我拿了牙膏和肥皂。」

"Good now we can open that general store."

「好棒喔，我們可以開一個自己的雜貨店了。」

The Krazy Coupon Lady says the lowest-trafficked times at the big box retailer are weekdays

Krazy Coupon Lady 網站表示，這類量販店人最少的時候是在平日

between 3 and 5 p.m., and Costco manager Jon Van Guilder claims you'll be shopping in peace

下午的三點到五點，好市多經理 Jon Van Guilder 也說，任一天

on any day, 45 minutes before they close.

在閉館的前 45 分鐘來消費，人潮都會很少

Stocking up on the weird stuff

什麼都有，什麼都賣，什麼都不奇怪

If you've ever been overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products offered at Costco, you've

如果單單看好市多販售的這些多樣化商品就讓你覺得很驚豔，那

probably only begun to scratch the surface.

你一定還沒看過更厲害的商品

Some of the more unusual items for sale include cars, exotic vacation packages, and coffins.

其他較不尋常的商品包含了車子、異國度假之旅遊行程，還有棺材呢！

You can also purchase eight-foot-tall teddy bears, gym memberships, vending machines,

你甚至可以買八尺高的泰迪熊、健身房會員、自動販賣機

and wine cellars.

還有酒窖

"Wait.

「等等

There's a wine section?"

這裡有酒精販售區？」

"Yeah, a really good one just past the tires."

「有啊，超棒的，就在輪胎區過去一點。」

The average Costco shopper will probably feel more comfortable sticking to paper towels and olive oil.

但一般的好市多消費者大概還是只會買捲筒衛生紙跟橄欖油吧！

But it's comforting to know that you could buy a sports car with your Costco membership

但知道用好市多會員可以買到跑車也是一件很棒的事

— and use the bear for the carpool lane.

還可以把巨大泰迪熊放車上來把妹呢！

"Another great Sunday.

「又是一個美好的週日

And not too rough on the old pocketbook."

而且荷包也不會空空。」