Originally Posted by travelmad478
I am rapidly becoming sold on the Costco idea. For the last seven years I've used an Atlantic 22" suitcase bought at Kohl's for $119 that has been incredibly durable--I'll be thrilled to get that kind of service from another no-brand bag. However, I have a really dumb question about Costco--do you need to buy a membership to shop there? There is a store near me, but I've never been inside (since I live alone and travel all the time, I don't feel the need to buy institutional-sized jars of peanut butter, etc.
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You do need to buy a membership. I think a 1 year costs $45. Even if you are single it might be worth it for some of the other things they offer there besides large quantitites of food. Gas, tires, electronics and lots of other stuff. If you go buy I think they will let you look around before you decide whether you want to join.
By the way I bought the 22" Costco bag a few weeks ago and it has been great. I had narrowed it down to that or a Briggs and Riley and the price just couldn't be beat.