Costco membership

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Freckle · 31/01/2006 16:06

In my drive to economise, I am taking out membership of Costco. Dh is self-employed so we qualify on that front. However, one of his colleagues is a member so she has completed a card to allow me to take out membership on her card. The reverse of the card merely mentions taking a utility bill to prove ID, but, on the website, it mentions that each membership card carries a photo of the member to avoid said card being used by all and sundry.

I have emailed them asking if I have to bring a photo with me, but not had a response. Does anyone know if I need to take a photo when I take out membership and, if so, what sort of photo I need (e.g. size, just head and shoulders, colour/black & white, etc.)?

Many thanks.

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Nemo1977 · 31/01/2006 16:08

they do the picture there with a webcam we had ours done last week.

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Freckle · 31/01/2006 16:13

OOoer, does that mean I have to glam up???

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NotActuallyAMum · 31/01/2006 16:15

Nemo is right - they do it there and then and put it straight onto your card then you keep the card for as long as you're a member. I've been a member since 2001

The photographs are hilarious (or at least they were when we joined!) My sister looks like Meatloaf and I look like John Lennon I lend my card to a good friend sometimes because the photo really could be anyone!

Nemo1977 · 31/01/2006 16:16

agree the photos are horrendous..pmsl so no I wouldnt bother galming up.

NotActuallyAMum · 31/01/2006 16:16

x posts Freckle - honestly please don't bother because it probably won't look like you on the card anyway

Unless their equipment has been upgraded, which is possible after 4 years

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Freckle · 31/01/2006 16:18

LOL! That's a relief then. Thanks for the replies.

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Dropinthe · 31/01/2006 16:24

I love COSTCO-they do handmade cakes for most occasions for a set price of £9.95-GREAT for kids Birthdays as masses left for you after!!! The chocolate cake with chocolate icing is to die for!

Most recent bargain I bought in there was a set of all occasion cards of really great quality for £4.45ish.Over 30 cards so you will never get stuck.

MrsSpoon · 31/01/2006 16:38

IMO you have to be very strong willed to make "Costco" and "economy drive" work.

I always go in for dishwasher tablets and come out with £200 of stuff I didn't know I needed.

Orinoco · 31/01/2006 21:32

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mazzystar · 31/01/2006 21:43

Its about £40 per year per family
but what you save on bog roll you'll spend on novelty garden implements
great wine though, and own brand baby wipes are excellent and nto full of parabens

Nemo1977 · 31/01/2006 21:50

our membership was £23 thru dhs work for himself and me.

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