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Costco is my go-to store for just about everything. The warehouse giant offers bulk grocery essentials at hard-to-beat prices — prices that get even better with Costco’s monthly deals. It’s where I make major tech purchases too: I know I’m getting a great deal and Costco extends the warranty on qualified tech items.
That’s why I’m so excited about Costco’s new April promo. You’ll receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card when you sign up for a new Costco membership. There are a few catches — you need to enter promo code PARA24, you’ll need to agree to auto-renew and you need to be a new member. (Those whose Costco membership expired more than 18 months ago qualify.*)
You can spend your Digital Costco Shop Card like cash on just about anything Costco has, though some exceptions apply. Given that Costco membership is $60 per year, this is almost like getting your first year of membership for just $20. But don’t delay, because the promotion ends on May 12, 2024.
Tap the button below to score this Costco promo (with promo code PARA24) right away, or read on to learn more about Costco’s April 2024 members-only savings, plus more about why I love Costco.
The best Costco member-only savings promotions in April 2024
Costco’s current member-only savings event runs from April 10 through May 5, 2024. Here are some of our favorite finds. Note that pricing on Costco.com may be higher than Costco warehouse pricing.
Best Costco grocery savings promotions in April
Stock up the pantry with these April Costco grocery finds. Pro tip: If you haven’t tried Rao’s marinara sauce yet (save $3), you’re missing out. Loaded with flavor (but not sugar), it’s easily the best pasta sauce in a jar I’ve ever tasted. Costco is the place to buy it, though — my local grocery store charges almost twice the per-ounce price for the brand.
- Nabisco Oreo Sandwich Cookies (62.76 oz.): Save $3.50
- Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce (2 x 28 oz.): Save $3
- Starbucks French Roast Whole Bean Coffee (2.5 lbs.): Save $5.50
- Tide + OXI Advanced Power HE Liquid Laundry Detergent (138 oz.): Save $4
- Bounce Dryer Sheets (2 x 160 ct.): Save $2.20
- Bounty Advanced Paper Towels (12 x 101 sheets): Save $5.50
Best Costco tech savings promotions in April
Level up your tech this spring at Costco — the warehouse has laptops, televisions and more at great prices. Remember, Costco extends the manufacturer’s warranty on TVs, computers (excluding touchscreen tablets) and major appliances for up to two years from the date of warehouse purchase or date of delivery if the item was purchased online.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm or 44mm): Save $60
- 15.6″ Acer Aspire 5 Touchscreen Laptop: $400
- 55″ LG 4K TV (UR8000 series): $350
- Dyson Purifier Cool TP7C Purifying Tower Fan: $460
- Select Ring Home Security Products: Save up to $60
Why become a Costco member?
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I love Costco — I’ve been a member for more than 24 years. I do much of my household shopping there. It’s my go-to store for paper towels, garbage bags, laundry detergent and all those other household essentials I don’t want to buy regularly at a supermarket. It’s also where I stock up on groceries such as milk, coffee and eggs (they’re much cheaper at Costco than at my local supermarket). Costco is a great place to stock up on wine too. I recommend Kirkland Signature™ brand boxed wine — it’s a solid combination of high quality and low price.
I also make sure to pick up a $4.99 rotisserie chicken when I’m at Costco. It makes a great dinner entree, with plenty left over for making sandwiches or chicken salad the next day. And the price can’t be beat — you’ll pay way more buying a whole chicken to roast at home.
Costco is a great place to find household goods — think furniture, small appliances, bedding and more. And Costco extends the warranty on select electronics to two years at no added cost. Costco has a much friendlier return policy than other retailers, as well.
When I need gas, I stop at the station attached to my local warehouse. The price there is typically 15 to 40 cents lower per gallon than nearby stations. Don’t be discouraged by long lines — most Costco gas stations have more pumps than your average gas station. Lines move quickly.
And, of course, every time I visit Costco I stop by the food court. It’s hard to go wrong with the $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo. Try it the next time you visit. Or take a fresh-baked $10 pizza home for the whole family.
Why I love Costco:
- Costco has all the grocery essentials I need at a great price.
- Costco is a great place to find new snacks and treats, including local favorites.
- Costco has regular savings on essentials like vitamins, coffee and detergent.
- Costco has high quality standards, especially when it comes to its own Kirkland Signature brand.
- You can buy just about anything through Costco — even bars of gold and silver coins.
REMINDER: To get your Digital Costco Shop Card, use code PARA24 at checkout.
If you want to take your Costco savings to the next level, I recommend upgrading to a Costco Executive Membership. It costs an extra $60 per year over a standard membership, but you’ll start earning a 2% Reward on your yearly Costco purchases, including vacations purchased through Costco Travel. The annual 2% Reward is mailed with your renewal notice, two months before the renewal date.
Why I love the Costco Executive membership:
- If you spend more than $3,000 on qualified purchases at Costco per year, you will receive more than $60 for your Reward.
- If you’re not satisfied with your Costco Executive Membership, you can convert your membership to a Gold Star membership or cancel your membership at any time and get a refund.
What’s the fine print on the Costco deal?
*To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto-renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto-renewal at the time of sign-up, the Digital Costco Shop Card will not be emailed. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. To qualify as a new member, an existing Costco membership must be expired at least 18 months or more. Limit one promotion per household. Promotion is non-transferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the primary member at the time of sign-up within two weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at gas stations, car wash, food court kiosks or self-checkout.
Use the provided single-use promo code PARA24 when entering your payment information. You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully processed so your incentive will be emailed.
A Costco membership is $60 per year. An Executive Membership is an additional $60 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the July shooting death of Sonya Massey — an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy — as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities.
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, dated Thursday.
“The Sheriff’s Office, along with involved county agencies, has engaged in discussions and pledged full cooperation with the Department of Justice in its review,” Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch said Friday.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was killed July 6 when deputies responded to a call about a possible prowler at her home in Springfield, Illinois. She was shot three times during a confrontation with an officer.
The alleged shooter, Sean Grayson, who is White, was fired. He is charged with murder and other crimes and has pleaded not guilty.
“The Justice Department, among other requests, wants to know if the sheriff’s office has strategies for responding to people in “behavioral health crises,” the government’s letter read. “…The incident raises serious concerns about…interactions with Black people and people with behavioral health disabilities.”
Andy Van Meter, chairman of the Sangamon County Board, said the Justice Department’s review is an important step in strengthening the public’s trust in the sheriff’s office.
At the time of the fatal shooting, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office was led by then-Sheriff Jack Campbell, who retired in August and was replaced by Crouch.
Deputy Sean Grayson’s history of misconduct
Grayson has worked for six different law enforcement agencies in Illinois since 2020, CBS News learned. He was also discharged from the Army in February 2016 after serving for about 19 months. He was hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in May 2023.
In an interview with CBS News in early August, Campbell said that Grayson “had all the training he needed. He just didn’t use it.”
In a recording released by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, where Grayson worked from May 2022 to April 2023, a supervising officer is heard warning Grayson for what the senior officer said was his lack of integrity, for lying in his reports, and for what he called “official misconduct.”
Girard Police Chief Wayman Meredith recalled an alleged incident in 2023 when he said an enraged Grayson was pressuring him to call child protective services on a woman outside of Grayson’s mother’s home. He said Grayson was “acting like a bully.”
The recording and Meredith’s description of Grayson’s conduct showed how he quickly became angry and, according to documents, willing to abuse his power as an officer.
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office history of accusations
According to a review of court records in 2007, Massey’s killing was the only criminal case in recent history against a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office deputy for actions on duty. Local officials characterized her shooting as an aberration.
However, CBS News obtained thousands of pages of law enforcement files, medical and court records, as well as photo and video evidence that indicated the office had a history of misconduct allegations and accountability failures before Grayson. The records challenged the claim that Massey’s death was, as said by the then-sheriff, an isolated incident by one “rogue individual.”
Local families were confident that Massey’s death was the latest in a pattern of brazen abuse that has gone unchecked for years.
Attorneys for Massey’s family recommended an updated SAFE-T Act that would expand an existing database used to track officer misconduct to include infractions like DUIs and speeding during police chases.
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