No Membership Required to Order Costco on Instacart, but There’s a Catch

The author of an article on The Takeout confesses to never having shopped at Costco due to the membership fee. While there are ways to shop at Costco without a membership, such as being a guest of a member or getting a Costco gift card, the author is deterred by the high prices of using Instacart for delivery. Costco marks up prices on items ordered through Instacart, with non-members paying even higher prices. The convenience of Instacart delivery comes at a cost, with average price increases of around 15%, and some Redditors noting Costco prices can run 20-25% higher. In addition to the markups, there are service fees, delivery fees, and tipping etiquette suggesting a 15-20% tip for Instacart shoppers. The author recommends Kroger Boost as an alternative, as it does not mark up shelf prices, offers free next-day delivery with a Boost Plus membership, and does not require tipping. The author concludes by questioning whether the convenience of Costco groceries is worth the high costs associated with using Instacart for delivery. For more food and drink content, readers are encouraged to join The Takeout’s newsletter.

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