Costco's executive membership, which costs $130 a year, offers exclusive store hours for cardholders.

Costco’s Executive Membership costs $130 a year for two membership cards. Executive Member benefits include 2% rewards on Costco and Costco travel purchases and additional Costco service discounts. Costco Gold Star and Business Memberships are $65 per year and include two membership cards..

Costco usually has some great items that are a lot cheaper than if you bought the same item at a regular big box store. And those things are not necessarily in bulk. Seasonal items. apparel, and some food items like bakery things that you may order or just pick up what is available.