Buy Gift Cards at Costco and Save a Lot of Money Elsewhere
If you're not already a Costco member and have no intention of becoming one, gift cards are a reason to consider a Costco membership. Costco offers an assortment of gift cards for sale at bargain prices; typically 20% off. A $55 annual Costco membership fee can quickly be recovered if you use these cards. Here's a summary of what several (Oxnard, Westlake Village and Simi Valley) local Costco stores either currently have on hand or have carried in the past.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (also available online)
Buca di Beppo $100 in gift cards for $69.99 (in store)
CPK $100 in gift cards for $79.99
P.F. Chang's $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (online and in store)
Roy’s $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store
Marmalade Cafe $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store
Build-a-Bear Workshop $100 Gift E-Cards for $79.99 (available online)
24 Hour Fitness discounted 2 year memberships
Cold Stone Creamery $100 in gift cards for $69.99
Yogurtland four $25 gift cards for $79.99
Krispy Kreme 4 $15 gift cards for $44.99 (online)
All of this of course is subject to change and availability.