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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Costco secrets revealed including the pricing code that tells you if an item has been discounted
Our expert Jordon Cox who is Coupon King reveals how YOU can save money at Costco BARGAIN HUNT Costco secrets revealed including the pricing code that tells you if an item has been discounted Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERYONE loves feeling part of an exclusive club and it's even better if you get cheaper prices like at Costco. And if you are a subscriber then there are some secrets, including a pricing code trick, that could help you get even bigger discounts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Shoppers can save serious cash at Costco Credit: Alamy Plus, we reveal how anyone can shop online and you don't need to qualify for a full membership. Coupon king Jordon Cox shares his top tips and explains how to shop Costco like a discount expert. Secret codes on price labels Did you know that the pricing labels hold a lot more secrets than you might think? They even tell you a lot about the item, purely by what the price ends in. If a price ends in .97 - that means Costco has discounted it, or it's on clearance. A price that ends in .49 .69 .79 - it's a manufacturer's special, so could be cheaper than other supermarkets. The rarest is a price ending in .00 - which is a manager's special, and very hard to come across. These are usually bargain buys. But if you see a price ending .99 - it's full price & nothing to shout about. Finally, if you ever see a pricing label with an asterisk in the top corner, that item is not being restocked. So if it's something you want, get it before it sells out. Gift card discounts you should look out for One of the best value things to buy in Costco is their gift cards. You can often buy them for less than the value they're worth. For example, £40 worth of Vue gift cards are priced at £34.99. £100 worth of Nando's gift cards are £83.99. And £250 Virgin Experience days vouchers are priced at £199.99. These are available both online and in store. Remember, they are only worth buying if you wanted to spend that cash anyway - but they do work out great value for items you had planned to buy. Don't forget to make a note of the expiry date and also consider that your cash isn't protected if a firm goes out of business. Anyone can shop online Did you know you can shop online on Costco's website, even if you don't qualify for membership? There is an 'online only' membership for £42 per year, where you can get access to all of the deals online & delivered - you just can't go into a warehouse. If you're looking to buy electricals, white goods or higher value items - this may be one of the cheapest ways to get them. Get cashback if prices fall If you're ever buying an item from Costco, it might be worth checking the price even after you've purchased it. That's because, if the price is reduced within 30 days after you've bought it - you can claim back the difference. This works especially well for those high ticket items like white goods. You'll need to fill out a price adjustment form - and the money will be given back to you as store credit. You can complete the form either online or in store. Cheapest supermarket lunch A staple of the Costco experience is heading to the food court - where you can find some real bargains. One deal in the food court that has never changed, is a hot dog and fountain drink for £1.50. This is the one of the cheapest lunches you can find at a supermarket - and some go out of their way just to get it. It's known as a 'loss leader' for the supermarket, to tempt people through the door, and do more of their shopping there. But the hot dog is good! You can also pick up a refillable drink for around £1.19 to take around with you while shopping.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
McDonald's is giving away FREE food and up to £10k cash as part of new Side Missions offer
MCDONALD'S is launching a new game with free food and cash worth £10,000 up for grabs. The fast food chain's new Side Missions will kick off on July 14 and last until August 25. 2 2 During weekdays, customers can unlock special food deals through the McDonald's App. You can download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and then tap on the "Side Missions" section to take part. Deals include items like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets, £5 Shareboxes, or 15% off when you spend £15. The food offers change daily, so there's always something new to try. These offers are valid from 11am to midnight on the day you claim them. On weekends, customers have the chance to win instant prizes - including £10,000 in cash. Customers just need to tap on the Side Missions in the app and see if they've won. Prizes include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries. All rewards are then delivered straight to the app, which customers can claim in-store or online. Customers can play once a day throughout the campaign. McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce Weekday food offers are only available Monday to Friday. Weekend prizes must be claimed by 9:59am on Tuesday, August, 26. Food prizes won on weekends expire at midnight on Monday, August 25. Full list of rewards on offer Week one: July 14: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets July 15: £1.99 for 6 McNuggets & Medium Fries July 16: £1.19 Cheeseburger July 17: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox July 18: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink July 19-20: Prize pool Week two: July 21: £1.99 Big Mac July 22: £1.99 for 6 Chicken McNuggets & Medium Fries July 23: £1.19 Mayo Chicken July 24: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox July 25: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink July 26–27: Prize pool Week three: July 28: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets July 29: £1.99 for McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries July 30: £1.19 Cheeseburger July 31: £5 for 12 Cheese Sharebox August 1: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink August 2–3: Prize pool Week four: August 4: £1.99 Big Mac August 5: £1.99 McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries August 6: £1.19 Mayo Chicken August 7: £5 Cheese Sharebox August 8: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink August 9-10: Prize pool Rewards in the prize pool include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries. What else is happening at McDonald's? Last week, McDonald's introduced a new twist on a classic with the launch of the Double Filet-o-Fish. This new burger includes two crispy Pollock fish patties, along with melted cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all served in a steamed bun – just like the original. The Double Filet-o-Fish costs £5.29 on its own or £7.39 as part of an Everyday Value Meal. It joins other menu items like the Big Arch, a massive new burger. Last month, McDonald's also added four new items to the menu, including the Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries. The Halloumi fries cost £6.69 on their own or £8.49 as part of a medium meal. This included a Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries. The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal. For those craving something sweet, there's the Toffee Crisp McFlurry or the Toffee Apple Pie. How to save at McDonald's You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose. Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user. The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details - otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
