The Costco Connection - October 2013

By Tim Talevich

IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a special holiday present this year for family or friends, consider this option from Costco: the gift of experience.

Costco features a wide variety of vouchers, tickets and gift cards for restaurants, resorts, sporting events, movies, spas, local attractions and more in the warehouses and online at Costco.com—all at great savings. A typical offer is a $100 gift card for $80 or less.

One hot ticket (literally) this year is for NBA (professional basketball) games in select markets. These tickets or vouchers can be purchased in the warehouses or at Costco.com.

“We’ve lined up ticket offers for many
NBA teams and will have several on board for
the holiday season,” says Gretchen Kim, the
buyer who oversees the non-foods ticket pro-
gram for Costco. “This program offers a great
way to see professional basketball at a substan-
tial savings.”
Gretchen adds that the tickets are avail-
able for home games in several markets. “Fans
should check their local warehouses and
Costco.com to see what’s available during the
basketball season,” she advises.

If basketball isn’t your game, plenty of other options are available through Costco. Here are a few to add to your holiday gift-shopping list.

Golf packages. Gift cards or vouchers for rounds of golf at spectacular courses will be available in various regions.

Restaurant gift cards. For the person on your list who loves to eat out, consider discounts to local restaurants. The warehouses feature gift cards for local eateries, while Costco.com focuses on national chains.

Movie tickets. Give the gift of a night out at the movies at a price that will leave some money for popcorn.

Health and wellness. This category rep-
resents the ultimate in pampering. SpaFinder
gift certificates can be used for relaxing treat-
ments, classes, resort stays and other amenities
across the country. Or, consider gift cards for
Nutrisystem or, for the active people on your
list, a membership for 24 Hour Fitness.

“These vouchers and gift cards are a convenient and cost-effective way to find holiday gifts for your loved ones,” says Gretchen. C

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The latest offers in this program are displayed on pallets in the warehouses and at Costco.com under “Gift Cards, Tickets & Floral.” New items are added each month and the selection changes from season to season, so it’s a good idea to check back frequently.

oversees the program for Costco. “The
vouchers also make wonderful gifts that
can be used any time of the year.”
Look for vouchers for I See Me! books in
your local Costco
or at Costco.com.

—TT

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Maia and Allan Haag: I See Me! creators.

Hot NBA tickets, at a great price, available at Costco.

A BOOK IS a wonderful gift for a child.

Imagine if he or she were the main character in that story.

That’s the idea behind I See Me! personalized children’s books. Each book has a story that is woven around a child’s name.

For example, in My Very Own Name, a story for a child named Theodore would have a colorful toucan delivering a “T,” a hippo bringing in an “H,” an eagle flying in with an “E” and so on. A special note in the beginning of the book dedicates it to the child, with a personal note on who the gift is from.

Costco is featuring vouchers for these unique books at a 30 percent savings over retail. Members can choose from seven titles to find the perfect story for a young book lover.

Ordering is easy. The voucher instructs you to visit www. iseeme.com/Costco and enter the promotional code. The last day to order a book and have it arrive by Christmas is December 8.