Comments on: Costco Membership Certificates – Free Chicken, Coffee, Photo Prints, & More

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:30:38 +0000

Update: I ordered a membership in December and never received it. About 3 months later the money I paid was credited back to my account. Hopefully the same thing will happen for you.

By: kristin

kristin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:11:06 +0000

I never got my certificate either

By: Ripoff Tracker

Ripoff Tracker — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:57:45 +0000

Kardmerchant is a ripoff, they take your information, and then they don’t send the offer. I would dispute the charges, and the credit card company will not pay them for what they can’t deliver.

Kardmerchant is a scam, and so is MMB for promoting this offer.

By: Bhaskar

Bhaskar — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:49:14 +0000

I had the same experience with Kardmerchant…I called my bank to dispute the charges.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:22:48 +0000

I ordered a Costco membership on 12/4 as a Christmas gift. Shortly afterwards, my credit card was billed. I called a few weeks ago and was told it was just dropped in the mail and I’d receive it within the week. It’s now 1/24 and there’s no sign of my membership. I have tried calling Kardmerchant but buth the 800 and 888 number have a “mailbox full” message. Does anyone know how else I can reach Kardmerchant or what I should do?

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:15:42 +0000

I would start by notifying your MC and don’t make the payment. I bought one for my son and daughter-in-law and it took a while but they got it. Don’t give up.

By: susan

susan — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:12:33 +0000

I think this is a rip off. Ordered one on the 20th of Dec. for my daughter & family. My MC got charged, but no certificate has been mailed. Called several numbers including John’s cell phone and looks like I’m in for a long ride…..forget using entertainment.com as they will do nothing to back you up either.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:39:06 +0000

Ordered the costco membership cert. on 10/31/2010. Called Kardmerchant customer service on 11/18 at 877.538.4416, Katie stated it takes 7 – 10 business days and that the certificate was sent out on 11/4. Called Kardmerchant this a.m. 11/29 and John stated the same and someone must have taken it from my mailbox. I informed John that I have a locked mailbox. The saga continues.

By: Has Our Costco Membership Been Worth it?

Has Our Costco Membership Been Worth it? — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:37:55 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:45:34 +0000

You get an activation form that you need to take to Costco.
The coupons you get are: free 2lb. bag of Kirkland coffee, free rotisserie chicken, free 1-hour photo for 50 digital prints, $3 off cookies, $3 off Kirkland water, $3 off 18″ pizza, $3 off mixed nuts, $3 off any meat and $2 off any salad mix. Coupons expires 8/31/09.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:12:58 +0000

Can anyone post exactly what certificates/coupons are included with this offer?

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:21:28 +0000

I ordered mine on May 20 and I received in mail. I don’t remember what day but I did receive it. It wouldn’t hurt to give them a call. Did you get a confirmation of your order?

By: Helena

Helena — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:52:25 +0000

Has anyone recieved their certificate(s) and/or coupon books yet? The e-mail confirmation says the certificate will be mailed in 3-5 business days. I placed my order on 5/14, but still have not received anything in the mail. Just thought I’d check with you guys first before I give their customer service a call.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:16:44 +0000

Does this certificate work for Canada Costco membership? Thanks.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:10:01 +0000

Okay, I just tried it again. I ordered a $50.00 membership and a confirmation was emailed to me.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:40 +0000

I just ordered one for my mom, my own membership just renewed a few months ago. I got one Gold for $50, and they email you a receipt immediately. Takes Visa/Mastercard, not just AmEx. Will update when coupons arrive.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:45:27 +0000

I just did this offer (for 1 Gold Star membership) and the receipt printed out $150 dollars, instead of $50!!!! Anyone have this happen to them? I called and am waiting for a response.

By: justin

justin — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:06:01 +0000

Reciept comes in the mail. I ordered two last week. I went to costco today with my certificates. They took me off auto renewal. Renewed my executive membership and I was out the door.

We’ll definitely use the chicken, coffee, nuts, meat, and water coupons. I was going to pay it anyway.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:32:33 +0000

Has anyone actually placed an order for this? Do you get a receipt?

By: EC

EC — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:16:19 +0000

I’ve called the corporate customer service number, 800-774-2678, to ask about using these certificates to renew a membership usually charged to a costco AMEX. After some time on hold they took my membership off of automatic renewal which will allow me to redeem the membership certificates.

Also: If you don’t want to do this deal, but are willing to have them automatically renew via AMEX you can get an extra two months of membership for the same price.

I’m a big fan of costco. It’s my belief that their return policy (any time, for any reason for a full refund, on most products) forces them to stock only quality products that customers will be happy with. If they sold junk they would get flooded with returns.

Vlad: Yes, as the post says the costs are the same, but you get a coupon book with $35 in savings, including about $15 worth of free (not discounted) product.

By: Vlad

Vlad — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:18:39 +0000

They are $50 both on that site and at Costco. So where is the “discount”? Is all the deal about free chicken and coffee?

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:48:18 +0000

So do you get a screen saying it went through? I don’t want to try again and get billed twice.
Thanks

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:01:22 +0000

I filled out all the info. and submitted and all it said is done. How do I know if it went through?

By: sillycat

sillycat — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:09:08 +0000

great. Thanks Jonathan. I will in for 2. By the way, I am about to name my baby boy Jonathan, who is due in August.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:16:40 +0000

Okay, heard back from them. Their customer service number is 877-538-4416.

The certificates do *not* expire however the current set of coupons expire at the end of August.