Does Utah love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.

Changes coming to your shopping experience have many online 'talking' and the reviews are a really mixed bag.

For the first time since 2017 (if you can believe it) the cost of membership to be able to SHOP at your local Costco is increasing.

Shopping anywhere isn't free--but it literally costs to be able to shop inside of your local Costco store.

Here's a look at what to expect from these increases:

Updates Coming to Costco Membership Prices

How do you feel about these changes?

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Do you think that a minimal increase like this will impact membership? 

With all of this demand in place by loyal Costco shoppers, it's clear that the grocery and wholesale giant has a pretty good hold on its base of 'followers' in Utah. Did you know that there are 14 Costco locations in Utah!?

Shopping at Costco just makes sense for a lot of people. What you're able to get--in the quantity that you're able to get it--is unmatched for large families or small organizations. Many are even re-selling items in large quantities through the likes of Amazon, after purchasing them for a deal at Costco-- talk about a unique come-up!

Certainly, families and businesses heavily rely on Costco for great deals on items and food--in large quantities. It seems tough to believe that many will cancel membership from this marginal bump.

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