I'll never look at my Costco card the same after this so Costco is pulling a fast one on us first membership fee increase in 7 years hold on to your bulk by toilet paper folks starting now the gold star membership jumps from $60 to $70 and if you're Fancy with an executive membership that's up 20 bucks from $120 to $140 I know I know it's like getting a surprise bill in the mail but before you start panicking about your annual savings on those giant tubs of peanut butter here's the Silver Lining Costco says these price hikes will help maintain their legendary low prices and keep those free samples flowing and hey think about it $10 more a year that's like skipping one overpriced latte so if you're all about those wholesale deals and can't live without your Kirkland Signature everything this fee bump is the price we pay for Costco Paradise what do you think worth it or total bummer let me know in the comments catch you on the next shopping trip