The wide variety of products and the budget-friendly prices have turned Costco into a go-to store for many shoppers. Whether you need new furniture to refresh the way your place looks, electronics and appliances to replace the old ones, or groceries for your daily needs, the selection at Costco Canada has your needs covered.
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What’s more, you also get to save when shopping at this retailer as it offers various types of deals frequently. The store’s members benefit from different perks, while the online store features a Warehouse Savings section where you can find different offers.
But shopping at Costco Canada is not only about variety and savings, it’s also about convenience as the retailer offers its customers the possibility to shop for the products they need online and have them delivered to their doors. So here is what you need to know about online shopping and the delivery options available at this store.
Costco Delivery Options
Given the variety of products available at Costco Canada, the retailer offers different shipping methods to cover all of its customers’ needs and ship different types of products. To know exactly the delivery method available for the products you’re interested in, make sure to check the product page details as it should describe the standard shipping method for that item.
As we will see shortly, groceries ship via two methods, namely standard and same-day delivery via Instacart. One thing to keep in mind is that most products can be delivered to your door by package carriers such as UPS (United Parcel Service), Federal Express, and Canada Post.
However, since some products are too large or heavy to be shipped via package carriers, a contracted freight company will deliver such items. Costco Canada works with several such companies, and the one that will deliver your order will contact you to set up a convenient delivery appointment time.
Costco Canada also offers white-glove delivery for products that require special handling or setup. In such cases, the carriers will deliver, unpack, inspect, and set up the products in the room of your choice. What’s more, they will also remove the packaging materials.
Costco only ships in Canada only and doesn’t deliver to P.O. boxes or international addresses. Shipping fees at this retailer vary depending on the type of items included in your order, and the shipping method and provider selected. You will see that the products available on Costco.ca have a shipping fee attached, and this fee is visible on the product detail page. For example, standard shipping via UPS is included in the quoted price.
Grocery Delivery Via Costco Grocery and Instacart
If you often shop for groceries at Costco, you can have your order delivered to your door through the following services:
- Costco Grocery
The products you can have delivered through this service include non-perishable food and household supplies. The items that are eligible for this service should be marked accordingly.
There is no Costco Grocery Surcharge if your order is over $75 before taxes and additional shipping and handling. However, if your order is less than $75 pre-tax, there is a $3 per unit Costco Grocery Surcharge.
There is also an additional shipping and handling fee per unit for orders to rural and remote areas. For more details on this grocery delivery option, make sure to check the store’s official website.
- Instacart
If you need various groceries on the same day, you can opt for delivery via Instacart. This service is available for orders including fresh food and household supplies and you can even have your order delivered in as fast as 1 hour.
Ordering through Instacart is easy, and you can do so either via their website or app. Once you’ve placed your order, Instacart will connect you with a personal shopper to shop and deliver your order.
Delivery fees start at $3.99 if you opt for same-day delivery and you spend over $35. Keep in mind that this fee varies based on several factors. For example, it differs when your order is under $35 or you want it to be delivered in as fast as 1 hour. Then, there is a service fee that applies in certain cases, depending for example on your location and the type of items you’ve purchased.
Still, you can save on shipping when ordering via Instacart if you become an Instacart Express member. The membership comes with various benefits, including $0 delivery fees on every order over $35 and lower service fees.