Report reveals which Costco items can pay for the annual membership

A handful of discounted staples can effectively offset the cost of a Costco membership, according to a recent report on the retailer’s biggest savings.

The club’s $65 annual Gold Star Membership, or $130 Executive membership, may look steep to budget-minded shoppers, but the math can flip quickly: a few well-chosen purchases can end up paying for the membership itself.

The issue was raised on Reddit, where a potential member posed the question, "What items (other than gas) do you get...