Costco's Black Friday Sparks Buzz: Members Wish for iPhone Deals and Appliance Discounts

Costco, the American-style warehouse retailer, is preparing for its annual Black Friday shopping event scheduled for November. Even before the official launch, members have taken to social media platforms to express their 'wishlist'—hoping not only for noticeable price drops on appliances and the latest iPhone models but also for the continuation of the Black Diamond Card's 'one-hour early entry' privilege during the Black Friday period. Members are urging that popular items come with purchase limits, warning, 'Otherwise, you can't buy anything in the last three days of Black Friday.' Some even said, 'If Black Diamond members can enter early during Black Friday, I’ll upgrade my membership.' A netizen posted on the Facebook group 'Costco Product and Consumer Experience Sharing Zone,' expressing excitement after learning that Costco’s Western food section will now require members to scan their cards, exclaiming, 'Great!' The user further wished for Black Diamond members to gain one-hour early access during this year’s Black Friday, along with big discounts on appliances or a major promotion for the iPhone 18. The post received widespread support from other members, who strongly endorsed the new policy requiring card scans at food counters starting in October. Members believe Costco is increasingly prioritizing member benefits, saying, 'Finally, we won’t have to queue for beef rolls anymore.' Black Diamond members especially resonated with the idea of early access, with comments like, 'Support one-hour early entry for Black Card members,' and 'Early entry during Black Friday would truly feel like a meaningful benefit.' Some even stated outright, 'If Black Card holders can enter early during Black Friday, I’ll upgrade my membership.' In addition to early access, 'purchase limits' have become another popular suggestion among members. One user pointed out that in previous years, limited stock on select discounted items meant popular products sold out within the first few days, urging, 'If Black Diamond members get early entry, can there be a mandatory purchase limit on hot items?' Others bluntly said, 'I suggest limiting high-demand items—otherwise, you can’t buy anything in the last three days of Black Friday,' with others agreeing, 'I think purchase limits are more urgent; otherwise, some items are impossible to get.' As for the most anticipated promotions this year, new iPhone models and major appliances are clearly the focus. Netizens are asking, 'Will Costco directly launch the iPhone 18 Pro on September 18?' and 'What will be the price of the iPhone 18?' though some believe, 'iPhone just launched—probably won’t have big discounts.' Appliance enthusiasts have already set their sights on refrigerators, TVs, and vacuum cleaners, with one member saying, 'I’ve already checked the prices at the store—curious how much they’ll drop,' while others hope for 'a big home appliance sale this time.' Even as Black Friday deals remain undisclosed, members have already drafted their shopping lists. Early entry for Black Diamond members, purchase limits on popular items, and discounts on iPhones and appliances have all become the top focal points of member expectations this year.