Just read on Yahoo that Costco is going to raise it's membership fees to $55.00 as of November 1st. Don't think I'll be renewing at that price. I already have a Sam's membership which I just renewed at $40.00, and Sam's is much closer for me. The best part of the article is that is stated its 4th quarter profits were up 11%. I just can't justify it anymore. My waistline and bank account will thank me. Those samples are dangerous. LOL