Costco's Gold Star and Executive Memberships are available at a discounted rate through StackSocial. The limited-time offer includes a $45 Costco gift card, reducing the effective annual cost for new members.

Having a Costco membership opens the door to discounts and deals — but the $65 annual fee stops some from signing up. Now, however, eagle-eyed budgeters have spotted a deal on Stack Social that offers Costco’s Gold Star Membership with a $45 gift card to use during their first shopping trip,

Costco may have raised its prices, but right now you can snag a membership for cheaper than ever. The warehouse store chain's Gold Star Membership normally retails for $65. For the next few weeks, shoppers can purchase a 12-month membership through affiliate marketer StackSocial and receive a $45 Costco gift card,