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As the voice behind Costco97, Jeff Shenk is a major contributor to finding .97 deals and sharing his Costco shopping tips. Jeff is the founder, managing editor, and Chief Costcoholic behind Costco97. He has expertise in writing, editing, email marketing, business development, operations management... and all things Costco.

Jeff graduated from UC Davis with a degree in English Literature and survived a short stint teaching high school English in California. Since then, his “day job” has been as a partner in a loyalty marketing company in the SF Bay Area.

When not spending his free time at one of Costco’s twenty Bay Area locations, you can find him playing roller hockey or catching up on Gold Rush episodes.

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Beefree Warrior Granoi a Cookie Bites at Costco
June 20, 2026

New Product: Beefree Warrior Granola Cookie & Chocolate Brownie Bites

Compare Similar at Amazon If you’ve been searching for a better-for-you snack that doesn’t taste like cardboard, the Beefree Warrior…
Jakes Worldclass Patriotic Pack I05 Pieces at Costco
June 20, 2026

New Product: Jakes Worldclass Patriotic Pack 105 Pieces

If you’re gearing up for summer celebrations, Costco just rolled out the Jakes Worldclass Patriotic Pack with 105 pieces of…
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 2 - 1.02 Fl Ozea at Costco
June 19, 2026

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum – 2 Pack

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the skincare aisle: Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is hitting clearance racks, and…
Silo Streetfood Thai Tom Yum Noodles 10.1 0unces at Costco
June 19, 2026

Silo StreetFood Thai Tom Yum Noodles

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Silo StreetFood Thai Tom Yum Noodles are marked down, and…
Welspun Waffle Bath Towel" at Costco
June 19, 2026

Welspun Waffle Bath Towel

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the bath aisle: the Welspun Waffle Bath Towel (item #1796328) has hit clearance,…
Adidas Bucket Hat at Costco
June 19, 2026

Adidas Bucket Hat

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: the Adidas Bucket Hat (Item #1307681) is now marked down.…
David Protein Bar Variety 12 Bars 2. at Costco
June 17, 2026

New Product: David Protein Bar Variety Pack

Compare at Amazon If you’re hunting for a protein bar that doesn’t taste like cardboard, the David Protein Bar Variety…
Miu Vegetable Chopper and Slicer at Costco
June 17, 2026

New Product: Miu Vegetable Chopper and Slicer

Compare Similar at Amazon If you’re tired of crying over onions or spending way too much time prepping vegetables for…
Gilman Creek Mason Leather Powe R Recliner at Costco
June 17, 2026

New Product: Gilman Creek Mason Leather Power Recliner

Compare Similar at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing power recliners but cringing at the four-figure price tags elsewhere, you need…
Giant Ground Breaking Skeleton with LED Eyes and Sounds at Costco
June 17, 2026

New Product: Giant Ground Breaking Skeleton with LED Eyes and Sounds

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking for a show-stopping Halloween decoration that’ll make your house the talk of the neighborhood,…
Respiga Dubai Style Chocolate Panettone at Costco
June 15, 2026

Respiga Dubai Style Chocolate Panettone

Compare Similar at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Respiga Dubai Style Chocolate Panettone is getting marked down.…