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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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Taco Bell Mild Sauce at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Taco Bell Mild Sauce

Compare at Amazon If you’re someone who grabs handfuls of Taco Bell sauce packets every time you hit the drive-thru,…
Hydrangea in Deco Pot ./ at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Hydrangea in Deco Pot

Spring has sprung at Costco, and if you’ve been eyeing their garden section, you’ll want to check out the gorgeous…
Torriden Dive in Serum 1.69 Fl 0z at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Torriden Dive in Serum 1.69 Fl 0z

Compare at Amazon If you’re into K-beauty or just looking for serious hydration, you’ll want to check out the Torriden…
Lego Botanical Assortment Sunflower Bouquet at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Lego Botanical Assortment Sunflower Bouquet

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing those gorgeous Lego botanical sets, I’ve got great news – the Lego Botanical…
Zuru FIFA Ballers-seres 1 at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Zuru FIFA Ballers – Series 1

If you’ve got a soccer fan in the house, the FIFA Ballers Series 1 collectibles just hit Costco shelves, and…
Allspace Collapsible Fabric Storage Bins at Costco
April 13, 2026

Allspace Collapsible Fabric Storage Bins

Compare at Amazon Spotted something practical on clearance: the Allspace Collapsible Fabric Storage Bins in a 3-pack (Item #1901782) have…
Dyson V9 Suimarine Extra Wet and Dry Cordless Stick Vacuum at Costco
April 13, 2026

Dyson V9 Submarine Extra Wet and Dry Cordless Stick Vacuum

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting on the clearance racks: the Dyson V9 Submarine Extra Wet and Dry Cordless Stick…
Gertmenian Foxwood Cozy Area Rug 7'" at Costco
April 13, 2026

Gertmenian Foxwood Cozy Area Rug 7’10” x 10′

Compare at Amazon Spotted something cozy on the clearance trail: the Gertmenian Foxwood Area Rug in a generous 7’10” x…
Cuisinart 2 Slice Digital Toaster 5 Bread Presets Crumb Tray at Costco
April 13, 2026

Cuisinart 2 Slice Digital Toaster

Compare at Amazon Spotted a Cuisinart 2 Slice Digital Toaster hitting clearance, and if you’ve been nursing along a toaster…
Taylor Smart Body Composition Bathroom Scale at Costco
April 13, 2026

Taylor Smart Body Composition Bathroom Scale

Compare at Amazon Spotted the Taylor Smart Body Composition Bathroom Scale hitting clearance racks, and if you’ve been holding out…