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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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Frog Tape Multi-surface Painters Tape at Costco
April 18, 2026

New Product: Frog Tape Multi-Surface Painters Tape

Compare at Amazon If you’re planning any painting projects this spring, you’ll want to grab this Frog Tape at Costco.…
Thomasvill Lowell Modular Fabric Sectignal at Costco
April 18, 2026

New Product: Thomasvill Lowell Modular Fabric Sectignal

The Thomasville Lowell Modular Fabric Sectional just showed up at Costco, and if you’ve been eyeing modular furniture, this one…
Skylight Cal 2 15" Smart Calendar Bundle at Costco
April 18, 2026

New Product: Skylight Cal 2 15″ Smart Calendar Bundle

Compare at Amazon If your family’s schedule feels like total chaos, Costco’s got something that might actually help. The Skylight…
Generac GP9200 Gas Powered Generator Product Packaging
April 17, 2026

RECALL: GENERAC GP9200 GAS POWERED GENERATOR

April 16, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 1652818Locations: AllAffected Purchase Dates: Between 5/1/2025 – 2/28/2026Hazard:When first filling the recalled generator with gasoline,…
Type S 4in1 Electric Air Duster at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Type S 4-in-1 Electric Air Duster

Compare Similar at Amazon If you’re still buying canned air to clean your keyboards and electronics, it’s time to make…
Olive Garden Salad Dressing Variety at Costco
April 13, 2026

New Product: Olive Garden Salad Dressing Variety

Compare at Amazon If you’ve ever wished you could recreate that Olive Garden salad experience at home, Costco just made…
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…