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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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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…
Quaranta Ass Rted Nougat Bars 28.lo Ounces at Costco
April 13, 2026

Quaranta Assorted Nougat Bars

Compare at Amazon Spotted a Costco clearance sticker on Quaranta Assorted Nougat Bars, and if you’re a fan of Italian…
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 at Costco
April 13, 2026

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting on Costco clearance: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 is marked…
BISSELL Steam Shot Omnireach Handheld Cleaner Product Packaging
April 10, 2026

RECALL: BISSELL STEAM SHOT OMNIREACH HANDHELD CLEANER

April 9, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 1970232 & 1939008Locations: AllAffected Purchase Dates: March 2025 – October 2025Hazard:In cooperation with the U.S.…
5-Ingredient-Recipe-Dijon-Sheet-Pan-Chicken
April 9, 2026

5-Ingredient Costco Dinners: Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach

A simple 5-ingredient Costco dinner ready in 40 minutes. Dijon-crusted chicken thighs roasted with baby potatoes, spinach, and lemon -…
Round Glazed Ceramic Planter at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Round Glazed Ceramic Planter

If you’ve been eyeing those gorgeous ceramic planters at specialty garden shops but cringing at the price tags, Costco just…
Shark Chill Pill Personal Fan at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Shark Chill Pill Personal Fan

Compare at Amazon If you’re someone who runs hot or needs a personal cooling solution that actually travels well, Shark’s…
Fanttik Apex 4" Mini Chainsaw at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Fanttik Apex 4″ Mini Chainsaw

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing those mini chainsaws all over social media but weren’t sure about pulling the…
Miss Vickie's Cheddar & Black Pepper Avocado Oil at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Miss Vickie’s Cheddar & Black Pepper Chips

Miss Vickie’s just kicked things up a notch with their new Cheddar & Black Pepper chips made with avocado oil,…
Agio Nicolet High Dining Set with Fire Table at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Agio Nicolet High Dining Set with Fire Table

If you’ve been dreaming of transforming your outdoor space into a year-round entertaining hub, Costco just brought in something seriously…
Golden Selectdeck Tiles Pack of 8 at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Golden Select Deck Tiles Pack of 8

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing those expensive deck tiles at home improvement stores, hold up! Costco’s Golden Select…