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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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Buncho Bảllons Reusable at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: Buncho Balloons Reusable

Compare at Amazon If you’re tired of tossing single-use water balloons after every summer party, Costco has something that might…
H20go! Family Lounge Pool at Costco
April 9, 2026

New Product: H20go! Family Lounge Pool

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking for a fun way to beat the heat this summer, Costco has you covered…
9-Spring-Products-Under-15-Dollars-Costco
April 9, 2026

9 Costco Spring Finds Under $15 Worth Adding to Your Cart Right Now

Nine new and returning Costco spring products all under $15 that members are already raving about - from organic freezer…
Costco Tariffs
April 9, 2026

Costco Paid Higher Prices Because of Tariffs – Now They Might Get a Refund. What Happens to Your Money?

Costco paid higher prices on imported goods because of tariffs - and now they may be getting a refund from…
Traditional Madeleines Product Packaging
April 9, 2026

RECALL: TRADITIONAL MADELEINES

April 7, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 2000012Locations: Select Costco warehouses in Montana, Washington, Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Puerto Rico, Florida, and…
Special Event FIFA World Cup 2026 Size 5 Soccer Ball at Costco
April 7, 2026

New Product: FIFA World Cup 2026 Soccer Ball

Compare at Amazon With the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America this summer, Costco is getting us ready…
Ketel One Espresso Martini Amsterdam +crv .10 at Costco
April 7, 2026

Ketel One Espresso Martini Amsterdam

Spotted something interesting in the spirits aisle: Ketel One Espresso Martini is hitting clearance racks, and this ready-to-drink cocktail could…
Samsung 65u8000f 65" Class (64.5" Diag) 4K UHD LED LCD TV at Costco
April 7, 2026

Samsung 65U8000F 65″ Class (64.5″ Diag) 4K UHD LED LCD TV

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance tag on the Samsung 65U8000F 65-inch 4K TV at Costco, and if you’ve been…
Norsk Reversible Foam Flooring Opc/24sqft/2omm Thick at Costco
April 7, 2026

Norsk Reversible Foam Flooring

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting for anyone looking to upgrade their garage, basement, or home gym: the Norsk Reversible…
Strivectin Peptide Plump Line Bouncing Serum at Costco
April 6, 2026

StriVectin Peptide Plump Line Bouncing Serum

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the skincare aisle: StriVectin’s Peptide Plump Line Bouncing Serum has hit clearance at…