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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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Seoul to Table Korean Sauce Trịo at Costco
April 3, 2026

New Product: Seoul to Table Korean Sauce Trio

If you’ve been wanting to explore Korean cooking at home, Costco’s Seoul to Table Korean Sauce Trio might be exactly…
Diamond Bakery Snickerdoodle Cookies at Costco
April 3, 2026

New Product: Diamond Bakery Snickerdoodle Cookies

If you’re hunting for a cookie that tastes like spring and comfort had a delicious baby, the Diamond Bakery Snickerdoodle…
Ryl Tea Variety Pack 15/ Cans at Costco
April 3, 2026

New Product: Ryl Tea Variety Pack

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing the trendy tea aisle but can’t commit to a full case of one…
Bellevue & Oaklynn Canopy Beds Product Packaging
April 2, 2026

RECALL: BELLEVUE & OAKLYNN CANOPY BEDS

April 2, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 1812503 & 1812501 & 1812427 & 1812424Locations: AllAffected Purchase Dates: Between October 1, 2024, and…
Chef Q Wireless Smart Thermometer at Costco
April 2, 2026

New Product: Chef Q Wireless Smart Thermometer Set

Compare at Amazon The Chef Q Wireless Smart Thermometer is a Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer that connects to your smartphone, letting…
Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce at Costco
April 2, 2026

New Product: Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce

Compare at Amazon If you’re stocking up for grilling season, you’ll want to grab this Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce…
Gen Bake Lemon Donut Bites at Costco
April 2, 2026

New Product: Gen Bake Lemon Donut Bites

Spring is here, and Costco just rolled out these adorable Gen Bake Lemon Donut Bites that are basically little bursts…
Evergreen Solar LED Metal Flamingo Statue Pair at Costco
April 2, 2026

New Product: Evergreen Solar LED Metal Flamingo Statue Pair

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking to add some whimsical charm to your outdoor space this spring, Costco has a…
Little Tikes Soccer and Hockey Trainer Set Solo Training or at Costco
April 1, 2026

New Product: Little Tikes Soccer and Hockey Trainer Set

Compare at Amazon If you’ve got kids who are itching to practice their sports skills in the backyard, the Little…
Kidcraft Sunny Bluff Outdoor Playhouse at Costco
April 1, 2026

New Product: Kidcraft Sunny Bluff Outdoor Playhouse

If you’ve been eyeing outdoor playhouses for the kids, Costco just might have the answer with the KidKraft Sunny Bluff…
Elements Bug Repelling Fans Set of 2 at Costco
April 1, 2026

New Product: Elements Bug Repelling Fans

Compare at Amazon Spring and summer evenings are almost here, and Costco just made outdoor dining a whole lot more…