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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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Lego Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape at Costco
March 27, 2026

New Product: Lego Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing Lego’s Botanical Collection, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape set just showed up at…
Murphy's Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Insect Repellent 8 0z at Costco
March 27, 2026

New Product: Murphy’s Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Insect Repellent

Compare at Amazon Spring and summer are right around the corner, and you know what that means—mosquito season is coming…
Special Events Northwest Group Outdoor Blanket/towel at Costco
March 27, 2026

New Product: Hello Kitty Outdoor Blanket/Towel

Spring and summer adventures just got an upgrade! The Hello Kitty Outdoor Blanket/Towel is showing up at Costco, and it’s…
Timber Ridge Director's Chair Aluminum Frame at Costco
March 27, 2026

New Product: Timber Ridge Director’s Chair

Compare at Amazon If you’re tired of those flimsy camping chairs that leave you sitting way too low to the…
Pepperidge Farm HP Butterbeer Grahams Goldfish 24 0z at Costco
March 27, 2026

New Product: Pepperidge Farm Harry Potter Butterbeer Grahams Goldfish

Compare at Amazon Calling all Harry Potter fans and Goldfish lovers! Costco just made magic happen with Pepperidge Farm’s Harry…
Birch Benders Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix at Costco
March 24, 2026

New Product: Birch Benders Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been curious about the ube trend but haven’t taken the plunge yet, Birch Benders just…
Alreef Mediterranean Assorted Cookies at Costco
March 24, 2026

New Product: Alreef Mediterranean Assorted Cookies

If you’re looking to add some international flair to your cookie jar, Costco’s Alreef Mediterranean Assorted Cookies might be exactly…
Hydrangea in Deco Pot/ at Costco
March 24, 2026

New Product: Hydrangea in Deco Pot

Spring has sprung at Costco, and these gorgeous hydrangeas in decorative pots are blooming right on schedule! If you’ve been…
Del Real Queso Con Rajas Pupusa at Costco
March 24, 2026

New Product: Del Real Queso Con Rajas Pupusa

If you’ve been sleeping on the pupusa game at Costco, it’s time to wake up! Del Real just brought their…
Md Sports Cornhole Set W/ LED at Costco
March 24, 2026

New Product: MD Sports Cornhole Set

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking to level up your backyard game collection, Costco just brought in something pretty cool…
Brown and Haley Almond Roca Dragon at Costco
March 23, 2026

Brown and Haley Almond Roca Dragon

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Brown and Haley Almond Roca Dragon in a 28-ounce container.…