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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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Powerbuilt Ratchet Tie Downs 1.' at Costco
March 23, 2026
Compare at Amazon Spotted something for the cargo haulers and weekend warriors: Powerbuilt 1.5″ ratchet tie downs have hit clearance…
Chocovia Dubai Style Milk Chocolate Eggs at Costco
March 23, 2026
Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Chocovia Dubai Style Milk Chocolate Eggs (Item #2004872) are marked…
Willamette Valley Pies Mini Variety Pack 5" at Costco
March 23, 2026
Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the Costco clearance section: the Willamette Valley Pies Mini Variety Pack is making…
Costco Markdown Monday
March 23, 2026
Welcome to (the new and improved) Markdown Monday! Let us know in the comments what you think.We found 168 online…
Harry's Stone Body Wash 2/30 Fl 0z Scent: at Costco
March 23, 2026
Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Harry’s Stone Body Wash in a 2-pack of 30-ounce bottles…
Frigidaire Gas Range Recall
March 21, 2026
March 19, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 1893024 & 1811872 & 1984690 & 1893010Locations: AllAffected Purchase Dates: Between June 2025 and January…
JBL Live 675nc Wireless On-ear Headphones at Costco
March 19, 2026
Compare at Amazon If you’ve been hunting for quality wireless headphones that won’t drain your wallet (cough…Bose…cough), the JBL Live…