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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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Bose Quiệt Comfort Sc Over-ear Headphones White Smoke at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Bose Quiet Comfort Over-ear Headphones

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing premium noise-canceling headphones, the Bose QuietComfort SC Over-ear Headphones in White Smoke and…
Dinosaur Cave Adventure Waterpark at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Dinosaur Cave Adventure Waterpark

Compare at Amazon Spring and summer are right around the corner, and Costco just dropped the ultimate backyard entertainment: the…
Simple Indulgent Mini 70z Candles Soy Wax Blend at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Simple Indulgent Mini Candles

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing those fancy candle sets but can’t justify the splurge, Costco just made your…
Keter Ultimate Work Table at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Keter Ultimate Work Table

Compare at Amazon If you’re tired of wobbly makeshift workspaces or dragging projects to the kitchen table, the Keter Ultimate…
North American Pet Cat Post at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: North American Pet Cat Post

Compare at Amazon If your cat has been treating your couch like a scratching post, here’s some good news from…
Xii Collective Makeup Brush set at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Xii Collective Makeup Brush Set

Compare at Amazon We just spotted something at Costco that’s almost too good to be true – the Xii Collective…
Easter Cotton Rope Basket at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Easter Cotton Rope Gift Basket

If you’re looking for a charming way to gift and organize your Easter goodies or add some seasonal decor to…
Kirkland Signature Everyday Gift Wrap 270 So. Feet Total at Costco
March 19, 2026

New Product: Kirkland Signature Everyday Gift Wrap

If you’re tired of running out to buy gift wrap every time you need it, Costco’s Kirkland Signature Everyday Gift…
Costco Markdown Monday
March 16, 2026

Markdown Monday 03.16.2026

Welcome to the new and improved Markdown Monday!We’re now calling out the “new” items found from the previous week so…
Cherry Grandfather Milk Nougat + Almond at Costco
March 15, 2026

Cherry Grandfather Milk Nougat + Almond

Compare at Amazon Spotted something a little unusual in the clearance aisle: Cherry Grandfather Milk Nougat + Almond is marked…