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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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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…
Scrubdaddy Bbqdaddy Steam Cleaning Grill Brush Bristleless Design at Costco
March 15, 2026

New Product: Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy

Compare at Amazon If you’re dreading grill season because of the scrubbing nightmare ahead, Costco’s got something that might just…
Costco Bakery Carrot Bar Cake
March 15, 2026

New Product: Carrot Bar Cake

If you’ve been craving a classic dessert that feeds a crowd without all the work, Costco bakery’s Carrot Bar Cake…
Weber Genesis C-335e Gas Grill W/cover at Costco
March 15, 2026

New Product: Weber Genesis C-335e Gas Grill

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing a serious upgrade to your grilling setup, the Weber Genesis C-335e Gas Grill…
Kira's Delight Brownie Cookie Dunkers at Costco
March 15, 2026

Kira’s Delight Brownie Cookie Dunkers

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance tag on Kira’s Delight Brownie Cookie Dunkers at Costco, and if you’re a fan…
Punahele Jerky Co. Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps Original Salt and Pepper Flavor Product Packaging
March 14, 2026

RECALL: PUNAHELE JERKY CO. DRIED HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF CRISPS ORIGINAL SALT AND PEPPER FLAVOR

March 2, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 1896152Locations: Select Costco warehouses in Hawaii (Kona, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Kai, Iwilei, Kapolei, and Waipio)Affected…
Smith Bike Helmet Blk Sizes: S-m-l at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Smith Bike Helmet

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been putting off getting a proper bike helmet, Costco just made that decision a whole…
Orbit Nozzle Set 19"- 24" Wand at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Orbit Nozzle Set

Compare at Amazon Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re eyeing your yard thinking about all that watering…