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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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Doritos Nacho Cheese Nkd at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Doritos Nacho Cheese Nkd

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been curious about the “better-for-you” chip trend, Costco’s got you covered with Doritos Nacho Cheese…
Built Bar Sour Puff Variety 14/ 1.45 0z at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Built Bar Sour Puff Variety

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been curious about Built Bar’s protein snacks but weren’t sure about committing to their full-size…
B.o.b. Gear Flex Jogging Stroller Bundle at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: BOB Gear Flex Jogging Stroller Bundle

Compare at Amazon If you’re a runner who refuses to let parenthood slow you down, I just spotted something that…
Angie's Boomchickapop Stravwberry Almond at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Angie’s Boomchickapop Strawberry Almond & Cream Bars

Compare at Amazon Angie’s Boomchickapop has built a loyal following with their line of better-for-you snacks, and these Strawberry Almond…
Sand +fog Diffuser at Costco
March 14, 2026

New Product: Sand + Fog Diffuser

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been looking for an easy way to make your home smell amazing without dealing with…
Recall-Costco-Meatloaf-with-Mashed-Yukon-Potatoes-and-Glaze product image
March 14, 2026

RECALL: MEATLOAF WITH MASHED YUKON POTATOES AND GLAZE

March 14, 2026Recall DetailsItem #: 30783Locations: Select Costco warehouses in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,…
Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill at Costco
March 12, 2026

New Product: Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing a quality cast iron grill/griddle combo, the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill…
Respiga Dubai Style Chocolate Panettone at Costco
March 12, 2026

New Product: Respiga Dubai Style Chocolate Panettone

Compare at Amazon If you thought the viral Dubai chocolate trend couldn’t get any better, Costco just proved us all…
Gudrun Spring Bag Assorted Chocolates Gira Rdelll at Costco
March 12, 2026

New Product: Gudrun Spring Bag Assorted Chocolates

Compare at Amazon Spring is officially here at Costco, and the Gudrun Spring Bag Assorted Chocolates is bringing all the…
Ghirardelli Easter Bunnies at Costco
March 12, 2026

New Product: Ghirardelli Easter Bunnies

Compare at Amazon Easter is just around the corner, and Costco’s got your chocolate bunny situation sorted! The Ghirardelli Easter…
Dkny Women's Crossbody Bag Bensteman Bensheman at Costco
March 12, 2026

New Product: DKNY Women’s Crossbody Bag

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing a new crossbody bag that won’t wreck your budget, the DKNY Women’s Crossbody…
Izod Men's Chukka Bo0t Wemor at Costco
March 9, 2026

Izod Men’s Chukka Boot

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance markdown on Izod Men’s Chukka Boots that might be worth a closer look if…