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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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Hiboy Ci 14" Folding E-bike at Costco
March 7, 2026

New Product: Hiboy Ci 14″ Folding E-bike

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been eyeing an e-bike but worried about storage space or portability, Costco just dropped something…
Sweet Craft Ube Cheesecake at Costco
March 7, 2026

New Product: Sweet Craft Ube Cheesecake

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been looking for a way to join the ube craze without committing to a full-sized…
Nuovo Shamrock Ravioli 2/160z at Costco
March 7, 2026

New Product: Nuovo Shamrock Ravioli

Compare at Amazon St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and Costco is already getting festive with Nuovo Shamrock Ravioli! This…
Snapdragon Foods Vietnamese Pho Bowls at Costco
March 7, 2026

New Product: Snapdragon Foods Vietnamese Pho Bowls

Compare at Amazon Craving restaurant-quality pho without the restaurant prices or the hassle of making it from scratch? Snapdragon Foods…
Honolulu Cookie Co Strawberry Matcha at Costco
March 7, 2026

New Product: Honolulu Cookie Co Strawberry Matcha

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking for something a little different in the cookie aisle, the Honolulu Cookie Co Strawberry…
Crisp Power Everything Protein Pretzels at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Crisp Power Everything Protein Pretzels

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been hunting for a high-protein snack that doesn’t taste like cardboard, the Crisp Power Everything…
Blue Lizard Au Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Blue Lizard Au Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Compare at Amazon If you’re gearing up for spring and summer sun protection, you’ll want to check out the Blue…
Pasta Zing Fully Cooked Spaghetti at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Pasta Zing Fully Cooked Spaghetti

Compare at Amazon If you’ve ever needed dinner on the table in minutes but wanted something better than ramen, Pasta…
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Hair Strengthing Oil at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Hair Strengthing Oil

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been scrolling through hair care TikTok lately, you’ve definitely seen the rosemary oil craze –…
Stylecraft Two Tone Metal Wind Spinner at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Stylecraft Two Tone Metal Wind Spinner

Compare at Amazon If you’re looking to add some mesmerizing movement to your garden or patio, Costco has a gorgeous…
Leisure Line Outdoor Bench at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Leisure Line Outdoor Bench

Compare at Amazon Spring is just around the corner, and if you’ve been thinking about refreshing your outdoor space, Costco…
Agio Woven Patio Swing Padded Woven Swing at Costco
March 5, 2026

New Product: Agio Woven Patio Swing Padded Woven Swing

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been dreaming about adding a cozy swing to your outdoor space without breaking the bank,…