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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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Heart Town Valentine Diy Cr Aft with Candy at Costco
February 18, 2026

Heart Town Valentine DIY Craft with Candy

Compare at Amazon Spotted an interesting clearance find in the post-Valentine’s Day shuffle: the Heart Town Valentine DIY Craft with…
Centr Adjustable Bench W/eg Extension & Preacher Cunl Attch at Costco
February 18, 2026

Centr Adjustable Bench with Leg Extension & Preacher Curl

Compare at Amazon Spotted this Centr Adjustable Bench with Leg Extension and Preacher Curl attachments hitting the clearance rack at…
Loacker Tortina Mini at Costco
February 18, 2026

Loacker Tortina Mini

Compare at Amazon Spotted something sweet in the clearance aisle: Loacker Tortina Mini (item #1855043) has hit markdown status. These…
Saluspa Santa Monica Maxhold Energysense Smart Airjet 7 Gray at Costco
February 18, 2026

Saluspa Santa Monica Maxhold Energysense Smart Airjet 7 Gray

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance tag on the Saluspa Santa Monica Maxhold Energysense Smart Airjet 7 in gray—and yes,…
California Vinegar Each at Costco
February 17, 2026

O Olive Oil California Champagne Vinegar 3 Pack

Compare at Amazon Spotted this O Olive Oil California Champagne Vinegar 3-pack hitting clearance, and with 100% clean ingredients, it’s…
Kirkland Signature Women's Wo Blend Crew Sock 4 Pr • One Size Fits All at Costco
February 16, 2026

Kirkland Signature Women’s Wool Blend Crew Sock 4 PR

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance tag on Kirkland Signature Women’s Wool Blend Crew Socks, marked down to .97 pricing.…
Loacker Variety Tin at Costco
February 16, 2026

Loacker Variety Tin

Compare at Amazon Spotted this Loacker Variety Tin on clearance at Costco, and if you’re a fan of these Italian…
Homedics Luxe Xl Towel Warmer W/ Collaps!ble Design Fits 3 Bath Sheets at Costco
February 16, 2026

Homedics Luxe Xl Towel Warmer W/ Collapsible Design

Compare at Amazon Spotted an interesting clearance find on the warehouse floor: the Homedics Luxe XL Towel Warmer with a…
Yes Bar Soft & Chewy Variety 12 Bars Ea at Costco
February 16, 2026

Yes Bar Soft & Chewy Variety 12 Pack

Compare at Amazon Spotted something for the snack bar crowd: Yes Bar Soft & Chewy Variety packs have hit clearance…
Nike Boxer Brief at Costco
February 16, 2026

Nike Boxer Brief

Compare at Amazon If you’ve been meaning to refresh your underwear drawer, here’s your chance: Nike Boxer Briefs in a…
Lego Fortune Firecracker • Total 1039 Pieces • Age: +9 Years at Costco
February 16, 2026

Lego Fortune Firecracker

Compare at Amazon Spotted something interesting in the Lego aisle: the Fortune Firecracker set is hitting clearance at Costco. This…
Posh Pantry Chocolate Cake at Costco
February 16, 2026

Posh Pantry Chocolate Cake

Compare at Amazon Spotted a clearance tag on the Posh Pantry Chocolate Cake at Costco, and if you’ve got a…