Costco low pricing secrets finally explained CostcoCostco is an institution for those who are always on the hunt for a bargain, and now, we have some secret intel on what those Costco prices actually mean. Costco doesn\u2019t do clearance sections or discounted labels, all the deals are run based on a secret code, and if you don\u2019t know what to look out for, you could miss them. Don\u2019t worry though, we\u2019ve got you covered so you know what to look for. The code has been cracked by some sleuths on X, and the meanings are as follows: Prices ending in 9s are normal When most Costco products hit shelves, they are listed as .99 before any clearances or discounts are applied. \u201cStandard pricing ends in .99, which is just the regular price that has not been marked down,\u201d says Jessica Spangler, the influencer, author and money educator behind @ecommjess with 735,000 TikTok followers, in a popular video where she breaks down Costco\u2019s pricing practices. Prices ending in 7 are marked down Most stores will strike through original costs and add a discounted price, so that you can see how much money you\u2019re saving. When you see a price ending in .97, basically, you should grab it while you can. This means that it\u2019s a manager\u2019s deal that won\u2019t be around for long and could mean an major discount. Prices ending in 49 or 79 are new products Products that end in .49 or .79 are usually manufacturer\u2019s special deals that signify that a product is newer and could be in a trial run phase. This means that the next time you see this product on shelves, it will be at a higher cost. Prices ending in 0 are the biggest discounts When a price ends in .00, this is the lowest it is going to get. This is usually seen on non-seasonal items that are nearly out of stock or about to be discontinued. Basically, it means that the manager wants these items off the shelves as soon as possible. Prices with an asterisk are discontinued If you see an item with an * beside the price, it means that this item has already been discontinued, and again, the store wants rid of them. The price can end in any number, but if you see something with an asterisk beside it, the likelihood is that you won\u2019t see it on shelves again. Pro tip: Check the date on the label You may need a magnifying glass for this, because the date will be tiny. However, some people on social media swear that this date could indicate that an item is due for a markdown. Costco often changes their prices to keep customers interested, so if the date on the label is a few weeks old, it could mean that you\u2019re better holding off for a few days as the price could be discounted soon. While you\u2019re at Costco, it would be rude not to visit the food court and grab this secret menu item that\u2019s been hiding in plain sight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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