When most people think of Costco, they picture aisles loaded with bulk packages of paper towels, cleaning products, and other household essentials.
If you’re someone who shops at the store often, you’re probably used to Costco’s supersized offerings. And you might appreciate being able to bring home enormous bags of chips and giant cases of water so you don’t have to constantly run back to the store to restock.
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In fact, a lot of people are quick to point out that a Costco membership is worth it for the savings alone. But there’s also the convenience factor to consider.
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Buying products in bulk can be a huge time saver as well as money saver.
Still, for most members, the value lies in the monetary savings, and understandably so. And sometimes, those savings can come in a surprising form.
Costco quietly offers luxury beauty products at unbeatable prices.
Costco’s aisles are loaded with hidden treasures
If you’ve ever tuned into a Costco earnings call (which, granted, you may not be inclined to do unless you own the stock), you’ve probably heard the company’s management team talk about the Costco “treasure hunt.”
And it’s not just company execs who like to use that term.
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You’ll often hear people compare shopping at Costco to going on a treasure hunt because the more carefully you look around, the more hidden gems you might find in the form of awesome products you never knew existed.
Of course, sometimes, unearthing those Costco gems can result in impulse purchases. So it’s important to set boundaries with yourself if you’re on a pretty tight budget.
Otherwise, it’s perfectly okay to admit that you get a little thrill from scooping up bargains at Costco.
Many of us enjoy the rush that comes with landing a great deal. And at Costco, you never know what that deal might entail.
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Costco is known for having a wide range of inventory.
Sure, you can always find staple items like milk, eggs, bakery muffins, and toilet paper. But the more time you spend in the store, the more eclectic a selection of products you might discover, whether it’s an inflatable backyard hot tub or a new high-end blender that can pulverize your vegetables in seconds.
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Recently, Costco added a selection of high-end designer fragrances to its product lineup. And not surprisingly, fans are going wild.
That’s because a number of fragrances that would normally retail for $150 or more at department and beauty stores are being offered to Costco members for under $60.
Some of the brands spotted on Costco’s shelves include:
BurberryMarc JacobsVersaceDolce & GabbanaGucciChloe
Of course, Costco inventory can vary by store, so it’s not a given that you’ll find all (or any) of these at your local warehouse club. And while you could always dig around online, Costco prices do tend to be cheaper in stores.
But if you do happen to spot any of these designer fragrances, or similar ones, you may want to scoop them up.
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Bargains like these have a way of disappearing off of Costco’s shelves. You may want to run over to Costco before more members get wind of these amazing deals.
Maurie Backman owns shares of Costco.
