Here are the secrets hidden in Costco’s price tags and even more tips and secrets. Deciphering the Costco’s price system can lead to getting great deals.
Items Ending in .97
Any price tag that ends in a 7 is usually a clearance item or “managers special” that have been marked down from regular price. Quite possibly a deal worth scooping up.
Items Ending in .00 or .88
These price tags indicate that the stock is low or an item has been returned and/or damaged. Be sure to examine before you buy
Items Ending in .49 or .79
Any product that ends either .49 or .79 indicates promotional offers from the manufacturer and will be limited time before returning to .99. It’s possibly an exclusive Costco price and lower than other retailers.
Items Ending in .99
Any price that ends in .99 is a full-priced product, and likely to be re-stocked.
Price Label with an Asterisk*
When a price tag of an item features an asterisk that means it’s been discontinued by the manufacturer (or Costco) and priced to sell. The asterisk i usually located on the top right-hand corner.
Brands Behind Costco’s Kirkland Label
Here are the confirmed brands behind Costco’s Kirkland Signature Products. There are many others that may be likely, speculation or even debunked.
- Acetum balsamic vinegar
- Blommer chocolate
- Bolthouse Farms carrot juice
- Bumble Bee tuna
- CooperVision contact lenses
- Diamond Naturals dog food
- Duracell batteries
- Formaggi Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano
- Green Mountain Coffee Keurig K-Cups
- Huggies diapers
- Isigny Ste-Mère brie
- Ito En green tea
- Jelly Belly candy
- Kader Exports shrimp
- Niagara bottled water
- Ocean Spray cranberry juice
- Perrigo infant formula
- Reynolds aluminum foil
- Sonova hearing aids
- Starbucks coffee
- Stearns & Foster mattress
- Ti Point sauvignon blanc
- Townsend Farms three berry blend
- Trident Seafoods fish oil
- Warren motor oil
More Costco Tips & Secrets
- 30-day price guarantee
- Non-electronics are 100 percent satisfaction guarantee
- Order ahead especially party platters and deli items
- Ask for price matching
- You don’t have to buy a whole Rotisserie chicken. Ask the meat department to cut into halves or quarters
- Opt for generic brands which are often as reliable as name brands
- Take advantage of discounted gift cards at restaurants, stores and entertainment parks
- Use membership worldwide
- Shop on weekdays to beat the crowd
- The physical coupons are never necessary
- Almost any item can be returned
- Electronics come with free tech support
- Bring your own bags
- Use Costco’s prices to price match and bargain other stores
- Search the Costco website for deals only found online
- Use the Costco app
- Monday’s are the quietest times to shop
- A ringing bell means a new batch of cooked rotisserie chicken has been put out
- Split bulk packages with friends
- No manufacturer coupons are accepted
- Many Costco locations sell bulk meat in Cryovac bags and these bags come at a steep discount. These are not located on the sales floor, check with a meat department employee
- Ask about special “Butcher” discounts
- Ask for special cuts
- Gas prices are very competitive and often cheaper than any where else
- Free tech support on electronics provided by US call centers
- Buy a chest freezer and fill it up with bulk frozen items
- CostcoGrocery has online grocery delivery service with same-day and 2-day delivery options through Instacart
- There is no Costco membership needed if you purchase through Instacart, however prices will be higher than shopping in-store
Orange County Costco Locations
There are 14 Costco locations in Orange County including one business center.
Cypress Costco
5401 KATELLA AVE
CYPRESS, CA 90720-2809
(562) 668-5150
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Fountain Valley Costco
17900 NEWHOPE ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-5404
(714) 338-2183
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Fullerton Costco
900 S HARBOR BLVD
FULLERTON, CA 92832-3098
(714) 738-7521
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Garden Grove Costco
11000 GARDEN GROVE BLVD
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843-1206
(714) 638-6308
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Huntington Beach Costco
7562 CENTER AVE
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-3002
(714) 372-7510
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Irvine Costco
115 TECHNOLOGY DR
IRVINE, CA 92618-2408
(949) 453-0435
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
La Habra Costco
101 N BEACH BLVD
LA HABRA, CA 90631-4468
(562) 524-0001
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Laguna Marketplace Costco
27220 HEATHER RIDGE RD
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677-3418
(949) 389-8703
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Laguna Niguel Costco
27972 CABOT RD
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677-1211
(949) 364-0217
Services: Food Court, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
San Juan Capistrano Costco
33961 DOHENY PARK RD
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675-4836
(949) 240-3558
Services: Food Court, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Tustin Costco
2700 PARK AVE
TUSTIN, CA 92782-2708
(714) 338-1933
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
Tustin Ranch Costco
2655 EL CAMINO REAL
TUSTIN, CA 92782-8918
(714) 838-7895
Services: Food Court, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department
Westminster Business Center Costco
13225 BEACH BLVD
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-9210
(657) 400-7006
Services: No additional service at Business Center
Yorba Linda Costco
22633 SAVI RANCH PKWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92887-4664
(714) 282-6650
Services: Food Court, Gas Station, Tire Service, Pharmacy, Optical Department, Hearing Aids
