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Costco Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Xuan_Z for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Imported From the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan
  • Certificate of Authenticity Included
  • Ships UPS Next Day Air (Included)
  • Ships Uncooked & Frozen

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 12-lb A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Xuan_Z for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Imported From the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan
  • Certificate of Authenticity Included
  • Ships UPS Next Day Air (Included)
  • Ships Uncooked & Frozen

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Xuan_Z
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I don't think Costco people would tenderize steaks mechanically (simply add more labor cost). They usually cut their steaks fresh in bulk from vacuum-sealed whole pieces (usually gone within 1-2 days) while retail stores keep their steaks out on ice for much longer. Therefore Costco steaks appear to be tender and wet. As steak dries and protein/fat starts to degrade, the beefy flavor becomes more pronounced, like aging. I feel you probably will like ribeye cap a lot.
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Fact check: I was wrong. They do tenderize most single-cut steaks with blades.
eagleisawesome
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From what I recall, they do mechanically tenderize most of their steaks, unlikely for this though. I believe you can see it on the label as "Blade Tenderized".
TH0R
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Actually, the richest people are most often the cheapest.

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Nov 30, 2023 06:12 AM
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Tri1914Nov 30, 2023 06:12 AM
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Ny strip or ribye wagyu? 126/lb or 70/lb?
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Nov 30, 2023 06:22 AM
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whodiiniNov 30, 2023 06:22 AM
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Quote from woodygg :
I always wondered about that.... something is off about their steaks compared to the same grade from other places. I've gotten to the point where I just don't buy them there anymore. They're not very good and I never knew - still don't know - why.
Glad to know I am not the only one who is "clueless". I also am very curious given the otherwise high quality of Costco products. Reminds me of this salad bar called "Sweet Tomatoes" - their veggies were also tasteless which I attributed to the near freezing temperatures they stored them at to preserve them the longest, after preservatives were banned. I suspect it killed the taste, but not sure. I wonder if the same is happening with the meats at Costco. This is just my speculation. If someone else knows better, would like to know.
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Nov 30, 2023 08:17 AM
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SharpKnob332Nov 30, 2023 08:17 AM
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Quote from Deal_Breaker2 :
Imo, the 11 pound strip for $799 is a better deal. It has less fat and has more of the meat texture.
The marbled fat is where the flavor is.
Nov 30, 2023 08:32 AM
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ibuyufoNov 30, 2023 08:32 AM
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You will not be eating this like a normal prime rib. All that marbling translate to very rich and heavy bites that only a few of them will satisfy you.
Nov 30, 2023 09:34 AM
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AerobaneNov 30, 2023 09:34 AM
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Quote from figurado1 :
My thoughts are that people who can afford this aren't likely to hang out on slickdeals.
Lol 11 dislikes from people who can't afford it 🤣
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Nov 30, 2023 02:20 PM
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woodyggNov 30, 2023 02:20 PM
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Quote from whodiini :
Glad to know I am not the only one who is "clueless". I also am very curious given the otherwise high quality of Costco products. Reminds me of this salad bar called "Sweet Tomatoes" - their veggies were also tasteless which I attributed to the near freezing temperatures they stored them at to preserve them the longest, after preservatives were banned. I suspect it killed the taste, but not sure. I wonder if the same is happening with the meats at Costco. This is just my speculation. If someone else knows better, would like to know.
It's a bummer too... because their prices are amazing. I simply won't buy them anymore. I do like their tri-tip though...
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Nov 30, 2023 05:11 PM
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awestruckinNov 30, 2023 05:11 PM
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Welcome to Costco. I love you.
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Nov 30, 2023 06:27 PM
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snafufubarpitaNov 30, 2023 06:27 PM
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On a side note, Aldi had vacuum pack whole choice tenderloin a few weeks ago, for $10.99/lb. My store only got 2, and I left 1 for someone else 😀 Absolutely delicious.. if you have a store near you, worth checking the weekly flyers.
Nov 30, 2023 06:28 PM
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dizzleNov 30, 2023 06:28 PM
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Last time i cooked this to 160 degrees and put some A1 steak sauce on it, it didnt taste any more special than the cheaper choice steak. Pass.
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Nov 30, 2023 06:39 PM
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MaroonJoke9384Nov 30, 2023 06:39 PM
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Quote from dizzle :
Last time i cooked this to 160 degrees and put some A1 steak sauce on it, it didnt taste any more special than the cheaper choice steak. Pass.
You put A1 on this? Laughing my FAO
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Nov 30, 2023 06:54 PM
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quanfuciousNov 30, 2023 06:54 PM
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i would def be careful when ordering this from costco. ordered one last year and it said 1 day express shipping (obviously since its a frozen item). it was delayed 5 days and came completely defrosted, hot and smelled like what you think meat would smell like if left outside for 5 days. i had a battle with costco support to get a refund. prob 3-4 calls with different reps. they all told me to hold onto the meat so someone could come pick it up to return (wtf?)
Nov 30, 2023 06:58 PM
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Firebird72Nov 30, 2023 06:58 PM
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Quote from dizzle :
Last time i cooked this to 160 degrees and put some A1 steak sauce on it, it didnt taste any more special than the cheaper choice steak. Pass.
Wagu well done 170 deg, with Burman's steak sauce from Aldi... C'mon A1 is 3X the price.
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Nov 30, 2023 07:07 PM
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MemorableSeed427Nov 30, 2023 07:07 PM
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Quote from Jasnah :
I don't think you fully understand the demographics of those who hang out on slickdeals. I have been on this site for over 16 years. My net worth and household income has changed significantly over that time, for the btter... perhaps partially BECAUSE I hang out on slickdeals! While I won't bite (pun intended) on this deal, that doesn't mean I couldn't.

I am quite sure I am not the only one.
You're far from the only one. Being well-off and thrifty aren't mutually exclusive at all. There's likely more than most think here. Too bad nearly all the posts for a high quality item at a great price end up being crapped all over by the cheap SD'ers. Like a deal post for a nice watch and it inevitably ends up with all kinds of idiots trying their comedy act or saying stuff like anyone that spends money on a luxury watch is a moron, a Casio is just as good as telling time, etc.

edit: spelling.
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This is not grass fed

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Nov 30, 2023 08:31 PM
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JamesDeal21Nov 30, 2023 08:31 PM
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I just got back from Japan a few weeks ago and the A5 was life changing. Anyone with experience with this specific steak from Costco can tell me if it's comparable? I'd hate it if the only way to experience A5 Wagyu was a 16 hour+ flight to Japan.
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