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frontpageTotspurs posted Jun 25, 2026 3:11 PM

Select Stores: Costco Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138 AIO Color Inkjet Printer

$50

$200

75% off
(In-Store Only)at Costco Wholesale
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Select Costco Stores (manufacturer link for reference) has for their Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e Wireless All-In-One Printer on sale for $49.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

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Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1844842

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Select Costco Stores (manufacturer link for reference) has for their Members: HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e Wireless All-In-One Printer on sale for $49.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

Thanks Community Member Totspurs for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1844842

Editor's Notes

  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign up here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Jun 27, 2026 3:09 PM
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Jun 27, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from aw3somedeals :
My aunt has this printer. It was a beach to set up, and they do have subscription model. I'd never recommend inkjets anyway.
Toner printers sucks for photos or documents with photos. There is a purpose for inkjets, but not if you only rarely print a Word document now and then.
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Jun 27, 2026 3:11 PM
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palomino0513Jun 27, 2026 3:11 PM
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Quote from ScarletStep4526 :
Hate HP products but for $50 and with Costco's return policy, this is a good deal.
I thought their electronics have a different return window?
Jun 27, 2026 3:18 PM
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InsulatedGummyJun 27, 2026 3:18 PM
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In for 5. When I run out of ink, they are all going back to Costco.

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Jun 27, 2026 3:49 PM
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MellowLanguage596Jun 27, 2026 3:49 PM
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Just to add what others have said about the HP ink subscription service, it's pretty terrible.

It would be one thing if it was a service that charged you when your ink was low and automatically sent you more. Instead it charges you monthly regardless of whether you use your printer that month or not, if you didn't use it, you're still charged the subscription.


Oh and if you cancel your subscription the ink you currently have in your printer becomes unusable unless you renew the subscription.
Last edited by MellowLanguage596 June 27, 2026 at 08:58 AM.
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Jun 27, 2026 3:55 PM
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unami218Jun 27, 2026 3:55 PM
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i've heard that you can't use any instant ink you have on hand if you cancel your subscription.

pass.
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Jun 27, 2026 3:55 PM
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OrangeApparel8487Jun 27, 2026 3:55 PM
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Who still buys ink-hungry injets? Esp at a price point like this, you know the ink costs a fortune and doesn't last long at all.
it's 2026 folks. Spend a couple hundred more and buy a color laser printer. Toner lasts longer, can often be bought cheaper than name brand. inkjets are cheaper because they bend you over on ink.
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Jun 27, 2026 4:12 PM
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guru4uJun 27, 2026 4:12 PM
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A color laser printer is always a good option, but at this price point, it's a smart choice.

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Jun 27, 2026 5:09 PM
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chadlouisJun 27, 2026 5:09 PM
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Quote from palomino0513 :
I thought their electronics have a different return window?
Can't speak to the current policy but can say I bought a AIO HP printer at Costco during Covid for homeschooling and 2.5 years later, I got an electronic error code where it stopped it from printing until the issue was physically fixed. Couldn't troubleshoot it further so I took it to Costco and they accepted it no questions asked. Ended up buying another HP Printer (8028e) and been using it since. For what its worth, even with running internal updates, I used clone cartridges from Amazon for both printers and haven't run into any issues. YMMV with this 8138, but it'll always be an easy return.
Jun 27, 2026 6:45 PM
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TapiocaMilkTeaJun 27, 2026 6:45 PM
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Quote from OrangeApparel8487 :
Who still buys ink-hungry injets? Esp at a price point like this, you know the ink costs a fortune and doesn't last long at all.it's 2026 folks. Spend a couple hundred more and buy a color laser printer. Toner lasts longer, can often be bought cheaper than name brand. inkjets are cheaper because they bend you over on ink.
Ink also dries out over time if you don't use it, that part is the most ridiculous to me and I don't get why people still buy them. I would lose money even if the printer is free.
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Jun 27, 2026 6:59 PM
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skid007Jun 27, 2026 6:59 PM
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Here is what I thought, buy this at$50 and keep HP print subscription for $2 a month. With this setup we have something to use when needed. I have the subscription for 5+ years and never had any issues with it
Yes, if we don't use it still we pay. But that is there everywhere. Even for apple icloud subscription we take X gb buy we don't use full evey day.
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Jun 27, 2026 7:12 PM
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SRA1234Jun 27, 2026 7:12 PM
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How to tell ifit locally available?
Jun 27, 2026 7:44 PM
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BuyMoreChuckJun 27, 2026 7:44 PM
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The real question is how much do you print. If you do not print a lot, the cartridges can last a long time. I have an older HP and I purchase ink every couple of years at best. Over time that amount of printing has gone down as things I want to keep I store electronically. I do not know the reliability of this printer, but since the late 1990 to now I have only had to purchase 2 HP printers, with the last one still running fine. I did not take the subscription service and it does prompt me periodically if I bring up their application to check ink levels, but I ignore it.

So for the price this might be perfect for someone. My general experience has been very good with HP printers.
Jun 27, 2026 7:58 PM
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SociableGalley423Jun 27, 2026 7:58 PM
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This printer is worth less than $0. They will brick your ink the moment it gets too old because the cartridges have a software-locked life span. You can't buy cheaper ink online if it's been shipped from abroad because ink is region-locked. HP locks you into brand new ink from verified distributors, which is significantly more expensive than this printer.
Jun 27, 2026 8:09 PM
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OrangeApparel8487Jun 27, 2026 8:09 PM
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Quote from tapiocamilktea :
ink also dries out over time if you don't use it, that part is the most ridiculous to me and i don't get why people still buy them. i would lose money even if the printer is free.
all of this!

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Jun 27, 2026 8:13 PM
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AronManJun 27, 2026 8:13 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Are you suggesting buying the printer, printing a few hundred pages until the ink runs out, then return it and get your $50 back?
Yep.... that's what I will do...

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