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forum threadVinniChase posted Jul 15, 2026 4:11 PM

Kevin's Ginger Beef @ Costco - YMMV

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$20

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Costco had Kevin's Ginger Beef listed at $1.97 in their store today. Not sure if they are clearing out the stock of this product or it was a price mistake. The normal price is $19.78.

I was able to purchase a few large cases of them without any issue at checkout so it does't seem to be a mistake. Looking at the package I see "USE OR FREEZE BY 07/17/2026" so my guess is my location had a ton of extra inventory and needed to move it.

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Costco had Kevin's Ginger Beef listed at $1.97 in their store today. Not sure if they are clearing out the stock of this product or it was a price mistake. The normal price is $19.78.

I was able to purchase a few large cases of them without any issue at checkout so it does't seem to be a mistake. Looking at the package I see "USE OR FREEZE BY 07/17/2026" so my guess is my location had a ton of extra inventory and needed to move it.

Item # 1858497

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Jul 15, 2026 4:12 PM
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RectalRaptureJul 15, 2026 4:12 PM
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90% off is not 100% off.

Edit: they got it fixed. It wasn't a real gripe. 90% off anything is a great deal.
Last edited by RectalRapture July 15, 2026 at 09:16 AM.
Jul 15, 2026 4:13 PM
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r22983Jul 15, 2026 4:13 PM
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I'm sorry, did you say A FEW LARGE CASES ???

Clearly, I'm not doing Slickdeals or Costco the way they're supposed to be done 🙂
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Jul 15, 2026 4:15 PM
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VinniChase
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Jul 15, 2026 4:15 PM
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Quote from RectalRapture :
90% off is not 100% off.
The post seems to have been fixed with the correct calculation. Ha, I didn't not walk out of the store with it for free but it sure did feel like it with the amount of savings.
Jul 15, 2026 4:21 PM
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MBZ321Jul 15, 2026 4:21 PM
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It was probably just nearing the sell by date. Probably very very location specific.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:41 PM
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VinniChase
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Jul 15, 2026 6:41 PM
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Quote from MBZ321 :
It was probably just nearing the sell by date. Probably very very location specific.
I think you are spot on. I checked the expiration date and it says "USE OR FREEZE BY 07/17/2026". So my guess is my location had a ton of extra inventory and needed to move it quick. I definitely helped them with that. But as always, I left some for another shopper to stumble on and snag when shopping today.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:51 PM
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Jul 15, 2026 6:51 PM
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For $1.97 I'd clear some freezer space too. Kevin's stuff is usually decent for a quick weeknight meal, and if the date is only a couple days out, freezing it is a no-brainer. Makes me want to check my local Costco just in case.
Jul 15, 2026 7:56 PM
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yangziJul 15, 2026 7:56 PM
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Wow, you bought 46 containers! That's a lot of them. You must have a lot of empty space in the freezer.

At Costco, the price ending with 7 (for example, $1.97) is a clearance price, not a mistake price. I often go to Costco and walk around to see if anything is on clearance with the price ending with 7. Food nearing expiration dates get clearanced.

In this case, it's better to tell people which store had this clearance.
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Jul 15, 2026 9:38 PM
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TowHeadJul 15, 2026 9:38 PM
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My Costco has never carried this flavor but I ran down and checked anyway. Would have bought them out. 200 packs if needed
Jul 16, 2026 7:12 AM
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madmoney1Jul 16, 2026 7:12 AM
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is this good chinese food?
Jul 16, 2026 1:34 PM
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mard0gJul 16, 2026 1:34 PM
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I just had this happen but with Real Good chicken and pepper jack cheese burritos. Just expired and was $1.97. Bought a bunch and put them in the freezer.
Jul 16, 2026 2:50 PM
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lrgregoJul 16, 2026 2:50 PM
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Quote from yangzi :
Wow, you bought 46 containers! That's a lot of them. You must have a lot of empty space in the freezer.

At Costco, the price ending with 7 (for example, $1.97) is a clearance price, not a mistake price. I often go to Costco and walk around to see if anything is on clearance with the price ending with 7. Food nearing expiration dates get clearanced.

In this case, it's better to tell people which store had this clearance.
There's even an app called CostLow that tracks these .97 deals
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Jul 16, 2026 3:02 PM
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QuimbyJul 16, 2026 3:02 PM
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Is there any way to search local inventory online? I usually just check instacart but not seeing anything near me. Thanks for sharing.
Jul 16, 2026 4:25 PM
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mac_daddyJul 16, 2026 4:25 PM
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Quote from madmoney1 :
is this good chinese food?
Get some oyster sauce and saute with some cooked broccoli, server on white rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

That's basically my goto for all sliced beef.
Jul 16, 2026 10:30 PM
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st_90Jul 16, 2026 10:30 PM
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20 orginal price thats crazy. i probably wouldnt try it for more than 12. maybe up to 24.97 with a costco coupon/* bait Stick Out Tongue but at this price and having freezer space its a slickdeal. if limited space. id just try one package as is if care for the sauce or not to save room. and then just freeze the meat part.

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Jul 16, 2026 11:24 PM
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TowHeadJul 16, 2026 11:24 PM
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Quote from st_90 :
20 orginal price thats crazy. i probably wouldnt try it for more than 12. maybe up to 24.97 with a costco coupon/* bait Stick Out Tongue but at this price and having freezer space its a slickdeal. if limited space. id just try one package as is if care for the sauce or not to save room. and then just freeze the meat part.
The container adds bulk for sure.

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