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roykirk1

Jul 26, 2026 5:03 PM

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Quote from WesTheWizard

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I used to work at costco.com. Costco definitely doesn't jack up prices during sales, but items often cost more online than in the stores due to shipping costs. The price of membership guarantees margin limits - that's basically the deal with Costco - barring some exceptions no item is allowed to be marked up more than 14%, and in practice many of the margins are razor thin. If they didn't raise prices on the website, the shipping costs would push the margins into negative territory meaning they would be losing money. They do have some loss leaders, such as the $1.50 hot dog and soda, but they couldn't do this across the board - they have to increase the price on the site or else they'd have to raise prices in the warehouses. Hope this helps!

Thanks for confirming. I think most people are not aware that the online price is higher for the reasons you mentioned. So when they have the light bulb moment... wow, this is higher than what I pay instore... they think its "jacked up"... I will never understand why so many people think that having someone go get each of the 8 items you selected, package them together and mail it to you should be "free" or "the deal is dead"...

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wealthisachoice

Jul 26, 2026 7:58 PM

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wealthisachoiceJul 26, 2026 7:58 PM

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Thanks OP I have been waiting for this. Last year I bought the Berberine and with a promotion like this and it was definitely cheaper then in store. Starting 7/27 there should be plenty of items on sale that might make this an ok deal or one of the best prices you will find. Looks like the Berberine will be $8 off in store and online. Not sure what the price will be in store but probably hard to beat the $30 off--it didn't last time.

popomama

Jul 26, 2026 11:57 PM

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popomamaJul 26, 2026 11:57 PM

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the price is higher than store even you take into account the $30 off.

RyanJ7344

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RyanJ7344Jul 27, 2026 4:12 AM

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Quote from roykirk1

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Thanks for confirming. I think most people are not aware that the online price is higher for the reasons you mentioned. So when they have the light bulb moment... wow, this is higher than what I pay instore... they think its "jacked up"... I will never understand why so many people think that having someone go get each of the 8 items you selected, package them together and mail it to you should be "free" or "the deal is dead"...

And it's so refreshing that Costco operates its business like this, because the cost of shipping has to come from somewhere. It would be ultra transparent if they listed in store prices, but I'll settle for the disclaimer they have that says warehouse prices may be lower.

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Dtran2009

Jul 27, 2026 6:52 PM

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Quote from RyanJ7344

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And it's so refreshing that Costco operates its business like this, because the cost of shipping has to come from somewhere. It would be ultra transparent if they listed in store prices, but I'll settle for the disclaimer they have that says warehouse prices may be lower.

They don't show the store price when you order online is because depending on them item, certain warehouses would mark down certain items while others would be regular price. You can have two or very rare 3 different prices from 3 different warehouses in a 45 mins drive from each other. On the costco app, under the warehouse tab at the bottom, you can check that warehouse price when you put the item number/item description. If it doesn't show, you can always call that warehouse to find out.

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linksyss

Jul 27, 2026 8:18 PM

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linksyssJul 27, 2026 8:18 PM

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Only 3 of the items I usually buy at Costco are eligible for this deal, so no go for me.

As far as the price increases, I bought magnesium at FULL PRICE 3 weeks ago for $22.49 in the warehouse. It's now on sale for $4.50 off which makes it $17.99. With this online "deal", it is $23.49 AFTER $4.50 off, meaning it's regularly $27.99 online = $5.50 more than the warehouse price.

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MaroonJoke9384

Jul 28, 2026 4:06 AM

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MaroonJoke9384Jul 28, 2026 4:06 AM

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Not a bad deal on the gruns.

infin8007

Jul 28, 2026 6:35 AM

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infin8007Jul 28, 2026 6:35 AM

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Should i move my glucose tests strips and lancet prescription over to Costco? Or maybe bjs?

beritolam

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this is how I buy my Kirkland energy shots

That's nasty, bro...

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hryusha

Jul 28, 2026 1:21 PM

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Quote from wealthisachoice

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Thanks OP I have been waiting for this. Last year I bought the Berberine and with a promotion like this and it was definitely cheaper then in store. Starting 7/27 there should be plenty of items on sale that might make this an ok deal or one of the best prices you will find. Looks like the Berberine will be $8 off in store and online. Not sure what the price will be in store but probably hard to beat the $30 off--it didn't last time.

Which Berberine brand do they sell?

PharoahUB

Jul 28, 2026 2:28 PM

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Quote from roykirk1

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Thanks for confirming. I think most people are not aware that the online price is higher for the reasons you mentioned. So when they have the light bulb moment... wow, this is higher than what I pay instore... they think its "jacked up"... I will never understand why so many people think that having someone go get each of the 8 items you selected, package them together and mail it to you should be "free" or "the deal is dead"...

It's the same people who think it's outrageous it's more expensive to get food delivered than pick it up yourself. No concept of what kind of extra work and someone's time is involved. I assume most of these people are quite new to the world. I remember a time where all these things delivered to my door wasn't even an option. And certainly didn't come this quickly. I think getting things delivered is so cheap I wonder how some companies make money lol. Then younger generations mad it's not free. Two different opinions I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

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RelaxedPencil532

Jul 28, 2026 2:33 PM

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RelaxedPencil532Jul 28, 2026 2:33 PM

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does it work on contact lenses if you buy 6 boxes?

Ignatz

Jul 28, 2026 4:19 PM

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IgnatzJul 28, 2026 4:19 PM

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Quote from Mega-Ken

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Did prices all jump up???

No. Costco always has higher prices if you order online vs. buying in the warehouse. This is not new.

wwjrd

Jul 28, 2026 4:34 PM

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wwjrdJul 28, 2026 4:34 PM

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As others are learning costco web site is one of the biggest variances vs in store. Some items are hundreds of dollars more... like furniture that's 400 in store is 600 online with "free shipping". You really need to do a quick comparison for anything you may be otherwise able to buy in store when it comes to Costco.

That being said, they definitely have legit deals online that you might not find in store.

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4SKZ8

Jul 28, 2026 10:12 PM

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4SKZ8Jul 28, 2026 10:12 PM

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