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Who knew that you could score huge clearance savings at Costco, all without the hassle of coupon clipping? By understanding Costco price tags and promotional deals, you can find fantastic savings (beating any coupon or discount code) during your regular Costco shopping. Incredible Costco deals are available both in-store and online every day!
Finding Costco Clearance Items – Simpler Than You Imagine!
Of course, you need to be ready to buy when the deal is there and maybe stock up a little. And yes, you need to keep your eyes peeled. But guess what? You can beat extreme couponing at Costco, without the fuss of clipping and remembering to bring along the coupons. You just need to know the tricks.
Unveiling the Costco Clearance Price Tag Secret
First, let’s get you acquainted with the secret code in Costco price tags. Typically, all regular-priced items at Costco end with a ‘9’. Most of the time you see a .99, but you may also spot a .59 or .89. Some of these prices represent “regular” Costco pricing while others are “special buyout” deals where Costco has negotiated a lower price for buying in bulk. These are competitive prices, but not quite extreme savings.
But, when Costco decides to mark an item down for clearance or closeout, the price tag pattern shifts. Instead of ending with a ‘9’, it will end with a ‘7’ or a ‘0’. It’s usually a .97 but it could be .57, .67, and so on. Occasionally, you’ll spot a .00 which also indicates clearance/closeout. We generally refer to these markdowns as ‘.97 deals’, but really, we’re including all tags ending with a ‘7’ or a ‘.00’. This little change in price tag can mean a massive discount!
Score the Best Costco Clearance Deals, No Coupon Clipping!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The tag will not show a discount amount, nor a crossed-out original price. There’s no red or orange tag, no sign at all that it sold for more before. You have to spot the ‘7’ or ’00’ ending and from there, figure out how good a deal it is. The markdown could be 10% or as high as 80%. It won’t reveal the original Costco price or the reduction amount. You’ll commonly find the .97 tag on non-Kirkland brand items, and a quick check with your Target or Amazon app can help you gauge the discount.
Save this Tip for Later!
Most of us rely on Costco for its consistently fair prices on high-quality products. Costco isn’t the place for the cheapest deals always. If you diligently clip store coupons, match them to sales, and are ready to shop at multiple stores, you can potentially save more on some items. But with our busy lives – work, kids, pets, school – not all of us have the time or energy to browse through retail store clearance racks or take advantage of extreme coupon strategies! Hopefully, these tips will help you discover some clearance gems at Costco.com, without the extra effort!
