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Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« on: January 26, 2014, 03:01:56 PM »
The article below describes how to understand what is the best price based on the number of cents in the item price.

Some examples:

Price ending in .99 – the product is full price
Any time you see the price ending in .99 you know that item is full-priced and has not been marked down. It still may be a good deal though, this is Costco after all.

Price ending in .97 – a deal decided by the manager
A price that ends in .97 is what we are looking for. Usually this is a special price you’re not going to find again. Once it’s gone it’s gone. These can be some great deals.

Price ending in .49 or .79 – manufacturer’s special
A price ending in .49 or .79 is a manufacturer’s special. This is a product the manufacturer is testing out at Costco, usually at a lower price than Costco would sell the item at.

Price ending in .00 – the goods are about to go!
A price ending in .00 is probably the best deal you will find in the store. It means the manager wants the item out. And once it’s out, the product is gone for good.

A price tag with an asterisk – it’s discounted and done
Be on the lookout for price tags with an asterisk. This means the product is discontinued. A combination of a .97 and an asterisk means you are getting a last chance good deal.

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2014, 03:13:59 PM »
Very interesting, thanks OP

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2014, 03:19:31 PM »
Is this only with costco?

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2014, 03:21:52 PM »
Thanks for the info

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 03:27:00 PM »
It's funny how somethings you assume everyone has known for years, but apparently not.
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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2014, 03:33:42 PM »
It's funny how somethings you assume everyone has known for years, but apparently not.
Tell me about it.  :)
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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2014, 04:45:39 PM »
Good to know. Thanks

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2014, 11:28:26 PM »
Is this only with costco?

Different stores have different codes. I once saw an article that collected a bunch of stores. I think it was on lifehacker.

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2014, 12:59:09 AM »
It's funny how somethings you assume everyone has known for years, but apparently not.
Tell me about it.  :)
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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2014, 01:34:25 AM »
Hotshots :)
My point was we all seem to know something and when it is posted we say "I thought everyone knew that".
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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2014, 02:06:08 AM »
My point was we all seem to know something and when it is posted we say "I thought everyone knew that".
I know, I was kidding  ;D

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2014, 02:39:41 AM »
Fascinating.  Thank you.

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2014, 02:58:52 AM »
Who doesn't know this

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2014, 07:32:48 AM »
My point was we all seem to know something and when it is posted we say "I thought everyone knew that".

Just read the bluebird thread :)

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2014, 08:29:51 AM »

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2014, 08:08:55 PM »
Here is the article I mentioned.

http://lifehacker.com/know-the-secret-price-codes-at-major-retailers-to-save-921445013

It has Costco, Sam's club, target, BJ's, home depot, gap, old navy, Sears and office depot.

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2014, 11:10:27 PM »
http://lifehacker.com/save-even-more-money-at-costco-by-knowing-their-secret-800666594

BTW I love lifehacker, they are very helpful in making research on a lot of things, and the main thing that they are legitimate meaning honest

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2014, 03:00:46 PM »
On a somewhat unrelated topic (but not worthy of it's own thread), here are the meaning of the 'codes' on fruit and vegtable stickers.

A 4 digit code (Technically a 5 digit code starting with 0) means that its nothing special.
When it is a 5 digit code, here is the meaning of the first digit.
8 — Applies to genetically modified produce (GMOs)
9 — Applies to organic produce
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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2014, 03:28:46 PM »
Can someone explain to me why they would make such codes? Are they really willing to lose one cent on thousands/millions of items just to satisfy code? ???

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Re: Hacking Costco's Prices - How to get the best deal.
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2014, 03:31:48 PM »
I think he is talking about the UPC code, not the price.