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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