Costco is a favorite place for its members to save money on bulk purchases of high-quality brands of food, groceries, and household supplies. What may shock the average shopper is that Costco is becoming the destination for higher-ticket luxury items at reasonable prices.
Those who think of Costco for their everyday living needs should broaden their view of the warehouse giant, targeting their wants to treat themselves with high-quality jewelry, outdoor furniture, or caviar at lower prices than competitors.
While this list can only partly cover Costco’s luxury goods, it’ll give you an idea of what you’ve been missing. Costco’s return policy has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every product they sell, with few exceptions. There’s something for everyone at this one-stop-shop; this list only scratches the surface.
1. Designer Handbags
Costco has an awe-inspiring revolving selection of designer handbags that would likely put mall shops out of business if more people knew about it. You’ll typically find brands like Coach, Yves Saint Laurent, and Kate Spade at a shockingly discounted price compared to the designer storefronts and department stores.
To sweeten the deal, buyers of these luxury purchases may swap out their goods under Costco’s return and exchange policy. If a bag doesn’t live up to the hype, you can quickly return or switch it (within a designated time frame, of course).
2. Watches
Watches from brands like Tag Heuer, Movado, and Raymond Weil are another part of Costco’s lesser-known luxury lineup. If you’re struggling to justify the pricey boutiques and other high-end retailers demand for prestigious timepieces, it might be worthing taking a trip to your local Costco Wholesale.
You might not get served a glass of champagne while you wait, but at least you won’t be forced to choose between sending your kid to college and buying a wrist accessory that disappears inside a sleeve 85% of the time.
3. Caviar
Most know Costco for its affordable bulk food options. However, a lot of people haven’t considered that instead of importing their caviar straight from the Caspian Sea, they can flag down your friendly and reliable Costco employee, who will direct them to the refrigerated section, where they can stock up on their favorite salty fish eggs from Tsar Nicoulai for a little over $100.
For those hosting a gathering of friends who want that luxury feel, buyers can pick up the 32.5-ounce tin of Plaza Golden Osetra Caviar for the modest price of $1,999, below the $3,000 at Caviar Russe. It sounds preposterous, but consider this: you get two Mother of Pearl spoons and a thermal caviar tote in addition to the caviar. Sweetens the deal, huh?
4. Fine Jewelry
Fellas, if you and your girl have yet to be together long enough to step up to the big leagues, but you’re tired of hearing the Kay Jewelers jingle hummed with all the subtly of a bull in a China shop, Costco is your next stop.
Costco has an impressive selection of diamonds, gold, and jewelry inlaid with precious gemstones. The quality of these pieces is surprisingly comparable to what you would find in a high-end jewelry store, minus the inflated prices for certain gemstones (diamonds, I’m looking at you).
5. Premium Spirits
Ladies, if your husband becomes a liquor snob once the annual poker party comes around, but you’re trying to save money to replace the family car running on diesel and prayer, get in that thing and coax it down the road to Costco.
Costco’s Kirkland signature line includes spirits that compare well to top-shelf stuff. The same distilleries which makes high-end liquors, makes Kirkland Signature Vodka in a 1.75 liter bottle a bargain at the price range of $15 to $25 for vodka connoisseurs, even if it is not Grey Goose (a rumor quashed by that seller). But if the label matters that much to your other half, Costco also carries a range of renowned whiskeys, cognacs, and wines.
6. Bedding
You spend 6-8 hours of your life in your rbrf (possibly more if you work from home and your bed becomes your office), but if you really think about it, your sheets are equally important.
Yes, the quality of the bed determines if you wake up with a spring digging into places springs should never dig into, but the sheets determine if you wake up with a rash from tossing and turning on scratchy fabric to avoid that pesky spring. Doesn’t it feel wrong to put low-quality Amazon sheets on your brand-new Tempur-Pedic? It seems like a more fitting comparison to putting a bumper sticker on a Bentley, but that’s my opinion. Luckily, Costco offers a wide variety of high-thread-count bedding made from luxurious materials like Egyptian cotton and sateen.
8. Skincare
We’ve all seen the TikToks of 11 and 12 years olds converging on the Sephora skincare section like a pack of body-sprayed hyenas while the employees cower in the corner like a herd of gazelles that haven’t been spotted yet.
If you prefer not to play tug-of-war over dark circle cream with a pre-teen, then head to Costco. They stock plenty of high-quality skincare from well-known brands such as La Mer, La Prairie, and StriVectin that may be available to online to members only.
9. Electronics
Costco has an electronics selection that rivals any Best Buy. You’ll find the latest smart TVs, home audio systems, and even home security systems from top brands like Samsung, Bose, and Ring. Products are often offered at a lower price than you’d find at your local electronics store, and come with warranty coverage.
The warehouse company will accept returns within 90 days of when buyer received the merchandise. If you’ve got a family of iPad kids and a husband who wants to see every game in 4K, Costco is a one-stop shop for your family’s needs.
10. Luggage
Suppose you’ve ever pulled your suitcase off the baggage claim carousel only to realize it looks like the Hulk used it for anger management. In that case, you know how important it is to have good, sturdy luggage to withstand the game of hot potato that airport employees must be playing.
Most high-quality luggage will cost you an arm and a leg. Costco, however, offers a range of durable and stylish luggage priced competitively, so you’ll get a way better deal. So before you resign yourself to Amazon luggage that won’t survive the first toss into the back of your car, head to Costco and shop for better brands for better prices.
11. Outdoor Furniture
If you’re fortunate to live where spending time outdoors in the warmer months doesn’t end in third-degree sunburns or a long soak in a bathtub of anti-itch cream, you may want to invest in some nice outdoor furniture.
Costco has your back, offering various reliable brands and stylish, durable designs. Whether you’re just looking for a stylish umbrella to complete your pool lounging set or you’re going full steam ahead with a full patio setup, you’ll find everything you need and more at your local Costco.
12. Golf Simulator
This one deserves an honorable mention. For the modest price of $20,000, you can become the proud owner of the Foresight Sports Golf Simulator. Complete with its hitting mat and turf. This simulator provides everything you need to make sure everyone gets what they want on Saturdays. The simulator also comes with a full enclosure and 13-foot wide screen. It uses a GCQuad Launch Monitor, a high-definition projector, and FSX gaming and performance analysis software to simulate actual gameplay.
