New Markdowns for 01/18/2024

In each edition, we deliver to you hand-picked, trending unadvertised Costco clearance deals posted to our Costco97 web site - plus a few hot-takes and fun tidbits on all things Costco.

Here’s what we have cooking in this edition:

• Two new handpicked clearance items - including a rare $0.97 deal!

• Costco Meal Prep Tips

• An Costco Apple Conspiracy Theory?

• We have a winner for our 1/1 Double-Day Giveaway!

• New recall - have you purchased this food item?

• Poll: What’s your favorite apple variety?

Let’s dig in!

🚨 Clearance Deal #1

✂ Curated Clippings

Costco Meal Prep Magic: Quick, Tasty, & Wallet-Friendly 🍽️

Why stress over meal prep when Costco's got your back?  Check out Reddit's top picks to make your weekday meal planning just a little bit easier - both on time and your wallet.

Spoiler alert: one popular, filling, and tasty option is just $3.99 per pound.

A Honeycrisp Apple Conspiracy Brewing at Costco?

There’s a juicy discussion that's been ripening recently among Costco members. The buzz? Some think the Honeycrisp apples sold at Costco might not be true Honeycrisps. 🍏😲 The main points of contention include a noticeable dip in flavor quality, an unusually uniform color, and a missing crunch that Honeycrisp enthusiasts swear by.

If true, this could blow the lid off the produce world…Or, more likely, these variations are simply the fruits of regional growing differences and the timing of the harvests.

Here are the top recommended alternative “trendy” apple brands mentioned:

1. Cosmic Crisp: Frequently mentioned as a favorite, Cosmic Crisp is praised for its taste and texture, often described as a superior alternative to Honeycrisp.

2. Pink Lady: Noted for their good flavor, with some commenters preferring them as their go-to variety.

3. Envy Apples: A top choice for their sweet and crisp qualities, with a few users exclusively preferring them.

4. Sugar Bee Apples: These are described as sweeter than Honeycrisp and other apples, with a few users specifically seeking them out.

5. Ambrosia & Jazz: These varieties are grouped together in comments as good alternatives, with each variety having its proponents.

6. Evercrisp: Some users express a strong preference for Evercrisp apples, highlighting their crisp texture.

7. Opal Apples: Mentioned for their unique taste, not very exciting to look at but amazing in flavor.

Tell us your favorites in our poll below! 👇

🚨 Clearance Deal #2

🎁 Contests & Giveaways

We Have a Winner! 🙌🍾

Congratulations to @scafireman for entering and WINNING our 1/1 Double-Day Giveaway. He won the very cool Limited Edition Costco Monopoly Game.

Stay tuned for our next giveaway (Spoiler Alert: we listened to your prize ideas and picked the most popular item.)

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