EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 56 MIN
We Trust Costco. So Why Are They Selling This?
from Rossen Reports · host Jeff Rossen
You’re buying the wrong stuff at Costco. Yes, there are amazing deals inside… but there are also some shocking ripoffs hiding in plain sight. Today, I’m going inside Costco to expose the products that go bad fast, the quality issues shoppers never notice, and the hidden pricing secrets the store doesn’t advertise. I’ll show you the rotting produce I found already spoiled, the moldy mushrooms still on the shelves today, and why some of Costco’s “cheap” prices actually cost you more in the long run. But it’s not all bad. There are huge wins you should be grabbing, like: • The honey deal that beats Walmart by almost 70 percent • The Kirkland maple syrup that’s half the price of grocery stores • The $4.99 rotisserie chicken and how to spot the secret markdowns • What the “.97 price,” the “manufacturer markdowns,” and the Costco Star really mean Plus: the truth about Costco muffins, gas prices, and what items you should absolutely skip. If you want to shop smarter at Costco, save money, and avoid the ripoffs, this is your ultimate guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You’re buying the wrong stuff at Costco. Yes, there are amazing deals inside… but there are also some shocking ripoffs hiding in plain sight. Today, I’m going inside Costco to expose the products that go bad fast, the quality issues shoppers never notice, and the hidden pricing secrets the store doesn’t advertise. I’ll show you the rotting produce I found already spoiled, the moldy mushrooms still on the shelves today, and why some of Costco’s “cheap” prices actually cost you more in the long run. But it’s not all bad. There are huge wins you should be grabbing, like: • The honey deal that beats Walmart by almost 70 percent • The Kirkland maple syrup that’s half the price of grocery stores • The $4.99 rotisserie chicken and how to spot the secret markdowns • What the “.97 price,” the “manufacturer markdowns,” and the Costco Star really mean Plus: the truth about Costco muffins, gas prices, and what items you should absolutely skip. If you want to shop smarter at Costco, save money, and avoid the ripoffs, this is your ultimate guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We Trust Costco. So Why Are They Selling This?
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