6 of the Craziest Splurges We Spotted at Costco

Costco isn’t all about $1.50 hot dog combos and $5 rotisserie chickens. Those are just the loss leaders that get you in the door so you’ll proceed to spend your paycheck on the big-ticket items. And if you’re me, those big-ticket items are the things you simply gawk at while you mindfully squirrel away your paycheck for future hot dog combos and rotisserie chickens. Costco hates to see my cheap ass coming—and not just because I get paid to report on the crazy splurges they’re hiding in the aisles, waiting to be put into your cart without a second thought and then spook the hell out of you at the register when you’re checking out. Here are the crazy rich splurges that you can find at Costco that might just be worth the high price tag.

Kirkland Signature Wild Warm Water Lobster Tail ($27/lb)

Treat your precious pookie to a wine-and-dine experience in your own home with Costco’s lobster tail. Coming in at $27 a pound, this was the highest ticket item I could find in the meat and seafood section. Is it worth the price? There’s only one way to find out.

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Ahi, Salmon, and Hamachi Sashimi Tray ($36.99/lb)

The Costco deli section looked over at the lobster tail and said, “I see your prices and raise you 50%.” Lobster is one thing, but the last place you want to skimp on the price is a sushi tray you’re going to eat right from the store. So I can forgive the increase in price here. Costco’s known for not cutting corners, so this just might rival the $300-a-plate sushi spot you booked for your next fancy dinner out. It might not be too late to cancel your reservation and stay in instead!

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Manuka Health UMF 20+ (MGO 850+) Raw Manuka Honey 8.8 oz ($74.99)

I’ve talked about manuka honey before, so I won’t sentence you to hearing how it again. I truly can’t wrap my head around it, but I just know it’s absurdly expensive! Blah, blah, health benefits this, distinctive taste that. I put my honey on peanut butter and honey sandwiches—we’re not getting gourmet with it. So Costco’s $3 a pound Kirkland Signature honey is just fine for me, thank you.

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Dom Perignon Brut Champagne ($273)

Honestly, walking down the alcohol aisle at Costco felt like cheating for this one. Of course you’re going to find some crazy splurges there. So I’ll just include the craziest splurge I could find: the $270 bottle of champagne. Apparently, I live a pretty mundane life because I honestly can’t think of a single occasion I could ever see myself celebrating by popping a bottle of this stuff. But to each their own, I suppose. I’ll be sticking with the cheap stuff.

First Light Farms Wagyu Beef Tallow ($19 for 2 jars)

“We’re putting beef fat on our face now.” Okay, well, I’m not, but I know it’s taking off on the internet. You don’t want to put any old beef fat on your face (I think? I don’t know, I’m just guessing at this point, tbh) so of course you want wagyu beef fat. The finest fat you can find. Which just conveniently happens to be at Costco. While two jars for $19 isn’t a splurge considering the beef tallow they’re selling specifically for your face is much more than that. You’re putting beef fat on your face, though, so I think logic is a little off the table anyway.

Readywise 5400 Serving Ultimate Variety Emergency Food Pallet ($2,500)

Usually this would be a gag inclusion. Get a cheap little chuckle in at the end. But we’re living in crazy times here, folks. You never know when you’ll have to go off the grid and fend for yourself. That’s why we’re thinking ahead with our Costco purchases. The 5,400 servings are just enough to get you through the next four years (a completely arbitrary measure of time, of course). The craziest Costco splurge just might be the smartest purchase you ever make.