BrightFresh Microgreens, a national leader in edible flowers and microgreens, recently announced that its BrightFresh Supergreens Micro Medley is hitting the shelves. But only those lucky enough at Costco will have the chance to purchase these delicious microgreens. More specifically, those in Southern California. Still, those who win out and snag a pack of the Supergreens Micro Medley will have a tasty and versatile mix on their hands. Add microgreens to your salads, use them as a garnish, or simply pop them on yoru favorite burger. (Check out these 10 Costco customer favorites.)
This exclusive product is one of the many amazing things that Costco (NASDAQ: COST | COST Price Prediction) has to offer. But while you might think of Costco for a place to buy food, clothing, and electronics, its inventory extends far beyond what people expect. Within its hallowed aisles, you’ll find all sorts of quirky and unique offerings. When you’re searching for a niche product, don’t spend hours surfing online sites in hopes of finding what you’re looking for. Just head to Costco. Here, 24/7 Wall St. dove into the most unique products sold by Costco – but those that can actually add to your life. We looked extensively at the Costco website, as well as multiple review sites and forums, to pick out the products that are best suited for your weirder needs.
Why We’re Covering This
There’s more to Costco than the famous hot dog.
Costco is one of the largest wholesale retailers in the country. At the end of 2023, Costco had about 129.5 million members – and the membership rate continues to grow over time. By offering you more insight into the products that Costco sells, you can better understand why people are choosing to spend their money at this retail giant.
Here are the quirkiest but most helpful items you can purchase at Costco:
Swimming Pools
Take a dip on a hot day
Summer 2024 was a doozy in terms of temperatures. The U.S. found itself blanketed by major heat waves, with many days reaching over 100. If your air conditioner and fans (also available at Costco) just aren’t cutting it, you might start imagining what it would be like to dive into a cool, refreshing body of water. But if you’re not near a beach or pool, what can you do?
Well, you’re in luck. Costco sells outdoor swimming pools that are easy to set up right in your backyard. For example, the Bestway Steel Pro MAX 13′ x 30″ Round Above Ground Pool Set has no tools required for assembly and holds 2,084 gallons of water. It also comes with a 530 gallon filter pump. And to keep it running year-round, Costco also sells pool accessories and maintenance supplies. We know summer is still a ways away, but get ready to stay cool.
Vacations/Travel
Yes, you can book your vacation through Costco.
Are you ready for your next vacation? Costco offers its members hotel bookings, travel packages, and discounted flight tickets. You’ll get a great getaway on a budget. If you’re not too keen on flying, Costco also offers rental car services or can help you book a cruise ship. Get an executive membership for even more benefits: exclusive deals plus an annual 2% reward on Costco Travel purchases.
Engagement Rings
You can grab a rotisserie chicken and get your engagement ring at Costco.
The smell of $1.50 hot dog combos and love is in the air at Costco. Whenever you’re ready to pop the question, you can check out Costco’s assortment of engagement rings with price tags that run from $200 to $10,000. But hey, you can’t put a price on love.
Still, if things go south, Costco has its own jewelry return and refund policy.
Gym Equipment
Costco can help you build a home gym.
Feeling a little worn out after lugging around those giant tubs of Nutella and sacks of rice? Costco can help you boost your gains with all sorts of gym equipment. Plus, it saves you the cost of those increasingly expensive gym memberships.
Make your own home gym with everything from dumbbells and mats to treadmills. So you’ll always be ready to burn off those Costco hot dogs.
Musical Instruments
Learn how to play some tunes through Costco.
Looking to be the next Led Zeppelin? Bring home the jars of jams – and the general jams – from Costco. The retailer sells guitars, drum sets, and saxophones to give you an unreal choice of musical proclivities. You can pick up a Keith Urban Guitar by Yamaha for $99.97. Grab an instrument so you and your friends can start a band and play outside the Costco. (They may call the cops).
Optical Services
Costco has vision centers at many of its locations.
It may sound weird to get your eyes examined by a licensed professional in the same place people are shopping for groceries, TVs, and hot dogs. But you can actually get your eyes examined by a professional optician and pick up prescription eyeglasses or contacts on site at many Costco locations.
You can visit the official website to find the nearest Costco vision center. And you can call the location to schedule an appointment. Costco accepts most vision insurance plans.
Indoor and Outdoor Saunas
Relax inside your own sauna.
After a long day’s work or just a long day living (don’t worry, we get it), you can relax and steam it out in a nice sauna. But you don’t even have to leave your house if you get one through Costco. Yes, they even sell both indoor and outdoor saunas. Prices range from $1,700 to $5,000.
Hot Tubs and Spas
You can find various hot tubs through Costco.
When the scorching summer is over, you may want to seek refuge from the cooler seasons – although we’re proponents of year-round hot tubbing. Costco has multiple relaxing hot tub options that suit various budgets. You can get a Costco hot tub anywhere from $600 to $9,000.
Playground Sets
You can bring the playground to the backyard for your kids.
Everyone knows that the backyard playground is the best one. You never have to compete for the swings and you can take turns running up the slide. Don’t worry, we’ve all tried that at least once. If you’re ready to set up the coolest playground set for your kids and their friends, Costco offers sets complete with slides and swings. Prices range from around $1,000 to $2,800.
Credit Cards
Costco has its own credit card.
Costco members may want to consider signing up for the company credit card. The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi offers some impressive cashback features like the following.
- 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV charging purchases (up to $7,000, then 1% back after)
- 3% cash back on eligible restaurants and travel
- 2% cash back on Costco and Costco.com purchases.
- 1% cash back on all other purchases
However, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi may not be right for everyone. Check out our detailed review of the Costco credit card to see if it may suit your needs.
Apocalypse-Ready Food Bucket
Some social media users dubbed one Costco item the Apocalypse or Doomsday bucket.
Headlines about war, geopolitical turmoil, and natural disasters may have some thinking we’re approaching the end of days. But it seems Costco may have planned for doomsday with what some on social media are calling the Apocalypse Bucket. It’s a nickname given to the Readywise 150 Serving Emergency Food Bucket.
With its 25-year shelf life, you can ride out Armageddon with some tasty meals. It includes pasta alfredo (12 servings), cheesy macaroni (12 servings), and vanilla pudding (16 Servings). You can pick this up at Costco for $99.99. Just add water.
Caskets
Yes, you can get a casket via Costco.
This is something no one ever wants to buy. But unfortunately, it may be something we’ll all need one day: a casket. And the price tags can be hefty. The average cost of a casket in the U.S is $2,000 to $5,000.
But believe it or not, Costco has also made its way into the funeral business by selling caskets. At Costco, you can find caskets starting at $1,150.
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