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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

Costco storefront(l), Woman talking with text that says "and leave but now they're in the back"(c), Costco interior with shoppers(r)

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‘So sneaky’: Costco shopper says this is the ‘real reason’ diapers, other products are now in the back of the store

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘I question all containers like this’: Shopper warns against the Kirkland Coconut water from Costco after cutting open container to see what’s inside

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Costco Wholesale storefront(l), Woman looking frustrated(c), Boxes of Kirkland Maple Syrup(r)

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‘And it’s organic‘: Costco shopper warns against the Kirkland maple syrup. It’s supposed to be good until 2025

Costco storefront(l), Woman smiling(c), Costco sample station(r)

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‘I would be coming back in different outfits for more’: Costco shopper can’t believe sample the store is giving away

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

Costco Cardboard Boxes(l), Woman talking(c), Costco Wholesale store(r)

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‘Immediately’: Shopper shares why she takes everything out of cardboard boxes from Costco

Costco(l), Man talking(c), Case of carrot cake cupcakes(r)

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‘I would be so mad’: Costco shopper buys carrot cupcakes. He can’t believe what he finds inside

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Wouldn’t that mean it’s most likely an inside job?’: Florida woman issues warning after buying phone at Costco and trying to switch to AT&T

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

‘I’m really surprised’: Costco shopper tries to return $198 HP printer 2 years later after realizing it needs a subscription

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘You don’t ever return cash’: Woman says she returned $500 she found in Costco parking lot. Viewers warn against this

Costco shoppers notice something strange about $8 rosemary parm bread

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‘Pretty disappointing’: Costco shoppers notice something strange about $8 Rosemary Parm bread

costco (l) young woman in car with caption "can you believe my memory foam mattress was slowly poisoning my body?" (c) hand pressing on mattress (r)

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‘I thought I was dying’: Woman warns against Costco mattresses after saying it ‘slowly poisoned’ her

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Costco customer catches shopper sampling grapes from each box—and putting them back on the shelf

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‘People buy that’: Costco customer catches shopper sampling grapes from 3 boxes—and putting them back on the shelf

Costco(l), Tesla Cybertruck(c), Gas pump(r)

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‘Why is bro in the gas line?’: Customer catches Cybertruck in line for gas at Costco

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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16 useful Costco hacks that OG Costco members swear by—and save money with

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I legit back into most spots EXCEPT Costco’: Man calls out customers who back into parking spots at Costco

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