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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

Someone grabbing sea salt off Costco shelves on left. Costco logo on store on right.

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‘Not even their Kirkland brand!’: Buy your salt at Costco? It could be the real reason you’re tired all the time

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

Man shrugging his shoulders with confused look on his face and phone in hand with overlaying text that reads "This isn't real!" on the left. Phone screen of Door Dash app in App Store on right.

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‘This is actually scary’: Man opens DoorDash ghost kitchen selling Costco muffins from his house. Then he sees what DoorDash sent him

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

Tiktok comment from @wayne cavic that reads "Costco is head over heels better company than Target!!" over three screenshots from Target's Tiktok

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Culture

‘Why do the sheets come with eye holes?’: Target posts video about bedding. Then the comment section turns into a boycott

Costco Wholesale store front(l) woman looking shocked(c) Kirkland diaper boxes(r)

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‘Makes sense why my daughter has been getting rashes’: Costco shopper issues warning to parents who rely on Kirkland diapers

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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Costco Chicken(l) Man shares what he found out about costco chicken prices(c) Costco Wholesale Building Sign(r)

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‘3 whole chickens for $34’: Costco shopper reaches for frozen Kirkland chicken. Then he realizes the rotisserie ones are way cheaper

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshot from @adriana.paolella's Tiktok of a hand pointing at a package of Costco Chicken Thighs; Photo of a Costco exterior.

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‘I just want people to be aware’: Costco shopper buys Kirkland’s chicken thigh cuts. Then she takes a closer look

Rebecca Leib

Photo of an opossum from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc; Photo of a chocolate cake with a handwritten note on top that reads "Opossum was brought in due to having eaten an entire costco chocolate cake. He was panting a lot however mobile and alert. 165"

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‘Same girl, same’: Internet rallies around ‘cake bandit’ opossum who overdosed on a Costco chocolate cake

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Screenshot of a Costco butcher from @@meatdad's Tiktok; photo of a Costco Meat display; Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad.

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‘Sam’s does it for free’: Costco shopper asks butcher to cut up chuck roll. Then he learns it’ll cost extra. Why?

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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‘I won’t buy them anymore’: Costco shopper demands answers after seeing Kirkland muffins. Here’s the real reason they’re so different

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

doctor shares reason why not to buy at store(l) Rotisserie Chicken(r)

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‘I was just reading about Carrageenan cause’: Doctor says rotisserie chickens are the one thing she’d never buy at the grocery store. Here’s what you should know

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‘Who do I need to contact?’: Shopper looks for $1.50 hot dog on Costco food court menu. Then she notices something suspicious

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

‘Why aren’t more companies doing this?’: Woman normally buys Oxi-Clean at Sam’s Club. Then she tries the Kirkland brand at Costco

Left: Screenshot from @@rachelovee's Tiktok of a 75in TV at Costco; Center: Costco Exterior; Right: Screenshot from @rachelovee's Tiktok of a Costco price tag for 399.97

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‘Nissan Altima of TVs’: Costco shopper finds 75’’ QLED TCL TV for $399. Just how good a deal is this?

cases of sodas at costco(l) Costco Wholesale building(c) Woman holding up her puppy(r)

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‘I love this for Pepsi’: Costco shopper heads to soda aisle. Then they notice something strange

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

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