1 day Ago By Jacob Willeford
COSTCO members have found a brand-new lunch item on shelves. The essential has a special feature and design similar to name brands, leaving some shoppers calling it "better" than others. It's made by Costco's private label, Kirkland Signature , which was founded back in the 1990s and makes a variety of merchandise for the warehouse retailer.
Kirkland Signature items typically have budget-friendly prices and the new Seal Top Freezer Bags in quart and gallon sizes are no different. Members can get the Quart Plus variation for $14.99 in a 264-count in-store or online, and the Gallon Plus for $15.
99 with a 192-count. The freezer bags are nearly identical to similar offerings from Ziploc and other popular companies, and members have claimed that the quality is better. Read More on Costco "I bought them in the quart and gallon size and I prefer them over the name brands," a member wrote in a recent Reddit thread .
They specifically cited the "pleated bottom" on the Kirkland Signature freezer bags as allowing more space for food items than competitors. That, paired with a dual-zipper for a secure close and freshness, made the Kirkland Signature version the best in their eyes. "The pleats and the double zippers are why I like them better than the name brands," they continued.
Most read in Money COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Other members echoed similar thoughts. "Yes — they are great a couple dollars cheaper than the 'other' ones, will not go back to the main brand," someone else wrote. "They are pretty good.
We got the quart size. Tougher than ziplock and easier to close IMO," a third said. For reference, a 152-count of Ziploc Freezer Bags in the gallon size is $24.
90 on Amazon. A 136-count of the Ziploc Freezer Slider Bags in a quart-size is also $23.99.
Members would save about $9 on each, and still get more bags. Here is a breakdown of the store cards on offer to customers from various retailers and their benefits * If you click a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue. Costco: Gold Star Membership : $65 per year, shop all Costco stores and online with two additional cards for your household.
Executive Membership: $130 per year, annual 2% reward, additional discounts and benefits on Costco services, shop online and in-store, and get two additional cards for household use. Sign up for a Costco Membership here Sam's Club: Club Membership: $50 per year, bonus offers, same-day delivery, instant savings, Sam's Club Mastercard, members-only fuel savings, tire and battery center, complimentary membership, and add-on memberships. Plus Membership: $110 per year, all benefits of Club membership plus Sam's Cash, free shipping, free curbside pickup, early shopping, and pharmacy and optical savings.
Sign up for Sam's Club Membership here Target: Target Circle: A free-to-join reward program allowing users to earn 1% in Target Circle earnings rewards when an eligible purchase is made, access deals and personalized offers, get a birthday gift, and earn a vote to help direct how Target helps out your community. Target Circle Card: A credit, debit, or reloadable account card that gives users 5% off in-store and online as well as exclusive offers, free two-day shipping, and an additional 30-day returns window. Formerly Target RedCard.
Sign up for Target Circle here Walmart: Walmart+ : $12.95 per month or $98 per year with a free 30-day trial. Offers members free delivery, free shipping with no minimum spend, fuel savings, Paramount+ subscription, auto car, Walmart+ travel, returns from home, mobile scan and go in-store, and early access to deals and product releases.
Sign up for Walmart+ here FOOD FRENZY While the freezer bags are member-approved, Costco recently devastated many after discontinuing the $1.25 french fries at its food court. It was only offered at select stores, most typically at locations in Canada, and in the United States across Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
While Costco hasn't issued an official discontinuation announcement, members have cried out online that they aren't seeing the $1.25 fries anymore or haven't seen them since 2020. "They stopped during the pandemic and have never come back.
I miss them," someone wrote in a separate Reddit post. "My local Costco used to sell the best fries I've ever had and stopped," wrote another. Read More on The US Sun Some also feared that the famous $1.
50 hot dog would be taken away in recent years, but it remains a staple at the Costco food court. Costco also recently brought back another beloved food court item, but it's a bit different than the original version..
