Costco’s Craziest Items For Sale: From Gold Bars And Caskets To 72 Lb. Blocks Of Cheese
Source: People, Jordan Greene
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The retail brand is open to members, who can purchase three different levels of membership
According to their website, the store carries name-brand items at lower prices and sells a variety of items from groceries to appliances and home goods.
But among the meats, cheeses and extra-large jars of peanut butter, Costco also stocks bars of gold, mini houses and more.
Here are a few of the craziest items you can find at the store.
4-Person Barrel Steam Sauna: $4,000
This four-person barrel steam sauna — which is made out of red cedar — sells for $4,000. The sauna also includes stainless steel hinges, a heater and a tempered full glass door.
7.8’ x 6.7′ Greenhouse: $1,500
The greenhouse features 100 percent FSC-certified wood and an automatic roof vent opener. According to the company’s website, the greenhouse walls also help increase light and air volume to help plants grow.
93″ Plush Bear: $300
The life-size, 93 inch plush bear sells for $300 and is recommended for ages 3 and up.
Diamond Earrings: $55,000
Along with everyday goods, Costco is also home to more lavish purchases, including earrings. At the store, you can find oval-cut blue sapphire & diamond 18k white gold earrings for a crisp $55,000.
Funeral Caskets: $1,150
The royal silver casket by Prime retails for $1,150. (The website mentions contacting Prime Caskets to verify availability.)
Sports Golf Simulator: $17,000
The 13-foot wide golf simulator, which retails for $17,000, includes an enclosure hitting mat and turf. The game also features a premium 30-course package with a lifetime license.
Magic Johnson Autographed Framed Gold Mitchell & Ness Authentic Jersey: $930
Looking to purchase some sports memorabilia? On the store’s website, you can find a hand-signed Magic Johnson jersey for $930. The purchase is licensed by the National Basketball Association and comes with an individually numbered, tamper-evident hologram from Fanatics Authentic.
1 oz Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan
At Costco, you can also buy 1 oz bars made of gold. While the price of this item is not displayed on the store’s website, they mention how the bar is made of 24k gold and is non-refundable.
Whole Wheel Parmigiano Reggiano, 72 lbs: $950
No, you’re not imagining things: At Costco, you can buy a whole wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The block of cheese weighs 72 lbs., and is imported from Italy for $950.
Artesia Pro a5 Grand Digital Piano: $3,000
Costco’s inventory also features a range of musical instruments, including a grand digital piano for $3,000. Along with the instrument itself, the purchase also comes with a matching duet bench and play-along songbook.
Le Fabuleux Bordeaux Collection wine collection: $2,700
Although it’s only currently available for pre-order, you can sign up to purchase the Le Fabuleux Bordeaux wine collection, which includes six bottles of wine. The price of this item is $2,700 and is non-refundable.
Plaza Osetra Farmed Bulgarian Sturgeon Caviar: $250
Bulgarian caviar, which can last up to 60 days unopened, comes in a 3-pack for $250. According to the website, once it’s opened it will last 24-48 hours.
Medano 10’x12′ Studio Shed – Do It Yourself Assembly: $17,000
The 10’x12′ shed, which features glass French doors, doubles as an outdoor office space for a cool $17,000.