Grab These 5 Popular Summer Items at Costco When Prices Drop
Summer is one of the best times to shop at Costco, but it's not always the best time to buy.
If you can wait until late August or early September, you’ll be more likely to find budget-friendly discounts since this is when Costco clears out seasonal inventory to make room for fall merchandise.
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So here are five Costco summer items that are usually worth buying later in the season.
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Outdoor Patio Chair
Price: $159.99
Outdoor furniture is one of Costco's biggest seasonal categories and it's also one of the first to go on sale toward the end of summer. If you're willing to wait a couple of weeks, some of these lounge chairs and patio chairs may get marked down as Costco shifts its warehouse space to stock more fall and holiday products.
This Adirondack chair is one of the highest rated on Costco’s website, mainly due to how durable and comfortable it is. And since it’s made from tangent sustainable lumber, you don’t have to worry about it cracking or chipping.
Grills
Price: $599.99
If you're already planning ahead for next year's cookouts, make sure to head to Costco towards the end of the summer to find late-season discounts. As barbecue season begins winding down in late August, many of these grills might receive price cuts to help clear inventory.
This Traeger Texas elite pellet grill is one of the most popular summer items at Costco, so keep an eye on it to see if its price drops in a few weeks. It comes with a digital controller and 646 square inches of grilling space.
Beach Bag
Price: $49.99
Beach gear may also get cheaper as vacation season comes to an end. Even though you might not be able to use them immediately, you can always store them for next summer.
For example, this beachcomber bag is a great summer item to stock up on during your next Costco shopping trip. It’s easily washable, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with a sandy bag after a long day at the beach.
Gardening Supplies
Price: $29.99
By late summer, many gardening tools, hoses, planters and outdoor storage products also start seeing markdowns as retailers prepare for fall inventory.
This Fiskars lopper and hand pruner garden trimming set is a solid tool for tackling all kinds of tough pruning and trimming jobs, so if you spend a lot of time in your garden, add this to your shopping cart once the price drops.
Outdoor Toys
Price: $59.97
If you have the space to store outdoor toys for a few months, buying them towards the end of the summer can help you save a good chunk of change. For example, this inflatable sprinkler tunnel is perfect for the summer, but it may be discounted once the season starts winding down.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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