The American warehouse chain store Costco is known for selling affordable and quality everyday items such as groceries and electronics, as well as a variety of food products. However, this does not mean that Costco doesn’t offer expensive luxury items, including astonishingly costly gourmet foods and wines, available for members who have a large amount of cash to spend.
Despite having to pay an annual membership fee of $65 or $130, Costco boasts a high membership renewal rate, with numbers increasing year by year. Last year, Costco had nearly 115 million members worldwide. What makes this retail giant so attractive to people? Aside from saving money, some of the pricey items sold at Costco also cater to the tastes of affluent individuals.
It’s well known that Costco has been selling diamond rings, expensive watches, coffee machines worth over a thousand dollars, among other luxury items. The retail store also offers delicacies such as caviar and super expensive wines.
One such indulgence is a beef and lobster tail combo priced at $379.99, which includes two 17-20 ounce lobster tails and a 13-ounce Japanese A5 Wagyu petite sirloin steak. Japanese Wagyu has an unshakable status in the world of top-notch meat dishes, impressing with its luxurious taste experience and unattainable prices.
Another luxurious meat product is the Japanese Wagyu boneless ribeye roast, priced at $1,099.99. This 12-pound piece of meat is of A5 grade and comes with its own authenticity certificate. The A5 Japanese Wagyu boneless ribeye is the highest grade of Wagyu beef, known for its marbled texture and milky flavor that sets it apart from regular beef, truly a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
When shopping at Costco, you might not typically think of caviar, but if you’re looking to indulge in true luxury, Costco can certainly meet your needs. You can order a pack of Plaza Osetra Kilo caviar, with each can containing 35.2 ounces. Caviar, also known as fish roe, is a delicacy made from sturgeon or salmon eggs, praised for its rarity and glossy appearance, often referred to as “black gold” or “Black Pearl of the Caspian Sea.”
Moving on to wine, Costco offers a range of wine products to suit various budgets, from lower-end wines like PBR and Busch to some thrilling ultra-expensive wines. For instance, you can purchase a vertical collection set of 30 bottles from Chateau Latour, with vintages ranging from 1985 to 2014, each bottle having a capacity of 750 milliliters. Chateau Latour is one of the five classified First Growths in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, sharing this prestigious status with Margaux, Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, and Haut-Brion.
Lastly, for the ultimate emergency food supply, Mountain House Foods offers a one-year supply emergency food kit containing 246 cans. This kit provides an average of 1,985 calories per day per person, featuring delicacies like freeze-dried chicken, Italian pasta, beef stroganoff, and salad dressing. It includes options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all ensuring a year-long food solution for survival situations.