Beware of the ‘Death Star’ Symbol When Shopping at Costco

When shopping at Costco, it’s like going on a retail adventure, searching for great deals and must-have products. Every trip to their warehouse is full of surprises, making it half the fun. If you see an asterisk on the price sign, it means there are no immediate plans to restock that item, so grab it while you can. The “death star” symbol on a product indicates that it may not be restocked, but it’s not always permanent.



Costco’s ‘death star’ means there are no immediate plans to restock, but it’s not always permanent



The “death star” symbol could mean the item is being discontinued at that specific warehouse, but it may still be available at other locations or online. Seasonal items may come back in the next year, or products may be removed to make way for new versions under the Kirkland brand. It’s best to stock up on items marked with the “death star” symbol, just in case they are going away forever. Happy shopping at Costco!

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Reg Miller Award recipient, Lewis Lydon with OA Chairman, Pete Shadbolt and CEO, Lechelle Earl.