Does Costco prime brisket price fluctuate?

wahoowad · Jan 31, 2018

In December my Costco prime brisket was $2.99. Last week it was up to $3.29.

Do the prices fluctuate seasonally? Regionally?

I know it isn't much, but it was a 10% jump that caught my eye :twitch:

Sooner21 · Jan 31, 2018

I paid $2.67 last month at Sam's and yesterday they wanted $3.59. I didn't get one yesterday... I'm guessing Costco is the same.

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Jason TQ · Jan 31, 2018

Yes. I see similar changes here in GA. $3.29 is what is was last weekend and is still a steal in my area. Everywhere else wants the same for choice :shock:. Sams has no Prime here.

SmokerKing · Jan 31, 2018

I've seen $3.00 - $3.29 at Costco for Prime brisket

tribbq · Jan 31, 2018

I wonder if Sam's/Costco increase price during Super Bowl week demand. Hoping prices go back down...

ssv3 · Jan 31, 2018

Always fluctuates. I've seen it from $2.69 to as high as $4.49/lb. Not just brisket either.

JohnnyVanWinkle · Jan 31, 2018

Costco prime brisket $2.79 to $3.99 over past year in Florida.

thirdeye · Jan 31, 2018

We ordered a case of boneless prime rib roasts a couple of weeks before Christmas and my Sam's club quoted a range of price but could not lock us in... so the fluctuations could be every couple of days.

Beentown · Jan 31, 2018

The unit price escalates but the case price rarely changes.

Last year when Costco PRIMES were $3.99/pound unit price the case price was $2.58/pound. They were $2.58/pound case price when it was also $2.99 unit pricing.

I'd recommend buying by the case if possible. Buy 4, get 1 free

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smoke ninja · Jan 31, 2018

Beentown said:
The unit price escalates but the case price rarely changes.

Last year when Costco PRIMES were $3.99/pound unit price the case price was $2.58/pound. They were $2.58/pound case price when it was also $2.99 unit pricing.

I'd recommend buying by the case if possible. Buy 4, get 1 free

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This is good to know. Im gonna see if they'll let me pick em like you do. My Costco is pretty customer friendly, especially the managers.

Czarbecue · Jan 31, 2018

Beentown said:
The unit price escalates but the case price rarely changes.

Last year when Costco PRIMES were $3.99/pound unit price the case price was $2.58/pound. They were $2.58/pound case price when it was also $2.99 unit pricing.

I'd recommend buying by the case if possible. Buy 4, get 1 free

So a case of brisket is only 4 packers? Or is that just the price/brisket ratio? Last time I bought 4 briskets at once was when Kroger had a grand opening and Choice was $1.69 a pound :shock:

mtmota · Feb 1, 2018

Yeah Costco go as low as 2.69 and up to 3.99. Smaller briskets always make it hurt less. Still when it comes down to it 20 bucks for cooked brisket to 4 bucks per lb and a chance to make enough to feed multiple people and still have left overs. It’s all relative....

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Pork Floyd · Feb 1, 2018

I’ve been watching the price of brisket at Restaurant Depot and Gordon’s here in Buffalo and the price jumped about 20% in the last 10 day.

Burnt at Both Endz · Feb 1, 2018

Could be the time of year for St Patties Day and all the corned beef?

Jrogers84 · Feb 1, 2018

Burnt at Both Endz said:
Could be the time of year for St Patties Day and all the corned beef?

Genius

Beentown · Feb 1, 2018

Czarbecue said:
So a case of brisket is only 4 packers? Or is that just the price/brisket ratio? Last time I bought 4 briskets at once was when Kroger had a grand opening and Choice was $1.69 a pound :shock:

Depends on the size of the briskets in the case. Usually 5. Buy 4, get one free reference.

When I pick through them my meat manager considers a case 80 pounds or more.

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Wildonionab · Feb 1, 2018

I wish I could find brisket that cheap. $22per kg around here

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jbelson · Feb 1, 2018

I just saw a price drop from monday to thursday, so yeah, they do change

Sid Post · Feb 2, 2018

Some of it is seasonal like Superbowl Sunday. Take chips and beer, they are getting cheaper. High demand for meats is pushing prices up for consumer quantities.

Case quantities are going to be driven more by slaughter prices. If a steer costs more, so does its meat!

BillN · Feb 2, 2018

Yes, my Costco the price has fluctuated from $2.99 to $5.99 a pound.

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