4 Costco Products That Look Like Good Deals but Are Hated by Shoppers

Buyers do not always get it right with Costco. Although the wholesale club offers excellent Kirkland Signature products at affordable prices with many positive reviews, there are items that generate dissatisfaction among customers. Here are some Costco products with less favorable ratings.

Kirkland Signature Toilet Paper

• Price: $24.99

Although it seems like a bargain at $1.75 for 100 square feet, more than 900 of the 16,000 reviews on Costco's website give it one or two stars. Complaints abound: paper that doesn't cut along the perforation, lint particles that come off everywhere, and sheets that disintegrate when wet. What a disaster for something so basic!

Kirkland Signature Colombian Cold Brew Coffee

• Price: $19.99

A pack of 12 units for $19.99 seems economical compared to other brands, but for some customers, this coffee tastes horrible. One buyer described it as “metallic and burnt,” while another went further saying it tastes like “a cup of old tobacco spit.” Who would want to start the morning like this?

Ultra-Shine Liquid Dish Soap Kirkland Signature

• Price: $9.99

You can save $3.70 by buying this soap instead of Dawn, but many buyers feel it’s not worth it. The main complaint is its scent, described as “horrible” or “the worst smell of all.” Worse yet, the smell lingers, and some users claim it leaves a residue that makes everything you cook taste like soap. What a way to ruin a meal!

Kirkland Signature Protein Bars

• Price: $26.49

At $1.33 per bar, they represent a real savings compared to well-known brands that can cost almost double. However, some buyers find them inedible, especially the cookie dough flavor with chocolate chips. They describe them as dry, pasty, too sweet, and with a consistency similar to chewy caramel. A real waste of money for those seeking nutrition and good taste.

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