Costco’s Epping Melbourne outlet opens August 29, and you won’t believe what you’ll find there
WE know Costco is bulk-buying paradise, but custom coffins, designer labels and giant avos are some of the more unforgettable items lining the shelves. Check out this sneak peek into our newest megastore.
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COSTCO, the ultimate bulk-buyers’ heaven, will tomorrow open the doors of its fourth Victorian megastore, this one in Epping.
A sneak peek of the massive 13,788 sqm warehouse revealed aisles packed to the brim with products you may not necessarily need, but may well want.
Here’s a list of the top 10 most unforgettable items on the newest Costco’s shelves.
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THE $170,000 DIAMOND PENDANT
Would it ever be possible one day that you’d drop almost $200,000 on a necklace while picking up some groceries? At Costco you could.
A WINE GLASS THE SIZE OF A SINK
We are not sure how much wine this 119cm glass can hold, but if you are a wine lover and your doctor has suggested just one glass a day, this could be for you.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST TEDDY
Who could resist a snuggle with this guy?
CUSTOMISED COFFIN
If you, or someone you know/knew is in the market for a coffin, well, Costco has those too.
10KG BLOCK OF CHOCOLATE
For $170 this huge block (we’re estimating about a year’s supply) of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate can be yours.
THE AVOZILLA
For just $11, you can make enough smashed avo for a whole loaf’s worth of toast.
TOILET PAPER, MILK, BREAD, PRADA HANDBAG, TICK
For shoppers opting for a more stylish reusable bag, grab a Prada handbag for a little under $3000.
FANCY A WHOLE PIG?
Do it, go the whole hog for $15 a kilo.
CHEAP FUEL
Fill up your tank before you drive off in your heavily-loaded vehicle — for $1.30 a litre unleaded.
A $24,000 BOTTLE OF SCOTCH
From what you save at the Costco petrol pump you could put towards this 50-year-old Glenlivet single malt.
But before buying anything at all from Costco you need to be a member.
Membership is $55 for businesses and $60 for individuals.
The doors to Costco Epping at 60 Deveny Rd will open at 7.50am on Wednesday.
Costco Australia managing director Patrick Noone warned eager shoppers to “keep an eye out for people with elbows flying and shopping carts running into you” on opening day.
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