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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.

Costco piano that plays its own gospel tunes

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.

For $170,000 this pear-shaped diamond pendant could be all yours.
For $170,000 this pear-shaped diamond pendant could be all yours.

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 119cm wine glass you never knew you needed until now.
The 119cm wine glass you never knew you needed until now.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST TEDDY

Who could resist a snuggle with this guy?

Costco’s massive pile of massive teddies.
Costco’s massive pile of massive teddies.

CUSTOMISED COFFIN

If you, or someone you know/knew is in the market for a coffin, well, Costco has those too.

It’s always good to be prepared.
It’s always good to be prepared.

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.

They’d stack neatly in a garage.
They’d stack neatly in a garage.

THE AVOZILLA

For just $11, you can make enough smashed avo for a whole loaf’s worth of toast.

The 1.7kg Avozilla alongside normal avocados.
The 1.7kg Avozilla alongside normal avocados.

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.

Take your pick.
Take your pick.

FANCY A WHOLE PIG?

Do it, go the whole hog for $15 a kilo.

For all the meatlovers out there.
For all the meatlovers out there.

CHEAP FUEL

Fill up your tank before you drive off in your heavily-loaded vehicle — for $1.30 a litre unleaded.

You read it right.
You read it right.

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.

A $24,000 bottle of scotch sits beside more affordable tipples like Jack Daniels.
A $24,000 bottle of scotch sits beside more affordable tipples like Jack Daniels.

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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