Introduction
Costco is known for its low prices and bulk items, but some members are saying that the price of one of their deli items has gotten out of hand. According to Eat This Not That, members are complaining that the price of the Costco deli item has increased significantly in recent months, making it difficult to justify the purchase. In this article, we’ll take a look at the item in question, the complaints from members, and what Costco has to say about the situation.
The Price of This Costco Deli Item Has Gotten Out of Hand, Members Say — Eat This Not That
Costco members are up in arms over the rising price of one of their favorite deli items. According to reports, the price of the store’s popular rotisserie chicken has gone up significantly in recent months, leaving many shoppers feeling frustrated and taken advantage of.
The price of the rotisserie chicken has gone up from $4.99 to $5.99 in some locations, and from $5.99 to $6.99 in others. This is a significant increase for a product that has been a staple of the Costco deli for years.
The price increase has been met with a lot of criticism from Costco members, who feel that the store is taking advantage of their loyalty. Many have taken to social media to express their displeasure with the price hike.
Despite the backlash, Costco has yet to respond to the complaints. It’s unclear if the store plans to reverse the price increase or if it will remain in place.
In the meantime, Costco members who are looking for a cheaper alternative to the rotisserie chicken can try some of the store’s other deli items. The store offers a variety of other proteins, such as turkey, ham, and beef, that are often cheaper than the rotisserie chicken.
For those who are looking for a healthier option, Costco also offers a variety of salads and other plant-based proteins. These items are often cheaper than the rotisserie chicken and can provide a healthier alternative.
It’s clear that the price of the rotisserie chicken has gotten out of hand, and Costco members are not happy about it. While the store has yet to respond to the complaints, shoppers can still find cheaper alternatives to the rotisserie chicken in the store’s deli section.
The deli section at Costco is a go-to for members looking for a quick, meal that is ready, or almost ready, to be served. Besides the convenience factor, the Rotisserie Chicken, Beef Bulgogi, Meatloaf, Shrimp Cocktail, and more, the price is usually another selling point. However, some members aren’t happy with how much one option is right now amid rising inflation costs.
Popular Costco Instagram account @costcobuys posted on May 12 about the Rotisserie Chicken Salad in the deli—noting that it is made with the famous chicken as well as eggless mayonnaise and makes for a great quick meal. Members in the comments, though, say the $6.99 per pound price is way too high.
Although $6.99 a pound for a meat dish seems like a good deal as grocery prices skyrocket, the containers the Rotisserie Chicken Salad come in are—in typical Costco style—hefty. The one @costcobuys shows is 2.75 pounds, which comes out to just below $20. Compared to the solid price of $4.99 for a rotisserie chicken, some members wonder why the chicken salad made with it is four times the cost.
“Get an entire chicken for $4.99 or buy a chicken salad made from the same chicken for $20? No thanks I’ll do it myself,” one member commented, with another calling it “highway robbery” for Costco to charge so much. One simply reminisced on when it was half the price.
Others argue that the containers feed a lot of people or are great for meal prepping and will last for a week.
Whether it is a deal or not is up to each member, but if you do want to skip out on this Costco deli item and make it at home, instead, here are the 19 Best Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes.
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Amanda McDonald