7 Amazing Costco Buys Under $10

Who says you need to buy in bulk to get a bargain?

Convinced you need to buy in bulk to make Costco a smart financial move? Think again. Though the warehouse store certainly has plenty of great deals when you buy big, you don't necessarily need to walk out with a pallet of produce to get your membership's worth. Check out these awesome Costco buys for under $10.

1. Hot dog combo: $1.50

No Costco deals list would be complete without a shout out to the classic hot dog combo. You get a quarter-pound all-beef hotdog, bun, and 20 ounce soda -- with refill -- all for just $1.50. 

And you don't have to worry about that price increasing anytime soon. The hotdog combo has had the same price point since it debuted in 1985, and the management at Costco is determined to keep it that way. (Just do yourself a favor and skip using it to make a Forbidden Glizzy. Your stomach will thank you.)

2. Rotisserie Chicken: $4.99

This is arguably the single best buy in the whole store. Every Costco-ite waxes poetic about the $4.99 rotisserie chicken, which has been a Costco staple for decades. And that price point is part of the magic; like the hot dog combo, the rotisserie chicken has had the same sales price for most of its life, and the company keeps it that way on purpose to help drive memberships and sales.

Perhaps the best thing about rotisserie chicken is how versatile it is. You can eat it fresh on day one, then use the leftovers for salad, sandwiches, or even soup. Don't forget to turn the carcass into yummy stock!

3. Dearfoams slippers: $9.97

Winter may be on its way out, but cold feet don't seem to be limited to a particular season. Keep your toes toasty with Dearfoams slippers. Costco has a few limited options online for just $9.97, though you could probably find them at a better price in your local Costco.

4. Buckle Up Storage Set: $7.99

If you haven't yet finished (or started) your spring cleaning, maybe this $7.99 storage set will help motivate you. It includes four bins, plus lids. Each bin is 12.9 quarts -- roughly 16" x 11" x 6" -- which isn't huge, but it could work well for storing documents or organizing craft supplies.

5. Love Beets Organic Cooked Beets: $9.59

Beets make a fantastic addition to so many dishes; I like them roasted in a salad. But cutting and cooking beets can leave your kitchen counter looking like a crime scene. These beets are vacuum packed and sous vide cooked, so they're ready to go when you are. They also keep well unopened, so you can store them for quite a while in the fridge. You can get a four-pack of 300-gram packages for just $9.59.

6. Kirkland Signature Free Range Organic Eggs, 24 count: $7.99

While this is the bulkiest item on our list -- two dozen eggs can be hard to get through if you don't use them regularly -- the spike in egg prices over the last year makes this a deal worth mentioning. What's more, eggs have a surprisingly long shelf life in the fridge, giving you lots of time to enjoy your scrambles, omelets, and deviled eggs. The $7.99 price point works out to about $0.33 an egg, which is a steal for free range organic eggs.

7. Costco gas: price varies

Alright, so this one is a little bit of a technicality; it's only less than $10 if you buy a gallon or two (or maybe three, depending on your area and the time of year). But gas at Costco can still be a great bargain. It's often at least a few cents cheaper than competitors and has been known to drop even lower. 

It probably won't make sense to go out of your way to fill up at Costco -- you have to count the gas you'd use to get there, after all. But if you're already hitting the warehouse store for a shopping trip, it can pay to fill up your gas tank while you're there.

Check your store often for new deals

One thing to keep in mind about Costco is that the prices and inventory tend to vary from store to store. So the only way to really see all the deals is to hit your local club. Just make sure you have your trusty Visa credit card, since that's the only network Costco accepts.