Smoked Salmon Is No Longer a “Hidden Deal”
Kirkland smoked salmon has quietly crossed into premium territory, climbing from $19.99 to $23.99. That puts it much closer to gourmet food store pricing.
Smoked salmon is often treated as a luxury protein, but many shoppers built it into weekly meals because Costco made it feel affordable. With prices rising, it may make sense to:
- Reserve it for special occasions
- Compare prices at fish markets
- Look for frozen alternatives with better unit pricing
When high-protein foods increase in price, it’s especially important to balance nutrition with long-term financial planning.
That is my main for continuing to support them.
Thanks, Although, I still compare prices I also compare “due date” and quality like Kirtland “extra virgin oil” which is still the best, also “nuts, Coffee, and dishwasher and clothing soups. Also check non-food items
being sold in Product or convenient “Markets.” Socks, T-shirts, Kitchen iems and Pet foods, are great buys.
I feel the quality of the product also not what it was
I shop at both Costco and Sam’s Club. I find that Costco may be higher a bit in price but the quality is that much better. Produce from Costco lasts longer than Sam’s Club. I purchase lemons (about 4-6 bags a month) and I consistently get more juice from the Costco lemons than the Sam’s Club lemons. Also, Costco has a great variety of organic produce and better tasting rotisserie chickens. My husband likes Sam’s For their fresh squeezed orange juice. As comparison, we like Costco the best. We are new to Aldies so will check them out more in the future.
We are Costco members since 1992 and buy lots of their stuff monthly. We do use Sam Club as well on the appropriate items. Although they don’t handle perishable items as well as Costco. Although neither of them handle their beer properly with temperature control and freshness being an issue.