Since Halloween started trickling into stores in July, it shouldn't shock you that Christmas is in full swing at Costco — the aisles are filled with twinkling Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, and gift-wrapping supplies. That observation from Best Life's shopping editors captures the specific commercial reality that experienced Costco members understand and first-time September holiday shoppers find surprising: the best time to shop for Christmas at Costco is not Decem

The best time to score Christmas items at Costco isn't before the holidays. It's right after. Once Christmas passes, seasonal items often get marked down to make room for the next season — with the deepest discounts typically rolling out beginning December 26 and into the new year. There's a chance to save up to 90 percent on decor, gifts, and toys for the year ahead. That framing — from the coupon and savings research community — captures the essential commercial intelligenc