9 Costco Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Fall

The first day of fall isn’t until Sept. 22, but retirees eager to embrace the fall season are already prepping their Costco shopping lists. 

The good news is there are plenty of fall items available at prices to help you save money. Many items are even cheaper to buy at Costco than at other retailers. (This intel won’t surprise regular GOBankingRates readers. They know we’re sticklers for scouting out the best bang for your buck!)

From sewing machines to comfortable fall clothing, see which nine fall items made our Costco shopping recommendations for retirees.

• Price: $16.99

Why pick your favorite Jachs flannel shirt for fall when you can get a shirt in every style thanks to Costco’s buy three, save $10 program? 

In September, members save $20 when they purchase 5-9 select qualifying clothing items on the same order and $50 when they buy 10 qualifying items or more.

• Price: $18.99

Sizes are starting to sell out on Max & Mia’s women’s cardigans, so don’t wait too long to shop for your favorite color and preferred fit. 

Available in light brown, navy and ivory, these cardigans come with side packers and are mid-thigh length to wear as you head out on a coffee run, go apple picking or take a walk in nature. 

• Price: $89.99

Is it cheaper to buy Mizzen + Main’s quarter zip at Costco or at a department store? The answer is definitely Costco, where you can buy this men’s quarter zip online and save $38. (It retails for $128 at Bloomingdale’s.) 

• Price: $19.99

Need a new pair of reading glasses? Shop the Design Optics by Foster Grant collection of reading glasses and get three stylish pairs for just under $20. Choose from varying lens power options starting at +1.25 up to +3.00. 

As a bonus, this item is FSA eligible, so you can use the funds from your FSA when making the purchase online.

• Price: $189.99

Breeze through clearing leaves off lawns and yards using the HOTO cordless leaf blower. 

Each leaf blower features a three-speed control to suit your cleanup needs and comes with two 4.0Ah battery packs for quick charging. This model typically retails for $250 on the HOTO website, which means Costco members walk away with $60 saved. 

• Price: $189.99

From making Halloween costumes for the grandkids to sewing hats and scarves as holiday presents, the SINGER heavy duty sewing machine is a must for retirees who love to sew. A suite of accessories — including a general purpose foot, pack of needles, bobbins, spool caps and more — is included with this online only exclusive item. 

GOBankingRates did a bit of online sleuthing and found this specific sewing machine model retails for $239.99 at Michaels. That $50 could go towards buying your favorite bolts of fabric.

• Price: $41.99

Pack up summer decorations and other miscellaneous items inside Seville Classics water hyacinth storage baskets. These four storage baskets come with cut-out handles to easily carry essentials from room to room and the ability to fold each basket flat for convenient storage. Buy the set online only.

• Price: $25.99

Don’t miss your chance to get a harvest-themed hand-hooked accent rug and add a festive touch to your home’s entryway. 

Each handcrafted rug measures at 22 x 38 inches and is available in dog, pumpkin and floral designs while supplies last.

• Price: $34.99

Enjoy the delicious taste of fall flavors in your morning coffee when you purchase the Starbucks K-Cup fall favorites variety pack. This 64-count box includes 32 pumpkin spice, 16 cinnamon dolce and 16 caramel flavored coffees. Get $10 off through Sept. 21.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Sept. 3, 2025, and are subject to change.