7 Things Frugal People Should Buy From Costco Before Fall

There’s a lot to buy before fall arrives and the shopping list expands to include seasonal staples such as facial tissues and cold medication. Even the best budgets could benefit from a sale to save more money — and luckily, one is happening at Costco.

Through Sept. 21, Costco’s instant savings will be alive with steep discounts on household essentials, toiletries, groceries and much more. Thinking ahead to fall, we pulled the seven items frugal shoppers should buy during this savings event for the best possible bargains. Keep reading to see what’s worth buying at Costco. 

• Price: $27.49

Keep bathrooms fully stocked with Charmin ultra strong bath tissue. Members receive $6.50 off the original price of each 30-roll package. Before savings, you’d be spending $1.13 on each roll; after savings, you are paying just 92 cents each.

• Price: $24.99

While Costco has several laundry detergents on sale during the instant savings event, one of the very best values is Tide Ultra liquid laundry detergent. 

The $5 discount plus each container’s ability to do 152 laundry loads means you’re paying about 16 cents per load. Get one for your laundry closet or for your college student as a dorm move-in present.

• Price: $24.99

Arm yourself against cold and flu season with a three-pack of Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil cough, cold and flu relief. 

Each package comes with a bottle of DayQuil and two bottles of NyQuil to power through the days and get some restful sleep at night. The $5 discount brings the total down to $24.99, which is a great deal considering most DayQuil and NyQuil bottles typically cost $20 or more for a two-count pack.

• Price: $11.99

You won’t worry about running out of toothpaste after stocking up on Crest Complete + Scope advanced toothpaste. 

This bulk buy comes with five tubes at a $4 discount. This comes out to $2.40 per tube, which is much cheaper than what you’d pay at most big-box retailers.

• Price: $12.49

Don’t miss your chance to save $4.50 on Head & Shoulders 2-in-1 dandruff shampoo and conditioner. Each bottle is generously sized at 40 ounces and works to remove flakes and hydrate your scalp with added aloe vera and coconut water ingredients. 

• Price: $19.99

Frugal shoppers know better than to pass up a sale on Kleenex ultra soft facial tissue, especially when it’s available in bulk. 

Costco members receive $5 off every set of 12 Kleenex boxes, bringing the total spend per box down to $1.67. Keep a few handy at home or in the office, and bring along any extra boxes to the classroom.

• Price: $14.99

Swap out the expensive daily coffee run and brew Starbucks Pike Place ground coffee at home for the same delicious taste at a fraction of the price. The Pike Place medium roast is discounted $5 off its original price for each 32-ounce coffee bag.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Sept. 4, 2025, and are subject to change.