Costco finally fixes one of shoppers’ biggest bakery complaints

Costco shoppers have discovered that the retailer has changed its bagel deals after customers complained about the lack of options on offer.

For years, the U.S. wholesale store’s bakery has sold its Kirkland Signature bagels in two packs of six for $5.99. Many customers have complained about this rule, as it meant they had no choice but to buy 12 bagels, many of which went to waste.

However, Costco members have noticed that some shops now offer a single bag of eight bagels for $4.99. The Costco Buys Instagram account, which posts tips for shopping at the retailer, shared a video last month of the new bagel pack at their local stores.

“They’re water boiled for that perfect chewy texture, and you no longer have to buy two packs just to get them,” the caption reads. “No more bagels going bad before you can finish them.”

In the comments, many shoppers said they were thrilled about the change, with one writing: “Wow, yessss now I can buy some bagels. I always want to buy a double pack of one kind, but it’s just too much.’”

“Yes!! Finally!,” another responded. A third added: “Amen. I don’t have room in the freezer for the extra pack, and they spoil quickly.”

On the other hand, some shoppers argued that the deal was less cost effective. “So before you got 12 for $5.99. Now you get 8 for $4.99. They raised prices without raising prices,” one wrote.

“So now it is more expensive per pack,” another agreed. The Independent has contacted Costco for comment.

It’s not clear if and when all U.S. Costco stores will offer the eight-pack of bagels.

Costco members recently discovered a different change to one of the retailer’s offerings: the $1.50 hot dog combo. Since 1985, the wholesale club has offered a 20-ounce refillable fountain drink and a quarter-pound beef hot dog for less than two dollars.

However, shoppers realized that they can now make a slight modification to their order. According to a Reddit post shared by a Costco member in Virginia, customers can pair their hot dog with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water, instead of a soda.

Aside from food court and bakery offerings, Costco has adjusted one of its shopping policies. For years, members were able to return nearly anything and receive a full refund, regardless of how long ago the purchase was made or if they had lost the receipt.

However, in February, shoppers found that Costco workers began requiring extra proof of purchase for some returns, with managers even checking to see how often customers were returning their purchases.

The discovery came as social media users shared stories of customers returning Christmas trees well after the holiday season was over — and other instances of members clearly taking advantage of the 90-day return policy.