"Costco is selling Japanese Wagyu beef of the highest quality - and in some markets it is marked down to the incredibly low price of just $39.99 per pound. That may not sound like such a stunning discount, but there is a reason that Wagyu beef is so expensive, and it all comes into perspective when you look at the typical prices for this beef."
"Back in September, an Instagram post from @candacehawk showed the same cut of beef selling at $59.99 per pound from a Costco in Atlanta, Georgia, and comments under the post from @costcohotfinds confirm that other people found it at their local stores at that same price point a few months ago, too. The key difference between the two may be that the Texas beef bears the "previously frozen" disclaimer, while the Wagyu ribeye purchased in Atlanta did not."
Costco is selling Japanese A5 Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Roast, with some warehouses marking it down to $39.99 per pound. Online listings show the same roast priced around $74 per pound when purchased as a 12-pound minimum, equating to more than $1,000 per purchase. A Texas warehouse displayed the $39.99 price, while other regions reported reduced prices, including $59.99 per pound in Atlanta. Some discounts may apply to previously frozen product, whereas others appeared to be fresh. Proper Japanese A5 Wagyu is categorically different from USDA Prime, which occupies a separate quality niche.
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