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  • These Are the Only Costco Products You Can’t Return

    Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required. Although its “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” offers refunds on most purchases and even membership, there are still some exceptions. Not a Costco member? You can apply…

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    These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone

    While many beloved catalogs — think Sears, Penney’s and Victoria’s Secret — have gone away, our memories are fond as ever. Here are some we still miss.

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    Why You Really Don’t Want to Buy an Instant Pot

    The Instant Pot die-hards will swear on their last batch of beef barbacoa that this all-in-one kitchen gadget has been the savior of their weekly meal plan. But is this much-hyped kitchen device really worth the money, can it save…

  • Closeup of male face and pipette with a oil for a beard growth

    The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard

    When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That trend has died down — the early 2000s are in,…

  • Puppy buckled into the backseat of a car with leather seats, fastened with a red harness and ready for a road trip.

    The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important

    Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of silly, self-indulgent pet products, the evidence shows otherwise. We spoke…

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    Designer Sunglasses You Can Buy at Costco at a Discount

    Since Luxottica monopolized the eyewear industry with its purchases of nearly every well-known brand from Chanel to Versace, buying a pair of designer sunglasses has become akin to highway robbery. In 1999, you could buy a pair of Ray-Bans at…