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The Costco food court has undergone a notable change after the warehouse chain decided to switch out Pepsi products in favor of sodas made by Coca-Cola. That pivot has also resulted in some updated signage, and the relics that are being replaced have become a very hot commodity.
I’d argue no trip to Costco is truly complete without making the pilgrimage to the food court that serves as a welcoming oasis for weary travelers looking to refuel from an arduous journey after weaving an oversized cart through the aisles of those cavernous stores.
There are plenty of options to pick from, and the hot dog-and-a-soda combo that topped the list of my Costco Food Court power rankings tends to be the go-to for most Kirkland aficionados. Pepsi had been responsible for the lineup of soda options you can pick from since pulling a coup at Coca-Cola’s expense in 2013, but earlier this year, Costco announced the latter would reclaim the throne to bring that 12-year reign to an end.
The transition to the new regime recently got underway at Costco locations, and we’ve been treated to a fairly amusing development thanks to a casualty that’s emerged as a collector’s item.
Old Costco food court signs featuring Pepsi products have sparked bidding wars among employees who are also trying to resell them for hundreds of dollars
There are fewer than a dozen items to choose from at the Costco food court, but it does boast a physically massive menu that includes pictures of every offering—none of which stand out more than the aforementioned hot dog combo that will only set you back $1.50.
Prior to the soda switch-up, the photo of that 1/4 pound of tubed meat tucked into a bun also featured a cup emblazoned with the Pepsi logo. The pivot obviously necessitates an update, and according to a post on Reddit, employees at multiple Costco locations were clamoring to get their hands on the old signs to the point where multiple stores decided to hold an internal auction.
One person who responded said the price at their workplace had been driven up to $150 by the time they clocked out for the day, and another said a sign at their warehouse had received a $200 bid.
There was one person in the Chicago area who managed to get their hands on one for free, and while they said they didn’t have any plans to sell it, they’ve decided to see if they can get anyone to meet their $700 asking price on Facebook Marketplace.
BroBible reached out to the seller via DM to get some more information about the interest that the posting has received, and this article will be updated if they respond.