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It's almost Labor Day weekend, which means sales are on the way, including at Costco. Ahead of the holiday weekend, you'll find major discounts on brand-name TVs, laptops, appliances, mattresses, home decor, and more.
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Costco is a membership-based wholesale retailer. While non-members can shop with a guest account online, only members can access the full savings for the store's sales events (non-members can expect a 5% markup on purchases, and some deals are members-only). Memberships start at $65 a year (and you can sometimes find membership deals).
I'm a big Costco shopper and card-carrying Executive Member. And as a commerce editor, I'm here to help you sort through the sales and find the best deals possible. Here are my favorite early Costco Labor Day deals you can shop now.
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The LG C6 is our pick for the best TV for color, winning both an Editors' Choice award and a ZDNET Lab Award for its impressive performance. If you're looking for one of the best OLED options on the market, this is the one to get, according to our reviewer Taylor Clemons -- especially while it's on sale. And now through Aug. 30, when you buy this LG TV, you'll also get a $150 Costco shop card thrown in for free.
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SSDs have gotten extremely pricey in the past year or so, so we're always on the lookout for discounts. This Lexar option was designed with gamers, professionals, and creatives in mind, and is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, and the PlayStation 5.
Our tested pick for the best AirPods for daily use, the AirPods Pro 3 have updated advanced software features, new health-tracking features, outstanding noise cancellation, and a superior transparency mode compared to other models.
We're fans of Shokz bone conduction headphones. This pair features up to 8-hour battery life and quick charging, a lightweight, secure fit, and a built-in noise-canceling microphone.
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Our pick for the most stylish Bluetooth speaker you can buy, the Bose SoundLink Home is perfect for those who want something that will look and sound great in their home. Its premium design sets it apart from the huge range of plastic, cheap-looking speakers out there, and it still sounds great too, according to our audio reviewer Jada Jones.
The M5 MacBook Pro is the latest in Apple Silicon, on sale now as it prepares to launch the next generation of processors later this fall. This is a well-priced but high-end model featuring 16GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD, and the gorgeous 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that's vivid enough for content creators, designers, or any professional.
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Our tested pick for the best soundbar you can buy, the Sonos Arc Ultra features excellent audio quality and delivers deep and powerful bass without an external subwoofer. Additionally, the Arc Ultra has Dolby Atmos support, AirPlay, adjustable EQ settings, AI-powered dialogue enhancement, and a list of audio formats.
This bundle deal gets you our favorite Ring video doorbell with an indoor security camera essentially free, giving you a wider home security system.
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This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7.
Labor Day sales are happening across various retailers including Costco, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and more leading up to the holiday weekend. Many of these sales have already started.
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