Whatever Costco might stand to gain from continuing the Ksig, it won't be a drop in the bucket compared to the everyday consumables and other bulk items they sell. They're not interested in overtaking the golf ball market, that's not who they are.

Outside of message board warriors and golf blog enthusiasts, I'd wager most golfers haven't even heard of the ball.

    sdandrea1

    I bought a nice rug from there last week for $139. Same style rug from a local flooring business was $299. I also have a Sam's Club membership and prefer some of their things over Costco, like paper towels, toilet paper, etc. Their Member's Mark line at Sam's is actually quite decent.

    Costco just happens to be about 20 minutes closer.

        PA-PLAYA

        We have to drive 1.25 hours to get to COSTCO here in FLA. In VA, we have COSTCO and BJ'S 10 minutes away. We shop both a lot, but I prefer the quantity and sizes at BJ'S better.

            ode

            A Wholesale Club like COSTCO and Sam's. Their brand is Berkley Jensen.

              ode

              I still like the other BJ'S too, Mr. MindInTheGutter......the heterosexual kind, tho........NTTAWWT other kind......for some people......I'll shutup now.

                  5 days later

                  This whole thing has been interesting to watch unfold a little and what it does to the selling price of these balls on eBay. A couple of weeks ago, these things were selling for $50+ a dozen. This week, it looks like they are sell in the $30's.

                    I just threw up, golfballsdirect (used ball supplier I've ordered from), has these in 5a (their mint)......wait for it, wait, hold......

                    27.88 per.dzn.....Think that's the highest price for a dzn on the site or tied for it.

                      ode

                      What ?
                      Already has it in used ?

                      I figured cost is $15, on sale for $27.88, what a deal. Buyer might just get it "new". This is where the stash went.

                          Release yep....I get a weekly email from them and there is always a sale, this time the ksig was in the email.....Hard to believe there would be enough lost on course and then found to be for sale....Very odd IMO...Does not add up....Unless they indeed got a stockpile of them new.

                            Goes to prove they are no better than any other ball. They do not float and, obviously, cannot find the fairways.

                            I rest my case.

                            Or....

                            Goes to prove they are just as good as the most expensive brand. They do not float and, obviously, they cannot find the fairways.

                            I rest my case.

                              10 days later

                              KSig may be gone but at my local Costco, north of Pittsburgh, they have a 24 pack of Callaway Chrome Hot 55 for $29.95. Something made for Costco??? Didn't find any of that name on the Callaway website - closest was a Chrome Soft 58 as a special edition ball...

                                OEM have to modify their product when branded to Kirkland Signature .

                                The Kirkland Signature should be at the minimum , comparable to the name branded product and in most cases are a little better than the name branded products. I suspect the Chrome Hot 55 is very similar to the Chrome soft 58.

                                The Kirkland Signature stirred up so much wave, not because it's a superior golf ball than the rest but because they could be compatible in the premium golf ball class and selling below the second teared pricing. once the edge of the low price line is gone so would the magic.