Costco's New Gold Bars Flying Off Virtual Shelves Despite High Price Tag

Costco's new 1-ounce gold bars are selling out within hours of being listed online.
The bars are priced around $1,950 and are limited to 2 per Costco member.
Some Reddit users expressed frustration at trying to purchase the popular item.
Customers with an executive membership can earn 2% cash back on the gold bars.
The bars are from reputable gold refineries like Rand Refinery and PAMP Suisse.

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