Costco's Newest Meatball Sandwich Price Has Customers Debating If It's Worth It

At first glance, Costco's new meatball marinara sandwich may seem like a great deal — but since when do we buy sandwiches by the pound? With most sandwiches weighing more than 2 pounds, many customers get an expensive surprise at checkout. 

Shoppers love Costco for all the ways to save money, but many customers say the new meatball sandwich isn't one of those deals. 

Would you buy the meatball marinara sandwich priced by the pound? See Costco's biggest flops on prepared food. 

Price: $5.99 per pound

Looking at the big, chunky meatball sub, it's easy to think it's worth it for the big, bold number shown on the sign — but the smaller print in the title indicates the sandwich is sold by the pound. 

Most meatball marinara subs weigh over 2 pounds, and customers are not keen about paying about $15 for the sub, which still needs to be heated at home. 

Price: $3.49 per pound

You might think it's hard to mess up macaroni and cheese, but customers often complain the Kirkland Signature prepared version is bland despite being loaded with sauce. Noodles smothered in flavorless, overly thick sauce probably aren't the best bang for your buck. 

Price: Varies 

Costco offers some different potato salads, but customers continually complain that the huge tubs of potato salad aren't worth it and don't taste very good. If you're particular about the flavor and consistency, you should probably skip this Costco-prepared food. 

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Most customers aren't complaining about the taste of the new Meatball Marinara sandwich and only dislike the high price point for a relatively plain and simple meatball sub. 

It is huge, but customers aren't convinced it's a value-buy. Many families are still trying to find ways to tackle high grocery prices, so Costco may have to rethink the pricing of this prepared food option.