A TikTok video shows a group of shoppers apparently acting on a tip that a Costco display couch was available for a significant discount. The video, posted by the creator known as @rafavictorazzi, depicts the process of dismantling and transporting the large furniture piece from the store’s warehouse floor.
The on-screen text in the video states, “Yesterday we found out that if you buy the display couch from Costco it will be half of the price.” This claim appears to be the motivating factor for the actions shown. The video does not include any spoken audio.
The footage begins inside a Costco warehouse, with the camera focused on a beige sectional couch on display. A woman in a pink and white striped shirt is seen lifting the back cushions off the couch. A man in a blue “POLO” sweatshirt stands nearby, gesturing with his hands as if directing the process.
The video details the process of removing the couch and securing it for transport
The scene then cuts to show the couch cushions stacked on an orange flatbed cart. The camera shows the main frame of the couch being lifted by a man in a black t-shirt and grey sweatpants, with help from others off-screen. They carefully maneuver the large couch frame onto the flatbed cart. In the background, a large Halloween skeleton decoration hangs from the ceiling.
Once the couch is secured on the cart, the camera follows as the cart is pushed through the store aisles. The final shot shows the couch being wheeled away, with the on-screen text still visible throughout the video. The video’s caption reads, “Never rented a uhaul so fast in our lives @def_n0t_sof”.
The video has sparked discussion among viewers about the practice of buying display models. Several commenters shared their own experiences or perspectives. One person wrote, “I bought a dinning table that way, $300 instead of $1,400 😂”. Another comment compared the situation to other second-hand purchases, stating, “People won’t buy a Costco couch because it has been on display, but will sleep comfortably in that hotel bed.”
Some commenters focused on the condition of display items. One user remarked, “Ah yes. A couch filled with thousands of strangers farts, sweat, boogers and body oil.” Another comment offered a humorous take on potential hygiene concerns, saying, “People talking about “people sat on it” mf I got a used car with 80k miles of someone else’s farts 😂😂😂”.
Other comments suggested strategic timing for such purchases. One person asked, “Can someone let me know when they are going to buy a display model so I can go the next day and get the newer display model 😂”. Another comment defended the practice by referencing common online marketplaces, stating, “Yall way to serious people buy couches from FB marketplace”.
The video and its comments highlight a consumer practice of seeking out discounted display items. The approach involves purchasing a product that has been used for in-store demonstration, often at a reduced price, and then transporting it from the retail location. The TikTok video from @rafavictorazzi provides a visual account of one such instance at a Costco warehouse. The viral nature of such shopping hacks can be seen in other instances, like a bride who exposes a Costco trick that nearly cuts a bar bill in half.
