<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule information contains summary financial information extracted
from PriceCostco's annual report on form 10K for the fiscal year ended
August 28, 1994.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-START>                             AUG-30-1993
<PERIOD-END>                               AUG-28-1994
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<PP&E>                                       2,571,505
<DEPRECIATION>                                 425,109
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