Andrew and Joey are back with another edition of Smart Dads! Joey breaks down who the Costco Guys are and why they’re famous. Plus, Andrew has a life hack to get around all those annoying concert service fees!
Here's how to order an FDA-approved COVID test on Amazon
© Andrey Popov | Dreamstime.com
Vaccines for COVID-19 are being administered across the U.S., but infections are still at an all-time high. To make matters worse, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the vaccine to rip people off. Tap or click here for four ways scammers are out to get you.
If you’ve already been tested for COVID, you know how invasive the procedure can be. Having a swab plunged deep within your nasal cavity isn’t something to look forward to at all.
That’s why news of this new at-home test is such a welcomed development. Even better, you can get the test from Amazon and the results are delivered in a matter of hours.
Amazon delivering at-home COVID tests
In a rather amazing development, DxTerity Diagnostics has created a test-at-home COVID-19 kit, and it’s available through Amazon. You might be reluctant to do it yourself if you have been told how COVID tests are conducted.
There is no need to worry, though, as this one is a non-invasive saliva kit and has been approved by the FDA. The kit can provide you with results whether you have symptoms or not. It is the first at-home saliva kit available with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA.
When you purchase the test kit through Amazon for $110 (or $1,000 for a 10-pack), it comes with an informational leaflet, a saliva collection receptacle and a biohazard bag.
The cost is somewhat steep, but it includes express return overnight shipping. Once you have registered your details with DxTerity, you produce a small saliva sample into the holder. Pop that sample into the provided box, and mail it off to them.
Your results will be made available on the website within 24 to 72 hours after DxTerity has received the test.
Who is the test for?
This specific test was initially developed for large companies and corporations to conduct their own staff testing. After some tweaking, DxTerity felt that it was ready to be made available to the broader public.
“We have demonstrated the reliability and quality of our COVID-19 testing solution with big business and now we want to expand access to customers at home and small businesses. Amazon is the perfect partner for expanding access to millions of U.S. customers,” explained Bob Terbrueggen, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of DxTerity.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
Need a new TV for the big game? These are the best deals
© Leonid Yastremskiy | Dreamstime
With less than two weeks to go until Super Bowl LIV (Feb. 2), it’s one of the best times of the year to buy 4K TVs. Retailers are marking down sets, knowing many shoppers are looking to upgrade for the big game.
Super Bowl TV deals may even be better than the deals offered on Black Friday. For Black Friday, retailers concentrate on jaw-dropping “doorbuster” pricing and dirt-cheap models to get shoppers in the door and tempt them into other holiday purchases. Tap or click here to see what other times of year offer huge sales.
🛒 Attention, Costco shoppers: Their prices are often higher online than in stores. A bouclé swivel chair, for instance, is $249 in the warehouse, compared to $399.99 on their site. The reason? “Free” shipping. You’re better off renting a U-Haul for $19.95 an hour if you buy something big.
7 years
Since Costco’s last price hike. Starting this month, renewals and new customers on the Gold Star, Business and Business Add-on plans will pay $65 a year, a $5 increase. The premium Executive Membership went up $10 to $130 a year. At least hotdogs are still $1.50.
🔥 Heads-up, Costco shoppers: About 567,000 myCharge PowerHub All-in-One 10,000 mAh power banks are being recalled due to overheating and fire risks. Look for model numbers AO10FK‑A, AO10FK‑B and AO10FK‑C on the unit. Stop using it now and get a free replacement.
Uber’s new shuttle service: Each one will hold between 14 and 55 folks. Schedule shared rides and reserve up to five seats ahead of time in busy areas. Another change: Costco members (who don’t want the $1.50 hot dog deal) ordering through Uber Eats get discounts.
Weird ways to get a Costco refund
What’s the wildest way you’ve ever gotten a refund? Listen now to find out just how far Costco goes to keep its customers happy.