If you've been itching to get into the gold market at Costco, the retailer has put a limit on how many of its gold bars you can buy.

Several precious metal listings on Costco's website have had transaction limits tightened this year.Even with earlier restrictions, the company said its inventory sold out "within a few hours."Gold prices have reached record highs,

Many didn't know Costco sold this item, but the word is getting out, and Costco is quietly limiting how many people can buy.