TSNBDSC Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 ... taking the dive shortly ... internet opinions seem to lean towards Costco ... thanks folks ... tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I don't have a Costco to compare with Sam's, but from articles I read, people LOVE Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 As I work there, I will say Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 As I work there, I will say Costco. I thought I recognized you from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I'll take a BJ http://www.bjs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I thought I recognized you from not far off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 They're both pretty much the same. Take the one that's most convenient to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I've been a member at both and prefer COSTCO. Selection is a bit better, produce/fruit is fresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 produce/fruit is fresher. when it comes to fruity, Deerball is the expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 They probably both have day passes. Use one and walk around them. I did this for BJ's and Sam's and found BJ's had more products that I buy. We don't have Costco in NY, but from what I read on the intertubes there is a lot of love for them. Plus, how can you beat this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I have business memberships to both, and if you're willing to spend the money for the better Costco card (depending on how much you shop), you can earn (I think it's) 2% back at the end of each year, so worst case you're getting paid back for membership fees. The only reason I keep my Sam's Club business membership is because they open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays for Business Members only, and being able to go in, shop, and check out with only seven or eight other people in there is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I prefer Costco but if you have the choice, do either of them sell Gas? If you have a location that sells Gas that could be the tie breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 They probably both have day passes. Use one and walk around them. I did this for BJ's and Sam's and found BJ's had more products that I buy. We don't have Costco in NY, but from what I read on the intertubes there is a lot of love for them. Plus, how can you beat this? Yes, nothing says "I love you Mom" quite like buying her a casket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I prefer Costco but if you have the choice, do either of them sell Gas? If you have a location that sells Gas that could be the tie breaker. Eh, the savings on gas at my Sam's is only about 5 cents. Depending on how far out of the way you have to drive I don't think this should be much of a factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 i havent been to a Costco yet, but we're going to go soon. my gf and i have a membership for Sam's and I'm not real thrilled with it. especially being raised as a BJ's customer. Sam's is like a bulk Walmart. I guess if you have a family that you have to pack lunches for, or just want to eat like crap and gain a lot of weight, Sam's isnt that bad. But all they really have is bulk junk food. since it's just my GF and I and we live in an apartment where storage is at a premium, all we really get from Sam's is cleaning supplies, paper products (tp, etc), some snacks... that's about it. all in all, im not really impressed with Sam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I never really understood the benefit of places like these. My parents basically live at Sam's Club. If you want to save money, I can't see how you're going to do it at one of these wholesale places that don't sell generic products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 They all have there specials. Just have to pay attention to price. Some time the markek has a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 But all they really have is bulk junk food. since it's just my GF and I and we live in an apartment where storage is at a premium, all we really get from Sam's is cleaning supplies, paper products (tp, etc), some snacks... that's about it. all in all, im not really impressed with Sam's. They have a lot more than just junk food... At least here in the Twin Cities. You can buy a gallon of milk for around $1.80 (it's over $3 in the grocery store). You can buy ground beef, chicken breasts, veggie platters, etc, all for a lot less than the grocery store. In addition, they have gas which is significantly cheaper than the regular gas station. As you noticed, cleaning supplies and paper products are much cheaper as well. Condiments and spices are also generally much cheaper than a grocery store, as are candy bars and cereal (now we're getting to the junk food ). I agree that not everything is a deal - but I wouldn't write it all off. And I'm sure the same goes for Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 My local Sam's has gas generally 10 cents less/gallon than the two stations closest to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yes, nothing says "I love you Mom" quite like buying her a casket. Yeah, but you have to buy 2 or 3 wrapped together in cellophane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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