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Old 08-07-2025, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by polirudb View Post
My wife and I just set up our Kirkland folding chairs (purchased at Costco Clermont) and are number 1 and 2 in line, ready for the big grand opening tomorrow. We have Costco snacks, Kirkland water, and everything we need to keep us comfortable through the night. Come join us. Rumor has it the first ten customers through the doors get a free hot dog, not sure if it includes the drink.
I don't get it, are people that much in a fog? First off I have BJs and Costco memberships. I will readily admit the local BJs is among the worst in the chain. It's poorly managed and too small. So time to lump the travel to Clermont or something larger. Secondly Costco "home brand" products are as flat in taste as Publix, Bjs WF brand has far better quality and flavor.

With that said, I've been doing some local price compares.... 1) my BJs membership is less for more 2) identical products compare to be less at BJs than Costco.

Probably the only other point is only TV based, these houses are pretty small and have little storage for massive bulk buys. Lord knows we have had to get pretty creative just for basics that would be in the 'have to' list. So if you want to get in line at 4am to wait for a hot dog .......


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