COSTCO SAMS OR BJS

[bsliny]

I know this is an old topic but can someone tell me what there building on 441/27
Thank You Very Much Is it a Costco Sams club or BJ'S :dontknow:

[samhass]

I'm pretty sure it's a Sam's. In my dreams it would be Costco.

[bsliny]

I'm pretty sure it's a Sam's. In my dreams it would be Costco.
MINE TO

[beady]

Also pretty sure it is Sam's.
But I heard a rumor that Cosco was coming to Leesbugg.....just a rumor

[jadebox]

It is Sam's

[redwitch]

It's Sam's. Costco says it has no plans to come here but I've yet to see a Sam's built without Costco coming right behind it (and vice versa).

[chelsea24]

:agree: I agree with all of the above. I'm glad a Sam's is coming, but I would love to have a Costco. I hope you're right Red. ;D

[Mikitv]

I would prefer a Costco too so I say we should all go to their website and tell them what an opportunity they are missing by not locating in the villages. I did that with Target when I first moved to NE Ark since the only one was in Memphis TN 100 miles away. Low and behold the located here two years ago.

[richman]

Costco is great. I liked Sam's until I moved to where Costco is dominant. Now I wouldn't go to Sam's.

[Mintjulep]

I much prefer Costco, tho I have memberships to both Sam's and Costco...
There are things Sams has that Costco doesn't that I think I have to have or I would have given up my Sams membership.
But I buy alot more from Costco.

Hopefully RedWitch is right and a Costco will come after the Sams gets going.

[l2ridehd]

WOW am amazed at the over whelming preference for Costco. I have belonged to all 3 and also much prefer Costco. This is a small sample, but it 100% Costco. Wonder how the others stay in business.

[redwitch]

I prefer Sam's. The prices are usually a little cheaper and they have more of the products I like. I will admit that when both are close by, I used to pretty much shop both on a regular basis. Costco has some things Sam's doesn't and vice versa. At Christmas, Costco always won -- much better gifts and toys.

[villages07]

I still hold membership in both, but, also prefer Costco to Sams. As others have said, each has products I like. Once Sam's gets closer than Ocala, I will be able to shop it more frequently. Right now, nearest Costco is South Orlando or Altamonte Springs or Winter Park...all better than an hour away. I did have a BJs membership at one time but felt they were way behind/beneath Sam's and Costco.

[nONIE]

I must live in the dark ages, I have no clue what Costco is!!! We have been members of Sams for years because that is all we have here. Could someone tell me what is this much preferred Costco???? :redface:

[Happy62]

Does anyone know what the rest of the store that are going to be in and around SAMS?

[sschuler1]

I agree with Redwitch, Sam's is a little cheaper on their prices. They will also accept my MasterCard, which Costco doesn't. The Costco membership is also more expensive. So much of the merchandise is the same, I never felt the need to have both memberships. So my decision as to which one I would shop was based on these things since both are so close to where I live. Will be glad that Sam's is there when we move in this fall.

[Mintjulep]

I must live in the dark ages, I have no clue what Costco is!!! We have been members of Sams for years because that is all we have here. Could someone tell me what is this much preferred Costco???? :redface:


Nonie,
Costco is a warehouse store kinda like Sams. I think it has some higher quality products tho.
And an extremely reasonable pharmacy, you don't even have to be a member to use their pharmacy.
Here's the link if you want to check it out...

http://www.costco.com/

[nONIE]

Minty,

Thankyou very much for the link. I will wonder no more!!! ;)

[KathieI]

You should all have been in the Health and Beauty Aids industry and you would hate all those stores like I DO!! They are the most difficult, impossible people to deal with, they want what they want and they don't want to pay for it. So guess who sucks it up? Not the manufacturer that's for sure, the public does, eventually.

Ask me if I shop at Walmart, Costco, BJ's, or Sam's - no way !!

[graciegirl]

I emailed Costco and asked if they had plans to build near TV and they emailed back and said they did not plan to do so in the near future, and my return email said that I heard Sams was coming nearby, and did they know that 70.000 people lived in the villages? I encourage all of you to contact them and ask them the same question.

[uujudy]

We have both Costco & Sam's, but no BJs.
Comparing Costco to Sam's:

I think...
Costco has the better roasted chickens. They're bigger than Sam's and they don't have that funny taste. (The bones make wonderful soup)

You can buy just one gallon of milk at Sam's. You have to buy the 2-pack at Costco. (2 gallons of milk = ~16 pounds = too heavy for me. I don't lift anything heavier than a pair of socks) ;)

Sam's has much better party/restaurant supplies.

Costco has much better Holiday gifts.

Sam's has that dynamite mustard over near the deli case.

Costco has a better selection of cheeses and quiches.

As you can see, they're similar, but they're different. I think it all depends on your shopping needs. If you need one gallon of milk and some fabulous mustard, then Sam's is the place. If you need a roasted chicken and a quiche, then Costco is the place to shop.
These are just my observations, and are not intended as an endorsement.... ::)
(We tend to shop more at Costco simply because it's closer)

[784caroline]

Belong to all three......for me COSTCOs has much better food samplers available.


When is the new SAMS opening...anyone have a firm date???

[nONIE]

Caroline,

They are scheduled to open November 17th, but last time we looked they were ahead of schedule.

[graciegirl]

My intellectual take on this situation is;

Drum roll please.

Costco has the best put-together-your-own-broccoli-salad in the universe. (Just toss the bacon packet)

Sam's has them beat on lawn furniture and pole lamps and fountains. Oh my.

Always there for my friends in TV. ;D

GracieGirl.

[Frangyomory]

It is Sam's. I have belonged to all of them, Cosco, BJs and Sams Club and we like Sam's the best!!!!

[renielarson]

Wouldn't it be nice if we could have both Costco and Sam's here? The best of both worlds.