Costco Tuesday

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Costco in Clermont opens Tuesday!

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

November 14th 10 Am. See you there.

It’s so nice to see one about a half hour drive away. Adios Wesley Chapel

[kkingston57]

Costco in Clermont opens Tuesday!

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

November 14th 10 Am. See you there.

It’s so nice to see one about a half hour drive away. Adios Wesley Chapel

And all of the hard core Customers will be lining up to get into their cars like an old Formula 1 race when the drivers ran to their cars. HA HA

[asianthree]

Have to say I find driving down I-75 to WC an easier drive that the back way to Clermont. But when the need arrives to drive to Clermont, will stop. Heading to AF base, then WC tomorrow so good to go for awhile

[Bilyclub]

49 minutes from us. Not much of an improvement over WC, plus tolls.

[Stu from NYC]

Waiting on the Villages Costco. Must be true heard it on the internet

[billethkid]

48 miles from our driveway....into the heart of a very busy commercial area/traffic...no thanks.

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[kellyjam]

35 miles from the Pinellas. 25.4 miles on Turnpike 5 miles from Turnpike exit. Right next door to my car dealer Hyundai of Clermont. Easy

[kellyjam]

48 miles from our driveway....into the heart of a very busy commercial area/traffic...no thanks.

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35 miles from the Pinellas 24.5 miles on Turnpike and 5 miles from exit. Right next door to my car dealership Hyundai of Clermont. easy

[MrFlorida]

Opening day will be a mad house, just like BJ's was..... good luck !

[ThirdOfFive]

Looking forward to our first visit there. But not for about a month or so after opening. Apt to be pretty insane there for at least a few weeks after Nov. 14.

[LuckyS]

Coming from a long time Costco fan I have finally realized that Sam's which is right here fills the bill. Of course its not a Costco but pretty much everything we get from Costco Sam's has so for now I am a Sam's shopper.

[kkingston57]

Coming from a long time Costco fan I have finally realized that Sam's which is right here fills the bill. Of course its not a Costco but pretty much everything we get from Costco Sam's has so for now I am a Sam's shopper.

Had same thought. Sam's is the un disputed leader in snack food.

[Rwirish]

Wow, the world is great now, a Costco! I can hardly wait, I think I will take daily trips!

[MidWestIA]

long drive when Sam's & BJ's are here they are all about the same. We don't go much because we don't need 20 burgers that often

[Michael 61]

long drive when Sam's & BJ's are here they are all about the same. We don't go much because we don't need 20 burgers that often

Costco drive to Clermont is closer for many south of 44, vs the long drive up to the 441/27 “cluster”.

[MandoMan]

Costco in Clermont opens Tuesday!

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

November 14th 10 Am. See you there.

It’s so nice to see one about a half hour drive away. Adios Wesley Chapel

Half an hour? I live near Buena Vista and 466A, and my house is 55 minutes from Clermont. I’ll stick with Sam’s Club.

[retiredguy123]

Costco drive to Clermont is closer for many south of 44, vs the long drive up to the 441/27 “cluster”.
Actually, if you are referring to driving distance, from the Sawgrass Grove market to the Clermont Costco is about 30 miles. But, from the Sawgrass Grove market to Sam's Club is only 15 miles. This is according to Google Maps.

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Costco drive to Clermont is closer for many south of 44, vs the long drive up to the 441/27 “cluster”.

Yes, and might as well hit At Home and Trader’s too.

[Michael 61]

Actually, if you are referring to driving distance, from the Sawgrass Grove market to the Clermont Costco is about 30 miles. But, from the Sawgrass Grove market to Sam's Club is only 15 miles. This is according to Google Maps.

I was referring to time travel, not miles - for those in Lake Denham/Dabney, and the future villages around 470, it is only a 20 minute turnpike ride from 470 down to the Highway 50 exit in Clermont - add a few more minutes to drive to the Costco after exiting the turnpike, and “timewise” those folks can get to Costco quicker than driving surface roads up to BJS and Sam’s Club way up North - I’ve timed both.

[maistocars]

may not be a good idea to go on Opening Day.......but I'll be there later in week.

[retiredguy123]

may not be a good idea to go on Opening Day.......but I'll be there later in week.
No one would be foolish enough to go on opening day. It will be too crowded.

[PurePeach]

may not be a good idea to go on Opening Day.......but I'll be there later in week.

Us, too! :pepper2: :beer3:

[Switter]

Costco in Clermont opens Tuesday!

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

November 14th 10 Am. See you there.

It’s so nice to see one about a half hour drive away. Adios Wesley Chapel

I know! I actually drove there thinking it was open a couple weeks ago and was so disappointed it wasn't done yet, lol. I've been going to Sam's Club and I don't like it anywhere near as much as Costco, mainly because of the Kirkland brand and because the meat in Sam's Club is not as good. I bought some sirloin steak from Sam's and it was not even 3/4 of an inch thick. I went to Sam's Club in Orlando and the New York strip was almost 2 inches thick.

[kkingston57]

Costco drive to Clermont is closer for many south of 44, vs the long drive up to the 441/27 “cluster”.

Bet there are 30+ lights between the two and at least 2 road construction detours.

[JMintzer]

No one would be foolish enough to go on opening day. It will be too crowded.

Okay Yogi...:jester:

[JoMar]

long drive when Sam's & BJ's are here they are all about the same. We don't go much because we don't need 20 burgers that often

Far from being all the same. We use Sam's and Costco for different products. Tried BJ's again but just didn't measure up. Everyone has their own needs so if you think one is better than another go there, but by most National comparisons, they are not the same.

[1golfergal]

Waiting on the Villages Costco. Must be true heard it on the internet
Costco is NOT coming to TV... Will you people STOP!!!!!

[coffeebean]

Costco is NOT coming to TV... Will you people STOP!!!!!

It's a running joke at this point. Lighten up.

[coralway]

A great stock to own over the last couple of years. Time for a 3:1 or 4:1 split

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I’m thinking about going to Costco/Sam’s Club but my husband says it’s not worth it, especially because you have to buy in such large quantities. I say they have a lot of things that you can’t find anywhere else. Who’s right?

[JMintzer]

I’m thinking about going to Costco/Sam’s Club but my husband says it’s not worth it, especially because you have to buy in such large quantities. I say they have a lot of things that you can’t find anywhere else. Who’s right?

There are plenty of things you can buy in smaller quantities...

[Rainger99]

I have never been to a Costco but have been to a Sam's Club and a BJs.

What makes Costco so much better? Prices, selection, quality of products?

[asianthree]

I have never been to a Costco but have been to a Sam's Club and a BJs.

What makes Costco so much better? Prices, selection, quality of products?

All of the above, plus different products. But the reason there are diehard Costco fans is Customer Service, online or in person

[JMintzer]

I have never been to a Costco but have been to a Sam's Club and a BJs.

What makes Costco so much better? Prices, selection, quality of products?

Yes...

Sam's has it's good points, but it's no Costco...

[retiredguy123]

Where are the posts by the people who went to the Costco opening today?

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Where are the posts by the people who went to the Costco opening today?

It was crowded if you didn’t have a card already, but what a nice set up once inside. The wine department was very nice. I’ve always liked the exit though. Hotdog and drink still a 1.50. The drive was just short of a half hour from St Catherine.

[Pairadocs]

Costco in Clermont opens Tuesday!

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

November 14th 10 Am. See you there.

It’s so nice to see one about a half hour drive away. Adios Wesley Chapel

when they were opening a new location some years ago now in Sarasota, they offered some good membership incentives...reduction in annual dues.. anyone know of any offers to entice Villages residents ?

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=billethkid;2272521]48 miles from our driveway....into the heart of a very busy commercial area/traffic...no thanks

Clermont may be a bit closer to us (LSL area) down 27. Will give it a try, but usually just go to Winter Park and make a day of it; Costco, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods all in relative proximity. Used to make a stop at Nothin Bundt. Dropped that one since we got one here now. We enjoy a lot of Winter Park restaurants, so hit one of them for an early dinner making all the shopping just an enjoyable outing !

[Pairadocs]

No one would be foolish enough to go on opening day. It will be too crowded.

LOL ! That brought a smile to my face, I was thinking "too crowded", I wonder if you've ever observed the opening day of a KFC outlet in the Villages ? ? People line up before dawn and the lines goes 3X around the building as if none of them has ever been to KFC in their life. I think "openings" of any kind, are just exciting to many people, and really repulsive to others. I usually tend to wait for the "newness" to wear off a bit..... LOL !

[coffeebean]

Where are the posts by the people who went to the Costco opening today?

Hubby and I went. We were under the impression the warehouse opening time was 10:00. Come to find out, the grand opening was set for 8:00 but since the line was around the building, the doors opened at 7:30.

The parking lots had cars trolling for spots. We found a parking spot when a car pulled out of the spot, after driving around for 15 minutes. The inside of the warehouse was very crowded. Costco had plenty of samples but I guess we were too late for any freebee gifts.

We were inside the warehouse for about an hour. When we came out, the parking situation was so much worse. Some guy who was walking while his wife drove their van, said they had been trying to find a parking spot for 20 minutes. As I walked with the shopping cart to return the cart to the corral, some woman said to me, "Congratulations". Too funny!

We were at BJ's grand opening and there was no where near the interest and crowds as this Clermont Costco generated.

[djlnc]

I’m thinking about going to Costco/Sam’s Club but my husband says it’s not worth it, especially because you have to buy in such large quantities. I say they have a lot of things that you can’t find anywhere else. Who’s right?

If a man makes a statement, but there is not a woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

[kkingston57]

Where are the posts by the people who went to the Costco opening today?

Probably still in the gas line.

[coffeebean]

Probably still in the gas line.

Surprisingly, we pulled right up to one of the 12 gas pumps. This was at 9:45 in the morning of the grand opening. We were surprised to see so few cars; there was no line at all.

[Bobnfl]

We have been Costco members since the early 90's and love shopping there. We also use Costco travel and that saves use lots of money. You can book all kinds of travel. We like certain things at Costco and only get those things.

[djlnc]

I didn't realize it for many years, but you can select TRAVEL on their website for car rentals. You get all the usual rental agencies, but generally better deals.

[New Englander]

Can a person buy a one day pass to buy a few things and check out the store?

[retiredguy123]

Can a person buy a one day pass to buy a few things and check out the store?
I don't think you can buy a one-day pass, but I think you can shop and pay a 5 percent premium for items purchased.

[photo1902]

Can a person buy a one day pass to buy a few things and check out the store?

No. Although you can purchase some items from them online and pay a 5% surcharge.

[retiredguy123]

No. Although you can purchase some items from them online and pay a 5% surcharge.
Note that the comment about the pharmacy policy is a requirement of the Florida state law. A state licensed pharmacy is not allowed to charge a membership fee to buy prescription drugs. Sam's Club has the same policy.

[4$ALE]

when they were opening a new location some years ago now in Sarasota, they offered some good membership incentives...reduction in annual dues.. anyone know of any offers to entice Villages residents ?

:ho: Go to the "GROUPON.com" site and look for the COSTCO deal..... I did 2 months ago....I think it was join for $60 and get a $40 gift card. Emailed right away the same day.

[Altavia]

:ho: Go to the "GROUPON.com" site and look for the COSTCO deal..... I did 2 months ago....I think it was join for $60 and get a $40 gift card. Emailed right away the same day.

This!

Or...

You can have a member buy you a gift card.

Or get a membership and cancel for a full refund if you don't like it.

[4$ALE]

This!

Or...

You can have a member buy you a gift card. This gift card was purchased with $40.00 of my membership fee.... nothing extra. Bringing membership to a net $20 fee.

Or get a membership and cancel for a full refund if you don't like it.

:confused: I think you may have missed the point of my reply. Someone asked if there were any good membership incentives or reduction in annual dues. Also if anyone know of any offers to entice Villages residents ?

I was joining anyway. I just elected to do it for $20 NOT $60 :ho:

[EdFNJ]

35 miles from the Pinellas. 25.4 miles on Turnpike 5 miles from Turnpike exit. Right next door to my car dealer Hyundai of Clermont. Easy. Interesting. Google Maps says it's 30 miles from my home vs. 55 miles to Orlando Costco yet drive time is only 8 minutes less than Orlando and no Trader Joes nearby! Oh, I am right off of 466A

[kkingston57]

when they were opening a new location some years ago now in Sarasota, they offered some good membership incentives...reduction in annual dues.. anyone know of any offers to entice Villages residents ?

To answer your question, no $ incentives this one in Clermont is closer and it a LOT lot less congested. Went to the Millenial mall location and it took 20 minutes to get out of parking lot on 11/11(Saturday) and went to new store on following Saturday(11/18) and it took 1 minute to get out of parking lot. Not normal to go so often. We picked up relatives at MCO and were gong down there anyway.

[Bilyclub]

Waiting on the Villages Costco. Must be true heard it on the internet

Costco is NOT coming to TV... Will you people STOP!!!!!


There was a recent thread where the OP stated that it was a done deal .


Not a rumor, but FACT! COSTCO is coming to The Villages in 2025. A person in Corporate told me that a few weeks ago and a manager at the Altamonte store told me yesterday that Clermont store opens in November. Daytona Beach opens in 2024 and The Villages in 2025. Not a rumor. Fact!

[BlueStarAirlines]

There was a recent thread where the OP stated that it was a done deal .

Let this be the official notice that a new Katie Belle's is coming to Eastport and will be right across from the Chik-fil-A and around the corner from the Costco. All are a done deal!

[JSR22]

Let this be the official notice that a new Katie Belle's is coming to Eastport and will be right across from the Chik-fil-A and around the corner from the Costco. All are a done deal!

You left out Trader Joe's Wegman's and Yummy House.

[asianthree]

You left out Trader Joe's Wegman's and Yummy House.

If we are going all out Buccee’s will be on the new off ramp and only 15 minutes to HS

[Altavia]

If we are going all out Buccee’s will be on the new off ramp and only 15 minutes to HS

Next to Hooters :)

[Dusty_Star]

when they were opening a new location some years ago now in Sarasota, they offered some good membership incentives...reduction in annual dues.. anyone know of any offers to entice Villages residents ?

It looks like the opening deal for new members is a $30 digital card, but new members must sign up for auto-renewal to get the deal.

https://www.costco.com/new-opening-clermont.html

[STLRAY]

Having never been to a Costco I went there to see what the alure of this store. The guy at the door wouldn't let me in to see if I even wanted to pay for a membership. I was going to have to wait an hour outside in the cold to buy a membership just to go in to see if there was anything there I wanted to buy. No thank you. There are millions of stores I can just walk in without the hazing ritual. Why would anyone want to go to Costco?

[retiredguy123]

Having never been to a Costco I went there to see what the alure of this store. The guy at the door wouldn't let me in to see if I even wanted to pay for a membership. I was going to have to wait an hour outside in the cold to buy a membership just to go in to see if there was anything there I wanted to buy. No thank you. There are millions of stores I can just walk in without the hazing ritual. Why would anyone want to go to Costco?
You can tell them you are going to the pharmacy, where there is no membership required.

[asianthree]

Having never been to a Costco I went there to see what the alure of this store. The guy at the door wouldn't let me in to see if I even wanted to pay for a membership. I was going to have to wait an hour outside in the cold to buy a membership just to go in to see if there was anything there I wanted to buy. No thank you. There are millions of stores I can just walk in without the hazing ritual. Why would anyone want to go to Costco?

Little confused have stopped about once a week, and have never waited to get in. Did you guess you had to wait an hour or was there an end of the line sign that said 60 minutes. :girlneener:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Costco sold a $100million worth of one ounce gold bars in last quarter , they are such a hot seller that Costco limits customer’s to only buy 2 at a time

[justjim]

Coming from a long time Costco fan I have finally realized that Sam's which is right here fills the bill. Of course its not a Costco but pretty much everything we get from Costco Sam's has so for now I am a Sam's shopper.

We never had a Costco nearby so never compared their prices vs. Sam’s. However, I hear from some pretty reliable people that Sam’s is actually cheaper for the same product and the membership is also cheaper. Could this be a lot about nothing?

[thelegges]

We never had a Costco nearby so never compared their prices vs. Sam’s. However, I hear from some pretty reliable people that Sam’s is actually cheaper for the same product and the membership is also cheaper. Could this be a lot about nothing?

Sams and Costco carry different products. Costco has customer service above and beyond anywhere you have ever shopped.

Up north with in 30 minutes of our house we had 4 Costcos and 2 Sam’s 40 minutes away.

Every month we drove to base commissary, then Sam’s Costco and Trader Joe’s

Money spent
1. Base 50%
Costco 25%
Trader Joe’s 20%
Sams (roasted chicken and some side for dinner) 5%

[Topspinmo]

For me I never was fan to have to pay to shop in a store. Was member of Sams club long time ago. Most commodities package was too large,
ended up over spending for my situation.

[MrChip72]

Having never been to a Costco I went there to see what the alure of this store. The guy at the door wouldn't let me in to see if I even wanted to pay for a membership. I was going to have to wait an hour outside in the cold to buy a membership just to go in to see if there was anything there I wanted to buy. No thank you. There are millions of stores I can just walk in without the hazing ritual. Why would anyone want to go to Costco?

The allure is that they only sell quality products, their maximum markup over their cost on all items is 15%, they have a return policy that is second to none, on most electronics they will double the standard warranty. The $60 membership is a drop in the bucket compared to what you can save in 1-2 trips.

They also sell excellent rotisserie chicken and hot dogs below their cost to their members.

There's a reason that 130 million people pay for the privilege to shop there.

[NoMo50]

We never had a Costco nearby so never compared their prices vs. Sam’s. However, I hear from some pretty reliable people that Sam’s is actually cheaper for the same product and the membership is also cheaper. Could this be a lot about nothing?

We have been members at both Costco and Sam's Club for many years. There are a few products we prefer to get at Sam's, plus until recently, Sam's was much closer than Costco. However, when looking at identical products, I have not found Sam's to be any less expensive. With the opening of the new Costco in Clermont, our Sam's Club membership may be in jeopardy.

If you have a Costco Executive membership ($120/year), you get cash back rewards on all of your purchases. In fact, Costco guarantees you will save at least the cost of your membership in a year's time, or they will make up the difference for you. Customer service? Costco wins by a mile. After all, Sam's is just a large Walmart.

A huge benefit not known by all is the availability of Costco Travel. Whether it's cruises, air fare, rental cars, hotels...they can save you a LOT of money, aside from simply having the best rates/fares. We recently completed an Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific/Hawaii cruise that was booked through Costco Travel. Besides having the lowest overall cost we could find anywhere, Costco added another bonus: when we got home, we received a $950 Costco Cash Card. We will never get rid of our Costco membership.

[Michael G.]

It's a running joke at this point. Lighten up.

Ditto, or lighten up until the doors open somewhere south of 466A. :loco:

[asianthree]

For me I never was fan to have to pay to shop in a store. Was member of Sams club long time ago. Most commodities package was too large,
ended up over spending for my situation.

Just in prescription glasses we save 4 times more than our membership fee.

[Bilyclub]

Let this be the official notice that a new Katie Belle's is coming to Eastport and will be right across from the Chik-fil-A and around the corner from the Costco. All are a done deal!

You can keep Katie Belle's and Chick-fil-A. Portillo's will suffice.

[Indy-Guy]

Costco Stock

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Looks pretty good to me! They must be doing alot right.

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