Is it true about Costco?

[2newyorkers]

Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?

[Topspinmo]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

[Bogie Shooter]

Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?

read on..............
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/costco-water-management-plans-349490/

[rustyp]

Yes it is true. Verified by Goldwingnut. Also a perfect central location for all of TV. A super Walmart nearby. Next to Marshalls and across the street from Fresh Market. Red Lobster and Olive Garden a stone's throw away. All your needs in one location.

[JMintzer]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

It's obviously not an establishment meant for you...

Good thing we have choices, no?

[Michael 61]

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?

[frayedends]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

I can tell you for me, being new and very very part time in the Villages, I was shocked by meat prices in Publix. $6/lb for commodity lousy chicken breast, and same for cheap pork cuts. So I drove to Costco in Clermont to take a look and the prices are similar to up here in Massachusetts.

Plus as a guy that does a lot of BBQ, having whole prime briskets for under $5/lb is awesome. Other than meat I have not fascination with the place.

[azcindy]

Yes it is true. Verified by Goldwingnut. Also a perfect central location for all of TV. A super Walmart nearby. Next to Marshalls and across the street from Fresh Market. Red Lobster and Olive Garden a stone's throw away. All your needs in one location.

Where did he verify it? On his most recent call in show? Thanks

[Stu from NYC]

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?

That will never work here. Do wonder if BJ will be leaving.

[frayedends]

Where did he verify it? On his most recent call in show? Thanks

He verified it on his Facebook page and there is another thread on here somewhere. Not sure where it went but I'll link if I find it.

Found it, on the same page with today's posts. Probably don't need 2 threads but I think "water management plans" made the other thread title a bit confusing.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/costco-water-management-plans-349490/

[Michael 61]

That will never work here. Do wonder if BJ will be leaving.

I wonder too- is there room for all three (Costco, Sam’s and BJ’S)? I know in other cities I’ve lived, Costco has always been the clear “winner” and most popular of these type of stores.

[Topspinmo]

It's obviously not an establishment meant for you...

Good thing we have choices, no?

You are correct! We have choices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP0oQCh_teg

[fdpaq0580]

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?

Never said "never". What I said was, "I'll believe it when I see it". Still holds true.

[tophcfa]

Where did he verify it? On his most recent call in show? Thanks

A sitting county commissioner is way more in the loop than the typical Villager. Don would not have verified a rumor.

[MrChip72]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

If your favorite store offered to only charge you average 10% markup on everything for $60/year wouldn't you take it? That is Costco's value proposition in a nutshell.

The membership pays for itself in one visit or one online order for many people.

[azcindy]

A sitting county commissioner is way more in the loop than the typical Villager. Don would not have verified a rumor.

Absolutely. I trust Don and knew he would announce it. I just missed it so want to re-visit. I think it's great news myself.

[Bogie Shooter]

How many Costco threads are really needed?
Some folks should read “todays posts”.

[coffeebean]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?
Our annual fee is easily paid back many times over with money back that we get. The benefits of a Costco membership are so worth the fee paid. We save plenty just on gasoline alone.

[frayedends]

Our annual fee is easily paid back many times over with money back that we get. The benefits of a Costco membership are so worth the fee paid. We save plenty just of gasoline alone.

Up here in Massachusetts I have to go to Costco in Nashua NH. I save the membership fee and gas just buying 2 whole briskets. I wish I had one closer. When I move to the Villages full time I’ll be super happy to have 2 of them about 30 minutes away.

Not gonna lie though. I’m was hoping they’d put it south of 470 below Dabney.

[Altavia]

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I wonder too- is there room for all three (Costco, Sam’s and BJ’S)? I know in other cities I’ve lived, Costco has always been the clear “winner” and most popular of these type of stores.

Depends really. The location of the new Costco is around 40 minutes from my house by golf cart. BJ's is less than 5 minutes by golf cart, and I don't even have to go over the bridge to get there. Sam's Club isn't accessible by golf cart but it's less than 10 minutes from home by car.

I'm a BJ's member because it's close, convenient, has what I need, and is affordable.

[rsmurano]

They’re all affordable. I pay $50 a year to have sams club ship everything for free so I don’t have to go to 441 area. That alone pays the $50. Will you get your money back from these stores? It all depends how much you shop there. It will take multiple orders before it starts saving the cost.As for the shipping, I can have them deliver every week if I wanted to.

[Rwirish]

Just what we don’t need.

[RICH1]

.. it's the 2024 version of "Cocoon"

[talonip]

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.

[Laker14]

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.

Better for you maybe, but The Villages population may only be a part of the market plan for Costco. From the proposed 466 location they can draw from the non TV population north of 466, which includes a lot more families, who are a bigger part of Costco's "buy in bulk" appeal.

Costco already has stores in Clermont and Wesley Chappel, for the TV population as The Villages expands southward. I suspect the 466 location is as much about the population north of TV, as it grows to accommodate service needs for the ever-expanding Villages.

With a decent amount of planning, most of us old TV'ers won't need to brave the traffic and the crowds more than 2 or 3 times a year. And I certainly won't be putting all of that stuff in my golf cart.

[Laker14]

Any educated guesses on how long it takes to go from "water management" to open doors for a project like this? 12 months? 24 months?

[Janis White]

I also just heard they are putting a Costco by Hobby Lobby. That area is already very congested. 🙁 Also residential area right behind the property. ☹️

[Frank GSDO]

Great news about Costco finally making it to the Villages.
Any Update on Portillo's?
Thanks in advance.
FrankD

[msilagy]

I cannot believe Costco would ever build in that location. On a main road maybe where there are families to shop there. My son spends $700 when he goes with 3 kids/wife. Seriously can you imagine the traffic jam on 466 and that little road where it would be located? Doesn't make sense - villagers with the top cart seat filled with items. LOL

[nhenson]

This location is insane! Traffic on 301 and Buena Vista will increase. So many other places south have more room.

[dewilson58]

:sigh:

[GizmoWhiskers]

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.
Sales pitch T V uses for every new development. I was told Brownwood was the "new" center of T V 5 yrs ago. It still holds true after one's closing on their new property lmao. T V already has what seems to be another "dream" for a new "center of TV" 5 miles out from Eastport planned per a Gold Wing Nut video. There is zero large retail establishments being planned any time soon south of 44. Just your basic Publix shopping plazas if even that.

They are building for the next 15 years. 466A is only now being built up with large retail and north of 466A is about 12 years old.

Ya'll (lol threw that southern twang in since I'm a Floridian) surely have figured out by now that if you buy in Eastport area you will have fun taking VERY long, lol, leisurely roundabout drives to do your shopping in main retail chains, unless you shop online, Leesburg or Clermont, for many, many, many years.

The wait was not for me. I moved up "north" from DeLuna when the distance for necessities and the reality of a lack of retail truly set in. Costco is not a store I would use.

Living the "dream" for me was the trees, rolling hills, and real MVP golf cart paths I could enjoy while headed to the stores to shop.

Funny though, Costco is not a store that would motivate me. Now Chik-fil-A? Let's talk.

[Mrfriendly]

I wonder too- is there room for all three (Costco, Sam’s and BJ’S)? I know in other cities I’ve lived, Costco has always been the clear “winner” and most popular of these type of stores.

I just can’t imagine the horrendous traffic congestion inside the Costco store waiting in line for the free food samples. Oh boy!

[Angelhug52]

Traffic on 301 and 466! They should central location it off of 466A!

[Altavia]

Any educated guesses on how long it takes to go from "water management" to open doors for a project like this? 12 months? 24 months?

Clermont construction started April 2023 so 18-24 mo.

Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info (https://www.horizonwestinfo.com/clermont-approves-costco-permits-floor-decor-construction-underway-bojangles-permits-filed/)

Daytona store timeline was similar.

[Gunny2403]

Yes it is true. Verified by Goldwingnut. Also a perfect central location for all of TV. A super Walmart nearby. Next to Marshalls and across the street from Fresh Market. Red Lobster and Olive Garden a stone's throw away. All your needs in one location.

Not even close to Central Villages. State 44 is now the Central Villages.

[PGApromike]

Not EXACTLY centrally located??? 470 would have been nice too as a Newell Villager, but 44 to 466a would have been good. As turnpike is usually a crap shoot guess I would go to the new one instead of Claremont. Either way, glad it's happening.

[MrLonzo]

This location is insane! Traffic on 301 and Buena Vista will increase. So many other places south have more room.

I agree! I wonder lately how some of these retailers decide where to build new stores. It used to be the infrastructure was built first (including shopping areas), then residential neighborhoods built up around it. Now it's just the opposite! Have you seen the development south of Warm Springs lately? A year from now there will be thousands of new residents but no place within 20 minutes to buy groceries (except of course the over-priced Publix). And still no Costco within a 40 minute drive.

Still shaking my head at Home Depot building a new store 'steps' from Lowes on 466A when there's another one a stone's throw away in Lady Lake. Why not build SOMETHING, ANYTHING... south of 44??

[Laker14]

I agree! I wonder lately how some of these retailers decide where to build new stores. It used to be the infrastructure was built first (including shopping areas), then residential neighborhoods built up around it. Now it's just the opposite! Have you seen the development south of Warm Springs lately? A year from now there will be thousands of new residents but no place within 20 minutes to buy groceries (except of course the over-priced Publix). And still no Costco within a 40 minute drive.

Still shaking my head at Home Depot building a new store 'steps' from Lowes on 466A when there's another one a stone's throw away in Lady Lake. Why not build SOMETHING, ANYTHING... south of 44??

You are thinking that the population that lives in TV is the market for those big-box stores. It's not. It's families that buy in bulk. They aren't building the Costco so I can buy 3 chuck roasts instead of one. They are building for the family of 5 that will buy 5 chuck roasts, 20 lbs of ground beef, 2 cartons of toilet paper, etc. etc. etc.

[Bay Kid]

We are going to get run over with all the traffic in our carts going to Whole Foods.

[pablo cruze]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?
they don't pay people to walk in the door

[mkjelenbaas]

Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?
I am not sure but thanks for asking.

[gorillarick]

Last week I heard "on the 44." Made sense if you are only catering to Villagers.

But 44 is too close to Clermont. 466 will attract as far away as Ocala.

So those south of 44 count your blessings. You have a choice of two Costco's.

[Bridget Staunton]

Topspinmo: you have to eat to live

[merrymini]

Up by hobby lobby is not central tv. I am tired of going up there for stuff and dealing with all the traffic and wish they would build closer to 44. None the less, I would not join, I do not buy the bulk stuff I used to buy and when I do, sam’s is okay enough although I prefer if something were closer, that is where I would go.

[BOWRUNNER]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door? :agree: its nuts to pay to spend your money!

[Altavia]

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So those south of 44 count your blessings. You have a choice of two Costco's.

I like the way you think :-)

[Vermilion Villager]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Costco pays and treats their employees very well ($18.95/hr on average+benefits), still has low prices.... and yes they turn a healthy $29.074 Billion profit (wait....WHAT?!?!?!?!?)
Hopefully that will help you understand.......:highfive::eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Lukim]

Check out the eyeglass prices. It will more than pay for your membership.

[Jimmay]

Read todays paper

[jrref]

Any educated guesses on how long it takes to go from "water management" to open doors for a project like this? 12 months? 24 months?

They said, 3-6 months. Should be open in October.

[Miboater]

I just bought tires at Costco and it came to $905 out the door with mounting, balancing, nitrogen and disposal. The cheapest price I got for the same tires was $1100 out at a tire store. That more than paid for my annual membership fee.

[Stu from NYC]

They said, 3-6 months. Should be open in October.

Would be nice but would think a lot longer say next year.

[Stu from NYC]

:agree: its nuts to pay to spend your money!

If over the course of a year we save several times cost of membership, why should we not join?

[Switter]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Costco has the best meat department and bakery of any store hands-down. I go to the Clermont store about once a month to stock up. Just picked up some big, beautiful, bright red New York strips that were 2 inches thick for $10.99 lb. Perfect for grilling medium rare. Every other place I've been to you're lucky if you get an inch and a half thickness.

Bought an American standard 1.25 HP garbage disposal for $99. Walmart has it for $145. That alone paid for almost half of my membership.

Their Kirkland (generic) product line is also the best. The Kirkland organic salsa is the best store-bought salsa I've ever tasted. I have made my own salsa from my own garden and Kirkland's was every bit as good.

Kirkland frozen tilapia is very good, and not sourced from China. Big white fillets and not fishy tasting.

I have Sam's and Costco and for the things that I normally buy, Costco is way better. Costco also seems to be very careful about the products it brings into its store, making sure they are good quality.

Costco's return policy is unmatched. Within 90 days you can return anything, no questions asked, even if you have partially used something. Who does that? And when you do return something, the employees don't give you an eye-roll. The only question they ask you is if there was something wrong with it. That's it. This is an especially important when you're trying something new because you're buying bulk/large quantities. If something doesn't taste good, for example, you're normally stuck with it. Not at Costco though.

Costco also treats its employees pretty well. I have talked to people that work there. During a visit there I was asking about employment for my ex-wife. The cashier and person who unloaded the carts at the register both had been there for over 10 years. Both looked over the age of 40 and didn't seem like the type of people who couldn't find a job elsewhere. They said they genuinely liked working at Costco. Most of the people I have seen working at Costco work hard, they don't look like they hate their job.

The only thing I probably wouldn't buy there are tires. My neighbor is a GM mechanic and he told me that Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, etc. get tires from manufactures that aren't up to the same quality standard as the ones they ship to places like tires plus or pure tire dealerships. I don't know how true that is though.

There's a reason Costco is so popular, it's not just herd mentality. Very good products at very good prices, awesome return policy, and they treat their employees well. Why wouldn't people want to shop there?

[KAM+6]

Please clarify the location. Is it the large vacant lot to the left of dollar tree and Beals? Not Hobby Lobby location.

[dewilson58]

Please clarify the location. Is it the large vacant lot to the left of dollar tree and Beals? Not Hobby Lobby location.

:lipsrsealed:

[Lynnesail]

Depends really. The location of the new Costco is around 40 minutes from my house by golf cart. BJ's is less than 5 minutes by golf cart, and I don't even have to go over the bridge to get there. Sam's Club isn't accessible by golf cart but it's less than 10 minutes from home by car.

I'm a BJ's member because it's close, convenient, has what I need, and is affordable.

Rather difficult to shop at Costco in a golf cart!

[BigSteph]

Last week I heard "on the 44." Made sense if you are only catering to Villagers.

But 44 is too close to Clermont. 466 will attract as far away as Ocala.

So those south of 44 count your blessings. You have a choice of two Costco's.


If I lived in Ocala, I would rather use 75 and exit at Wildwood, rather than using 301 or any other road to drive down.

When I go to Ocala, I also use 75 and get off at exit 200 or another exit to visit their stores. I could not imagine driving 441 or 301.

Living near Brownwood, I don't even like using 441 to go to Sam's, or 301 to go to Walmart.


I'm happy for Sumter County and The Villages, even if I don't love the location.

[rustyp]

Rather difficult to shop at Costco in a golf cart!

I've seen people strap refrigerators on the back of golf carts.

[Beats]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Wow that is a shame, Sam's and BJ's have a similar format but they are just Not Costco.
You will make up what you paid for the membership in the first six months in the savings that you get.

[Altavia]

Rather difficult to shop at Costco in a golf cart!

Maybe they'll let you drive your golf cart into the store to shop :-)

[mikeycereal]

Back in 2018 I joined a Costco just because of their trays of pesto salmon. Best I had ever had from a store and at a very good price. So I'll be joining for that again, plus other things. Now if I can only find a store with those individual bins for Jelly Bellys I am set!

[MrFlorida]

WOW, so much love for Costco.... they should give us senior discount memberships.

[Topspinmo]

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.


Well maybe should of brought more in center of villages :crap2::wave:

[Shipping up to Boston]

I can tell you for me, being new and very very part time in the Villages, I was shocked by meat prices in Publix. $6/lb for commodity lousy chicken breast, and same for cheap pork cuts. So I drove to Costco in Clermont to take a look and the prices are similar to up here in Massachusetts.

Plus as a guy that does a lot of BBQ, having whole prime briskets for under $5/lb is awesome. Other than meat I have not fascination with the place.

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here

[Topspinmo]

Rather difficult to shop at Costco in a golf cart!

Ok, need golf cart tow behind trailers now.:BigApplause:

[DONNIEBRONX]

Was in the daily sun today going next to hobby lobby

[justjim]

Maybe now they will put an exit for 466 off of I 75 (it was a supposed done deal) as it was rumored several years ago. That would make it easier for Ocala residents to get to get to the new Costco being built in TV. Never a dull moment in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown!

[justjim]

You are thinking that the population that lives in TV is the market for those big-box stores. It's not. It's families that buy in bulk. They aren't building the Costco so I can buy 3 chuck roasts instead of one. They are building for the family of 5 that will buy 5 chuck roasts, 20 lbs of ground beef, 2 cartons of toilet paper, etc. etc. etc.

The big buyers in wholesale clubs are small businesses. Families are probably second and non-profits next.

[Dusty_Star]

Maybe now they will put an exit for 466 off of I 75 (it was a supposed done deal) as it was rumored several years ago. That would make it easier for Ocala residents to get to get to the new Costco being built in TV. Never a dull moment in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown!

I was just looking around the FDOT website & there is nothing for an exit off of I 75 for 466. The closest are the improvements in Ocala where the new Buc-ee's is going in

[Michael G.]

If I lived in Ocala, I would rather use 75 and exit at Wildwood, rather than using 301 or any other road to drive down.

When I go to Ocala, I also use 75 and get off at exit 200 or another exit to visit their stores. I could not imagine driving 441 or 301.

Living near Brownwood, I don't even like using 441 to go to Sam's, or 301 to go to Walmart.



I was thinking the same thing.

About your I-75.
Never ever plan to drive on it before checking the traffic/accident maps first
on your cell phone.

I took my wife to the cancer center on 200 for a year from our home south of Ocala and found many days I had to take a alternate route to Hwy 200..

Case in point:
Remember when that truck hit the overpass north bound?
What a mess for traffic that was.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here

So, things I get at BJ's - sliced deli meats/cheeses, which you can ask for in fractions, and are MUCH less expensive than Winn Dixie or Publix. Nice selection too. Gas, which is the cheapest in the area (It's $3.27 this morning). Four-pack of Cafe Bustelo 10-oz bags ground espresso coffee (that's all we keep in the house, we like our espresso!). TUMs, nasal spray antihistimine. They have Texas Toast for much less than you can get anywhere. I got my prescription eyeglasses a year ago at BJ's. If you have a coupon, Land-o-Lakes butter's a pretty decent price there. Not much of a savings though if you don't care about brand names and get the Walmart brand.

Also - one thing BJs has that no one else has - Poland Spring water. I've had the Zephyrhills water, and Walmart generic. Both are okay, but not as "crisp" as Poland Spring. I don't drink tap water and I don't like the "deadness" of filtered or distilled water, and I don't drink carbonated water at all.

Also if you require Charmin toilet paper, you can get more for less at BJ's especially if you use coupons. TP isn't something you would buy just a couple rolls at a time, you'll never /not/ need it. So grab an enormous package of it, stuff it at the bottom of the linen closet, and you're good to go for a few months.

I prefer Walmart's Great Value TP and it's significantly less expensive than Charmin but I know a lot of people are brand-loyal.

If I'm running low on something that's on sale, or need to prepare for a party, I might get other stuff. Like the mini-quiches, or a big bag of those soft mints that are individually wrapped, or a chunk of parmasano reggiano cheese.

[Oneiric]

If so, Costco will have a tremendous footprint and parking area. Traffic on already busy 466 will become unpleasant.

[MplsPete]

I just bought tires at Costco and it came to $905 out the door with mounting, balancing, nitrogen and disposal. The cheapest price I got for the same tires was $1100 out at a tire store. That more than paid for my annual membership fee.

I went there for an auto battery. "How long until you can install it?" I asked.
"Sorry, we don't install."
Sam's did.
Just saying.

[kkingston57]

WOW, so much love for Costco.... they should give us senior discount memberships.

Their prices are so good that they do not need to give anyone a discount.

[Laker14]

The big buyers in wholesale clubs are small businesses. Families are probably second and non-profits next.

I believe that. And that further explains why more central to The Villages didn't make any sense to Costco.

[KAM+6]

I'm looking at a older map and it appears that from LSL take Buena Vista and then Belvedere Blvd. Is this the correct golf cart way to that area?

[jminnis]

Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?

Great news. Love Costco. It's a destination!

[coralway]

doesn't matter - buy the stock, the past 2 years + 155%. So far this year +72%

[MrLonzo]

Last week I heard "on the 44." Made sense if you are only catering to Villagers.

But 44 is too close to Clermont. 466 will attract as far away as Ocala.

So those south of 44 count your blessings. You have a choice of two Costco's.

Odds are, after this one, the next new Costco will be in Ocala...

[Michael 61]

Odds are, after this one, the next new Costco will be in Ocala...

Or Gainesville

[margaretmattson]

I cannot believe Costco would ever build in that location. On a main road maybe where there are families to shop there. My son spends $700 when he goes with 3 kids/wife. Seriously can you imagine the traffic jam on 466 and that little road where it would be located? Doesn't make sense - villagers with the top cart seat filled with items. LOLCostco, most likely, is not that interested in our retirement community. Take a look around 466. Plenty of family homes, apartments, and townhomes. Not to mention families living in Ocala and other neighboring towns. Currently, Middleton is located far off the beaten path with no major thoroughfares. No big box store will be interested in that area until it is completely built to Webster.

You are going to have to face reality. Homes farthest south will not see major commercial FOR MANY YEARS. The Villages recently celebrated Spanish Spring's Anniversary. Does that give you a clue how long it takes for big store interest? 30 yrs for it to happen in Spanish Springs!

Please do not cite Home Depot or Lowes to prove differently. Both sell building materials and both will do well in a construction area.

[ithos]

Great news. Love Costco. It's a destination!

For some it is more like a cult. I'll check it out. Maybe I'll become a groupie too.

[Angelhug52]

I wonder if the value of our homes,we are less then 2 miles from building site, will increase or decrease? Defining to make shopping in that area ugly during construction. After it opens will be interesting to see how Fresh Market, HomeGoods and Walmart survive. Progress! No longer the pleasent friendly area.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Costco, most likely, is not that interested in our retirement community. Take a look around 466. Plenty of family homes, apartments, and townhomes. Not to mention families living in Ocala and other neighboring towns. Currently, Middleton is located far off the beaten path with no major thoroughfares. No big box store will be interested in that area until it is completely built to Webster.

You are going to have to face reality. Homes farthest south will not see major commercial FOR MANY YEARS. The Villages recently celebrated Spanish Spring's Anniversary. Does that give you a clue how long it takes for big store interest? 30 yrs for it to happen in Spanish Springs!

Please do not cite Home Depot or Lowes to prove differently. Both sell building materials and both will do well in a construction area.

It’s always about supply and demand. 30 years ago there probably wasn’t a demand and many big box retailers didn’t exist in those days and if they did....weren’t siting in areas like that. Things evolve. You can bet the larger chains...using existing marketing, would site on every block if the demand is there. Middleton will be primed for a commercial component just based on the demo it will serve. It’s not going to take decades for those needs to be met

[Skelly]

Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?

While in Costco my friend and I asked if Costco was coming to the Villages,
They said yes, on route 44 near Russell Stover.

[jump4]

The Daily Sun article said Costco was considering locating in the Villages. It is not a done deal. Furthermore, I think it is highly unlikely they would locate in the middle of The Villages near Oxford. In my experience, they are always located close to an Interstate so Wildwood would seem to be a more likely location. Also, I don't believe Costco would be willing to give any percentage of their profit to the Developer (as is apparently required on Developer-owned land).

So, if a Costco is built near the Villages, I predict a Wildwood or Ocala location. Either of these would be a reasonable distance from their current Clermont and Wesley Chapel locations.

:laugh::spoken:


Per Sumter Commissioners, Costco is going to be built next to Hobby Lobby. Can it really be true?

[Causey]

I like the convenience of Publix, and I am willing to pay for it. Clean well run stores, with everything I need.
A new Costco will help alleviate the crowds of riff-raff in there now.

[UsuallyLurking]

I'm looking at a older map and it appears that from LSL take Buena Vista and then Belvedere Blvd. Is this the correct golf cart way to that area?

That will work. For those speed demons who insist on shaving seconds off their trip time going further down Buena Vista would be an option.

[Nana2Teddy]

I agree! I wonder lately how some of these retailers decide where to build new stores. It used to be the infrastructure was built first (including shopping areas), then residential neighborhoods built up around it. Now it's just the opposite! Have you seen the development south of Warm Springs lately? A year from now there will be thousands of new residents but no place within 20 minutes to buy groceries (except of course the over-priced Publix). And still no Costco within a 40 minute drive.

Still shaking my head at Home Depot building a new store 'steps' from Lowes on 466A when there's another one a stone's throw away in Lady Lake. Why not build SOMETHING, ANYTHING... south of 44??
We drove to Clermont Costco from DeLuna two days ago in less than 30 minutes via turnpike. It’s even closer to the newest villages south of us.

[mrf0151]

Was in the Clermont Costco recently and observed at the checkout line that all the baskets were completely full, piled high.
When we go into the Sams here in the TV area you do not see that as much. We Villagers do not shop like we did when we were raising families. I have to think that the volume of sales at the Sams on 441 must be much lower than the national average.
My point is why would Costco build inside The Villages? I agree that a Costco location off highway 75 would make much more sense for corporate profits.

[Buckeye Bill]

Would be nice perhaps might get a parking space at Sam’s

[Nana2Teddy]

Back in 2018 I joined a Costco just because of their trays of pesto salmon. Best I had ever had from a store and at a very good price. So I'll be joining for that again, plus other things. Now if I can only find a store with those individual bins for Jelly Bellys I am set!
Russell Stovers on 44 has lots of individual bins of Jelly Bellys along the back wall of the store. Otherwise next closest is probably at Disney Springs.

[Nana2Teddy]

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here
Thankfully, they keep the tires in a separate shop away from the food, lol.

[RoadToad]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

From that view point, same could be postulated of a Church ??

:throwtomatoes:

[RoadToad]

From that view point, same could be postulated of a Church ??

:throwtomatoes:

It's a membership fee.
Provides you access to deeply discounted bulk shopping benefits.

[Bob.Betty]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

if you shop wisely you will make up the $60.00 in savings

[Shipping up to Boston]

From that view point, same could be postulated of a Church ??

:throwtomatoes:

Oh boy...

[JMintzer]

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here

I'm not your servant! ;)

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And tell me you've never shopped at Costco without telling me you've never shopped at Costco...

"food sharing shelf space with tires..." :rolleyes:

[Shipping up to Boston]

I'm not your servant! ;)

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And tell me you've never shopped at Costco without telling me you've never shopped at Costco...

"food sharing shelf space with tires..." :rolleyes:

Definitely been there....about as long as Dave Portnoy was doing his Barstool pizza review there.

*Thanks for accommodating the meme request servant....errr sir!

[RRGuyNJ]

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

I agree with why is Costco such a huge topic.
But, we currently have memberships to Costco and Sams Club and we do save enough money to easily pay the membership fees a few times over. Keep in mind, just because it's at one of the huge membership stores, it's not always the best deal. With Costco, we pay for our membership just with our annual eyeglass purchase alone.

[margaretmattson]

It’s always about supply and demand. 30 years ago there probably wasn’t a demand and many big box retailers didn’t exist in those days and if they did....weren’t siting in areas like that. Things evolve. You can bet the larger chains...using existing marketing, would site on every block if the demand is there. Middleton will be primed for a commercial component just based on the demo it will serve. It’s not going to take decades for those needs to be metWhat DID NOT exist years ago near Spanish Springs and Sumter were major thouroughfares. 301 and 466 were NOT heavily travelled like they are today. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Middleton will NOT be heavily travelled until construction on remaining vacant land is complete. A major box store will not be interested until this happens. Right now, all the Developer has is a promise to complete. Anything can happen between now and then. Major commercial will not risk their money on a promise.

[Shipping up to Boston]

What DID NOT exist years ago near Spanish Springs and Sumter were major thouroughfares. 301 and 466 were NOT heavily travelled like they are today. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Middleton will NOT be heavily travelled until construction on remaining vacant land is complete. A major box store will not be interested until this happens. Right now, all the Developer has is a promise to complete. Anything can happen between now and then. Major commercial will not risk their money on a promise.

I'll bet you a 400ct. box of Rice Krispie treats from Costco....that it happens quicker than '30 years'! ;)

[Bogie Shooter]

What DID NOT exist years ago near Spanish Springs and Sumter were major thouroughfares. 301 and 466 were NOT heavily travelled like they are today. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Middleton will NOT be heavily travelled until construction on remaining vacant land is complete. A major box store will not be interested until this happens. Right now, all the Developer has is a promise to complete. Anything can happen between now and then. Major commercial will not risk their money on a promise.

When did you first move to The Villages?

[Carlsondm]

Our Lansing, Michigan store took about 18 months after the newspaper announcement.

[Lottoguy]

I wonder if my email's and suggested site for this Costco finallly worked out? In the past six years I've gone on their web site to suggest The Villages as a possible new addition to their growing empire. I also told them about the large piece of land where many of us went to to get our Covid shots back in January 2021.

[Lottoguy]

The traffic will be crazy because this is where most of the shopping in The Villages is now located. The south looks desirable to you because this area is lacking. I really thought that Costco would maybe build down there. But, now this location is closer to Ocala and also Gainsville. Where many young families are living.

[Mazjaz]

Yes it is true. Verified by Goldwingnut. Also a perfect central location for all of TV. A super Walmart nearby. Next to Marshalls and across the street from Fresh Market. Red Lobster and Olive Garden a stone's throw away. All your needs in one location.

That is the worst location in TV for a Costco. Traffic at that location is already a nightmare and Costco getting trucks to that location is not ideal.
Hopefully Costco is only preliminary looking at that an other locations.

[margaretmattson]

I'll bet you a 400ct. box of Rice Krispie treats from Costco....that it happens quicker than '30 years'! ;)Too funny. Yeah, the fast building pace will make it much sooner. But, it is still going to be years.

[Aces4]

I'll bet you a 400ct. box of Rice Krispie treats from Costco....that it happens quicker than '30 years'! ;)


Lol, in thirty years none of us will care. We arrived here in 2004 and the changes are as Margaret indicated.

It was really a cool place then but I think for the good of The Villages, it would have been better for the new Costco to be on the south end of Ocala.

The traffic and influx of surrounding neighbors to shop Costco will be extremely undesirable for The Villages. We would always prefer to drive 20-30 minutes rather than have that constant congestion. Now Ocala residents will be in the crowd filling the streets here.

[justjim]

if you shop wisely you will make up the $60.00 in savings

Yes, I remember when we purchased our first wholesale club card. We were looking for a printer and I had already checked Best Buy and Office Depot. Sam’s club had a promotion and a friend had a Sam’s card. We found a very large stack of printers just inside the front door. $60 cheaper than Best Buy for the exact printer. More than paid for my card. Sam’s club gas was always the lowest in the area. Still is and I buy 90% of my gas there. Tires, TV’s and other large items cheaper at Sam’s. My wife and her sister go there occasionally and share some of the bulk groceries. We get items delivered to our door free with their “plus” card. Occasionally, we will have pizza or hot dogs there for lunch if we are shopping. We purchase (renew) Sam’s cards for our four adult grandchildren at Christmas every year. They like Sam’s. Such a deal! I suspect Costco has great deals also and competition is always a good idea.

[rustyp]

That is the worst location in TV for a Costco. Traffic at that location is already a nightmare and Costco getting trucks to that location is not ideal.
Hopefully Costco is only preliminary looking at that an other locations.

Ever notice car dealers locate next to each other ? Home Depot is next to A Lowes. Chain restaurants tend to build in a row. Obviously the Sumter County legislators don't feel traffic is maxed out on 466.

[justjim]

That is the worst location in TV for a Costco. Traffic at that location is already a nightmare and Costco getting trucks to that location is not ideal.
Hopefully Costco is only preliminary looking at that an other locations.

I can assure you a company like Costco has done due diligence for the “right” place to build their wholesale club. The right place for you and me might be clearly different than the best place for Costco to do business.

[Aces4]

Ever notice car dealers locate next to each other ? Home Depot is next to A Lowes. Chain restaurants tend to build in a row. Obviously the Sumter County legislators don't feel traffic is maxed out on 466.



Perhaps maxing out 466 by Sumter County legislators is good for them but not so hot for the residents of The Villages. Time will tell.

[rustyp]

Perhaps maxing out 466 by Sumter County legislators is good for them but not so hot for the residents of The Villages. Time will tell.

I can say the same about building houses south of 466A.

[Aces4]

I can say the same about building houses south of 466A.


I think, Rusty, The Villages residents in their golf carts are far different from the massive automotive influx from outside the perimeter. As I said time will tell and we'll hope for the best.

[ElDiabloJoe]

:agree: its nuts to pay to spend your money!
Many years ago, someone in my sphere wanted a certain pair of sunglasses for a gift (Birthday or Christmas - I can't remember). They were expensive for back then, something like $120. I told myself if I could find them cheaper at Costco (Price Club actually, before it was Costco) even after the membership fee of $30 or whatever it was then, I would join.

Well, they had the sunglasses for $80. So I paid the $30 membership plus the $80 item cost, and still saved $10. That type of saving for me has continued all these many years - especially with the 2% $120 membership. I save more than $60 on it each year so it is the same cost to me as the standard $60 membership, plus I save more.

Costco's primary business model isn't necessarily profit margin on selling things, it's selling memberships. That is why things are so much less, and that is why I continue to renew and shop there every year.

Ex: For the same price as the grocery store, I get a package of Charmin twice as big as that sold at the grocery store. I get new Michelin windshield wipers every year for $8 each, they are $30 at the auto parts store. For ten cents more than the half-gallon of milk I get at the grocery store I can get a full gallon at Costco. Just a few simple first-hand examples.

Truthfully however, I should delete this post. I mean, if I convince you to go there and join and shop there, then I have created even longer gas lines and a more crowded shopping experience than I would other wise get. So forget everything I said, you just keep shopping at Publix and BJs and I'll be perfectly happy!

[Bogie Shooter]

Perhaps maxing out 466 by Sumter County legislators is good for them but not so hot for the residents of The Villages. Time will tell.

What part are the commissioners playing?

[Dusty_Star]

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

[rustyp]

I think, Rusty, The Villages residents in their golf carts are far different from the massive automotive influx from outside the perimeter. As I said time will tell and we'll hope for the best.

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"

[Shipping up to Boston]

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

You obviously missed the ‘sarcasm’ reference on mine. You apparently missed another post where someone sees a correlation between Costco memberships and the church. I do like the cult references tho!

[coffeebean]

The traffic will be crazy because this is where most of the shopping in The Villages is now located. The south looks desirable to you because this area is lacking. I really thought that Costco would maybe build down there. But, now this location is closer to Ocala and also Gainsville. Where many young families are living.

There is a lot of retail and restaurants on 466 but, IMHO, 441 has 466 beat.

The construction is finally completed on 441 in our stomping ground. Further south, is not done yet. Traffic certainly moves along so much better now in our completed section.
Hooray!!!!

[coffeebean]

Lol, in thirty years none of us will care. We arrived here in 2004 and the changes are as Margaret indicated.

It was really a cool place then but I think for the good of The Villages, it would have been better for the new Costco to be on the south end of Ocala.

The traffic and influx of surrounding neighbors to shop Costco will be extremely undesirable for The Villages. We would always prefer to drive 20-30 minutes rather than have that constant congestion. Now Ocala residents will be in the crowd filling the streets here.
The influx of people from neighboring towns will be welcomed by restaurants in The Villages.

[coffeebean]

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

You will never hear me utter one complaint about Costco. In fact, just heading home now from Winter Park Costco. Costco no longer offers Churros at the snack bar. What has replaced the Churro is the most delicious HUGE Double Chocolate Chunk cookie and it is ALWAYS SERVED WARM! Hubby and I shared the cookie. It is the best ever!!

[HORNET]

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?
The area at Hobby Lobby is not on The Villages property! That property is owned by a Family in Oxford. Check it out!

[Aces4]

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"


Stay tuned, lol, it's all yours to enjoy. Costco doesn't do anything special for me so there's never been a complaint. If you want to live in a large, congested city in your elderly years, your wish is being granted. Go for it!chilout

[Aces4]

The influx of people from neighboring towns will be welcomed by restaurants in The Villages.

So does that mean you own a restaurant? If not, be ready to slide back further in the wait times to be served.:1rotfl:

[Aces4]

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"


Rightttt, and all of that on a few square miles of highway where all lot of people in vehicles want to be at once. No correlation there.

[Stu from NYC]

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

It is strange how so many people want the costco to be anywhere other than here.

Some people cant wait to complain about anything.

[Aces4]

It is strange how so many people want the costco to be anywhere other than here.

Some people cant wait to complain about anything.



Not only that, then there are those who are accused of complaining immediately if their opinion isn't in lockstep with the poster at the time. Sigh....

Costco will do what they want, just be prepared. I mean think of all the people who can dine on the samples at Costco and not have to make lunch at home anymore.:pepper2:

[coffeebean]

So does that mean you own a restaurant? If not, be ready to slide back further in the wait times to be served.:1rotfl:

We don't ever go out to eat in any restaurant at busy times. We never have to wait when we go to lunch/dinner around 3:00 in the afternoon. We've been doing this for many years including when we lived in NJ and South Florida.

[Aces4]

We don't ever go out to eat in any restaurant at busy times. We never have to wait when we go to lunch/dinner around 3:00 in the afternoon. We've been doing this for many years including when we lived in NJ and South Florida.


That may help some but I'm sure you realize that Costco is busy at all hours and the businesses around them are impacted with additional usage.

We eat on the same schedule you do and that has helped somewhat.

[Stu from NYC]

Not only that, then there are those who are accused of complaining immediately if their opinion isn't in lockstep with the poster at the time. Sigh....

Costco will do what they want, just be prepared. I mean think of all the people who can dine on the samples at Costco and not have to make lunch at home anymore.:pepper2:

Belong to Sams and BJ's and do enjoy their samples and often will buy what they sample. Prefer not to buy a large package without having some idea of whether we will enjoy it.

However do not see how you can get lunch out of the small size of their samples. Been to a few costco as our kids both belong and not that many samples available there either

[Aces4]

Belong to Sams and BJ's and do enjoy their samples and often will buy what they sample. Prefer not to buy a large package without having some idea of whether we will enjoy it.

However do not see how you can get lunch out of the small size of their samples. Been to a few costco as our kids both belong and not that many samples available there either


That may depend on the Costco, I know we've been in some that have many samples and lines waiting to try them. You know, the newest dried fruit with ground beef sticks spread on a fat free cracker.

(That's a joke, folks...)

[rustyp]

Stay tuned, lol, it's all yours to enjoy. Costco doesn't do anything special for me so there's never been a complaint. If you want to live in a large, congested city in your elderly years, your wish is being granted. Go for it!chilout

You know what they say about assume ?

At my other house it is an 18 mile round trip to fetch a quart of milk.

[Aces4]

You know what they say about assume ?

At my other house it is an 18 mile round trip to fetch a quart of milk.



I don't think I understand what you are assuming...

[ElDiabloJoe]

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[dewilson58]

Almost 150 posts....................Have we decided if true???


:oops::oops:

[Bogie Shooter]

On since February……too soon to start trying to change things.
Listen to the moddies!

[TVTVTV]

So, things I get at BJ's - sliced deli meats/cheeses, which you can ask for in fractions, and are MUCH less expensive than Winn Dixie or Publix. Nice selection too. Gas, which is the cheapest in the area (It's $3.27 this morning). Four-pack of Cafe Bustelo 10-oz bags ground espresso coffee (that's all we keep in the house, we like our espresso!). TUMs, nasal spray antihistimine. They have Texas Toast for much less than you can get anywhere. I got my prescription eyeglasses a year ago at BJ's. If you have a coupon, Land-o-Lakes butter's a pretty decent price there. Not much of a savings though if you don't care about brand names and get the Walmart brand.

Also - one thing BJs has that no one else has - Poland Spring water. I've had the Zephyrhills water, and Walmart generic. Both are okay, but not as "crisp" as Poland Spring. I don't drink tap water and I don't like the "deadness" of filtered or distilled water, and I don't drink carbonated water at all.

Also if you require Charmin toilet paper, you can get more for less at BJ's especially if you use coupons. TP isn't something you would buy just a couple rolls at a time, you'll never /not/ need it. So grab an enormous package of it, stuff it at the bottom of the linen closet, and you're good to go for a few months.

I prefer Walmart's Great Value TP and it's significantly less expensive than Charmin but I know a lot of people are brand-loyal.

If I'm running low on something that's on sale, or need to prepare for a party, I might get other stuff. Like the mini-quiches, or a big bag of those soft mints that are individually wrapped, or a chunk of parmasano reggiano cheese.

Funny - I didn't renew at BJ's because of the stupid coupon books they mail. Just give customers your price, like Sam's and Costco. I have better things to do with my time.

[patfla06]

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.

I’m so glad it WON’T be on 466A.

[patfla06]

We looked at it today and it’s a huge lot to the left of Hobby Lobby.
I can’t imagine only 1 lane going into Costco the way the roads up there are now.

[Topspinmo]

Costco pays and treats their employees very well ($18.95/hr on average+benefits), still has low prices.... and yes they turn a healthy $29.074 Billion profit (wait....WHAT?!?!?!?!?)
Hopefully that will help you understand.......:highfive::eclipsee_gold_cup:

Well looks like they’re not paying enough taxes don’t it? :oops:

[Topspinmo]

if you shop wisely you will make up the $60.00 in savings


I don’t have pay to walk in door to shop wisely..:BigApplause:

[Altavia]

Analysis. Costco Wholesale's effective tax rate for fiscal years ending September 2019 to 2023 averaged 24.2%. Costco Wholesale's operated at median effective tax rate of 24.4% from fiscal years ending September 2019 to 2023.


The Complete Toolbox For Investors | finbox.com (https://finbox.com/NASDAQGS:COST/explorer/effect_tax_rate/#:~:text=Analysis&text=Costco%20Wholesale's%20effective%20tax%20rate ,ending%20September%202019%20to%202023).

[Foxtrot]

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

[Bogie Shooter]

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

Maybe or maybe not, or do you know what the lease agreement indicates?
Or just guessing?

[JoMar]

I don’t have pay to walk in door to shop wisely..:BigApplause:

I think you are in the minority, BJ's Sam's and Costco all have memberships. And since they are surviving Nationally there must be an advantage to joining, Maybe you should investigate what they provide rather than taking your position....I suspect those that are members smile at your repetitive position. :)

[coffeebean]

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

Is the location by Hobby Lobby owned by The Villages?

[thelegges]

Is the location by Hobby Lobby owned by The Villages?

Yes

[Stu from NYC]

Is the location by Hobby Lobby owned by The Villages?

Suspect the developer gave them a good deal to take this property

[thelegges]

Suspect the developer gave them a good deal to take this property

Goldwing new video states Costco has been in the works for few years, so guess there was a lot of back and forth for the property. But can’t imagine developers gave them much. If you remember not that long ago PF Chang’s was coming to Brownwood, Then it wasn’t.
So deal or no deal, developers have upper hand.

[MplsPete]

Sam's club has their memberships on sale for $14. Normally $50:
"Offer valid through April 30, 2024." Lucky we let ours expire 6 weeks ago.

When my car needed a battery, Sam's put one in.
Costco - "Cash and carry; we don't install."

[Stu from NYC]

Goldwing new video states Costco has been in the works for few years, so guess there was a lot of back and forth for the property. But can’t imagine developers gave them much. If you remember not that long ago PF Chang’s was coming to Brownwood, Then it wasn’t.
So deal or no deal, developers have upper hand.

Not so sure. Sams and BJ are outside the villages property so most likely less cost for real estate. Very competitive business and Costco is not going to start off behind their competitors.

Lots of other places for Costco to locate sure they had good reasons for this location

[Topspinmo]

I think you are in the minority, BJ's Sam's and Costco all have memberships. And since they are surviving Nationally there must be an advantage to joining, Maybe you should investigate what they provide rather than taking your position....I suspect those that are members smile at your repetitive position. :)


Smile away, I’m not stopping anyone who joins or been members. I was member of sams club 20 plus years ago. Figured out I could get same things at Walmart without over spending bulk items.

[MrChip72]

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

Every place that Costco is located they have rent to pay.

Also from the Villages Commercial Property division (Scott Renick):


What’s the No. 1 myth being perpetuated about commercial leasing in The Villages?

That every business in The Villages pays to The Villages Developer a percentage of every dollar they take in. I have heard this from the first day, and it is completely false.

[badkarma318]

It will be interesting to see how much business the new Costco will take away from Sam's, BJ's, and nearby gas stations.

I would think that most people who shop at the previously listed big box stores do so by default only because of convenience/proximity, and due to the fact that there isn't currently a Costco in The Villages. I'm sure there are a few holdouts who will claim that those existing stores are better. They are incorrect.

The residents of Middleton in particular should be quite happy with the news.

[thelegges]

Smile away, I’m not stopping anyone who joins or been members. I was member of sams club 20 plus years ago. Figured out I could get same things at Walmart without over spending bulk items.

It’s a personal choice where to shop. Some don’t find what they buy will fit into the membership mode. For us Costco glasses more than pays for our membership every year. This is the first for us buying glasses in TV. Our Optometrist was $468” Tried the cheap online, cost for one pair was $346. Two other optometrist’s buy one get one was $297 but very cheap plastic frames.

Costco same script titanium frames with green photo tinted at Costco $159.

Since chemo has destroyed my 20/20 vision, it also changes my site sometimes multiple times a day, so have 4 different scripts for difficult days.

Last year our check back from Costco was $267. Pays for our membership and a pair of glasses

[Altavia]

It will be interesting to see how much business the new Costco will take away from Sam's, BJ's, and nearby gas stations.

I would think that most people who shop at the previously listed big box stores do so by default only because of convenience/proximity, and due to the fact that there isn't currently a Costco in The Villages. I'm sure there are a few holdouts who will claim that those existing stores are better. They are incorrect.

The residents of Middleton in particular should be quite happy with the news.

Existing business will also loose experienced/trained employees/managers to COSTCO.

The Clermont COSTCO is probably a faster/easier drive most times from Middleton and other southern Villages than driving north/south through the Villages.

[graciegirl]

Goldwing new video states Costco has been in the works for few years, so guess there was a lot of back and forth for the property. But can’t imagine developers gave them much. If you remember not that long ago PF Chang’s was coming to Brownwood, Then it wasn’t.
So deal or no deal, developers have upper hand.

That is how business works. To make money. There is no shame in that. It is a matter of negotiation. Of course the developers have the upper hand. That doesn't make them wrong or bad or evil or stupid. Money is a very important factor in this world and we all should have a little too much rather than not quite enough.

[thelegges]

Existing business will also loose experienced/trained employees/managers to COSTCO.

The Clermont COSTCO is probably a faster/easier drive most times from Middleton and other southern Villages than driving north/south through the Villages.

I agree pike is less than 2 miles for us, to Clermont, plus a pleather of great restaurants. If we are in the area will drop into new Costco, but that doesn’t happen often. But still very happy Costco is coming and very glad we have so little retail in the south.

[Goldwingnut]

Analysis. Costco Wholesale's effective tax rate for fiscal years ending September 2019 to 2023 averaged 24.2%. Costco Wholesale's operated at median effective tax rate of 24.4% from fiscal years ending September 2019 to 2023.


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A great misconception here, they didn't pay a dime of taxes out of their profits, the taxes were taken out before profits. Businesses don't pay taxes, they collect taxes and pass them on to the government, the customer/end user pays the taxes. If you raise taxes on a business they raise their price to cover the increase in costs. To a business taxes are no different of an expense than labor, material, fuel/energy, etc., it's just another part of the cost deliver the product that will be marked up to make their final profit. Any business that doesn't understand this concept and operate in this manner quickly goes out of business.

The big lie in Washington DC is to raise corporate taxes and not raise taxes on the people, total BS, the people will always pay the higher tax bill.

[thelegges]

That is how business works. To make money. There is no shame in that. It is a matter of negotiation. Of course the developers have the upper hand. That doesn't make them wrong or bad or evil or stupid. Money is a very important factor in this world and we all should have a little too much rather than not quite enough.

My post wasn’t about attacking the developers as you are posting. But not the first time you jump on a post because you “Think” someone is unhappy with developers.

My post was responding to someone who thought developers gave them a deal.

My comment was about Costco has been in the works for years according to Goldwing.

So maybe a little back and forth, but developers still have the upper hand.

[Altavia]

A great misconception here, they didn't pay a dime of taxes out of their profits, the taxes were taken out before profits. Businesses don't pay taxes, they collect taxes and pass them on to the government, the customer/end user pays the taxes. If you raise taxes on a business they raise their price to cover the increase in costs. To a business taxes are no different of an expense than labor, material, fuel/energy, etc., it's just another part of the cost deliver the product that will be marked up to make their final profit. Any business that doesn't understand this concept and operate in this manner quickly goes out of business.

The big lie in Washington DC is to raise corporate taxes and not raise taxes on the people, total BS, the people will always pay the higher tax bill.

Precisely!