[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We belong to Sam's Club and are very disappointed in it. There selection and consistency is poor at best. I used to shop at Costco up north and found it to be far better than Sam's Club.
The problem is that the nearest Costco is one hour and seven minutes.
Ny wife is currently sending an e-mail to Costco asking them to consider locating a new store in the area of the Villages. The fact that the Villages now has apopulation of 110,000 should be quite an incentive. The Villages is larger than Ocala, Leesburg and Altamonte Springs. I'm surprised that large stores would locate in areas like this when we have a much larger potential base right here.
So, I'm thinking that if all of us that like Costco and would like to see one located here, would e-mail or write them, them might think about it.Who knows? Crazier things have worked.

[skyking]

Agree! We sent a letter to Costco two years ago and they responded that this area was not in their plans. Maybe it is time to try again.

[gomoho]

I agree - Costco puts Sams to shame, but I have actually learned what products at Sams suit my needs and do my other shopping at Publix.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I agree - Costco puts Sams to shame, but I have actually learned what products at Sams suit my needs and do my other shopping at Publix.

............. and Aldi's and Sweetbay and we have made it work for us. Do not mean to be rude, but there is really no point in sitting around wishing for something that is not happening right now .............. but, we can hope!

[justjim]

WalMart is by far the largest retailer in the country but is starting to struggle a bit. Same day stores sales are down and grocery sales are down too in their super stores. They are currently planning to open a number of smaller stores.

SAMS CLUB has never been profitable---from what I read. They have a new CEO and need some new ideas. Most Retirees don't buy in the "bulk" that stores like the so called Wholesale Clubs (Sams, Costco, Bj) like to push And direction much of their sales.

[jhrc4]

Try Amazon, honestly Keurig coffee is a better buy, free shipping plus they have many other items.

The travel time to the Costco is 1 hr. & 7 min. now does that take into account the traffic lights, stop and go, and rubber neckers; curious that you can be that precise.

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by justjim

SAMS CLUB has never been profitable---from what I read. They have a new CEO and need some new ideas. Most Retirees don't buy in the "bulk" that stores like the so called Wholesale Clubs (Sams, Costco, Bj) like to push And direction much of their sales.

Not sure you are correct about "most retirees don't buy in bulk". Go to Sams and you will see lots of seniors coming out with bulk buys. You will use it sooner or later and what you can't use now you can probably freeze and use later.

[jhrc4]

Wow !! 1:00hr and 7 min. on the button I along with a bunch of others are really, really impressed. Next time I need to get to the airport you are going to be my first call!!

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

wow !! 1:00hr and 7 min. On the button i along with a bunch of others are really, really impressed. Next time i need to get to the airport you are going to be my first call!!

what?????????

[TNLAKEPANDA]

We love Costco too....Much better than Sams. I am sure they will build here... Evenually.

[raynan]

I think (don't know) that we will get more big box stores when the interchange to the turnpike goes in. Easier for their deliveries/shipments.

[Gulfhills]

We go to the Altamonte Springs Costco every month or 6 weeks. Found some good places to eat there, and just make a day of it. Don't forget to bring your cooler.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

............. and Aldi's and Sweetbay and we have made it work for us. Do not mean to be rude, but there is really no point in sitting around wishing for something that is not happening right now .............. but, we can hope!

Who's suggesting that we sit around and wish for something? In fact, I was suggesting exactly the opposite. I am suggesting the we take action and flood the Costco home office with e-mails. In the meantime, I will shop at San's and go to Publix for a few things and even Aldi once in a while for a few things. It works for us as well, but it is a pain in the butt.

[ricthemic]

SAMs is good and if we can t hv costco I am glad we hv SAMs. BJs is horrible IMO

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

............. and Aldi's and Sweetbay and we have made it work for us. Do not mean to be rude, but there is really no point in sitting around wishing for something that is not happening right now .............. but, we can hope!

True, Madelaine Amee, but this is the place we're allowed to vent!