I happen to go around 1:00. Why you ask on opening day? Because I wanted to! Got a parking spot directly in front of the main entrance next to the golf cart only parking. Yes it was quite busy in the store however I managed to accomplish what I set out to do. I found every one who I encountered to be considerate and mindful to keeping the flow of shoppers moving along. The staff were extremely helpful & pleasant. Came time to cash out and I was directed to a cashier that had no one in line. So my going to BJ’s on opening day was very satisfying!

We were there when BJs opened. Easy peasy in and out. We MUCH prefer Costco and will keep Sam's membership as out local warehouse due to them carrying items that BJs did not have.

Sorry, but won't be keeping BJs membership after it expires as we do not want three warehouse memberships. Two is enough. I hope BJs does well in the long run. I don't like to see any business fail. Just wish it were Costco that opened up in this location.

We gas up at Sam's all the time but have never heard one horn. Admit, sometimes there is a wait but it has never been more than five minutes. I guess we go at a good time and would never wait more than five minutes for gas anyway.

Well, there was one time when a woman yelled out of her window for my husband to "learn how to drive" when he politely and safely waited for the main road to clear before he "blocked the box" to get into the parking lot. She made me laugh out loud.

When a new store opens, I won't go there for at least a month . Opening days are worse than black Friday used to be.

You "never waited more than 5 minutes at SAMs gas" ?????????? I find that hard to believe. If there is only ONE CAR in front it takes more than 5 minutes to put in the 2 cards, fill on a low average of maybe 8 gals gallons gas and pay. We have never been there (especially recently with high gas prices) when there are at minimum 5 or 6 cars in each of the 4 (or 6?) lines. We are usually there mid-day which might not be the best time but still. If any gas station is totally empty it has to take more than 5 minutes for the entire process. Maybe time flies when you're having fun! :D

Did you get a free mug?:1rotfl:

Agree wait is usually more than 5 at least 10 minutes

So, after reading through this thread, it is really all good. Good for Lady Lake to have the taxes, good for people to have more options to shop, good for Lowes will bring more people into their area, all good.

Now all we need is for Costco's to get their act together and find a piece of land and build their store, although they are leaving it a bit late!

Personally, I have been very surprised that their management has missed the boat on TV.

I sure wish it were a Costco instead, but even then - I wouldn't fight the mobs on the first day. lol

Good thing we still live in a country were we can make choices.

I agree with you, BUT if other people decide to go there on opening day, that's their decision and their decision only.

Image if one of our golf courses would offer free golf for one day, would you go then??

"Image if one of our golf courses would offer free golf for one day, would you go then??"

You mean like Christmas Day at the Champ courses here? No!

Here comes the carnage speeches.

So true!:popcorn:

Usually only one car in each lane when I get gas at Sams, about 30 minutes before they close, plus nobody in the store either

Went to BJ this morning.

Took a few minutes to convert our membership to a card. Store was crowded but people well behaved.

Store well layed out and obviously everything very fresh.

Employees very helpful especially in the deli.

We will continue going back and forth to Sams and BJ.