[Goldwingnut]

BJ's Wholesale Club is planning on opening a new location in Lady Lake, next to Lowe's. This will finally give Sam's Club some much needed competition. Based on my trip to Lowe's yesterday, it appears that site work is already starting.

I know, now here comes the "I want a Cosco...", "I want a Trader Joe's...", "I want a (insert your favorite store name from the place you left to come to here)...". Bottom line is that these other stores will come to this area if they feel they can make a profit (there's that evil word again) and if the area fits their target market demographic.

The attached pictures show the new location (these are from the permitting).

[thelegges]

Awww you just took the guesstimating away from 50 people, who were hoping for something else. Their hopes, and dreams dash away.. .

[Karadad]

good news. BJ's better than no Cosco!!!!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'm not all too happy about that. Traffic coming up from 441 to that road is already increased, and dangerous, for golf carts coming up behind Wawa's and taking a left to get toward the drive that cuts between Lowe's and Cracker Barrel. It increased once they started opening up the apartments in the back of that photo for occupancy this past year. We just may find ourselves blocked from Lowes and all points north of it, including Taki's, the car wash, Aldi's, Walmart, Beall's, and a whole bunch of medical offices on that side of that road.

I really hope they consider some kind of accommodation for golf carts OTHER than simply trying to stay alive crossing the street there, as is, with new traffic. Either a bridge, or a traffic light, or a bypass that goes back around BEHIND the new BJ's property and comes out BEHIND Lowe's, where car traffic is already at a significant minimum.

I love that there'll be a BJ's. I'm just concerned about traffic in that spot,.

[champion6]

Shoot! I was hoping it would locate in Trailwinds Village next to Publix.

[Bjeanj]

I’ve never been to a BJ’s. Can someone talk about what it’s like, especially in comparison to Sam’s?

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

I’ve never been to a BJ’s. Can someone talk about what it’s like, especially in comparison to Sam’s?

I always liked BJ's. BJ's has a lot more "name brand" stuff (at least it did back in NJ 3yrs ago). I liked it better than Sam's but not as much as Costco. Yea, wish it weas in Trailwinds rather then 441 which is a PITA.

[dewilson58]

Thanks for Info.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by champion6

Shoot! I was hoping it would locate in Trailwinds Village next to Publix.

Reserving that for Costco and Trader Joes

[graciegirl]

BJs.com - BJ's Wholesale Club

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I got that freebee membership to Sam's a couple weeks ago (pay $45, get a $45 credit on your membership card). Used it to look around, see what they have, buy $45 worth of whatever. Their cat food/litter section is TINY, and they didn't have any unscented clumping litter at a reasonable price (I'm not fussy about brands). BJ's has the entire side of an aisle dedicated to cat food, cat litter, and accessories.

They had some interesting things in the center-store area (clothing/books/furnishings, etc). Their meat and prepared fresh foods department looked pretty awesome.

I'm not decided on which I like better - I'm used to BJs, but trying to keep an open mind about Sam's.

[Pinball wizard]

I especially like BJ's deli department. Sliced deli at great prices and very good quality.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

I’ve never been to a BJ’s. Can someone talk about what it’s like, especially in comparison to Sam’s?

IMO, BJ's is a poor third to Costco and Sam's Club. Nothing beats Costco for quality and price. I've taken many "free" trial memberships at BJ's over the years, and never bought much there when a Costco was nearby. You have to ask yourself why BJ's keeps sending out "free" 3-month trial memberships every year when Costco never has. The answer is - Costco doesn't have to. Take the "free" BJ's trial, then take a trip to Costco to see the difference for yourself.

[stan the man]

Now that Sams and BJs are here Costco will never come

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by stan the man

Now that Sams and BJs are here Costco will never come

In MI we have all three on the same road, within 10 miles. Got a BJ’s free membership, most of the items we shop for were more $. Only thing that looked interesting was the deli, but who buys that much processed meat.