[DellChurch]

There new stores built in the last 8-10 years in New England are incredible and 100% better than Costco or Sam's. If they are anything like the ones we shopped at in Massachusetts over the last 12 years you will be very impressed!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

I'll get some footage when they start work and every few weeks after. Like most construction it will be pretty boring.

Sir, your videos are anything but boring. Look forward to seeing the progress as it happens.

[coffeebean]

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've never been to a BJ's. Can someone talk about what it's like, especially in comparison to COSTCO.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

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.

My hopes for a Costco in this area are certainly dashed now. I wasn't looking for a Costo in The Villages but Ocala would have been nice.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Garywt

BJ’s by golf cart sounds great. I like BJ’s better than Costco and Sam’s. I know they are all similar but have been a member of BJ’s for about 30 years. Anytime something good is built within golf cart range is a good thing.

Just wondering.....does BJ's blister pack pulled rotisserie chicken? Costco does this and it is awesome!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by johnnascar

The name of store sounds offensive

Growing up on Long Island, we had a Bargain John's in our small town.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Sweatman

From Wikipedia: The company was started by discount department store chain Zayre in 1984, on the Medford/Malden border in Massachusetts. The company's name was derived from the initials of Beverly Jean Weich, the daughter of Mervyn Weich, the president of the new company.

I remember Zayre's.

[laryb]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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

I've been a BJ's member for many years, starting when they first opened stores in Mass. I prefer Costco, but since I don't have one here in TV, I'd gladly take a BJ's. Nothing wrong with Sam's, but I feel BJ's has a choice of products that suit us better.They have an excellent meat and produce dept, and their store brands are excellent. From what I've read, several years ago, they were falling behind Costco and Sam's in sales, so to differentiate themselves, they decide to cater more to families rather than businesses, with smaller quantities than the others. The stores look a little smaller to me, also. Prices are similar to the others. They always have great specials in their optical dept. The one thing they have is a really good deli. Yes, they have processed meats like every other deli, but they also have excellent pastrami, roast beef, ham, etc, and cheeses at prices usually much lower than Publix or Winn Dixie. I think that people from the northeast will find some things they're more familiar with. We shopped at the local BJ's for close to 20 years from when they opened, and it was as clean and as well maintained as the day it opened. So, basically, I guess you could call them the same but different.