[BerniceD]

I love Costco, what else is there to say! I also love Trader Joe's and often shop both in same day. I hate shopping.

[ctreick]

I really miss Costco since moving to TV...Sam’s Club just doesn’t do it...the quality of product and variety is far superior at Costco!!!

[cassjax2]

I’ve been ordering online for about 3 years and only go to Costco when it’s a must. I’ve been a member since 1993 and would never consider changing to Sam’s.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Not big fan of any store where I have to pay To get in just to buy there crap. Think of the millions there making off gullible’s.

Sure, makes sense. Pay more because you don't want to pay a membership fee. They also have great SALES every month that lasts a month. Been a member for over 25 years (used to be called Price Club back then near me). I've saved the fees I have paid many times over. Actually you can save 1 or 2 years fees on one visit or even 1 item. Just as an example (but not limited to) 2yrs ago I bought a 65" TV for $200 less than could be found anywhere on the internet + it included 2 extra years warranty and they even hung it on the wall for free (on existing bracket). ~3 years fee saved. Last year I purchased a gas powered power washer which was $150 less than I could find locally (Sam's had it), delivered for free (~2 yrs fee saved). Just a single bottle of pure vanilla extract is 1/5th the PRICE PER OUNCE from any supermarket. Same for cinnamon. Wife buys Citrical calcium pills @ 1/2 the price per pill of ANY local store. I buy Centrum multi-viatmins, COQ10, 1/2 or better per pill than any local store ..... dozens and dozens of other drugstore items that can save you a years fee on just 1 shopping visit. And their prime meats, the best vs any local store. I can go on and on. The 60lb bags of rice ain't for me but there is many dozens of items that will save you your 1 year membership fee in 1 shopping visit. Occasionally I suffer and buy 2 LARGE BOTTLES of peanut butter for 1/2 the supermarket price per oz but it won't go bad. Plus their return policy is the absolute tops vs. ANY other store (inc Sams). Plus you can "share" your membership with a friend or family member and even get them their own card. If one is an "educated consumer" they can do very very well. Of course to many people saving a few bucks isn't a big deal and all the power to them but at least for us it's worth the membership AND the trip. Sure, the jokes about buying a 200lb box of cookies will always stick (like the Villages STD atory) but are generally unfounded with just a little bit of "pre-visit" planning and smart shopping and YES, you can order online but very often prices are less in the store and of course they have a much larger selection.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Not big fan of any store where I have to pay To get in just to buy there crap. Think of the millions there making off gullible’s.

The 2% cash back we get more than covers our membership fee. We get even more money back by using their credit card.

We book all of our cruises through Costco. Not only do we get 3% back from the credit card but Costco also kicks back a good portion of their commission in the form of onboard credit.

We get a lot of money back each year from the credit card. lol

[Northerner52]

I was told it would be closer to TV than Ocala. Probably near 44 and 75.

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Rumor has it Cosco is building in Ocala that means coming to The Villages is not likely

[ShaSha]

I have been ordering what Costco will deliver since March . It’s easy and not hard to reach the $75 minimum fir free delivery.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

The 2% cash back we get more than covers our membership fee. We get even more money back by using their credit card.

We book all of our cruises through Costco. Not only do we get 3% back from the credit card but Costco also kicks back a good portion of their commission in the form of onboard credit.

We get a lot of money back each year from the credit card. lol

You know what Dave Ramsey says about cash back on credit cards?

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

You know what Dave Ramsey says about cash back on credit cards?

Have no idea.

What I do know is that I'm getting a minimum of a 30 day interest free loan. I'm getting money back on things I would have bought anyway. My credit card covers comp and collision on a rental car. There are no foreign transaction fees. No annual membership cost.

Please tell me what your perceived downside is.

[jdulej]

Here is my problem with Costco - the last time we shopped at one we went in to get capers (they had a great buy then). We left with the capers, a ping pong table, and a food processor. I realized then that I had a Costco problem and had to quit cold turkey.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

You know what Dave Ramsey says about cash back on credit cards?

I will bite what does he say?

To me a free card that we pay off each month and gives us a bunch of cash back each year is a super duper deal. Especially since we only purchase what we will use.

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by ldj1938

Just a suggestion, but I have started ordering whatever I can from Costco online. If they start seeing the number of orders online that I know we generate maybe it will help get a store built here. Too bad It's such a miserable trip to the nearest location. Sam's is just not doing it for me.

Good luck with that idea...already tried with Trader Joe’s and they aren’t coming.

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by Jima64

still trying to figure out the reason for going to costco for two seniors. where are the regular frozen french fries?

1. The pharmacy (Propecia cheaper than anywhere else)
2. The Rotisserie chickens (bigger and cheaper)
3. The gasoline
4. A 12 month supply of anything you only need a few of.

[Stu from NYC]

So what does Dave Ramsey have to say about Costco?

[[email protected]]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

You know what Dave Ramsey says about cash back on credit cards?

back from my credit card every year , I pay my bill off every month automatically, I’m sure what is not being said and what Dave Ramsey says is if you carry a balance it’s not worth it , but I wouldn’t know because I’ve never listened to him