[Djean1981]

I'm hoping for a Costco in the South area - once Middleton, new school, family housing development (and other non-villages housing) is in place.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

With BJ's and Sam's club a couple miles apart doesn't help either.

That is why I think having a Costco is just wishful thinking.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Costco's pulled rotisserie chicken is fantastic. I portion it into several servings and freeze them. It is delicious and it's all breast meat in the package.

I used to like rotissarie chicken, but the last few times I bought one it tasted different and the texture was tougher. It was really gross, like chewing rubber. Ended up tossing it. I was trying to figure out why it was like that since I love chicken. Only experienced that about 4 times in the last 4 years. When I bought chicken breasts there was that same rubber texture after cooking. And it's not from overcooking. It may be from added hormones. When I get chicken from Cane's or Huey's it's always been melt in the mouth good. The tenders aren't a problem, seems to be more with the breast.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I used to like rotissarie chicken, but the last few times I bought one it tasted different and the texture was tougher. It was really gross, like chewing rubber. Ended up tossing it. I was trying to figure out why it was like that since I love chicken. Only experienced that about 4 times in the last 4 years. When I bought chicken breasts there was that same rubber texture after cooking. And it's not from overcooking. It may be from added hormones. When I get chicken from Cane's or Huey's it's always been melt in the mouth good. The tenders aren't a problem, seems to be more with the breast.

I thought I was the only one with that problem. Happened at Havana a couple of times too. Always thought it was over cooking.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I used to like rotissarie chicken, but the last few times I bought one it tasted different and the texture was tougher. It was really gross, like chewing rubber. Ended up tossing it. I was trying to figure out why it was like that since I love chicken. Only experienced that about 4 times in the last 4 years. When I bought chicken breasts there was that same rubber texture after cooking. And it's not from overcooking. It may be from added hormones. When I get chicken from Cane's or Huey's it's always been melt in the mouth good. The tenders aren't a problem, seems to be more with the breast.

Oh my, that is not good news. So far, (knock on wood), the rotisserie chicken from Costco has been really delicious. What they do is pull the white meat off the bone and package it......no bones and no skin.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I used to like rotissarie chicken, but the last few times I bought one it tasted different and the texture was tougher. It was really gross, like chewing rubber. Ended up tossing it. I was trying to figure out why it was like that since I love chicken. Only experienced that about 4 times in the last 4 years. When I bought chicken breasts there was that same rubber texture after cooking. And it's not from overcooking. It may be from added hormones. When I get chicken from Cane's or Huey's it's always been melt in the mouth good. The tenders aren't a problem, seems to be more with the breast.

When a chicken is marinated, or Brined too long it gets tough, with a rubber consistency. We brine all of our poultry before baking or rotisserie, keeps them juicy. Could be Costco or their supplier, has changed their soak process and chicken comes out very different

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Timothyimitchell

Eastport/Middleton will provide that demographic. Costco and all the other shopping will be across the Bexley Bridge. That's if, the economy doesn't collapse. That may be a big IF

Close enough. That would be a great location for a Costco for all of The Villages.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

I'm hoping for a Costco in the South area - once Middleton, new school, family housing development (and other non-villages housing) is in place.

I’m hoping too. If all of this expansion in the south of The Villages makes us look more lucrative for Costco in our area, I’m all for it.

[Kenswing]

I’m surprised that Ocala doesn’t have one. They’re a city of 60,000+. That would also be an easy trip from The Villages.

[goldseekur]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

That is why I think having a Costco is just wishful thinking.

In Columbus, Ohio, we has a Costco right across the street from a Sam's Club.

Maybe they will get like gas stations, one on every corner!

[daniel200]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Costco products (mostly Kirkland branded) are generally much higher quality than Walmart, and even higher quality than most competing products as a whole. I would be interested to know any "Great Value" products from Walmart that are "almost as good" as any of the Costco products.

Costco is successful because of the high quality and value that it delivers for customers. For Walmart, it's more about how cheap they can sell low quality items.

Now I understand why so many say that The Villages is not Costco's demographic.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I’m hoping too. If all of this expansion in the south of The Villages makes us look more lucrative for Costco in our area, I’m all for it.

Claremont is as close as you will see a Costco, never on developer land.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by goldseekur

In Columbus, Ohio, we has a Costco right across the street from a Sam's Club.

Maybe they will get like gas stations, one on every corner!

OK but has anyone ever seen the three of them on top of each other?

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

OK but has anyone ever seen the three of them on top of each other?

What a great idea.
Three level shopping in one building, Costo, Sam's Club, and BJ's.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

OK but has anyone ever seen the three of them on top of each other?

In Flemington NJ there is a Costco, BJs and a Walmart Super Center within 3 miles of each other.