[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JSR22

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

OK but please let me know when they add a Sams to the mix.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

OK but please let me know when they add a Sams to the mix.

To me there is zero difference between Walmart Super Center and Sams. I don’t like either one.

[coffeebean]

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!

Friends of ours in Georgia have a Home Depot right across the street from Lowes.

[Nucky]

I move that a Costco is built in The Village’s immediately with a Jumbo Tron, Movie Theater before an old friend ruptures an artery! Let’s get to work on this. We can use the laborers who are screwing the pooch on the 441 improvement project!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I move that a Costco is built in The Village’s immediately with a Jumbo Tron, Movie Theater before an old friend ruptures an artery! Let’s get to work on this. We can use the laborers who are screwing the pooch on the 441 improvement project!

Rumor has it those workers are on an around the world cruise and will be back in time to do some work in February.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Friends of ours in Georgia have a Home Depot right across the street from Lowes.

In many areas of the country the two stores are next door to each other. In Roanoke they were on each side of the street.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

For us, it is not about saving money. Costco has products that I can not find anywhere else. That is a fact.

Same here products we can't find anywhere else and that's not even mentioning the fact I purchased Kirkland hearing aids(made by Phonak) thru them for $1399 vs. $5000 elsewhere for a very comparable national brand.

[Jensor17]

Originally Posted by La lamy

LOL
Don't see why people love Costco. I haven't found it much better or cheaper than Walmart myself.

Costco guarantees every product they sell. From Christmas trees to vaccuums.
. I had a bagless vacuum cleaner by FantomVac that never worked. I took it to a local warranty repair shop owner, who said there is no warranty on Fantom vacs. Costco took it back without a squabble. I had a Christmas tree that would not light up in the middle. Costco manager said “we will refund your money”.
Costco adds extra years’ warranties FREE on computers and appliances and TVs. Costco price-savings on one trip are worth the cost of your annual.membership

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Jensor17

Costco guarantees every product they sell. From Christmas trees to vaccuums.
. I had a bagless vacuum cleaner by FantomVac that never worked. I took it to a local warranty repair shop owner, who said there is no warranty on Fantom vacs. Costco took it back without a squabble. I had a Christmas tree that would not light up in the middle. Costco manager said “we will refund your money”.
Costco adds extra years’ warranties FREE on computers and appliances and TVs. Costco price-savings on one trip are worth the cost of your annual.membership

We had a 3 year old dyson that was close to $450. That stopped working. While in Costco looking for new vacuum, employee told us to bring it back, we were refunded the full amount. I can’t think of any business other than Costco that will do that even with an extended warranty. We buy all of our electronics there.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by B-flat

Same here products we can't find anywhere else and that's not even mentioning the fact I purchased Kirkland hearing aids(made by Phonak) thru them for $1399 vs. $5000 elsewhere for a very comparable national brand.

Good for you! Certainly worth the price of the membership.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

How far is Costco from The Villages? Is it an easy drive?

We tend to go to the Winter Park location (45 miles) most often; but I suppose it depends on each person's preferences/routines. We loved the idea of being about to do our Trader Joe's shopping, Whole Foods shopping, and Costco shopping all in one day.... plus the allure of having a great dinner at one of the fantastic restaurants there before coming home. The fact that we could also make a "Nothing Bundt" stop was also a powerful "motivator", LOL, now of course, we HAVE our own Nothing Bundt ! Otherwise, our favorite Costco location is Sarasota.. much further of course, but we just do that one when we are going to the beach there for the day, leave beach about 4:30, do our Costco thing, and still get home at a reasonable time... for seniors...LOL ! Another reason we use the Winter Park Costco so much is we LOVE to eat at Another Broken Egg (first discovered on a trip to Charleston 5-6 years ago) in Winter Park Village. Now we are going to have that great breakfast/brunch/lunch choice right here too soon !

[GoldenBoy]

Hoping they are back in time for the snow bird traffic.

[GoldenBoy]

Better question is why would you return the ring? Unless you also returned the wife/mistress/girlfriend.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoy

Better question is why would you return the ring? Unless you also returned the wife/mistress/girlfriend.

Hmmm very interesting

[WingedFoot78]

Toll roads?