[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Never been to Sams or BJ's. Do you do weekly shopping there? Is that how it pays for the price of membership?... and if so why be a member of TWO discount places? Thanks

Each place has some different offerings. Been a member of Sams for 30 years and just joined BG's when new store opened.

Going back and forth but probably will keep both memberships.

One big advantage of BJ is a very good deli counter. Sams has pharmacy.

We like the fruits and vegetables at both stores and do go weekly for the most part.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by gego3650

Clermont location is almost finished.

Per friend of ours in Clermont, they just started.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Per friend of ours in Clermont, they just started.

Thank you for the information. Waiting patiently for this Costco to be ready for customers. (Actually, I can't wait!!!!)

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Thank you for the information. Waiting patiently for this Costco to be ready for customers. (Actually, I can't wait!!!!)

Can anyone give me a reason why Costco ignores building around are near TV??

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Can anyone give me a reason why Costco ignores building around are near TV??

We’re not really their target demographic. They rely more on families that buy in bulk not old folks that tend to buy less. Add in the seasonal fluctuation of the population and it makes us even less attractive.

That being said. Maybe now with all the multi family housing being built on the periphery of The Villages and the impending construction of Middleton, we might start to look a little more viable.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Thank you for the information. Waiting patiently for this Costco to be ready for customers. (Actually, I can't wait!!!!)

Apparently they just started construction however according to others it is almost done.

Cant wait until someone figures this out

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Apparently they just started construction however according to others it is almost done.

Cant wait until someone figures this out

Why don’t you drive down there and take a look? What better way to “figure this out”. Let us know what you find.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Apparently they just started construction however according to others it is almost done.

Cant wait until someone figures this out

On their website, the future store openings are scheduled out to March 2023, but the Clermont store is not listed. So, apparently, you have at least another 6 months or longer to wait.

There is a lot of building construction in the area, but it is not clear whether it is the Costco store or other stores that are planned for the area. It could be that they want to complete the surrounding store construction before opening the Costco.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Why don’t you drive down there and take a look? What better way to “figure this out”. Let us know what you find.

I would but in the middle of cataract surgery so not willing to drive that far. I hereby deputize you to do it.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I would but in the middle of cataract surgery so not willing to drive that far. I hereby deputize you to do it.

Nah. I figure it’ll open when it opens. In the meantime I’ll be happy making the drive to Wesley Chapel.

Good luck with the peepers. That eye stuff gives me the willies.

[mikeycereal]

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.

I didn't either. Until I tried the pesto salmon in the foil tray. Signed up right after trying it. Sam's Salmon is... okay, but not the same. I'm going to have to try Lighthouse one day so I stop pining for Costco to open closer.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Nah. I figure it’ll open when it opens. In the meantime I’ll be happy making the drive to Wesley Chapel.

Good luck with the peepers. That eye stuff gives me the willies.

So far it is doing ok. Told nurses was very nervous so they really filled me with whatever they used to make me very relaxed. I have no idea what happened between being rolled into OR and than finding myself sitting in a chair.

An hour of my life was gone.

[FMF Doc]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

What choice do you have?

FYI, there is a new Costco scheduled to open in Pudong, China in March 2023, only about 7,500 miles from The Villages.

Is it golf cart accessible?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by FMF Doc

Is it golf cart accessible?

Only if the bus leaves you off in the parking lot. However more likely they take you to the door in a rickshaw

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by FMF Doc

Is it golf cart accessible?

Yes, but it's not on The Villages GPS App yet. However it will be by the time it opens, because the new Village of Pyongchaing will just be opening by then. But it will be a few more years before all of the bridges are built.