[JoMar]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

If you think that is the case you do not know Costco. Their inventory is 50% greater and so is their selection. Their employees are professional and well paid. They are 10 time better than Sams.

You forgot to add "IMO"

[dewilson58]

Employees are professionals?????..............no requirements or certifications required according to their position descriptions.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Strictly a matter of opinion. As someone who now lives in Florida (but was a Costco member in Va for years) I'm completely happy with Sams. I don't find not having a Costco to be life-changing.

Make that two of us are happy with Sam's. After living in Northern NH for several years where you traveled an hour or more each way to get to a store, this is heaven!

[ljarnold]

We just bought new cell phones. Got the best deal in the area and free gift cards. They were also a pleasure to deal with. Not Costco employees tho they are vendors.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Make that two of us are happy with Sam's. After living in Northern NH for several years where you traveled an hour or more each way to get to a store, this is heaven!

White Mountains?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

It is not going to happen. We do not fit the Costco marketing scheme. Even in the Winter months we are two person families. They want larger multi individual families who purchase a lot more per family. They require a certain number of cars in the parking lot at certain times of the day. I agree that if they ever came they would dominate but based on my experience in selling big box stores they Costco has a very well calculated and very demanding marketing plan and they stick by it. Only was it would ever happen is if they decided to go to a smaller satellite store concept or they decided to open in Ocala which I doubt.

I agree, we don't fit the Costco marketing scheme.
I'm curious and you seem knowledgeable. Have you ever known Costco to open a smaller satellite store?

[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Employees are professionals?????..............no requirements or certifications required according to their position descriptions.

The term "professional" in the case of Costco is used to describe an employee who cares about the customer, is well informed, well trained, and their appearance eludes a sense of being proud and happy with their job. This has always been the case with Costco unlike Sam's or Walmart. If you do not understand this then you do not know the Costco experience.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

The term "professional" in the case of Costco is used to describe an employee who cares about the customer, is well informed, well trained, and their appearance eludes a sense of being proud and happy with their job. This has always been the case with Costco unlike Sam's or Walmart. If you do not understand this then you do not know the Costco experience.

Quite the generalization. Having shopped at both for many years, I have not experienced any huge difference in employees at either Sam's or Costco, certainly not to the level that you perceive. Then again, I go in to both places, pick out what I want, check out and leave. I don't require an immersive experience.

[The Chipster]

This is a great (endless) thread, but let me just add this. We are building a home in Asheville, NC. Along with the “metro area” of Asheville and the surrounding 3 counties, it has a rapidly growing population of about 1 million. No COSTCO ANYWHERE WITHIN 50 miles. Folks, we are too small, too seasonal, and have too many competitor cities. And Orlando COSTCO is only one hour away. Give it a break already.

[TheWarriors]

Costco will come, after all what’s the difference between selling diapers or Depends

[skyking]

I agree with those who see a difference in the attitude and professionalism of of Costco associates over Sam's. A completely different experience.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by skyking

I agree with those who see a difference in the attitude and professionalism of of Costco associates over Sam's. A completely different experience.

[Maddie2009]

FYI, you can order non perishable to ship to your place from Costco. I did, paper products, detergent, etc. Buy enough, no shipping fee. Worked well. Can't wait for them to deliver some grocery items to here. They do in some places now.

[The Village Biker]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I have friends that work for Costco Corporate here in Kirkland, WA. I’ve asked and they have no idea if one is coming to TV but they did say Costco does not invest in seasonal populations. They also said, if Costco believes it can make a profit in a city, they will build one. Lets hope we’ll see a Costco TV in the near future.

10,000 + population is not "seasonal.😂

[The Village Biker]

10,000 + is not seasonal ������