[davem4616]

If Costco determined that it was in their interest to build close to TV they would have already done it

look at how long it took Total Wine to arrive

we travel down to Clermont periodically to shop at BJ's....

[Aloha1]

When they start asking you for your zip code when you check out of Costco in Orlando, Altamont Springs, or Wesley Chapel, you will know they are seriously looking at whether to build near TV. That is one methodology they used in Michigan to determine whether a new location was warranted.

[Marita Koziar]

I’ll believe it when I see it being built!

[Mikee1]

And now you know what the Polo Grounds are going to be.... The new Costco...

[asianthree]

45 minutes to TJs in Gainesville. Less than an hour to Costco in Westly chapel. For us up north we drive 20 minutes to a grocery that is ok.

Every 3 weeks we do the Whole Foods, TJs, Sams and Costco. Its a 50 minute drive depending on the traffic one way. Then once a month to the base, mostly for meat. That 50 minutes, each way.

Driving is what we have to do now so no matter what it’s not a big deal. It’s funny everyone says don’t need big box, with only 2, yet Sams is a zoo no matter what time.

BJs just build near the base for us, but haven’t been there

[justjim]

Originally Posted by KRM0614

For the umpteeth time Costco is not coming to the villages. The commercial rent is 20-30% more the triple net chgs (CAM) are too high and they would be expected to pay TV a royalty or a commission on revenue

Like Sam’s, Costco would likely build outside The Villages If they decided to come to the area.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve never been in a Costco or a Sams . I wonder if I’m missing something? I DON’T THINK SO. I would be excited about a whole food , only because of there take out , you see I haven’t turned a stove on in my last 5 homes

[Trishakaye]

Originally Posted by Medtrans

Here we go again......we’ve been here 5 years and people have been saying this all this time.

14 years here. Same old story!!

[BerniceD]

"Additionally, Costco has a number of cities that are proposed or in the initial planning phases. These could open as late as 2022, assuming that they do indeed move forward:

Murietta, California
Napa California
Pleasanton, California
Branford, Connecticut
Clinton, Connecticut
Athens, Georgia
Meridian, Idaho
Plainfield, Illinois
University City, Missouri
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Patterson, New York
Bismarck, North Dakota
Cranston, Rhode Island
Bluffton, South Carolina
Dallas, Texas
El Paso, Texas
McKinney, Texas
Sherman, Texas"

[skyking]

Originally Posted by KRM0614

For the umpteeth time Costco is not coming to the villages. The commercial rent is 20-30% more the triple net chgs (CAM) are too high and they would be expected to pay TV a royalty or a commission on revenue

???? Not IN The Villages. Near The Villages.

[Byte1]

I heard that the COSTCO South of the Villages is going to close. A little birdie told me. You know, one of those little Sand Hill cranes.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

I’ve never been in a Costco or a Sams . I wonder if I’m missing something? I DON’T THINK SO. I would be excited about a whole food , only because of there take out , you see I haven’t turned a stove on in my last 5 homes

Sams has some really excellent take out but it does take the two of us some days to finish it all.

[Darcue]

I’ll believe it when I see it!

[Pommom91]

Historically, Costco is always built where you can see it from a freeway.

Originally Posted by asianthree

We have heard the rumors before, don’t get your hopes up

Been here 20yrs and the same rumor