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Check out the Tampa location. It is about the same distance as the ones in Orlando and an easy ride as it is just off the I-75 expressway.

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Originally Posted by Dana1963 (Post 1919113)

I like Costco near the Mall at Millenia, Florida Turnpike to I4 (east or north)first exit. Plenty of other shopping and restaurants.

We agree. We usually try to plan some other activity when we make this trip.

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 1919200)

Depends upon where you live in TV. We live in the Spanish Springs area and fastest Costco is near the Millenial Mall in Orlando. If you live near Turnpike Wesley Chapel is probably closer and faster.

Hopefully Clermont store will open soon. Hate going to Sams. Went there 2:00 PM on a Friday and lines were terrible.

We never stand in line at Sam’s. If you download their app, you can enter a credit card and each time you put an item in your cart you scan the UPC code. When you’re done shopping, press a button to pay on your phone. It gives you a small square that they scan at the door and out you go. All your receipts are saved in the app. It works great!

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1919139)

Just so you know we have arranged to build one in Claremont.

Is this a rumor?? Again??

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Originally Posted by RosemarySoso (Post 1919506)

Is this a rumor?? Again??

We think not

I drove to AltaMonte Springs for years but it is off my list after discovering Wesley Chappel! It is a much easier drive down 75. There are rumors a store will be built in Clermont by 2024. I’ve been a Costco member since 1993 (in WA state) and will never change to the copycat Sam’s.

Costco at Mall of Mill. is exactly 53 miles one day - from Village of Sanibel. I prefer that Orlando store, and there are a lot of major retailers in that area. Altamonte Springs was further, and a lot more crowded.

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Originally Posted by RosemarySoso (Post 1919506)

Is this a rumor?? Again??

It's from a "rumor website" so yes.

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Originally Posted by Jolson (Post 1919494)

Very true and great app feature, but making a return there is like going to the dentist and having root canal. The return/membership (same line, there's the mistake) lines are horrendous at least whenever we have gone and every customer has a 10 minute "problem" and then heaven forbid there is someone is in front of you who wants to join. That's good for 20 minutes then they call for extra help and 1 person saunters slowly to the desk and slowly logs in to their computer and by then I'm ready to pull my hair out. I have a $8 shirt I need to return and I have been there 4 times and just took it back with me for "the next time." I'll eventually end up using it for wiping the car. Maybe when BJs opens it will take of some of the load especially in "busy season."

Do they have a one day intro pass?

Wesley Chapel, especially if you don't like to fight traffic. Costco is also well stocked when we have been there. We live s of the turnpike so the highway is close.

Much prefer the drive to Wesley Chappell. Less traffic and stress.Costco is very similar.

I look atheist Costco website under future locations and it did not mention clermont,fl.