[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Nucky

We just went to a Costco with our son in N.J. Please tell me what the hell is the big deal? Am I missing something?

Don’t make a remark about N.J. being something to do with it not being so great.

As far as I can see it’s NOTHING more than a personal preference to choose Costco. What a joke. Drive an hour each way to save next to nuttin. Crazy.

You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Aces4

This area should be hitting that population number shortly, hang in there.

There are130,00 in TV no where near 2.6 million

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by photo1902

You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.

Sams does not have what Costco offers! Sams is very low end.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Sams is not 10% of Costco offers!

I’ve been long time members of Costco, Sam’s and BJ’s. What’s the diff?

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I’ve been long time members of Costco, Sam’s and BJ’s. What’s the diff?

wine, meat, and higher end food products. To me Sams is a WalMart.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Sams does not have what Costco offers! Sams is very low end.

Absolutely true. There is no comparison, in the high-end quality products or customer service/return policies between Costco and Sam's. Plus they have extremely loyal and well paid employees, which cuts down tremendously in turnover - thus saving money they pass on to customers.

[Nipper]

I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Nipper

I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

Nope. Buy local.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Nipper

I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

If they came would be outside just like Sams and BJ.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Northerner52

New Businesses Coming To Clermont: On SR 50 (Costco), On Hwy 27 (Sonic Drive-In), In Downtown Clermont (Apartment and Office Use) | South Lake Tablet

I don’t consider Clermont close to me.

[kkingston57]

Waiting patiently. Loyal Costco customer but getting to like Sam's. I can pick out my steak(s) from the butcher counter and they do have more variety of foods.

They still do not seem to be able to get there s..t together. Went there Saturday PM and had the "usual" terrible service. There were at least 30 people in line to get out the door with one person at the door. Person in front of us(in his 70's) bought alcohol and there was nobody there to check his ID. He waited(and held up customers) for at least 5 minutes.

About 5 years ago, I went to a new Costco store and noted there were not any self check outs. Per a cashier they did not have self check outs. She claimed that store could make more money with real cashiers due to fact that they could turnover customers at higher rate. What a novel idea.

Keep going to Sam's due to convenience. Left store and "Stairway to Heaven" started on radio and still not done when we pulled into driveway. Life goes on.

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Waiting patiently. Loyal Costco customer but getting to like Sam's. I can pick out my steak(s) from the butcher counter and they do have more variety of foods.

They still do not seem to be able to get there s..t together. Went there Saturday PM and had the "usual" terrible service. There were at least 30 people in line to get out the door with one person at the door. Person in front of us(in his 70's) bought alcohol and there was nobody there to check his ID. He waited(and held up customers) for at least 5 minutes.

About 5 years ago, I went to a new Costco store and noted there were not any self check outs. Per a cashier they did not have self check outs. She claimed that store could make more money with real cashiers due to fact that they could turnover customers at higher rate. What a novel idea.

Keep going to Sam's due to convenience. Left store and "Stairway to Heaven" started on radio and still not done when we pulled into driveway. Life goes on.

Costco in Lutz has self check out.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Costco has 2 stores in Orlando and 2 in Winter Park. They do extensive market research before they select a location. There are 2.6 million people in Orlando TV does not fit their demographics.

We just got back from Juneau Alaska. I have not checked the population there but can say there are a lot less people there than in TV.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by JSR22

wine, meat, and higher end food products. To me Sams is a WalMart.

Yep.

“Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club on April 7, 1983, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, 21 years after he founded Walmart. In 1987, Sam's Club made its first acquisition by purchasing West Monroe, Louisiana-based SuperSaver Wholesale Warehouse Club; the purchase expanded the chain by 24 locations.”

[thomp679]

Originally Posted by Nipper

I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

Nipper, this I have to read. Exactly why are you sure the Developers don't want a Costco? Don't forget the state facts and references.