[It's Hot There]

R I P........the founder just passed away.

[Villager Joyce]

IMHO...the difference between Costco and Sam's is .....night and day.

[graciegirl]

Founder of Costco retired in January at age of 77.

founder of costco retired - Bing

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

IMHO...the difference between Costco and Sam's is .....night and day.

How so?

[graciegirl]

We like the beef, even if it has to be put into smaller packages when we get home.

[JSR22]

Huge difference between Costco and Sams. Meat, shellfish, more brand names.

[Mleeja]

One would think if the posters were that enthralled with Costco, they would have checked the Costco locations before buying here. The stores we have are just fine. If you can't find it you probably don't need it. Driving to Orlando or Tampa just for a store... Maybe a Costco Club could be formed and bus tours taken to the different Costco's around the state.

[l2ridehd]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

We go to the Costco in Longwood/Altamnte Springs. Closer to 75-90 minutes on 441. I will go 90 minutes on 441 all day before 6O minutes on 75.

Seriously????? 441 is multilane, left exits, many traffic lights and speed changes and what I would consider a bit of a difficult drive. On 75, set the cruise at 70 and a very easy trip. Even with the construction which will end soon, it still seems a much simpler drive to me.

And I also agree that Costco is significantly better than Sam's. Have shopped at Costco for many years and Sams since moving here and I find the quality of almost everything better at Costco. Kirkland, their store brand products are usually better than the product they replace. Their meats are much better, and the product selection is always better than Sam's.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

One would think if the posters were that enthralled with Costco, they would have checked the Costco locations before buying here. The stores we have are just fine. If you can't find it you probably don't need it. Driving to Orlando or Tampa just for a store... Maybe a Costco Club could be formed and bus tours taken to the different Costco's around the state.

Very true, I know many that said they would never buy in the villages until Costco was no more than 3 minutes away.

[emoji23]

[It's Hot There]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Huge difference between Costco and Sams. Meat, shellfish, more brand names.

Yep, Sam's is a lot better.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

How so?

I am not one of those people that claim everything is better back home, but Costco is better than Sam's. Steaks, fish, produce, bakery, coffee pods, computer warranty and concierge service, just to name a few.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

One would think if the posters were that enthralled with Costco, they would have checked the Costco locations before buying here. The stores we have are just fine. If you can't find it you probably don't need it. Driving to Orlando or Tampa just for a store... Maybe a Costco Club could be formed and bus tours taken to the different Costco's around the state.

Up north we are 40minutes to three Costco and 50 minutes for two more. Yes we do shop at more than one, no bus needed

[manaboutown]

I just wish I had bought some Price Club (now Costco) stock back in 1990 when I first heard about it. costco stock graph - Google Search

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Up north we are 40minutes to three Costco and 50 minutes for two more. Yes we do shop at more than one, no bus needed

It just slays me the people who will drive all theses miles to save $.05 cents on a can of green beans. Do you figure in the gas wasted into your "savings"? Let alone your time!

They may have good products. I was in the consumer product business. Folger's sells the same coffee to Costco as the do Sam's.

If people want to drive to Costco, god bless them that they have a safe trip...

[Villager Joyce]

I love that I can go to costco just because I want to. The quality of the products has been the response, not saving money.