[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Belong to Sams and BJ's and do enjoy their samples and often will buy what they sample. Prefer not to buy a large package without having some idea of whether we will enjoy it.

However do not see how you can get lunch out of the small size of their samples. Been to a few costco as our kids both belong and not that many samples available there either

That may depend on the Costco, I know we've been in some that have many samples and lines waiting to try them. You know, the newest dried fruit with ground beef sticks spread on a fat free cracker.

(That's a joke, folks...)

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Stay tuned, lol, it's all yours to enjoy. Costco doesn't do anything special for me so there's never been a complaint. If you want to live in a large, congested city in your elderly years, your wish is being granted. Go for it!

You know what they say about assume ?

At my other house it is an 18 mile round trip to fetch a quart of milk.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by rustyp

You know what they say about assume ?

At my other house it is an 18 mile round trip to fetch a quart of milk.

I don't think I understand what you are assuming...

[ElDiabloJoe]

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[dewilson58]

Almost 150 posts....................Have we decided if true???

[Bogie Shooter]

On since February……too soon to start trying to change things.
Listen to the moddies!

[TVTVTV]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

So, things I get at BJ's - sliced deli meats/cheeses, which you can ask for in fractions, and are MUCH less expensive than Winn Dixie or Publix. Nice selection too. Gas, which is the cheapest in the area (It's $3.27 this morning). Four-pack of Cafe Bustelo 10-oz bags ground espresso coffee (that's all we keep in the house, we like our espresso!). TUMs, nasal spray antihistimine. They have Texas Toast for much less than you can get anywhere. I got my prescription eyeglasses a year ago at BJ's. If you have a coupon, Land-o-Lakes butter's a pretty decent price there. Not much of a savings though if you don't care about brand names and get the Walmart brand.

Also - one thing BJs has that no one else has - Poland Spring water. I've had the Zephyrhills water, and Walmart generic. Both are okay, but not as "crisp" as Poland Spring. I don't drink tap water and I don't like the "deadness" of filtered or distilled water, and I don't drink carbonated water at all.

Also if you require Charmin toilet paper, you can get more for less at BJ's especially if you use coupons. TP isn't something you would buy just a couple rolls at a time, you'll never /not/ need it. So grab an enormous package of it, stuff it at the bottom of the linen closet, and you're good to go for a few months.

I prefer Walmart's Great Value TP and it's significantly less expensive than Charmin but I know a lot of people are brand-loyal.

If I'm running low on something that's on sale, or need to prepare for a party, I might get other stuff. Like the mini-quiches, or a big bag of those soft mints that are individually wrapped, or a chunk of parmasano reggiano cheese.

Funny - I didn't renew at BJ's because of the stupid coupon books they mail. Just give customers your price, like Sam's and Costco. I have better things to do with my time.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by talonip

For some reason 466 seems to be the center of the villages universe. The center has moved way south. We don’t go to Sam’s anymore due to the traffic on micro and Rolling acres.
We live in St. John and it’s gonna be a 25 minute drive. 466A would be a better location.

I’m so glad it WON’T be on 466A.

[patfla06]

We looked at it today and it’s a huge lot to the left of Hobby Lobby.
I can’t imagine only 1 lane going into Costco the way the roads up there are now.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Costco pays and treats their employees very well ($18.95/hr on average+benefits), still has low prices.... and yes they turn a healthy $29.074 Billion profit (wait....WHAT?!?!?!?!?)
Hopefully that will help you understand.......

Well looks like they’re not paying enough taxes don’t it?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bob.Betty

if you shop wisely you will make up the $60.00 in savings

I don’t have pay to walk in door to shop wisely..

[Altavia]

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[Foxtrot]

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Foxtrot

Costco will have to raise their prices here since The Villages will have to get their cut.

Maybe or maybe not, or do you know what the lease agreement indicates?
Or just guessing?

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I don’t have pay to walk in door to shop wisely..

I think you are in the minority, BJ's Sam's and Costco all have memberships. And since they are surviving Nationally there must be an advantage to joining, Maybe you should investigate what they provide rather than taking your position....I suspect those that are members smile at your repetitive position.