Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324894)

I think, Rusty, The Villages residents in their golf carts are far different from the massive automotive influx from outside the perimeter. As I said time will tell and we'll hope for the best.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 2324834)

The traffic will be crazy because this is where most of the shopping in The Villages is now located. The south looks desirable to you because this area is lacking. I really thought that Costco would maybe build down there. But, now this location is closer to Ocala and also Gainsville. Where many young families are living.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324851)

Lol, in thirty years none of us will care. We arrived here in 2004 and the changes are as Margaret indicated.

It was really a cool place then but I think for the good of The Villages, it would have been better for the new Costco to be on the south end of Ocala.

The traffic and influx of surrounding neighbors to shop Costco will be extremely undesirable for The Villages. We would always prefer to drive 20-30 minutes rather than have that constant congestion. Now Ocala residents will be in the crowd filling the streets here.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2324243)

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2324915)

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2324946)

The influx of people from neighboring towns will be welcomed by restaurants in The Villages.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2324915)

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2324974)

It is strange how so many people want the costco to be anywhere other than here.

Some people cant wait to complain about anything.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324968)

So does that mean you own a restaurant? If not, be ready to slide back further in the wait times to be served.:1rotfl:

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2324978)

We don't ever go out to eat in any restaurant at busy times. We never have to wait when we go to lunch/dinner around 3:00 in the afternoon. We've been doing this for many years including when we lived in NJ and South Florida.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324976)

Not only that, then there are those who are accused of complaining immediately if their opinion isn't in lockstep with the poster at the time. Sigh....

Costco will do what they want, just be prepared. I mean think of all the people who can dine on the samples at Costco and not have to make lunch at home anymore.:pepper2:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2324988)

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

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324967)

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!chilout

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2324992)

You know what they say about assume ?

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

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2324575)

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.

Originally Posted by talonip (Post 2324381)

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.

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager (Post 2324446)

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.......:highfive::eclipsee_gold_cup:

Originally Posted by Bob.Betty (Post 2324780)

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

Originally Posted by Foxtrot (Post 2326094)

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

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2325993)

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

Originally Posted by Foxtrot (Post 2326094)

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

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2326127)

Is the location by Hobby Lobby owned by The Villages?

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2326127)

Is the location by Hobby Lobby owned by The Villages?

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2326135)

Suspect the developer gave them a good deal to take this property

Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 2326140)

Goldwing new video states Costco has been in the works for few years, so guess there was a lot of back and forth for the property. But can’t imagine developers gave them much. If you remember not that long ago PF Chang’s was coming to Brownwood, Then it wasn’t.
So deal or no deal, developers have upper hand.

Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 2326122)

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. :)

Originally Posted by Foxtrot (Post 2326094)

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

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2326158)

Smile away, I’m not stopping anyone who joins or been members. I was member of sams club 20 plus years ago. Figured out I could get same things at Walmart without over spending bulk items.