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B-flat 01-20-2023 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jparsoneau@aol.com (Post 2177330)
For what it’s worth, I still believe Costco is better than BJ’s or Sam’s Club

I agree Costco is better but we don't care to drive the 140 mile round trip to Wesley Chapel just to be in a better store. We did join when I needed hearing aids, they have a great deal on their Kirkland branded aids made by
Sonova who also makes Phonak.

JMintzer 01-20-2023 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2177634)
thank the golf carts for that one

How do golf carts affect where they initially placed the handicap spaces?

chrissy2231 01-20-2023 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2177176)
We have shopped at BJ's two or three times since their opening.
It will take more visits to start to know what is where in the store.
I will not get used to the need to clip coupons to get sale prices.

Because of the coupon clipping we will most likely not renew when the renewal comes due.

Overall it is a pretty nice store.

What are some other opinions/comments about BJ's?

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:censored:

just click on coupons on-line, & they are put on your card

ronwinger 01-20-2023 08:56 AM

We are members of Sam's and Costco. The last I want to do is to Jump Hoops (mess with coupons) while shopping at BJ's. Remember we are paying to shop at these stors. As far as taking my phone in to BJ's or any other store or restaurant, that is not for me. Life is getting confusing enough. I think if BJ's wants to use coupons, they can come up with something easier than I am hearing here. Have a great day!

OrangeBlossomBaby 01-20-2023 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by westernrider75 (Post 2177617)
Kind of correct, if you have the credit card you get additional money back to be used in the store, not at the pumps. You only need the membership card to get the discounted price.

The price at the pump with ONLY the membership card is the price EVERYONE who uses those pumps can get. It's not "discounted" for members. You can't pump there if you aren't a member. There is no "non-member" regular pricing. That gas is members-only. That's their price. That price is cheaper than the regular price anywhere else in the area. But if you want that price, you have to be a member. Non-members are not allowed to pump the gas there at all.

The BJ's credit card gives them a discount on top of the already-low price.

MrFlorida 01-20-2023 09:24 AM

I don't mind the coupons, it's the rebates that always bugged me....so glad they don't do that anymore.

PurePeach 01-20-2023 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2177229)
OP we have the same thoughts on not renewing. Reason it’s the coupons, the product does not even give you a heads up that a coupon is available. So just feels like BJs is trying to screw over (pun intended) their clientele by not informing money could be saved.

Plus If you do use a coupon there is a limit of 1. So if coffee is a coupon and one drink decaf, and the other drinks high caffeine, you have to choose who gets coffee.

Rather drive to Costco in Westly Chapel that cut out coupons




Me, too! :BigApplause:

jump4 01-20-2023 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2177176)
We have shopped at BJ's two or three times since their opening.
It will take more visits to start to know what is where in the store.
I will not get used to the need to clip coupons to get sale prices.

Because of the coupon clipping we will most likely not renew when the renewal comes due.

Overall it is a pretty nice store.

What are some other opinions/comments about BJ's?

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:censored:

I agree, very nice looking store. But clipping in-app or paper coupons is inconvenient. Savings are offered at most other stores without this inconvenience.

Also, I find the value is better at Sam's and Costco. Frequently, the price at BJs is about the same but is a smaller product size.

asianthree 01-20-2023 01:28 PM

Just came from Sam’s, busy as usual. Lines for gas was over the top. But parked, picked up what I needed, all registers were open, out the door in 21 minutes.

They did have something new, I hadn’t noticed couple weeks ago. There were few items with large signs, informing you that if you bought that item on scan and go there was a significant savings.

mkjelenbaas 01-22-2023 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2177176)
We have shopped at BJ's two or three times since their opening.
It will take more visits to start to know what is where in the store.
I will not get used to the need to clip coupons to get sale prices.

Because of the coupon clipping we will most likely not renew when the renewal comes due.

Overall it is a pretty nice store.

What are some other opinions/comments about BJ's?

_______________________________________________

:censored:

You know they have an automatic renewal program - UNLESS - you visit the store and tell them at customer service to not do it - and that is what I have done!!

retiredguy123 01-22-2023 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas (Post 2178687)
You know they have an automatic renewal program - UNLESS - you visit the store and tell them at customer service to not do it - and that is what I have done!!

You can do that online. No need to visit the store.

hizzonner 01-23-2023 01:39 PM

Only problem is……
 
You can’t use the app if you are buying alcohol!!
!QUOTE=OrangeBlossomBaby;2177178]You don't have to clip coupons. Just use their app. No waste of paper needed. I got the sale price on the frozen bourbon salmon today, $14.99 instead of $17.99, without any coupon at all. If you're a member, you get that sale price.

I also got $2.00 a pound of sliced deli meat, and that did require that I touch my fingertip to a coupon on the app. The horrors - I was expected to actually do something to get a deal. I'm sure I'll be traumatized for life over this indignity.[/QUOTE]

billethkid 01-23-2023 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2178692)
You can do that online. No need to visit the store.

I cancelled the auto renew on line, confirmed by email back from BJ's customer service.

Garywt 01-23-2023 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2177807)
Just came from Sam’s, busy as usual. Lines for gas was over the top. But parked, picked up what I needed, all registers were open, out the door in 21 minutes.

They did have something new, I hadn’t noticed couple weeks ago. There were few items with large signs, informing you that if you bought that item on scan and go there was a significant savings.

I guess I never knew that Sams had gas.

Stu from NYC 01-23-2023 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2179086)
I guess I never knew that Sams had gas.

We all have it.


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