ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 7:45am
Wife and I are looking to join one of the two, and probably only for a once-a-month trip. Which would be better, in your professional opinions?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 7:48am
I voted the 3rd option since I obviously have no opinion on the first two.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 10, 2013 8:33am
Costco
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 8:34am
Any reasoning or comparison?dlazz;1515778 wrote:Costco
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Oct 10, 2013 8:36am
Whole Foods
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 10, 2013 8:36am
Both are the same shit. I would just go with whatever has the cheaper membership.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 8:39am
Sam's is $45.like_that;1515784 wrote:Both are the same shit. I would just go with whatever has the cheaper membership.
Costco is $55.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 10, 2013 8:46am
Then go with Sam's.ernest_t_bass;1515787 wrote:Sam's is $45.
Costco is $55.
Shut the thread down.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 8:48am
So there really is no distinguishable difference between Sam's/Costco, besides the name? Does one sell produce while the other doesn't? Are there any distinct characteristics of each that set them apart from one another?like_that;1515792 wrote:Then go with Sam's.
Shut the thread down.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 10, 2013 8:54am
The both are pretty damn identical. Large warehouse selling groceries, supplies, and (insert whatever else you can get at a regular grocery store) in bulk. They also sell electronics. It's not worth paying the extra 10 bucks for Costco (unless it is much closer to you). It would be like paying for your kids to go to private school, when the public school in the area has the same quality of education or better.ernest_t_bass;1515796 wrote:So there really is no distinguishable difference between Sam's/Costco, besides the name? Does one sell produce while the other doesn't? Are there any distinct characteristics of each that set them apart from one another?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Oct 10, 2013 8:55am
I like Costco. Kirkland is good shit, while Sam's brand is just the same generic shit you can buy at Wal Mart.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Oct 10, 2013 8:57am
I joined Sam's two weeks ago. Hope this helps.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 9:10am
Yeah, but what if CCRunner is teaching at the public school? I'd pay whatever is necessary to get my kid out of that situation.like_that;1515797 wrote:The both are pretty damn identical. Large warehouse selling groceries, supplies, and (insert whatever else you can get at a regular grocery store) in bulk. They also sell electronics. It's not worth paying the extra 10 bucks for Costco (unless it is much closer to you). It would be like paying for your kids to go to private school, when the public school in the area has the same quality of education or better.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Oct 10, 2013 9:10am
for what it's worth, I've been a Sam's member for about 5 years and am switching to Costco now that one is open at Easton
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 10, 2013 9:13am
Costco has a much better wine / beer selection than Sams
ernest_t_bass
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Oct 10, 2013 9:15am
Sold.Tiernan;1515807 wrote:Costco has a much better wine / beer selection than Sams
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Oct 10, 2013 9:18am
We dont have a Costco in the Canton area ( i dont think)
I been a Sams Business Member for years and my kids are on the same plan.... Its OK
I have been to a Costco in Chicago and it seems OK also
Like anything else in live do what you feel is comfortable and best for you.
I been a Sams Business Member for years and my kids are on the same plan.... Its OK
I have been to a Costco in Chicago and it seems OK also
Like anything else in live do what you feel is comfortable and best for you.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Oct 10, 2013 9:22am
BJ's
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 9:29am
Right now, the vote is in favor of Costco, 3-0. Belly voted for Sam's Club, but I never listen to a word Belly (tries to) says.
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Gblock
Oct 10, 2013 9:30am
i have purchased steaks, ribs, and pulled pork from cotsco an it was of surprising quality for the price...other than that i thought sams was better for the things i buy. big ticket items i would give cotsco the edge tho. lately i have been finding better deals at walmart
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Oct 10, 2013 9:32am
Don't forget the $1.50 hotdog and pop combo at Costco
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 10, 2013 9:32am
We get a Costco membership every year for Christmas. We don't use it a ton but they do have some great deals. And I agree with LJ, the Kirkland brand has some good stuff.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 10, 2013 9:33am
The pizza at Costco is pretty legit, too.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Oct 10, 2013 9:38am
No Costco near me (here and where I grew up), so we always had a Sam's membership. I have always been a fan. I don't think their store-brand stuff is bad at all. You can get good meat and produce there, and the pizza and baked goods are also bomb dot com.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 10, 2013 9:45am
Closest one for us will be at least a 30 minute drive. I don't see us going there more than 2x per month. Big thing is... will we save $55/year by getting a membership?Fab4Runner;1515823 wrote:No Costco near me (here and where I grew up), so we always had a Sam's membership. I have always been a fan. I don't think their store-brand stuff is bad at all. You can get good meat and produce there, and the pizza and baked goods are also bomb dot com.