Comments on: Costco savings and a question

By: Marlies

Marlies — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:54:23 +0000

I have a Costco membership, and just love it. My husband has a Sam’s card (from his dads business), and we go there sometime, for items Costco does not sell, or if we just want to look.
But in generall I will have to agree with above mentionings. Costco has by far the better products. I also loved the wipes when I had my little one.
One thing that I do notice in a major difference is the Service. Yes, Costco does get crowded, but it takes twice as long (at least) to go thrue the check out at Sam’s. First they do not have as many cashiers out on a busy day (maybe 3 or 4), vs. Costco at least 8 at the same time of the day. Also, Costco has 2 at the check out, one will pack your stuff up, as one will ring it up. Also, on busy days they pre-scan your basket if it is very full. Sam’s only has one on the register, as well as only one person at the door going out. Costco will have 2 at the exit. Evenso I do not work outside the home, I like to think my time is worth something.
So Costco, you are No.1

By: Midge

Midge — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:27:03 +0000

Well my only two choices are Sam’s or BJ’s , we use Sam’s as it is near some of the other stores we shop at ( we are 30-40 min) from the nearest shopping areas. Since my shopping days are a all day affiar of food ( we hit Lowes, Alidi’s, local food store, target, thrift store, dollar tree, AC moore ) and anything else needed I like the click and pull at Sam’s. I do all the shopping on line and the next day I stop and pick it up at the service desk, in and out of Sam’s in 15 min for no extra charge. This is great when I have all the kids with me. I really don’t buy produce at Sam’s I buy that locally, except for the celery, broccii, and baby carrots.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:28:33 +0000

I have never been in a Sam’s Club. My mom has a dear friend that has two children employed by Costco. She remarked one day that her son had called and needed us to go do our Costco. shopping soon to keep the store in the black:) That same friend sent us a lovely Costco. $ card for a baby present with the birth of #7. What a great treat.

We have always been treated well at Costco. I split the membership with my sil and that works out well. I usually shop there once a month. Some of our staples include flour, baking soda, tp, and the six pound bag of pretzels.

I usually sum up our love of Costco. this way: Costco. allows us to eat REAL butter. I have never found a better deal including coupon deals on real butter anywhere.

We live in the boondocks. Our church family has always picked stuff up for each other. We are all trying to economize more on the gas and shop together to share the gas and savings at Costco.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:09:17 +0000

GREAT conversation starter, Kim!!

We had always used Costco until a friend of ours just raved up and down about Sam’s, so hubby decided to switch us over. I have never gotten used to it. It’s just a different atmosphere. Maybe I’m a snob, but the workers (with a few exceptions) are flighty and unreliable, and the food is just not as great. When we first joined, I asked them to tell me why I should shop there rather than Costco. They asserted that their prices are 5% less than Costco. I’m not sure anymore if that’s true, but that’s what they told me about 6 years ago.

The single thing I like about Sam’s is that they sell Daisy sour cream in the huge container; there is no sour cream as wonderful as Daisy. My Costco-shopping friends call me and ask me to pick them up their monthly sour cream container! It’s so good.

The good news for me is that our town is putting in a Costco, which will be open by November. We’re talking 5 minutes away via a BACK road, with only one stop light between us! I feel so blessed! We’re also getting a Home Depot, which opens…TODAY…so I will be able to remain as local as I possibly can! Hooray for less gas spent!

Thanks for the fascinating thread, Kim.

By: Peanut

Peanut — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:31:55 +0000

I love the Kirkland brand wipes! I noticed that the top half tends to be a little dry though, so I started flipping the pack over between diaper changes and presto! moist wipes!!
Our costco tends to be very busy as well, but I’ve found that if I can get there right when the doors open for executive card holders, I can be in and out in 30 minutes! That’s with two babies and a full cart! But not on Monday mornings I’ve found. That’s when everyone else does their shopping!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:17:48 +0000

I wish I had a club nearby…

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:27:25 +0000

We buy the sliced american cheese from costco and freeze it (we separate it into three chunks I think each wrapped separately) and it works great – no problem w/ moisture etc, nice thick slices, better for you than the processed kraft stuff, ready to eat, really works for us! And the huge bags of flour (we store it in several large tupperware) and rice are awesome.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:24:37 +0000

We sort of go back and forth between Costco and Sam’s from one year to the next. Currently, we have a Costco membership. My only beef with Costco is that there are darned few of them around here, and probably twice as many Sam’s Club locations. The Costco that’s “near” us is always, always, ALWAYS busy. I always worry about the kids getting run over in the parking lot!

However, that is my only complaint! The selection at Costco is far superior to what’s available at Sam’s Club. The produce is nicer, the meats are MUCH better quality, and the brands they carry in general are better than what’s at Sam’s. And the snack bar items are way better too! Stick with Costco. You aren’t missing anything!

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:34:29 +0000

I prefer Costco. I love the Costco Kirkland brand wipes!

By: Jeri

Jeri — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:28:25 +0000

One thing I learned recently from our homeschool group is that Costco does not upcharge on their prescriptions. You do not need a membership to use it either. My friend said you just tell them you’re going to the pharmacy. I haven’t called them yet to see how much our meds are, but I plan to. Every other store or pharmacy makes their money on the Rx, but Costco charges what they pay for it.
Sadly though, they are a 70 miles r/t for us. And that membership cost stings!
Jeri (who’s soaking up the big family tips!) and…
mom to 4 (2 newly adopted from Taiwan) and eyes set to adoption in Haiti in the future!