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re: If you had to choose between SAMs or Costco?

Posted on 5/17/14 at 9:45 pm to
Posted by bobaftt1212
Hills of TN
Member since Mar 2013
1316 posts
Posted on 5/17/14 at 9:45 pm to
whichever one is closest to you is the best one for you. We have sams and costco memberships. Costco is pretty inconvenient so we only get there rarely.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260262 posts
Posted on 5/17/14 at 9:48 pm to
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Costco has a great selection of electronics, food, beef, wine, clothing and other things (love the Kirkland brand whole-bean coffee) and although always busy the N. Scottsdale location always has most of the lanes open, at Sam's down the street they will have at most three lanes open and they are always backed up, even when not busy. Huge vote for Costco over Sam's. I usually show up about an hour before close and the place is wide open.


We bought another laptop at Costco today. Their return policy is awesome as well as their included warranty. I know on some electronics they extend the warranty for two years.
Posted by Big Moe
Chicago
Member since Feb 2013
3989 posts
Posted on 5/17/14 at 10:41 pm to
I have Sams but Costco is better
Posted by AZBadgerFan
Scottsdale, AZ
Member since May 2013
1528 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 8:59 am to
Good info here:

LINK
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
Aberdeen,NC
Member since Jul 2009
125398 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 9:33 am to
I've had both and Costco is the answer.

Always had good food in their food cord as well.
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
47474 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 9:35 am to
quote:


You can get a 15 pack of Bounty at CVS for like $6.99. I'm happy with that

You fricking frick. Bounty sucks!
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
107561 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 9:57 am to
Went to Costco for the 1st time yesterday. That's right, I'm now a member. Had a hot dog & soft drink $1.50
Posted by goldenbadger08
Sorting Out MSB BS Since 2011
Member since Oct 2011
37900 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 9:58 am to
You're better than Costco, Skilly.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
107561 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 10:01 am to
I should do a review of my Costco meal on the food board. That hot dog had to be at least 11" long, maybe longer. They have a neat lil machine that dispenses onions for the h-dogs
Posted by goldenbadger08
Sorting Out MSB BS Since 2011
Member since Oct 2011
37900 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 10:03 am to
Pics n everything. SFP style.
This post was edited on 5/18/14 at 10:03 am
Posted by Sophandros
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Member since Feb 2005
45218 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 10:04 am to
Costco.

I refuse to support WalMart.
Posted by LSUPhreaK
LaPlace, La.
Member since Dec 2003
10911 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 10:20 am to
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Had a hot dog & soft drink $1.50


People keep saying this. Sam's has a Nathan's hot dog or Polish sausage..with a 32oz drink for $1.50.
Posted by Supermoto Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2010
9926 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 10:27 am to
Depends on which one is closer to your house.
Posted by Saints72
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
473 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 11:09 am to
Our Sams membership expired around the time of Costco opening so I signed up for the executive membership in advance. It was nearly free with the $55 credit after spending $250, then the $20 cash card and the free food coupons. That being said, I find it very similar to the Sams in Denham. And miles above the Sams on Siegen.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116108 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 12:38 pm to
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.... i can't buy costco brand at sams?


Nope. Kirkland's is the Costco house brand. The damn chicken tortilla soup and Malbec are worth a membership for just those two items.

The chicken tortilla soup is the best pre-packaged food item I have ever had.
Posted by Modern
Fiddy Men
Member since May 2011
16877 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 1:15 pm to
i've heard good things about Costcos chicken tortilla soup
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
66924 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 1:41 pm to
Have memberships to both. Costco is better.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38490 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 1:56 pm to
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Yeah I stayed in something similar there for a bachelor party during the winter


If it's the same one I wouldn't recommend sitting on the couch


Same here. I wouldn't recommend sitting on any of the couches in any cabin there.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38490 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 2:11 pm to
quote:

Depends on which one is closer to your house


I'm equal distance to both and the Costco is tons better.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40848 posts
Posted on 5/18/14 at 4:27 pm to
Costco and it is not even close. Kirkland brand is the definition of value.

Savings on prescription eyeglasses is more than the membership. Just as cheap as online, but in person adjustment and excellent return policy.

Also use their travel website for rental cars, consistently the cheapest.
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