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re: Serious question - Sam's Club or COSTCO?

Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:05 pm to
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
43428 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:05 pm to
We belong to both.

Sam’s has more of the snack foods the kids like. But Costco’s produce is 100% better.

I go to Costco more bc it’s closer- the milk and bread (which I buy the most) is from the same companies. Plus the Kerry Gold butter.

Today I had a run in with another Sam’s customer - and now I can see why ppl think it’s very trashy. Should’ve gone to Costco but had to go to Bass Pro.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120765 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:06 pm to
I would pick whichever one was closer

Costco is closer for me

Costco customer service also better
This post was edited on 5/9/21 at 4:07 pm
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
23395 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:13 pm to
Costco classier but mask Nazis.

Sams cheaper membership.

Overall prices are about the same.
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18863 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:14 pm to
Whichever ones closer.
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10630 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:17 pm to
Costco is the more upscale offering
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58513 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:31 pm to
Costco by a mile
Posted by dcw7g
Member since Dec 2003
1985 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:44 pm to
Go to both, but prefer Sams because I can check out on my phone.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Member since Feb 2006
11870 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 4:48 pm to
We’ve had both. They have great value. Since it’s only 2 of us at home and the locations are over 40 minutes away we don’t see a need to have a membership.
Posted by tigergirl10
Member since Jul 2019
10341 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 5:27 pm to
Hot, sexy guys mid 30’s-late 40’s.
Posted by threeputt
God's Country
Member since Sep 2008
24792 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 5:53 pm to
I have never stepped foot in either one of those establishments.
Posted by ItNeverRains
37069
Member since Oct 2007
25926 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 6:12 pm to
Costco wine selection alone is worth membership.
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
44874 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 6:14 pm to
Costco if only for the four roses handles and grillos pickles
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
20508 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 6:21 pm to
I go to neither. Never been in Costco. Think I went to Sam’s about 20 years ago.
This post was edited on 5/9/21 at 6:22 pm
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 6:21 pm to
The more convenient one to your house or office.
Posted by mmmmmbeeer
ATL
Member since Nov 2014
7474 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 7:20 pm to
Have been going to Sam's for years and had a Costco open up recently nearby.

Costco -- cleaner store (of course, ours is brand new), better bakery, better house brand stuff, more inventory, more impressive meat and seafood selection

Sam's -- considerably less expensive, signage to tell you what's in each aisle, their "scan n' go" app is the tits. Still good meat but don't have the selection of Costco.

If you can afford it, keep both memberships for at least a year to determine which you find yourself happiest with. If it's an either/or kind of deal, I'd opt for Sam's for budget and get-in-get-out convenience or Costco for selection and good house brand items.


Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
11551 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 7:27 pm to
Sams has the crap our kids eat. The fake chickfila that really isn't chickfila has cut our trips there 90%, they now only ask for breakfast from time to time from there.

We got Sam's club because they give a free membership every winter, you pay $45 for the membership but they give you a $45 gift card you can use the same day.

I will say the "stuff" at costco is generally better, but the Sam's restaurant stuff is solid, the durable goods and single use items.

When Costco puts something on sale it is usually makes a good deal and excellent deal. I don't see as many deals at Sams club.
Posted by LT
The City of St. George
Member since May 2008
5151 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 7:34 pm to
Costco travel is legit
Posted by ELVIS U
Member since Feb 2007
9963 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 7:46 pm to
Costco, I hardly ever go to Sam's anymore.
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
43700 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 7:53 pm to
Costco and it’s not close
Posted by GPLebl
Member since Dec 2020
192 posts
Posted on 5/9/21 at 9:01 pm to
Sams turned into the ghetto when they started accepting EBT/Food Stamps. So basically, it’s Wal-Mart in bulk.
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