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Sams vs Costco
Posted on 3/4/18 at 10:55 am
Posted on 3/4/18 at 10:55 am
Putting burgers and chicken on the grill today and decided to head over to Sams since it's closer.
I had not been in there in years, have a membership for their gas since they use Amex.
They recently did a reorg of the store and added counters for meat and fish, prime which on the surface is not bad. But a closer look reveals more lipstick on a pig as it's mostly the same prime they had stacked next to the other meat. Their prime is not a better deal than Costco.
Prices are not better, pain to move around, selection is worse, more people in there for commercial reasons.
I did not see any upside to going back in there for food and misc stuff like paper towels.
Am I missing something here if you have both in your city?
I had not been in there in years, have a membership for their gas since they use Amex.
They recently did a reorg of the store and added counters for meat and fish, prime which on the surface is not bad. But a closer look reveals more lipstick on a pig as it's mostly the same prime they had stacked next to the other meat. Their prime is not a better deal than Costco.
Prices are not better, pain to move around, selection is worse, more people in there for commercial reasons.
I did not see any upside to going back in there for food and misc stuff like paper towels.
Am I missing something here if you have both in your city?
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Posted on 3/4/18 at 11:19 am to t00f
I have memberships to both, I think they each have their strengths. Costco is my place for meat, wine, and, of course, bison hot dogs. Sam's has a better selection of familiar brands.
BTW Sam's has premier protein bars $4 right now. Damn good deal.
BTW Sam's has premier protein bars $4 right now. Damn good deal.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 11:35 am to t00f
I quit Sams when Costco opened here.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 11:39 am to GEAUXT
quote:
TW Sam's has premier protein bars $4
Did not know that. Once a surveyed the area I made up my to get what I needed and get the hell out of there.
I did try and see what snacks they had, like asian mix type stuff and it was also lacking.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 11:48 am to t00f
I a Costco man, though outside of fresh groceries like meat and produce...i struggle to consistantly find better deals than amazon
Posted on 3/4/18 at 12:01 pm to t00f
Costco imo.
Sam's took a turn for the worse when they started allowing non business owners in
Sam's took a turn for the worse when they started allowing non business owners in
Posted on 3/4/18 at 12:15 pm to t00f
I'm in the minority here because I prefer sams over Costco
Neither have good prime beef
Sams has better lamb chops
Neither have good prime beef
Sams has better lamb chops
Posted on 3/4/18 at 12:21 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Neither have good prime beef
Really? I think Costco prime roast is money.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 12:25 pm to yellowfin
Sams because they help is consumers by identifying what is on each row along with ID numbers. Costco has no such sinage other than numeric but with no key or map you have to guess what is where and by then,they moved it. All just marketing to force you to walk the entire store.
I'll do costco for specific Kirkland stuff but thats about it.
I'll do costco for specific Kirkland stuff but thats about it.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 12:45 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Neither have good prime beef
Where are you buying better prime beef than Costco.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:09 pm to Deactived
The thing that irks me about Costco prime beef is, I don't always need 4 16 oz ribeyes. Although I know I can freeze them...something about freeze g prime beef feels wrong to me.
The wife and I usually split a single ribeye or strip...so I don't buy beef from Costco unless they are doing one of those roadshow events.
The wife and I usually split a single ribeye or strip...so I don't buy beef from Costco unless they are doing one of those roadshow events.
This post was edited on 3/4/18 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:21 pm to t00f
Costco blade tenderizes their prime and choice beef. It’s not safe to eat it unless cooked med-well to well. The only cuts that aren’t blade tenderized are bone-in. Blade tenderization effectively turns those nice looking prime cuts into hamburger meat as far how it should be cooked. It’s a damn shame too that they insist on doing it. Prime beef doesn’t need it.
I’m shocked at how few people realize that they’re doing this.
Here’s a good LINK if you care to know.
I’m shocked at how few people realize that they’re doing this.
Here’s a good LINK if you care to know.
This post was edited on 3/4/18 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:39 pm to Clint Torres
I did not know that. Very good to know.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:48 pm to Clint Torres
quote:Ive gotta call bull on this. Myself and most people I know have been eating Costco steaks medium to mid rare and we’re still kickin.
not safe to eat it unless cooked med-well to well.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:53 pm to Uncle JackD
Yeah, I think it's one of those you're totally fine until you aren't type things. There's a chance that it could move harmful bacteria from the surface to the interior, not a certainty.
And it could just make you pee out your butt. Or maybe it could be worse. Just depends. You're fine until you aren't.
And it could just make you pee out your butt. Or maybe it could be worse. Just depends. You're fine until you aren't.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 1:58 pm to Deactived
Champagnes and Rouses
Posted on 3/4/18 at 2:06 pm to ZoneLiftGMC
quote:
rks me about Costco prime beef is, I don't always need 4 16 oz ribeye
Why not just go to their meat counter?
Posted on 3/4/18 at 3:03 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Rouses
Hit and miss, depending on location. Not impressed overall with their choice and hard to find prime beef. Their Texas Star steaks (select) are hot garbage.
Posted on 3/4/18 at 3:56 pm to Deactived
quote:a place that doesn't blade tenderize the meat. Hate that costco does that on their cut steaks, unlike you get a whole primal
Where are you buying better prime beef than Costco.
edit: saw someone else already posted more detailed answer above.
This post was edited on 3/4/18 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 3/4/18 at 3:57 pm to geaux88
quote:
Hit and miss, depending on location.
I've never been to one outside lafayette area but these have a big prime selection. I read on here that the ones in Baton Rouge are pretty bad though
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