Costco vs Sams Club

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TwinkleToes77

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Ok, so I have a Costco membership which is due to expire next month. They just recently opened a Sams Club a few miles closer to us than the Costco. Which one is better of the two? Pros cons?

Any input is appreciated.. gracias :)

I should add that I use my costco for mostly the groceries (beef, chicken, frozen goods)
 
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Mr N8

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Stick with Costco, the benefits are much better. I wish we had an alternative to Sam's around here.
 
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waggy

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i have had a sams club card for about three years. Wouldnt mind a Costco though. From what i understand to get the best deal you should shop both.
 
Kelemvor

Kelemvor

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No Costco's in WI. Only Sam's. SO I really can't comment since I can't compare...
 
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Hammer

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just the opposite for me. i'm considering switching from sams to costco. im curious to know the pros and cons of cosco.
 
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m2kewl

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don't havs sams club near me, but costco got my car just $500 over invoice :)
 
SagaLore

SagaLore

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Here in Pennsylvania, we tried Sam's Club for awhile - but it wasn't really worth the membership.

When I lived in Oregon we went to Costco, I remember it being a much bigger warehouse with a better selection of bulk products. I'd stay with Costco.
 
EvilYoda

EvilYoda

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Cost Co by far, the Sams Clubs around here don't carry quite as nice a selection.
 
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CanOWorms

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I'm a member of both. I prefer CostCo, but I rarely go to Sam's. I only joined them because I bought something from their website a long time ago to resell on eBay. I think I've only went there like once or twice in person.
 
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djheater

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I don't know if you care, but I switched to Costco because Sam's is owned by Walmart and I don't like thier business practices.
 
Nitemare

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Originally posted by: djheater
I don't know if you care, but I switched to Costco because Sam's is owned by Walmart and I don't like thier business practices.
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Sam's had a better grocery selection, but that's pretty much it. Does Costco have any cheap bluejeans? I can get Member's Mark for like 12 bucks
 
WHipLAsh13

WHipLAsh13

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I belong to both and actually worked for Costco a while back. They are both good for different things but overall I would have to say Costco is better.

Wierd fact about the 2 stores. The average Costco warehouse almost doubles the yearly sales of the average Sams Warehouse.
 
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djheater

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I don't find that big of a grocery difference in the Costco I go to.

I haven't shopped for clothes there.

I buy lots of alcohol there. I really like the wine selection.

I'm also going to by the Sunray by Rainbow playset there this summer It's very nice, I've read a lot of positive things about the playset.
 
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bcterps

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: djheater
I don't know if you care, but I switched to Costco because Sam's is owned by Walmart and I don't like thier business practices.
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Sam's had a better grocery selection, but that's pretty much it. Does Costco have any cheap bluejeans? I can get Member's Mark for like 12 bucks
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Yes, they have their own brand, Kirkland Signature. Not sure how much they cost, but $12-15 sounds about right.
 
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V00DOO

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I have both. I go to Costco more than Sams though. Costco has better and more selections.
 
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