Costco vs Sams Club

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Childs

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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.

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

I got some Levis at Costco for like $15-$17. Don't really know what Member's Mark is, but Levi's have been around for awhile.
 

dman

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Originally posted by: gsaldivar
Didn't somebody post a poll on this just a few days ago??

Yep. Link

YARepost. And I'm late to respond. Oh well, just joining the crowd.
 

BillyBatson

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we only have a sams club hre where i am but back home costco is the place to be! much better, better selection of stuff, betetr prices! Sams Club is just like a large Shop & Final or whatever
 

Shawn

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We used to only have Sams around here and were Sams members. Ever since costco opened up we never looked back. :p
 

Svnla

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We only have Sams Club around here. I never been to Costco or BJ. I heard good thing about Costco. Fortune or BusinesWeek did an article about how Cosco beat Sams Club a few months ago.

Costco, how about a store in NW of La? LOL
 

bmacd

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costco and sams have near the same selection, given a few minor differences. With that in mind, i prefer Costco b/c it's cleaner, the associates are more friendly, brighter lights, etc. I could go on and on. After belonging to Sams for God-only-knows how many years, we cancelled our membership and stuck with Costco.

-=bmacd=-
 

Adul

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Costco rocks period :D

I have an executive membership there. Since we do spend roughly enough to pay for the membership on the 2% cashback option, it is worth it :)
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: Childs
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.

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

I got some Levis at Costco for like $15-$17. Don't really know what Member's Mark is, but Levi's have been around for awhile.

The quality in name brand jeans now adays is pathetic. I can go through a pair of Levi's or Eddie Bauer jeans in a few months. Member's Mark is Sam's private label sort of like Kirkland is Costco's. The denim in it is at least twice as thick as 30-40 dollar department store jeans.