Costco or Sam's Club

• ernest_t_bass

  

  Wife and I are looking to join one of the two, and probably only for a once-a-month trip. Which would be better, in your professional opinions?
• ernest_t_bass

  

  I voted the 3rd option since I obviously have no opinion on the first two.
• dlazz

  Costco
• ernest_t_bass

  

  dlazz;1515778 wrote:Costco

  Any reasoning or comparison?
• Mohican00

  

  Whole Foods
• like_that

  

  Both are the same shit. I would just go with whatever has the cheaper membership.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  like_that;1515784 wrote:Both are the same shit. I would just go with whatever has the cheaper membership.

  Sam's is $45.
  Costco is $55.
• like_that

  

  ernest_t_bass;1515787 wrote:Sam's is $45.
  Costco is $55.

  Then go with Sam's.
  
  Shut the thread down.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  like_that;1515792 wrote:Then go with Sam's.
  
  Shut the thread down.

  So there really is no distinguishable difference between Sam's/Costco, besides the name? Does one sell produce while the other doesn't? Are there any distinct characteristics of each that set them apart from one another?
• like_that

  

  ernest_t_bass;1515796 wrote:So there really is no distinguishable difference between Sam's/Costco, besides the name? Does one sell produce while the other doesn't? Are there any distinct characteristics of each that set them apart from one another?

  The both are pretty damn identical. Large warehouse selling groceries, supplies, and (insert whatever else you can get at a regular grocery store) in bulk. They also sell electronics. It's not worth paying the extra 10 bucks for Costco (unless it is much closer to you). It would be like paying for your kids to go to private school, when the public school in the area has the same quality of education or better.
• LJ

  

  I like Costco. Kirkland is good shit, while Sam's brand is just the same generic shit you can buy at Wal Mart.
• hasbeen

  

  I joined Sam's two weeks ago. Hope this helps.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  like_that;1515797 wrote:The both are pretty damn identical. Large warehouse selling groceries, supplies, and (insert whatever else you can get at a regular grocery store) in bulk. They also sell electronics. It's not worth paying the extra 10 bucks for Costco (unless it is much closer to you). It would be like paying for your kids to go to private school, when the public school in the area has the same quality of education or better.

  Yeah, but what if CCRunner is teaching at the public school? I'd pay whatever is necessary to get my kid out of that situation.
• LJ

  

  for what it's worth, I've been a Sam's member for about 5 years and am switching to Costco now that one is open at Easton
• Tiernan

  Costco has a much better wine / beer selection than Sams
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Tiernan;1515807 wrote:Costco has a much better wine / beer selection than Sams

  Sold.
• Belly35

  

  We dont have a Costco in the Canton area ( i dont think)
  I been a Sams Business Member for years and my kids are on the same plan.... Its OK
  I have been to a Costco in Chicago and it seems OK also
  Like anything else in live do what you feel is comfortable and best for you.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  BJ's
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Right now, the vote is in favor of Costco, 3-0. Belly voted for Sam's Club, but I never listen to a word Belly (tries to) says.
• Gblock

  i have purchased steaks, ribs, and pulled pork from cotsco an it was of surprising quality for the price...other than that i thought sams was better for the things i buy. big ticket items i would give cotsco the edge tho. lately i have been finding better deals at walmart
• LJ

  

  Don't forget the $1.50 hotdog and pop combo at Costco
• justincredible

  

  We get a Costco membership every year for Christmas. We don't use it a ton but they do have some great deals. And I agree with LJ, the Kirkland brand has some good stuff.
• justincredible

  

  The pizza at Costco is pretty legit, too.
• Fab4Runner

  

  No Costco near me (here and where I grew up), so we always had a Sam's membership. I have always been a fan. I don't think their store-brand stuff is bad at all. You can get good meat and produce there, and the pizza and baked goods are also bomb dot com.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Fab4Runner;1515823 wrote:No Costco near me (here and where I grew up), so we always had a Sam's membership. I have always been a fan. I don't think their store-brand stuff is bad at all. You can get good meat and produce there, and the pizza and baked goods are also bomb dot com.

  Closest one for us will be at least a 30 minute drive. I don't see us going there more than 2x per month. Big thing is... will we save $55/year by getting a membership?