Costco or Sam's?

MikeC78
MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
edited February 2007 in The Clubhouse
So,

Which wholesale club do you think is better and why? I prefer Costco since they were everywhere in Cali, seem to have more selection than Sam's. Quality of items might tip toward Costco, close call on this one...

Mike
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    Costco, unlimited return policy on electronics . . . can't beat that. I'm buying my Panny plasma from them for that reason.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2007
    costco hands down, their free samples all over the store and hot dogs own. :D
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,705
    edited February 2007
    Whatever is closer and more convenient for you. I'm sure I'd like Costco, but there are no locations within 30 minutes of me. There are at least 3 Sam's in that driving distance for me. I also have a choice of BJ's, which is only about 10 minutes away from me. So far, we've just done Sam's.
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited February 2007
    We actually belong to both, but favor Costco in terms of returns. They are unmatched in that respect.
    Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    costco hands down, their free samples all over the store and hot dogs own. :D

    :D That's the best I heard yet!
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2007
    I just purchased this office desk and three of those bookcases to the left. Martin Furniture all in a box for, $1500 at Costco.

    Mike
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  • G-2
    G-2 Posts: 533
    edited February 2007
    Wife's company provided us with a Sams Club Membership. Until recently, there was no Cosco in the area to choose. Still almost an hour away.
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited February 2007
    I luv em both.
    Everytime I think I'm out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN!!!!!!

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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited February 2007
    Costco. Bought a projector there, took it back four months later, no questions asked! Well, I guess just one...... "Is anything wrong with it?" "Nope, just wanted to go a different direction." "Okay, here's your money back [in hundered dollar bills, no less], thanks for shopping at Costco, and have a nice day!" ;)
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited February 2007
    Sam's. Costco has a nationwide policy against carrying firearms while shopping there. Costco will never get a red cent from me. Nor will Levi's or Ben & Jerry's.

    Wes
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited February 2007
    I-SIG wrote:
    Sam's. Costco has a nationwide policy against carrying firearms while shopping there. Costco will never get a red cent from me. Nor will Levi's or Ben & Jerry's.

    Wes

    Hmmm, that's too bad, not even with CWP huh? Fortunately, I don't have that problem. BTW, which SIG do you carry?
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited February 2007
    hmm...how do they know if you have a weapon or not if you carry a CWP?
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited February 2007
    billbillw wrote:
    I also have a choice of BJ's,
    I also have a choice in who I want a BJ from, but I don't think I've ever thought about posting it on the forum.........sheesh....:p
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited February 2007
    Sam's. No Costco near me.
    Carl

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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited February 2007
    schwarcw wrote:
    Sam's. No Costco near me.

    Same here. :(
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited February 2007
    Ben & Jerry's.
    mmmmm Chunky Monkey, the best ice cream EVER!
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited February 2007
    I'm all about the Chunky Monkey too, but sometimes it seems like the dark chocolate is too much in some of the batches. I'd be curious to see what that flavor would be like with milk chocolate instead............
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    Ron-P wrote:
    mmmmm Chunky Monkey, the best ice cream EVER!

    That and Cherry Garcia.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    brettw22 wrote:
    I also have a choice in who I want a BJ from, but I don't think I've ever thought about posting it on the forum.........sheesh....:p

    I already told you no means NO!!!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2007
    hearingimpared wrote:
    That and Cherry Garcia.

    My most favoritist ice creams!
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    My most favoritist ice creams!


    And another reason to vote for Sam's Club. Every once in a while they have Cherry Garcia in a gallon tub for something ridiculous like $8!!!!
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited February 2007
    Carry both cards, stores are across the road from each other.

    Costco wins easy with quality products and service.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2007
    Costco has yet to do me wrong. Their prices on DVDs and music aren't so hot, but their prices on books are pretty good. I loved the Costco in Maui. You could buy 40 lbs of Ahi Tuna. It was nuts what they had there in bulk.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited February 2007
    sbpolk wrote:
    Hmmm, that's too bad, not even with CWP huh? Fortunately, I don't have that problem. BTW, which SIG do you carry?

    P225. It fits like almost like it's molded for me.

    Wes
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited February 2007
    I-SIG wrote:
    P225. It fits like almost like it's molded for me.

    Wes

    My agency used to carry the Sig P229, but that predates me. I have used the SIG extensively in simunitions training though, and it feels niiiiiice!
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited February 2007
    well crap... so much for that.

    Costco changing return policy.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2007
    Ben & Jerry's Phish Food is the best, IMO. :eek:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2007
    strider wrote:
    And another reason to vote for Sam's Club. Every once in a while they have Cherry Garcia in a gallon tub for something ridiculous like $8!!!!


    that HAS to be unhealthy eating a gallon of cherry garcia
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