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Post by ermindy1133 on Jan 23, 2023 13:59:17 GMT -5
I've never been in a Costco. Is it really that special? Serious question... Nope. Overall a very similar selection offering as Sam's Club and BJ's. Some of their name-brand (Kirkland) stuff a tad nicer quality. That said, I enjoy wandering around each. Give me air conditioning and I'm a pleasant nomad... Good to know. I really only go to Sam's for stuff like laundry soap, protein drinks, etc. I'm usually in too much of a hurry to wander. I think that there is a Costco in Little Rock now, though. So if it was really special I could make an effort. |
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Post by brp on Jan 23, 2023 14:15:34 GMT -5
I've never been in a Costco. Is it really that special? Serious question... Nope. Overall a very similar selection offering as Sam's Club and BJ's. Some of their name-brand (Kirkland) stuff a tad nicer quality. We like CostCo, but does seem similar to the others. The Kirkland liquors are great. They're made by real companies (not CostCo) at great prices compared to buying the name brand.
For name-brand liquors, they are substantially cheaper than anywhere else I've seen. And I've read that, even with those prices, CostCo will only accept the top 5% of the company's production. So cream of the crop, and cheaper.
Buying in bulk is great for us, and all we have here is CostCo, so it works for us.
Cheers.
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Post by henrycpa on Jan 23, 2023 14:41:49 GMT -5
It changes but from a consumer product stand point:
Heinze Catsup
Big 3 beers (Bud/Light, Miller/Lite,. Coors Light but micro brews are eating into this as has international ownership)
Charmin TP
Corporate Brand
Costco
Apple still strong
Trader Joe's
Ford
Disney there..but is fading...
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Post by henrycpa on Jan 23, 2023 14:43:46 GMT -5
I am just the opposite. Costco is superior to Sams. I cannot speak to BJ's.
Costco has larger variety and a bit higher quality than Sams..and I think priced better and from the long time employees, much better employer.
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Post by brp on Jan 23, 2023 15:54:04 GMT -5
I am just the opposite. Costco is superior to Sams. I cannot speak to BJ's. Costco has larger variety and a bit higher quality than Sams..and I think priced better and from the long time employees, much better employer. Thanks. Never been to Sam's. I figured they were similar. Good to hear that Costco may be better since that's our only option 
Cheers.
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Post by babysimba on Jan 23, 2023 16:47:54 GMT -5
I have some coworkers who are Jeep lovers. They are a very dedicated group. Tattoos, "the wave to other jeep drivers", a special Jeep meet and greet they do every year, etc. They even did a Jeep Trunk or Treat at Halloween to raise $ for a charity. That was cool.
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Post by ermindy1133 on Jan 23, 2023 16:54:27 GMT -5
I am just the opposite. Costco is superior to Sams. I cannot speak to BJ's. Costco has larger variety and a bit higher quality than Sams..and I think priced better and from the long time employees, much better employer. Thanks. Never been to Sam's. I figured they were similar. Good to hear that Costco may be better since that's our only option 
Cheers.
Maybe a regional thing? We don't have a BJ's, and Costco only landed in Arkansas a couple of years ago. Sam's has been here forever. |
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Post by helenabear on Jan 23, 2023 16:54:56 GMT -5
Nope. Overall a very similar selection offering as Sam's Club and BJ's. Some of their name-brand (Kirkland) stuff a tad nicer quality. That said, I enjoy wandering around each. Give me air conditioning and I'm a pleasant nomad... Good to know. I really only go to Sam's for stuff like laundry soap, protein drinks, etc. I'm usually in too much of a hurry to wander. I think that there is a Costco in Little Rock now, though. So if it was really special I could make an effort. Yeah we do Costco because they have what I want and a hair easier to get to. We've done both. Locally Costco is slightly above Sams but I'm sure that's more store dependent. |
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Post by Adelard of Bath on Jan 23, 2023 17:01:19 GMT -5
"the wave to other jeep drivers" I have a 1991 Honda and I recently had a guy in a similarly-old Honda give me the wave! |
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Post by Brian5581 on Jan 23, 2023 17:03:22 GMT -5
I am just the opposite. Costco is superior to Sams. I cannot speak to BJ's. Costco has larger variety and a bit higher quality than Sams..and I think priced better and from the long time employees, much better employer. I am just the opposite. Costco is superior to Sams. I cannot speak to BJ's. Costco has larger variety and a bit higher quality than Sams..and I think priced better and from the long time employees, much better employer. Thanks. Never been to Sam's. I figured they were similar. Good to hear that Costco may be better since that's our only option
Cheers.
Thanks. Never been to Sam's. I figured they were similar. Good to hear that Costco may be better since that's our only option
Cheers.
Maybe a regional thing? We don't have a BJ's, and Costco only landed in Arkansas a couple of years ago. Sam's has been here forever. Good to know. I really only go to Sam's for stuff like laundry soap, protein drinks, etc. I'm usually in too much of a hurry to wander. I think that there is a Costco in Little Rock now, though. So if it was really special I could make an effort. Yeah we do Costco because they have what I want and a hair easier to get to. We've done both. Locally Costco is slightly above Sams but I'm sure that's more store dependent. Yup, definitely very regional and/or store dependent. Some quite nice, some I'd rather not be in the area outside of daylight hours. Overall I'd say Jamie's right in that Costco is generally regarded as the best of the bunch, whether that difference is enough to travel for will of course vary by the individual and of course desired purchases. |
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Post by Adelard of Bath on Jan 23, 2023 17:13:47 GMT -5
I have my preferences for grocery items and have a rotation of four different stores to get stuff. Wife doesn't like the meat from the four places I go, she prefers it from these two other places, so I guess you could add those to the list. But I never go to those other places because "ka-ching ka-ching" for most of the things I buy.
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Post by johnb on Jan 23, 2023 17:30:10 GMT -5
I don't think I have any brand loyalties. Lots of preferences, e.g. I like Coke, but I'll drink Pepsi if Coke isn't available. DD will make fun of me for wearing conflicting brands, like Nike sneakers, Under Arour shorts and an Adidas t-shirt.
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Post by ermindy1133 on Jan 23, 2023 18:11:25 GMT -5
I don't think I have any brand loyalties. Lots of preferences, e.g. I like Coke, but I'll drink Pepsi if Coke isn't available. DD will make fun of me for wearing conflicting brands, like Nike sneakers, Under Arour shorts and an Adidas t-shirt. I’m a nurse. I’ve spent the last 25 years in “pajamas.” I just want to be covered and comfortable.  |
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Post by henrycpa on Jan 23, 2023 19:40:11 GMT -5
I should add, past 3 years have become a big fan of aldi. Wife made roast tonight where meat and veggies all from aldi. Cheaper and tastes great.
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Post by disney54us on Jan 23, 2023 20:50:21 GMT -5
Wegmans
Costco
Trader Joe’s
Container Store
Nordstrom but the one I shopped has gone down hill
We moved a year and half ago and I lived 15 minutes from those. Have none Down here. So I fill up every time we go up to visit kids
Apple because I’m not tech savvy and it’s easier.
Chevy trucks -SUV’s love my Tahoe
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