ksjcc Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am not sure if this is where to ask this, but I was wondering if Sam's club or Costco is better? What store has better prices , products etc? I have a Sam's card now but they just put a new Costco in Omaha and was wondering if I should check it out too? I would appreciate any advice! TIA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 As a current Sam's member, I whole-heartedly support going to Costco. They are more consumer oriented, whereas Sam's is more geared for businesses. I like Costco's Kirkland brand items. They are inexpensive, but good quality. Costco also has much better customer service and an awesome "no questions" return policy. Sam's says their return policy is just as good, but the one time I tried it was almost not worth my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommysmom Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Well I just did the preview at Sams and I would say that most of the prices were in the same range. Sams did have quite a bit more fresh seafood that my Costco. When I read Consumer Reports Smart Shopper it did state that Costco is better for upscale and designer type items. Costco does seem to carry some more expensive brands than Sams. I personally love Costco but wouldn't knock Sams for everyday staples. Also, Sams carries Pampers Cruisers and Costco doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmgrl Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I personally love Costco! I like the food selections, and would just die if I couldn't have their homemade croissants(mmmm) and other bakery items. I like the toy selection at Christmas...many different things that you wouldn't find anywhere else. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjcc Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thank you all for responding!! Well, I just renewed my Sam's membership last week , I wish I would have asked about it sooner! I do like Sam's for the food items and housewares. It's just that the Costco is closer to me. I will just have to go in sometime for a day pass! Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I belonged to both for a number of years (I piggybacked on my FIL's Sam's Club business membership for only $5/year until they changed that) because the Sam's was only 2 miles from my house while Costco was about 10 miles. When we moved and both warehouses were located a mile from each other, I quickly realized that I did most of my shopping at Costco and that there were only a handful of items that I bought at Sam's. So I stopped renewing my Sam's membership. Another reason for that was because Sam's will let you have a day pass and will let you purchase things without a membership for a 10% premium while Costco will not let you shop there unless you're a member. RobD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8kos4u Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thank you all for responding!! Well, I just renewed my Sam's membership last week , I wish I would have asked about it sooner! I do like Sam's for the food items and housewares. It's just that the Costco is closer to me. I will just have to go in sometime for a day pass! Thanks again!!Even though you just renewed your membership, you are not locked in. You will get your membership fee back if you decide to cancel. I wish I had a Costco near me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjcc Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thank you! I did'nt know they refunded your money on the membership! I am going to go there and check out costco next weekend ! I thank you all for the advice!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat1jen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love Costco. I love their products and the great customer service. They care very nice items at great prices. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrey66 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love Costco!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mummatoalex Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Here we have Sam's, Costco and Bj's Wholesale. We have both Sam's and Bj's, we rarely use Sam's. I can't personally stand Costco. I love BJ's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesdcen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I prefer Sams over Costco when food shopping. I prefer Costco over Sams when shopping for other items(clothes,furniture,electronics) . I prefer Sams membership fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowNcalves Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 We have a membership to both and I have found myself at Cosco more often then Sams. Sams is easier to get too since they put it on 132 & L but I still go to the new cosco. If you ever want to go check it out, just let me know. Always looking for a reason to go shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjcc Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks again guys for the replies!! Cowandcalves, I know what you mean it's nice Sam's is even closer! It seems it does'nt take very long to get to the new Costco either since it's on Dodge. Can't wait to check out Costco and compare prices! I like to buy things like Tide, and Cascade drop ins etc in bulk have to see how the prices compare! Happy shopping! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmol66 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I really wish we had a costco around me, for some things they just can't be beat, like the return policy, 6 months on computers ( I actually did this to try out a laptop) and forever on other things not electronic, seriously, I asked the manager. If something breaks in 5, 10 years you can still return it, plus they have better sales, I'm always reading about things going on clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakmom Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I LOVE Costco!!! I like BJ's 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erijane Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sam's club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordmom Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 here's other discussions on the same topichttp://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=66298&highlight=costcohttp://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=32069&highlight=costco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjcc Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thank you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2369 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Costco fan here. I have tried Sam's in the pass it just reminded me walmart at bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksmommy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have a sams club membership, we don't have a costco here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolndog Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 May you shop at either one for one time? We don't have one near but am going to a town which has both. Was not sure if they have a pass for a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaly40 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i love sams club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labnpei Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i have a sams club membership and like their meat better than costco. i went with my niece yesterday to costco and it seemed so much cleaner than sams but their membership price is higher, but they do have a better selection of non-food items. she has both memberships so if i want something from costco i will go with her-i refuse to pay for both memberships to shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatapaul Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Costco fan here. I have tried Sam's in the pass it just reminded me walmart at bulk.Yea that is exactly what it is (same company)! Costco > BJ's > Sams. though they all have advantages. I wish there was a Costco near me. Closest one is 45 min away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjcc Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hello all!! Thank you all for your replies!! I still have'nt gotten into the costco in omaha yet!!! I really want to go and compare prices!! With all this cold and snow just have'nt been out much!! We need spring!!! Thanks again! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 From what I hear (mostly on this board) Costco is way better than Sam's. I go to Sam's because there's not a Costco near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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