Food and Drink Costco or Sams Club which is better and why *Poll* - Page 2

MIAdragon · 02-14-2009, 07:48 PM

With the rugrat on the way I guess we should look into getting a membership to one of the "buy in bulk" stores. Id like to know where you guys go and why. Id also like to know what to stay away from, I know that "5 gallon jug of jelly is cheap but do I really need it?" kid of thing and what are the products that make sense to purchase in bulk. Thanks in advance.

bishop_74 · 02-14-2009, 08:26 PM

Sams = Wal Mart
Costco = Target

I prefer Costco as it is a little cleaner and has some nicer stuff, but I think Sams has more of a selection.

Psyko Tek · 02-14-2009, 08:28 PM

I went to sam's picked up 80 lbs of ground beef 90% lean
for $125 ( got 2 boys 14 and 10) saved a ton that way

Simply Red · 02-14-2009, 08:30 PM

Costco

L.A. Chieffan · 02-14-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

I went to sam's picked up 80 lbs of ground beef 90% lean
for $125 ( got 2 boys 14 and 10) saved a ton that way

80 lbs, jesus.

Simply Red · 02-14-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

80 lbs, jesus.

I can assure you, it wasn't cheap, L.A. Chieffan

**Bugeater** · 02-14-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

80 lbs, jesus.

No kidding, we used to buy 10lb tubes of it and split it up and freeze it, that was a chore by itself. I couldn't imagine doing 8 times as much.

**HemiEd** · 02-14-2009, 08:53 PM

We are members at both of them, they are not the same.
I prefer Sam's meat, but Costco has a pretty consistent product mix. I think Costco is a little higher, but is cleaner, better lit and better merchandised.

aturnis · 02-14-2009, 08:56 PM

Costco...b/c it's not owned by the Waldens(Wal-Mart).

angelo · 02-14-2009, 09:02 PM

I have not set foot in a Walton business in 15 years.

I will only shop at Costco. I got feed up with the poor customer service at Sam's. I also do not agree with how Sam's treat their employees.

I buy fruit/vegetable's, wine, dry goods. I get My meat and fish wholesale.

Ang

aturnis · 02-14-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

DEFINITELY buy meat there and freeze it. Way cheaper than the gocery stores here.

What's the quality?

Basileus777 · 02-14-2009, 09:06 PM

Best poll of the week.

Pitt Gorilla · 02-14-2009, 10:43 PM

Neither.

KCChiefsMan · 02-14-2009, 10:44 PM

Costco. 1000000% better.

Why?

because they treat their employees great, great benefits and their CEO only makes about $400K and went on record saying that he can't justify making more than 3 or 4x his highest paid manager.

Wal-mart and Sam Club treat their employees like $hit and they really are an evil empire for too many reasons to mention right now.

not to mention that Costco is a much more enjoyable shopping experience as well for the customer. I've had memberships at both. I am currently a Costco member and I haven't been there in a while. Might have to go up to there soon.

Walmarts CEO makes about $26 mil per year and 95% of their employees are below the poverty line

that kind of stuff is important to me when I choose where to spend my dough

88TG88 · 02-14-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

Costco. 1000000% better.

Why?

because they treat their employees great, great benefits and their CEO only makes about $400K and went on record saying that he can't justify making more than 3 or 4x his highest paid manager.

Wal-mart and Sam Club treat their employees like $hit and they really are an evil empire for too many reasons to mention right now.

not to mention that Costco is a much more enjoyable shopping experience as well for the customer. I've had memberships at both. I am currently a Costco member and I haven't been there in a while. Might have to go up to there soon.

Walmarts CEO makes about $26 mil per year and 95% of their employees are below the poverty line

that kind of stuff is important to me when I choose where to spend my dough

Took the words right out of my mouth, Csotco is a way better shopping experience.

cookster50 · 02-15-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I prefer Sam's meat

TMI

View Poll Results: Which is better?
Costco	48	62.34%
Sams Club	23	29.87%
Other	6	7.79%
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02-14-2009, 07:48 PM
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $1217819	Costco or Sams Club which is better and why Poll With the rugrat on the way I guess we should look into getting a membership to one of the "buy in bulk" stores. Id like to know where you guys go and why. Id also like to know what to stay away from, I know that "5 gallon jug of jelly is cheap but do I really need it?" kid of thing and what are the products that make sense to purchase in bulk. Thanks in advance.
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02-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#16
bishop_74 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Denver, CO. USA Casino cash: $8664993	Sams = Wal Mart Costco = Target I prefer Costco as it is a little cleaner and has some nicer stuff, but I think Sams has more of a selection.
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02-14-2009, 08:28 PM	#17
Psyko Tek special teams Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mesa AZ Casino cash: $10015665	I went to sam's picked up 80 lbs of ground beef 90% lean for $125 ( got 2 boys 14 and 10) saved a ton that way __________________ Psyko Tek The keyboard has been drinking,
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02-14-2009, 08:30 PM	#18
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Costco
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02-14-2009, 08:53 PM	#22
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2900564	We are members at both of them, they are not the same. I prefer Sam's meat, but Costco has a pretty consistent product mix. I think Costco is a little higher, but is cleaner, better lit and better merchandised.
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02-14-2009, 08:56 PM	#23
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Costco...b/c it's not owned by the Waldens(Wal-Mart).
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02-14-2009, 09:02 PM	#24
angelo Starter Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $9944965	I have not set foot in a Walton business in 15 years. I will only shop at Costco. I got feed up with the poor customer service at Sam's. I also do not agree with how Sam's treat their employees. I buy fruit/vegetable's, wine, dry goods. I get My meat and fish wholesale. Ang
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02-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#26
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5155958	Best poll of the week.
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02-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#27
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $2630194	Neither. __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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02-14-2009, 10:44 PM	#28
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	Costco. 1000000% better. Why? because they treat their employees great, great benefits and their CEO only makes about $400K and went on record saying that he can't justify making more than 3 or 4x his highest paid manager. Wal-mart and Sam Club treat their employees like $hit and they really are an evil empire for too many reasons to mention right now. not to mention that Costco is a much more enjoyable shopping experience as well for the customer. I've had memberships at both. I am currently a Costco member and I haven't been there in a while. Might have to go up to there soon. Walmarts CEO makes about $26 mil per year and 95% of their employees are below the poverty line that kind of stuff is important to me when I choose where to spend my dough
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