Costco finally coming to the Northland

[Stewie]

In my opinion the whole "club" concept has run its course. I belonged to either Sam's or Costco for several years (quit in 2013). When comparing prices I could almost always find better pricing at other stores on similar items.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Stewie

In my opinion the whole "club" concept has run its course. I belonged to either Sam's or Costco for several years (quit in 2013). When comparing prices I could almost always find better pricing at other stores on similar items.

The original concept of buying in bulk was supposed to be meant for small businesses. Not necessarily the average shopper.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

The original concept of buying in bulk was supposed to be meant for small businesses. Not necessarily the average shopper.

Yep and Sam's is in the process of changing there business model to more resemble Costco. Item supposedly in less quantity not making the customer reserve a small warehouse in a portion of there home.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

The original concept of buying in bulk was supposed to be meant for small businesses. Not necessarily the average shopper.

Exactly!

The paradigm changed and now they market themselves as a lower priced and higher quality destination for Joe/Jane Shopper.

My first membership at Sam's was many years ago. They had an entire section of professional restaurant equipment. That exact place in the same store now sells bread, sticky buns, donuts, rolls.... and on and on.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Stewie

In my opinion the whole "club" concept has run its course. I belonged to either Sam's or Costco for several years (quit in 2013). When comparing prices I could almost always find better pricing at other stores on similar items.

I think you're smoking crack.

Costco gasoline is consistently at least 15% less than 76, Shell, Chevron and Valero and often times, 30% or less.

Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, Kleenex and other cleaning goods are at least 30% than Target or grocery stores.

18 Grade A Large eggs are $2.29 at Costco and $4.79 at the Ralphs half a mile away. And don't even get me started on chicken, beef, vegetables and especially, alcohol.

I get six hearts of Romaine lettuce for $2.79 at Costco, but a single head at Ralphs costs $1.99. A 5 pound bag of baby carrots is $4.49 while a one pound bag of the same exact brand is $1.99 at Ralphs.

I could go on and on and on but the bottom line is that you're wrong.

Plus, as a Executive Member, I receive a check each which equals 2% of my total spending, which easily covers the membership fee.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think you're smoking crack.

Costco gasoline is consistently at least 15% less than 76, Shell, Chevron and Valero and often times, 30% or less.

Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, Kleenex and other cleaning goods are at least 30% than Target or grocery stores.

18 Grade A Large eggs are $2.29 at Costco and $4.79 at the Ralphs half a mile away. And don't even get me started on chicken, beef, vegetables and especially, alcohol.

I get six hearts of Romaine lettuce for $2.79 at Costco, but a single head at Ralphs costs $1.99. A 5 pound bag of baby carrots is $4.49 while a one pound bag of the same exact brand is $1.99 at Ralphs.

I could go on and on and on but the bottom line is that you're wrong.

Plus, as a Executive Member, I receive a check each which equals 2% of my total spending, which easily covers the membership fee.

Those prices must be a California thing. The prices you quote for grocery store items are WAY higher than here in KC. Ralph must be a serial rapist.

A sample of ads in KC this week:

5 lbs. of organic carrots $2.98.
1 dozen Grade A eggs 99 cents.
I could go on and on.

Gasoline varies widely based on price swings. Sometimes it's a couple of pennies, sometimes more. I don't ever remember gasoline being 30% cheaper than other stations. That would mean as of today I could buy gasoline at Sam's/Costco for $1.28-ish. Not happening. In fact, Sam's/Costco isn't even the cheapest gasoline in the KC metro according to online published prices.

Consumer Reports has always stated that paper goods at "club" stores are the worst deal in those stores and I've seen it with my own eyes.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Stewie

Those prices must be a California thing. The prices you quote for grocery store items are WAY higher than here in KC. Ralph must be a serial rapist.

A sample of ads in KC this week:

5 lbs. of organic carrots $2.98.
1 dozen Grade A eggs 99 cents.
I could go on and on.

Ralphs (Kroger) is actually the cheapest grocery store in town. Pavillion's and Albertson's are way more expensive.

Even when compared to Target, which has a fairly decent grocery section, Costco is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay less expensive.

And steak? Costco has Ribeye's for $8.99 a pound. The cheapest butcher around has them for $13.99 and if you go to the Farmer's Market, Gelson's, Beachwood Canyon Market or Bristol Farms, you're paying $23.99+ per pound.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Ralphs (Kroger) is actually the cheapest grocery store in town. Pavillion's and Albertson's are way more expensive.

Even when compared to Target, which has a fairly decent grocery section, Costco is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay less expensive.

And steak? Costco has Ribeye's for $8.99 a pound. The cheapest butcher around has them for $13.99 and if you go to the Farmer's Market, Gelson's, Beachwood Canyon Market or Bristol Farms, you're paying $23.99+ per pound.

Belonging to Costco makes sense if those are the other options.

[-King-]

So now people in NKC can get their meth and heroin paraphernalia in bulk
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[BlackHelicopters]

Originally Posted by -King-

So now people in NKC can get their meth and heroin paraphernalia in bulk
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Praise Jeebus.

[Miles]

I have always found Costco to be notably less expensive on many things. Cheapest gas around as well.

[philfree]

Just had me first Costco experience. Didn't go crazy but the new Costco here in Springfield is about 700 yards from my house so if I need something it's handy.

[MTG#10]

Originally Posted by philfree

Just had me first Costco experience. Didn't go crazy but the new Costco here in Springfield is about 700 yards from my house so if I need something it's handy.

I've been in there about 20 times already since it opened. So much better than Sam's.

[Groves]

Originally Posted by philfree

Didn't go crazy but the new Costco here in Springfield is about 700 yards from my house

Clearly the site of the next SGF ChiefsPlanet gathering.

What do you like about it more than Sam’s? We haven’t made the jump yet.


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[philfree]

Originally Posted by Groves

Clearly the site of the next SGF ChiefsPlanet gathering.

What do you like about it more than Sam’s? We haven’t made the jump yet.


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We haven't been in Sam's in a couple years so I can't compare.