Costco or Sams Club?
Oct 5th 2005, 4:10 pm
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Costco or Sams Club?
We just got Sams Club cards after being with Costco for the last two years. Haven't had time to go in yet, so whats the difference if any?
Oct 5th 2005, 4:16 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Pimpbot
We just got Sams Club cards after being with Costco for the last two years. Haven't had time to go in yet, so whats the difference if any?
Oct 5th 2005, 4:21 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
We switched to CostCo because they pay their employees considerably more than Wal-Mart and offer them much better benefits. But then I'm no fan of Wal-Mart.
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Originally Posted by mdyoung
Other than the Costco membership fee being higher I think they are somewhat equal. I have a Costco membership and the basic reason I stick with it over Sams is that the Costco stores are more convent to where we normally shop. Don't know if they are nationwide, but BJs Warehouse stores are a distant third to Costco and Sams.
Oct 5th 2005, 4:23 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Pimpbot
We just got Sams Club cards after being with Costco for the last two years. Haven't had time to go in yet, so whats the difference if any?
Oct 5th 2005, 5:21 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Pimpbot
We just got Sams Club cards after being with Costco for the last two years. Haven't had time to go in yet, so whats the difference if any?
Oct 5th 2005, 6:13 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by elfman
Sam's Club is basically a branch of Wal-Mart and therefore to be avoided on principle.
Oct 5th 2005, 6:30 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Britdrinker
We switched to CostCo because they pay their employees considerably more than Wal-Mart and offer them much better benefits. But then I'm no fan of Wal-Mart.
http://www.reveries.com/cool_news/20...y/jul_18a.html
http://www.reveries.com/cool_news/20...y/jul_18a.html
Actually Costco and Sam's Club are both owned by Wal-Mart.
Oct 5th 2005, 6:37 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by mdyoung
What principle is that? When I go shopping I'm looking for thr biggest bang for the buck and overall Wal-Mart provides that.
Oct 5th 2005, 6:46 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Rete
Actually Costco and Sam's Club are both owned by Wal-Mart.
Sam's Club, yes.
Costco, I don't think so!
Besides, they have different political allegiances: Costco is blue and Wally World (with Sam's Club) is staunchly red.
Oct 5th 2005, 6:57 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Rete
Actually Costco and Sam's Club are both owned by Wal-Mart.
Oct 5th 2005, 6:58 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Sam's Club, yes.
Costco, I don't think so!
Besides, they have different political allegiances: Costco is blue and Wally World (with Sam's Club) is staunchly red.
you beat me to it!
costo is definitely not owned by Wal mart!
Oct 5th 2005, 6:58 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
At the expense of their employees. They offer health insurance, but it is too expensive for most of their workers to buy.
i know all the horror stories but its so cheap!!!! and open all night.......
Oct 5th 2005, 6:58 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
At the expense of their employees. They offer health insurance, but it is too expensive for most of their workers to buy.
Then work somewhere else for gawd's sake. Sheesh!
Oct 5th 2005, 7:00 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by Big D
i know all the horror stories but its so cheap!!!! and open all night.......
Oct 5th 2005, 7:01 pm
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Re: Costco or Sams Club?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
I thought that was the Red Light district in Nuevo Laredo?
my mistake!
