B.J.'s vs. Costco - Which is better for free 60 days?

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I just got a postcard from B.J.'s for a free 60 day trial membership. I have been to Costco and really love it. Which do you prefer? Thanks :flower:
 
No DOUBT, in my mind... Costco, hands down. I belong to both of them AND Sam's Club ( that was a free membership ).

In order of preference:

1. Costco
2. Sam's ( close 2nd )
3. BJ's... far behind BUT a much better selection of toys come holiday time.
 
Personally, I prefer COSTCO. We have both memberships and do go to both clubs, but I think Costco has more higher end "stuff"

So, what I don't find at one I can usually find at the other. If you do decide to join both, buy the Executive Membership. Costs a little more but you will get 2% of your purchases back in the form of a check up to $500. :cool1:
 
How much is the regular membership...I used to belong to Sam's Club, but moved recently and Costco is closer?
 

We're members at BJ's. We love it! We used to belong to Sam's, but switched. BJ's has a lot better selection of the things we buy. Plus, they'll take debit, credit, cash, check - whatever! Plus, they take coupons.
 
MiniMe said:
How much is the regular membership...I used to belong to Sam's Club, but moved recently and Costco is closer?

$40 or $45... regular or $100 executive ( worth it if you spend $3500 a year ).
 
The one closest to your home.

Around here the those places are so similar, and so few and far between, you lose any savings in one vs. the other in your time and gas getting there.
 
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cardaway said:
The one closest to your home.

Around here the those places are so similar, and so few and far between, you lose any savings in one vs. the other in your time and gas getting there.


Well that would depend on where you live. I have all three within 12 miles. And actually, while very similar, each has its own distinctive "flavor"....

Like someone said, BJ's does take coupons, and that might be a huge difference.
 
Without a doubt Costco. The quality and variety is amazing. Last year I did so much Christmas shopping there between the electronics, toys and food items.
 
BJ's for these reasons:

1) aisle markers - huge thing for me as I get lost easily in those places
2) focus on the residential consumer rather than businesses
3) coupons
4) debit cards
5) life sizing - they make a lot of their product in sizes that don't feed an army.
6) ready-to-eat meals are very good
7) some have dressing rooms in the clothes department and kids supervised and staffed play areas
8) lobsters

I also really like the feel of the clubs better.
 
Thank you all so much for the replies. I like Costco a lot too. We had an office membership and then my boss didn't renew it so I haven't been in a while. I think I will try B.J.'s for the 60 day period to compare. I still love my Publix though. :teeth:
 













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