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[Bridgegal]

I'm wondering if you think they really are cheaper?  We were members of BJ's when we lived in PA but only have Sam's here.   I had a Sam's membership for one year 15 years ago and didn't renew.  

It's just the two of us and I think I can find same/similar items at the grocery store in bulk amounts for about the same price.   

Do you think your wholesale club saves you enough money  to make it worthwhile?

[NicksmomESQ]

  I shop in Costco. I do save money shopping in bulk.But you have to be a savvy shopper. Some things save me money, others don’t.I only buy the deals in bulk.

 I also shop Costco for their electronics. Their prices are usually cheaper & their returns & warranty policies are unbeatable.

[Bri369]

I shop at Costco.  It definitely saves me money.

Some things are  more cost effective for me to buy in bulk - coffee, paper goods, etc. 

When it's just the 2 of us at home, I don't buy fruit or produce - it would just go to waste before we could eat it all.  

Shipping is free on costco.com too.

[Group 5 minus 1]

Gas is usually about 20 cents cheaper.

[Ms tyrion2]

I also shop at Costco. 

The Kirkland brand coffee is superior to anything in the grocery store. $9.99 for 3 pounds. Sometimes it's on sale.

My preferred wine is also cheaper at Costco than other 

Place in town.

Their rotisserie chickens are the best out there and very reasonable in price. The deli salads and entrees are also very good quality.

Batteries are a good price. 

I don't buy a lot of canned goods because I live alone. Sometimes my friend and me will split up things like avocados, tomatoes etc. 

I also bought my phone and tablet there.

I more than justify the membership cost

[Its Me LuLuBelle2]

@Bridgegal, like you it's only 2 of us in my household too. I've had 30 day trial memberships from BJ's a couple of times, many years ago, but never joined. The one thing I do remember was them having some very pretty jewelry at excellent prices. And my husband was impressed with the prices of tires and other automotive gizmos. Still not enough to entice us to sign up.

[TaylorBrown]

I have a membership at Sam's.  I think it is worth the money, not only for the merchandise  in-store but also for gas.  Sam's typically offers the best price in my area.  I also buy seasonings there ars there are less than the grocery prices.

[deepwaterdotter]

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

Gas is usually about 20 cents cheaper.

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We always fill up whenever we shop at Costco.

[sunshine45]

we have a business plus membership with sams club.

we do pay $100 a year for that membership, but received a good rebate yearly for our purchases. we shop for business and for home. lots of great deals to be had and GREAT for doing your holiday shopping and cooking/baking. we are there at least once a week. EXCELLENT meats also.

[x Hedge]

The Sam's membership was worth it to me when I worked near a Sam's and could swing over there whenever I needed something.

When my transportation became problematic and I could only get to Sam's every few months, the membership wasn't worthwhile.

However, I recently ordered an item from Sam's online, paid a 10% markup for having no membership.

It was still a comparably better price than elsewhere, and worth it to me.