I hijacked my sister’s Sam’s Club card to try it out first and might end up getting my own if my trip this weekend is worth it. Let’s see.
We don’t really need a lot of things in bulk but I do see how buying in bulk can save you a billion grocery trips and eventually a lot of money because you’re not spending fuzool money in said grocery trips.
For us, it will be diapers, wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
For two reasons:
1) Costco has limited payment options as cash or AMEX only, while BJs has all payment options only.
2) There is one next to my gym where it has a gas station as well with fairly cheaper gas. It helps a lot.
I think it more depends upon your own convenience.
As far items are concerned, I prefer to buy stuff only needed in bulk and non-preishable. I used to buy salad etc from here too but now shoprite is my place for that.
For two reasons:
1) Costco has limited payment options as cash or AMEX only, while BJs has all payment options only.
2) There is one next to my gym where it has a gas station as well with fairly cheaper gas. It helps a lot.
I think it more depends upon your own convenience.
As far items are concerned, I prefer to buy stuff only needed in bulk and non-preishable. I used to buy salad etc from here too but now shoprite is my place for that.
Costco will no longer accept AMEX. Costco will continue to accept American Express® Cards through June 19. Beginning June 20, Costco will accept only the following: **
Costco warehouses*- all Visa cards, cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Cash Cards. *
Costco.com**- all Visa cards, MasterCard, Discover, debit/ATM cards and Costco Cash Cards.
Costco will no longer accept AMEX.
Costco will continue to accept American Express® Cards through June 19. Beginning June 20, Costco will accept only the following: **
Costco warehouses*- all Visa cards, cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Cash Cards. *
Costco.com**- all Visa cards, MasterCard, Discover, debit/ATM cards and Costco Cash Cards.
I don't see bulk buying as savings, in fact it's spending more money, because for many items, you end up buying more than your monthly need, which cost you more than what your monthly budget should be. That disturbs your cash flow. Your spending cycle needs to be in sync with your earning cycle. I know that for large families, there is a value in shopping at Costco, but smaller families should go to Wal-Mart or local super markets
Costco will no longer accept AMEX.
Costco will continue to accept American Express® Cards through June 19. Beginning June 20, Costco will accept only the following: **
Costco warehouses*- all Visa cards, cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Cash Cards. *
Costco.com**- all Visa cards, MasterCard, Discover, debit/ATM cards and Costco Cash Cards.
Thank you. Can you provide equivalent information for Jack in the Box?
I don't see bulk buying as savings, in fact it's spending more money, because for many items, you end up buying more than your monthly need, which cost you more than what your monthly budget should be. That disturbs your cash flow. Your spending cycle needs to be in sync with your earning cycle. I know that for large families, there is a value in shopping at Costco, but smaller families should go to Wal-Mart or local super markets
This is true...actually quite true.
But won't bulk shopping keep you out of the store longer?
^ Well, if ur buying perishable items, then no.. not really. There's only so much a smaller family can eat before food starts going bad. Big families don't face this problem.
I'd only go to Costco or Sam's Club for paper towels/toilet paper/cleaning supplies etc. Otherwise, we're a family of 3... don't need bulk shopping.
we are about to have a second baby and few of our friends suggested that get sam's/costco membership. We wanted to get diapers, wipes, formula, baby food etc. I found out Castco only sales their own brand of diapers :{ which are similar to huggies. We are a pamper family, so castco is out. The nearest sam's from our house is too far and doesn't safe on gas.
Yar southie, do we have to turn every thread into a political socio economic rant?
Not sure what your rant is about. The thread asks which one prefers - Sam's Club or Costco.
To some, choice of a store is not just a function of how cheap the goods are. Walmart not paying a livable wage to its worker may not be an issue for you. But for some, it factors into their choice of where to shop.
Also, there is NOTHING political about pointing out which store treats it's workers with resepct, and which treats it's workers like a commodity.
We go to Costco, we have found great deals on books, clothing, selected shoes along with paper towels, napkins, etc. We do some grocery from Costco as well like milk, eggs, OJ, Bell peppers, bread, chocolate spread, jam, milk chocolate, etc. Oh and we get gas from Costco. We are there every week.
I get diapers from Amazon as they are cheaper. Costco has increased the price for Huggies. My both boys had Costco brand milk formula as babies.
I get fresh vegetables from Indian store, onions and fruit from regular grocery store.