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Calling North Atl exurbs: Costco or BJs?

Cymbaline65
Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
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We'll have a new Costco opening at the end of the month. Read a lot of good press about them as well as folks who keep their memberships and make the 45 minute trek to the closest one to me. I've had a BJ's membership for 3yrs and overall, I've been quite satisfied. Costco's website shows a lot of specialty meats (that makes me happy) and I hear the Kirkland brand of goods are of high quality. For those who have experience with both, which do you prefer and why?
In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    I have had both, and I prefer Costco because they have a better selection of meats and I like the Kirkland brand.  Another thing to consider is they have a great warranty on all their products.  So, if you buy a big ticket item like a TV or a treadmill you can feel good about the purchase.  One downside is the Costco closest to me (Kennesaw by Town Center Mall) is really crowded on weekends.  Unless you want to experience "giant cart rage" for 2 hours. 


    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    edited August 2014
    Costco Costco Costco Costco. 

    Everything is top quality. Employees are treated better(pay, benefits) than any other retailer and it shows. They don't mark anything up over 11-14% unless required by law(fuel, alcohol, tobacco). They offer programs for vacations, car-buying, financing, etc that makes these typically annoying tasks completely painless. 
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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800

    Thanks for the feedback, guys. I think they are doing a pre-opening promo where if you sign up, you get free stuff. I like free stuff. It makes me happy. Will probably pull the trigger this weekend. I have a distinct feeling that this is going to seriously hurt BJ's membership base (they are offering $10 memberships right now as an incentive.)

    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • cajuncook
    cajuncook Posts: 99
    They were doing a promotion at work. We got an email saying "BJs in the lobby at 11:00." You should have seen the guys in line..
    Live on beautiful Lake Hartwell GA
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,448
    Another vote for Costco, I make a 30 minute drive rather than go to the BJs or Sams club withing 10 minutes - it is that much better.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    Teaching my 16 y/o son to drive, had errands to run, groceries to get.  Finished at Pathmark, asked him if he knew how to get to BJ's.  He didn't, so I told him you start by holding hands, maybe some kissing and eventually, probably after several years, he'd get there.  "NOT FUNNY, DAD!!!"
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
    @HendersonTRKing: I have two girls. NOT going there!!! X_X
    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    +1 @eggcelsior

    Also, read this.  Why I love Costco. 

    http://bizgovsoc2.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/the-costs-of-being-costco-why-ethics-matter/
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,448
    The only reason not to pick Costco:
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    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • cajuncook
    cajuncook Posts: 99
    Look what I started. Sorry
    Live on beautiful Lake Hartwell GA
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    I can't wait for that Costco to open I am on my way to the one in Alpharetta right now. Online they said it doesn't have tire and gas though. Costco for sure over BJs.
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    I wish they would put a Costco out east.  We have a BJ's closer to me and a Sam's Club in Conyers.  Don't like BJ's so I hit the Costco by my office which makes it difficult to buy the awesome items (meats/cheeses/seafood).  
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
    I get my LP at BJs. $14 to fill up the tank which is a very good deal. I'm not sure if Costco will have that service - which I will miss if they don't.
    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,242
    edited August 2014
    COSTCO...we currently live about a mile from the Alpharetta location and I have bank statements to prove it!
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
    Well gents, SWMBO picked up our Costco memberships on her way back from doing errands.
    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    We are members of both but if I had to choose just one it would be Costco.  BJs does have some cryovac packaged meat that Costco doesn't have (chick tenders, briskets). Our Costco does not carry packer briskets.  I think the chickens at BJs (Perdue) are a little better than the ones at Costco (whatever their brand is).

    Kirkland brand items at Costco are of excellent quality but the store brand at BJs isn't bad.

    We like the store brand of cheddar cheese at Bjs better than the one at Costco.

    Bjs is closer to us (3 miles vs 6 for Costco).  Both sell gas at the same price (about a nickel lower than nearby stations).  Ours both have tire/auto centers but I like Costco better.

    Used to be a member of Sam's club in a previous city and both BJs and Costco are better than Sams.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,242
    Cymbaline65 said:
    Well gents, SWMBO picked up our Costco memberships on her way back from doing errands.

    =D>
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    @lit I probably saw you there I was in the alpharetta store at 1:00.
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    @JRWhitee‌ I was the mad guy after trying to drive through Alpharetta at 1230 in the afternoon.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    It was a mad house especially Windward Pkwy

                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
    I hear that the weather made the 400 corridor a total nightmare. I just got back from Keith Bridge/Browns Bridge area - missed an accident by 45 seconds due to rain. But hey, ensconced at home and Egg is poised for action. The weekend has begun! Cheers!!
    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • Cymbaline65
    Cymbaline65 Posts: 800
    fence0407 said:
    COSTCO...we currently live about a mile from the Alpharetta location and I have bank statements to prove it!
    Why do I have this sneaky feeling the same will happen to me????
    In the  Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
    Med BGE, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Brinkman Dual Zone, Weber Genesis Gas Grill and portable gasser for boating
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  • Big Deck Party
    Big Deck Party Posts: 9
    Costco for me!
    Cumming, GA
    LBGE
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