I won't ever shop at Costo again.

[Gil Dobie]

Not a very good comparison Mr Hyperbole, more like Macy's and Bloomingdales.

Not even close. One is trash. The other is actually decent

The first thing you see when you walk in the door of either is a large electronic display. That's after you show your ID to make sure you are a member. You walk down the isles, same stuff, different brand name(Maybe), bulk packaging. When I check the price at my local store, it's very much the same price per unit. Taking the politics of the owners out, I really don't see much of a difference.

[Chizzang]

WTF...
Are you absolutely that dense
These two companies share only two things
The size of their buildings - and - the format with which they go to market

Every other thing is completely different about them
Starting with:
Costco has the largest contract Organic Growers in North America / Beef / Eggs / Milk / Fruits / Veggies
Sams Club did not offer Organic foods until this fall
One product / New Zealand Lamb / Non-U.S. product

Sorry, I don't really care about the debate of Organic Chemical and man-made chemical raised foods. I'm not saying Costco is bad and Sam's is good (same with Organic chemical vs Man-made chemical), as most of you are taking this. I'm saying they are very similar. If it's that important to you that Costco is better than Sam's then more power to you.

Dude...
That is just one HUGE example how the two companies are completely different
I don't belong to either / But I work with both / We design "one off" products for both companies

My point is: They couldn't be MORE different
Another HUGE example is:
One company is owned by the workers ( a true employee owned company)
Sams club employees work for minimum wage

When we design a product for Costco their primary concern is "quality"
When we design a product for Sam's the only concern is price

can you see the difference there..?
One is NOT better than the other (I agree) but they are completely different

[Gil Dobie]

Dude...
That is just one HUGE example how the two companies are completely different
I don't belong to either / But I work with both / We design "one off" products for both companies

My point is: They couldn't be MORE different
Another HUGE example is:
One company is owned by the workers ( a true employee owned company)
Sams club employees work for minimum wage

When we design a product for Costco their primary concern is "quality"
When we design a product for Sam's the only concern is price

can you see the difference there..?
One is NOT better than the other (I agree) but they are completely different

I see the political difference, but I don't care about that. If I go into a store like this and look at the products. If the price is right, and it's of good quality, and I need it, I'll buy it. The other intangibles really don't matter when I look at the value of a large warehouse chain.

[isumatt]

I've worked for Costco for 2 years now, great pay (start well above minimum wage) great benefits, they promote from within 95% of the time, attention to quality over cost, it's a great place to work for. Also Costco almost doubles Sam's in sales ($1.5B I believe for Costco) with less stores!!


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[Chizzang]

I see the political difference, but I don't care about that. If I go into a store like this and look at the products. If the price is right, and it's of good quality, and I need it, I'll buy it. The other intangibles really don't matter when I look at the value of a large warehouse chain.

So you're admitting the only similarity is they are both warehouses...
Thank you

[Gil Dobie]

I see the political difference, but I don't care about that. If I go into a store like this and look at the products. If the price is right, and it's of good quality, and I need it, I'll buy it. The other intangibles really don't matter when I look at the value of a large warehouse chain.

So you're admitting the only similarity is they are both warehouses...
Thank you

No, they also sell similar products with a similar layout.

[Chizzang]

So you're admitting the only similarity is they are both warehouses...
Thank you

No, they also sell similar products with a similar layout.

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

[Ibanez]

No, they also sell similar products with a similar layout.

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

Nice analogy, AzGrizfan.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

No, they also sell similar products with a similar layout.

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

Ferrari's are awesome....but I'll take my Dodge Viper....

[Chizzang]

Hey look I drive an F-150 and do not belong to Costco
but I'm not dense enough to think it's Sam's Club

[Gil Dobie]

No, they also sell similar products with a similar layout.

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

More like a Ford and GM, both have similar lines of vehicles for similar purposes, different ownership styles, but the similar products, dealerships look similar.

Similarities
Costco - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive
Sams - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive

Differences
Management

[Chizzang]

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

More like a Ford and GM, both have similar lines of vehicles for similar purposes, different ownership styles, but the similar products, dealerships look similar.

Similarities
Costco - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive
Sams - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive

Differences
Management

99% of the time I could care less because I don't really pay attention to your one line drivel posts
But this time I decided to see if you actually believed the drivel you post
and sure enough - you do

Okay thank you for confirming - you are as droll and clueless as your posts

[Gil Dobie]

More like a Ford and GM, both have similar lines of vehicles for similar purposes, different ownership styles, but the similar products, dealerships look similar.

Similarities
Costco - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive
Sams - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive

Differences
Management

99% of the time I could care less because I don't really pay attention to your one line drivel posts
But this time I decided to see if you actually believed the drivel you post
and sure enough - you do

Okay thank you for confirming - you are as droll and clueless as your posts

Have a nice day

[BlueHen86]

More like a Ford and GM, both have similar lines of vehicles for similar purposes, different ownership styles, but the similar products, dealerships look similar.

Similarities
Costco - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive
Sams - Electronics, office supplies, food, gas, clothes, seasonal items, automotive

Differences
Management

99% of the time I could care less because I don't really pay attention to your one line drivel posts
But this time I decided to see if you actually believed the drivel you post
and sure enough - you do

Okay thank you for confirming - you are as droll and clueless as your posts

[Chizzang]

99% of the time I could care less because I don't really pay attention to your one line drivel posts
But this time I decided to see if you actually believed the drivel you post
and sure enough - you do

Okay thank you for confirming - you are as droll and clueless as your posts

Have a nice day

Hey Gil,
Sorry about that last comment
My frustration from working with Sams has impolitely spilled over into our debate
You do not deserve to be treated like that - please accept my apology
Sincerely

[Grizalltheway]

Have a nice day

Hey Gil,
Sorry about that last comment
My frustration from working with Sams has impolitely spilled over into our debate
You do not deserve to be treated like that - please accept my apology
Sincerely

Time out in the corner for you, mister. If you can't play nicely, don't play at all.

[Chizzang]

Hey Gil,
Sorry about that last comment
My frustration from working with Sams has impolitely spilled over into our debate
You do not deserve to be treated like that - please accept my apology
Sincerely

Time out in the corner for you, mister. If you can't play nicely, don't play at all.

True...
Gil doesn't deserve that - He's always a gentlemen

[Gil Dobie]

Time out in the corner for you, mister. If you can't play nicely, don't play at all.

True...
Gil doesn't deserve that - He's always a gentlemen

Thanks, I'm not always a gentleman, apology accepted

[Wedgebuster]

Dropped six bills at the Missoula Costco just yesterday. Whole prime rib roast on the rack, five pounds of big shrimp, three lamb racks, half gallon shucked Washington oysters, six prime buffalo rib steaks, various cheeses, relish trays, and other goodies just for our annual Festivus season celebration!!

Never bothered to stop at walmart.

[Ibanez]

Kirkland brand tshirts are the best undershirts.

[polsongrizz]

Sams Club with another name

SSDD

There's a Sams in Billings where we go to Costco, been there, it is not even close, Sam's is nothing but Walmart with bigger packages. Kirkland (store brand at Costco) kicks total ass, Walmart has no answer for it.

They are also way behind the curve on running a hypermarket, which Costco figured out years ago.

Exactly, we checked out a sams club once, it was a complete joke. Nothing more than what you have stated. The only thing that they had that Costco didn't was Diesel fuel.
I joined Price Club back in the early 80's and will never give them up over a walmart.
Its also nice not to eat meat that has been packed in Carbon Monoxide to make it a pretty red.

[griz37]

There's a Sams in Billings where we go to Costco, been there, it is not even close, Sam's is nothing but Walmart with bigger packages. Kirkland (store brand at Costco) kicks total ass, Walmart has no answer for it.

They are also way behind the curve on running a hypermarket, which Costco figured out years ago.

Exactly, we checked out a sams club once, it was a complete joke. Nothing more than what you have stated. The only thing that they had that Costco didn't was Diesel fuel.
I joined Price Club back in the early 80's and will never give them up over a walmart.
Its also nice not to eat meat that has been packed in Carbon Monoxide to make it a pretty red.

Meat is the #1 reason we shop at Costco. A few years ago we had to throw out rancid meat from Wal-Mart on 3 consecutive nights, haven't bought meat from Wal-Mart since. Meanwhile we have never had a bad experience with Costco meat, plus it is a pretty decent price for what you get.

[SDHornet]

Exactly, we checked out a sams club once, it was a complete joke. Nothing more than what you have stated. The only thing that they had that Costco didn't was Diesel fuel.
I joined Price Club back in the early 80's and will never give them up over a walmart.
Its also nice not to eat meat that has been packed in Carbon Monoxide to make it a pretty red.

Meat is the #1 reason we shop at Costco. A few years ago we had to throw out rancid meat from Wal-Mart on 3 consecutive nights, haven't bought meat from Wal-Mart since. Meanwhile we have never had a bad experience with Costco meat, plus it is a pretty decent price for what you get.

I love getting a platter of rib-eye from Costco. Costco has some solid cuts for bottom dollar.

[AZGrizFan]

So kinda the same way a a ford and a Ferrari have four wheels and an engine

Nice analogy, AzGrizfan.

Whoa whoa whoa. What the FUCK???

[Ibanez]