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Old 10-17-2014, 09:24 AM
 
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Could you imagine if Costco didn't have a membership program?
It would be Wal*Mart.
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:28 AM
 
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From the looks of things, I bet some people plan their meals around those free samples. I often see shoppers going back for seconds and thirds, then send their kids to go get more. Could you imagine if Costco didn't have a membership program?
It is Walmart from what I understand, only your paying extra money to walk inside! I suppose if I was homeless, I would get a Costco Card and plan my meals around the sampling.
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:31 AM
 
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You used to be able to buy Costco gift cards and use them without being a member. Is this still possible?
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:32 AM
 
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It is Walmart from what I understand, only your paying extra money to walk inside!
You clearly don't understand what makes Costco different from Walmart. The quality of products and benefits are night and day. When is the last time Walmart laid wood flooring in your home? When does Walmart give you samples of product to help you decide before you buy? How many vacations have to booked through Walmart? What's the return policy for Walmart compared to Costco?
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:55 AM
 
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It's not Wal*Mart, it's the Walmart shoppers. LOL


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It would be Wal*Mart.
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:57 AM
 
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Costco is the best. Walmart/Albertsons/Smiths cannot compare.

Pharmacy/Optical/Photos/Liquor/Tires at Costco is fantastic.

Don't buy cheap gas from any gas station. It's low detergent level will kill your engine quick. Your MPG will go down.

What I love about Costco tires is that they inflate it with nitrogen.

Join Costco for free, because they will refund your membership difference if you don't earn enough rewards at year end. Win-win. No brainer.
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Old 10-17-2014, 10:31 AM
 
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Costco is the best. Walmart/Albertsons/Smiths cannot compare.

Pharmacy/Optical/Photos/Liquor/Tires at Costco is fantastic.

Don't buy cheap gas from any gas station. It's low detergent level will kill your engine quick. Your MPG will go down.

What I love about Costco tires is that they inflate it with nitrogen.

Join Costco for free, because they will refund your membership difference if you don't earn enough rewards at year end. Win-win. No brainer.

Really? I have to investigate that one! Too bad there isnt a closer Costco, the closest Costco is over near Sunset Station Casino in Henderson...

You may have talked this riff raff into Costco!
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Old 10-17-2014, 10:42 AM
 
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From the looks of things, I bet some people plan their meals around those free samples. I often see shoppers going back for seconds and thirds, then send their kids to go get more. Could you imagine if Costco didn't have a membership program?
Walmart
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Old 10-18-2014, 01:51 AM
 
Location: Sunrise
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You clearly don't understand what makes Costco different from Walmart. The quality of products and benefits are night and day. When is the last time Walmart laid wood flooring in your home? When does Walmart give you samples of product to help you decide before you buy? How many vacations have to booked through Walmart? What's the return policy for Walmart compared to Costco?
And have you noticed that the people who work at Costco stay there for years/decades because they make a decent living? Or that the CEO throttles back his own salary because that way the rank-and-file employees enjoy better wages and benefits.

Yeah, I'm glad I have a Costco card in my wallet and plenty of Costco stock in my portfolio. It's a no-freakin-brainer.

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek Leads the Cheapest, Happiest Company in the World - Businessweek
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