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KPsquared
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Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I want to join one of these wholesale clubs. I live close to both. I have no idea which one to join. Any thoughts?
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Shorty
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
BJs is good for home stuff -- better food selections, sometimes they have really good clothes, etc.
Costco is great for businesses....
If I had to choose 1, i'd go w/ BJs.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:11 AM |
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KPsquared
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Thanks Shorty!
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:14 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
We go to Costco but to be honest...I think we would go to BJs if it was more convenient.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:15 AM |
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I like BJ's because I get my gas from there (on 110) - its always less expensive then the regular gas stations.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:17 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I  Costco. I"ve been to BJ's and never really liked it there. I prefer Costco.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:19 AM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I like BJ's better.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:19 AM |
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KPsquared
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
What are the prices to join?
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:27 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I think DH and I pay $45/year for our memberships. (Costco)
Message edited 11/14/2005 10:35:43 AM.
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| Posted 11/14/05 10:35 AM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
BJ's is $40/year
Costco is $45/year
Costco only takes Amex CC, whereas BJ's takes MasterCard, VISA, or Discover
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:12 AM |
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LFitzy79
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
BJ's--great for buying Gas (rt. 110), they have a lot of brands that you might already use (costco doesn't have a lot of brand options), they sell things in smaller quantity than costco, so it's not sooo overwhelming....
Costco-MUCH, MUCH better on quality of meat and fruit/veggies...better deals on books/dvds, bakery department is bigger, the clothes tend to be nicer than BJ's....the downside is the store is much more intimidating, and crowded.....
I have a BJ's membership, and my mother has costco..so we go shopping together and split things up......
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:18 AM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
You should visit both to see what you prefer. I have a membership to both (I live in the city so neither is near me) and I prefer BJs. While I say that, i went to the BJs in Brooklyn yesterday and did not like it at all. I prefer the one in East Rutherford. The aisles are shorter that Costco, they are labled (not a big deal if you go through all the aisles but MUCH easier if you are running in for just a few things!). Also, BJs has an express lane, sells magazines and cards. BJs allows a 1-day pass and you just have to pay a little premium, I think 10%? Costco doesn't allow 1-day passes (at least they did not used to allow it).
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:24 AM |
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I just joined BJ's yesterday. They were having a promotion- Instead of $40 for 12 months it was $36 for 15 months.
The promotion is probably still running.
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:29 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Posted by LFitzy79
I have a BJ's membership, and my mother has costco..so we go shopping together and split things up......
We do the same in my family. If I lived closer to BJs, I'd go there for the gas. Since Costco is closer I wind up going there.
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:32 AM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Posted by AndreaLMT
I just joined BJ's yesterday. They were having a promotion- Instead of $40 for 12 months it was $36 for 15 months.
The promotion is probably still running.
that's a good deal!!! 
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| Posted 11/14/05 11:34 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I just joined Bj's online and its $33.00 - for 15 months
Scott
Message edited 11/14/2005 12:56:40 PM.
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| Posted 11/14/05 12:50 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
we joined bj's in april - $45 for 18 months. we like it, it has all the stuff we need and we are close to 2
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| Posted 11/14/05 12:51 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Do main members need to have pictures on their ID cards?
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| Posted 11/14/05 12:55 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Even though BJ's is closer, we joined Costco. I like their meats and we get most of our essentials there for a good price.
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| Posted 11/14/05 1:00 PM |
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Aga
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Posted by danielleandscott
Do main members need to have pictures on their ID cards?
yes they take your picture when you go in to pick up your card...
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| Posted 11/14/05 1:45 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Posted by danielleandscott
I just joined Bj's online and its $33.00 - for 15 months
Scott
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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| Posted 11/14/05 1:46 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
Posted by MrsERod
Posted by danielleandscott
I just joined Bj's online and its $33.00 - for 15 months
Scott
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It actually came out to $32.63.....
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| Posted 11/14/05 1:58 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
i like bj's since they take coupons
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| Posted 11/14/05 2:00 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
I like BJs food selection better (especially their meat departemtn).
If you are a new member... BJs will give you three months free and a discount on their membership price.
If you are a homeowner... BJs will also give you discounts to buying home oil if you aren't locked into an oil contract.
http://www.priceenergy.com/
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| Posted 11/14/05 2:31 PM |
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SoinLove
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Re: Which is better BJ's or Costco?
DH gets a discount for BJs memberships through work. I think it wa $25 for the year. I've never been to Costco.
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