My screen-name came first, back in 2001, but in fact I did join SC a few years ago because the Wal-Mart/SC is so near where I live. There’s also a BJ’s in my area but the SC is closer. Costco was too far away to consider but now after this I would never consider it on any account, even if they opened one next door. Until this story broke I didn’t realize Costco is an Obama supporter.
I don’t see any reason to go to costco vs Sam’s. They carry almost the same merchandise anyhow. I tend to prefer the items at Sam’s, other people are the other way around.
I had a membership to both for one year to try Costco. I bought one item online, went to Costco a total of three times in a year, then never renewed my membership there.
If it wasn’t already a foregone conclusion, this would be the tipping point for me to never go there again anyhow.