[faithhopecharity]

I’ve n ver bern in a Sams. Have been hoping to get to one. Now hope to get to see one before it closes. Have friends near Sams Who like it and say it’s competitive with Costco, which they also like and patronize I’m betting Walmart knows how to run a pretty good Sams

[usflagwaver]

I belong to Costco and Sams Club. I buy gas at Costco, and sometimes shop there, but I prefer Sams Club. Here are my reasons. They have many of the same items and deals that Costco has. Parking is FAR easier at Sams Club. Checking out is FAR easier at Sams Club. I do a lot of entertaining and put on events. I like the desserts at Sams Club better than Costco. They have the same type of meats and baked goods, etc. that Costco has, and are very close in cost. They have their brand of toilet paper and other staples just like Costco. If I can’t find what I need at Sams Club, I drive a few miles to Costco.

[Wingy]

I guess it would depend on your local store. I've shopped both and prefer Sams. It seems at my stores, similar items are slightly better quality at Sams. I chalk that up to Walmart's volume discounts that Costco doesn't enjoy. Customer service and store quality are comparable with both on the plus side from the other posters opinions. My local Costco is fairly new and it's bright and modern, however our Sams, while older, is currently getting a makeover and will be as up to date as Costco. For higher priced merchandise (Jewelry, Fine Wines, Electronics and better quality furniture), Sams slightly beats on price and/or quality, at my stores.

My two cents.