costco vs. sam's club -- opinions?

[devohoneybee]

So, my new home town has both Sam's Club and Costco, which I've heard are pretty much the same. I'd like to join one. Any opinions on one versus the other?

Comments

[adonnchaid]

I totally agree that you do have to shop prices. Not everything is cheaper at Costco, much as I love it :) But just to get the "two to a package, vacuum packed" Foster Farms boneless, skinless chicken breasts is worth the membership. Just chuck those packages in the freezer, and take them out as needed. That, and office supply sorts of things.

I live alone, and I stock up on mostly dry goods there, not perishables. You know, though, Julia Child once said she shopped Costco meat because it was always so fresh, because of the massive turnover they do.