COSTCO VS. SAM'S CLUB - THE TRUTH

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    In the battle between Costco vs. Sam's Club, which would you pick? I took it to the stores with the data in my pocket to bring you the truth between Sams Club and Costco, and tell you which is better. Which would you pick?
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  • @70foolio
    @70foolio ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love my Frugal Fit Mom logic. “It doesn’t matter “ what are your shopping goals and location, is what matters. 🤔🤗👍🏼

  • @auntrowdy7392
    @auntrowdy7392 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I like both too. I pay for the Costco membership and my mom pays for the Sam’s Club membership and we each have a card for both. It works very nicely for us!

    • @carwoman43
      @carwoman43 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too! I had to check to make sure this wasn't my own comment 😅

  • @denisequaid4599
    @denisequaid4599 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love watching your channel, Christine! You covered all the bases on this comparison video 👍 I almost wish I had a Sams Club in my area, so I to could experience "The best of both worlds". Love to you and the family ❤️

  • @melissadills
    @melissadills 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely agree with you! Love, love your delivery, methodology and style. You go girl!! Thank you for a quick snapshot and run down of the important factors. I too appreciate having all options between the two and my town has a B.J.'s. Yeah buddy!

  • @sugarbugar5718
    @sugarbugar5718 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    YOU CAN TELL YOU WORKED SO INCREDIBLY HARD PUTTING THIS VIDEO TOGETHER
    THANK YOU
    YOU HAVE ANSWERED A LONG TIME QUESTION I HAD🤗

  • @deedsh6280
    @deedsh6280 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I agree. As someone with an internal signal that draws me to the slowest lanes anywhere in retail no matter how many people are standing at the time, the Scan and Go is amazing. Hard to believe Costco doesn't have something similar.

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes! Love scan and go!!!

    • @loubee8503
      @loubee8503 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I've got that SAME internal signal...
      Stuck behind out-dated coupon granny, price look-up dude, last week's sales chick or personal check grandpa. 🤪

    • @jatheguy8604
      @jatheguy8604 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Scan and go is where it’s at

    • @Sandusko
      @Sandusko ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not exactly similar but they have a few self checkouts where I live.

    • @betht8976
      @betht8976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg, I thought I was the only one with that problem! So glad I’m not alone 😂

  • @vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528
    @vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Christine for the heads up on the Sams membership promotion, I will have to try it out now😉💛

  • @WordofGraceMinistry.
    @WordofGraceMinistry. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m from Wyoming (the top) so I’m only 1.5 hrs from Billings that has both Sam’s and Costco ( at opposite ends) and truly I have cards to both and gladly use both. If I had to give one up I couldn’t choose because each server their purpose and because they DO cater to different “needs” I NEED them both lol. Thank you for the video and info Christine, I’m forever grateful 😇 when I have to do less “footwork” to glean more information! Have a blessed and beautiful day!

  • @amandaknapp1206
    @amandaknapp1206 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Christine, could you do a video comparing Costco and Sam's specifically for the holidays? Baking supplies, presents, holiday meals, decorations, wrapping, etc.

    • @brandflakes98
      @brandflakes98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d watch that!

  • @theresa8697
    @theresa8697 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are right about the availability of organic items at Costco. I have to eat a special diet and appreciate all the options I can find there. Costco, Grocery Outlet and Walmart is my grocery trifecta. Plus Thrive Market for speciality items.

  • @jessicakarn819
    @jessicakarn819 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been on a binge watching of your videos for past week. Totally enjoying your content... I strive to be like you...

  • @MelissaCapriotti
    @MelissaCapriotti ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This cracks me up as I just had this convo on Saturday with a few ladies…I’m a Costco girl

  • @debrapalmer8196
    @debrapalmer8196 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this vid, I just got the Sam's club membership promo in June and have noticed a big difference in prices. Comparing 15 of my usual items, 9 of them cheaper at Sam's over Costco.

  • @jackieme27
    @jackieme27 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do a part two comparing food options! Prepared foods. Frozen sections. Meat section. I'm trying to decide right now if I'm going to sig up for Sam's.

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting comparison. Thank you for doing all the work.

  • @TMCEH
    @TMCEH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed it. Love both stores for different reasons!

  • @diannamlittle
    @diannamlittle ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We had a Sams Club in our area many years before Costco. We have memberships for both and both have their good points. I love that Sams had grocery pickup! It has helped so much during the pandemic and even now. I also love the earlier hours and how some things are packaged (1 gal of milk instead of 2). However, it would be difficult to pick one as my favorite!

  • @amylozano6061
    @amylozano6061 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching these comparisons. Agree with you i like going to both for different things. The big seller for Sams club is the more items they carry but costco has things you cant find at Sams club

  • @Emblarneaux
    @Emblarneaux ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE the "go find less" shirt. Love your videos, too! Thanks for comparing the two places! :)

  • @bekegibson9603
    @bekegibson9603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the Harry’s discount. The Big Shave bundle is an awesome deal so we got 2 of them.

  • @chantellecunningham8899
    @chantellecunningham8899 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sam’s scan and go is the best! Also the fact that they have the hand held scanner at the self checkout. I like both stores for different items.

  • @TeacherTonya74
    @TeacherTonya74 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I literally signed up for a Costco membership this week. If you are a teacher, they will give you $30 digital credit so it made the membership worth it for me. They also offered other deals for other employee groups such as military and first responders. And can I just say I hate the parking lots of Sams? It is enough for me to rethink my shopping choice. That being said, the Sams pizza is amazing!

  • @DaleRussell2
    @DaleRussell2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info and commentary! You’re the best. 👌

  • @ourgardeningadventure
    @ourgardeningadventure ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We just moved from Bountiful, UT where we had a Costco close by. We’ve always loved it.
    We now live in the country outside Nashville, NC. Closest Costco is about an hour away in Raleigh. There is a Sam’s in Rocky Mount so we joined there too. May or may not keep Costco.
    For us, the Costco chickens were huge cause we feed them to our dogs, along with other items. But we found that Sam’s has those too. But we did notice the difference I. The stores for sure.
    Thanks for telling about the “scan and go”. We didn’t know that and will be helpful.

  • @maydayzee
    @maydayzee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks! I always wondered what the difference was. We only have Sam's, which I really like, but I wish we also had a Costco. Well, I'm thankful just to have a local Sam's. We used to have to drive 2 hours to get to the nearest one. I love being a Plus member because I can get items delivered to the door and don't have the hassle of loading and unloading the car on heavy items. (I'm older with back problems, so it's difficult).

  • @Ladywren101
    @Ladywren101 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Costco for me, I like that they pay a living wage to their employees and the prices are only a few cents off (by ounce).

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      We need to support companies that support their employees!

    • @1sttimemom76
      @1sttimemom76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much do they pay vs Sam's?

    • @angiewolf8189
      @angiewolf8189 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1sttimemom76 in my area, metro Atlanta, Costco pays $35 an hour. Not sure if that is full or part time and if benefits would be offered. It's more than teachers in my area earn but teachers do receive a benefit option and only work 190 days a year. I'm not sure of Sam's in my area.

    • @myexplorations3521
      @myexplorations3521 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I did my research on the topic several years ago, but at that time Costco employee made $45k annual and Sam’s Club made $22k annual. A Costco employee could qualify for a home at that time, Sam’s Club could not. If someone has more recent info, I’d appreciate the input!

    • @sheilaperreault4014
      @sheilaperreault4014 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was going to say the same. Costco is an excellent employer.

  • @Normet2
    @Normet2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for talking about organic! I do 'clean eating' and you helped me make a decision!

  • @schafferchenanigans
    @schafferchenanigans ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg new subbie here. Thank you so much for these gems!!

  • @dbegay3405
    @dbegay3405 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Agree, I do love the scan and go or check out at Sam’s club. I feel like Costco also tries to upsell you the membership every time you go through the checkout maybe that’s why they don’t have a scan and go. Love your content.

  • @expressivepaper
    @expressivepaper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Sam’s club Scan N Go app and their curbside pick up is what made me transfer from Costco AND the fact that if you forget your card at home you don’t have to stand in the membership line to get a temporary one. Your Sam’s card is on your phone.

  • @deannabibbee4280
    @deannabibbee4280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree. I shop at both. Each gives me what I need.

  • @jojoply
    @jojoply ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. We are contemplating getting a membership.

  • @debracoulter1250
    @debracoulter1250 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We finally have a Costco but, I’m still in love with Sam’s. The scan and go is the best! Our gas prices aren’t posted by the street but they are posted by the exit of the store. I did go as a visiter to Costco and it looked really nice. The extra cost for the membership and not having the same dog food, coffee, etc that we love deterred me for now.

  • @jessicastinson1165
    @jessicastinson1165 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My sister has a Sam’s membership and I have a Costco membership. We go shopping together about 3-4 times a year (both stores in same town a little over an hour from us). Prior to going we make a list and check both places so we know where to buy everything. Typically Sam’s is cheaper on food items. Costco has better paper products. Diapers hands down are better at Costco…quality wise not necessarily price. I feel like they both have good and bad points and we are lucky to be able to take advantage of both places as needed

  • @tammibeyer7225
    @tammibeyer7225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the online ordering option😉

  • @naturalcreations40
    @naturalcreations40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here watching while I am menu planning and prepping

  • @agoodburn4
    @agoodburn4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video because I’ve been trying to decide between a Sam’s Club and Costco membership. You explaining Costco checkout issues caused me anxiety just listening and I am happy to avoid going through that in public. I’ve had social anxiety for 25 years so thank you for your insight. For that reason I’m choosing Sam’s Club.

    • @applepop7293
      @applepop7293 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She's exaggerating. You can very clearly see which side the cart goes on and which side you go on (cart side is significantly wider). As for what stays in the cart and what goes on the belt, smaller items go on belt, larger/bulkier items stay in the cart as long as the cashier can see and scan them easily.
      I have pretty bad anxiety, and it was a painless experience the first time. You can always let someone go in front of you and watch how they do it, as well 🤗

  • @carmarasmussen8118
    @carmarasmussen8118 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I'm a Costco girl. I've had a Sam's Club membership a couple of times and I don't love it. They may be cheaper on some items but it's not nearly as fun as shopping at Costco 😉

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I've had both. Costco has better quality items... No, organic flour at our Sam's. Might go to Sam's once every 2 months or less..
      They have huge lines during the middle of the day. I'm going to have to break down and pay the 60 dollar membership for Costco..

    • @mandy3486
      @mandy3486 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My best friend has a sams membership and I have costco. We both feel like its the same stuff in 2 different stores

    • @billkelly3679
      @billkelly3679 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We got a Sam's membership for this year ($8). We won't be renewing. Sam's just underwhelms me.

  • @maskurade
    @maskurade ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone that works for Costco, the comparisons are cracking me up. Thanks for the good laugh.

  • @DR3itmatters
    @DR3itmatters 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you😊

  • @chelluna
    @chelluna ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The scan and go app is the best!!!!!

  • @danaanderson1994
    @danaanderson1994 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have shopped both frequently. I specifically did a one on one comparison and this is what I found. In most cases if Sam’s was less expensive it usually has a smaller quantity package. It can be very deceiving if you don’t compare oz to oz! Love your channel😊

  • @DanielleSRussell
    @DanielleSRussell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Costcos in my town all open at 9am, so it was really interesting to hear that your's open at 10 or 10:30, especially since Sam's club failed in Ontario and Costco really doesn't have significant competition.

  • @sonialopez3549
    @sonialopez3549 ปีที่แล้ว

    love both too for different reasons, Sam's for the scan n go and the curbside pickup, and Costco has business centers with some of the specialty products you can't find at the regular Costco's

  • @r.m.4653
    @r.m.4653 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I want the organic. Definitely prefer Costco.

    • @anitas5817
      @anitas5817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam’s has lots of organic produce but not so much in other food items.

  • @kbean23
    @kbean23 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Costco checkout is literally the easiest and quickest shopping experience I have ever had. Their staff are *always* there, and I am checked out (with no effort on my part) in the blink of an eye. Costco also pays their staff decent wages/benefits, which is why they have great service and if you care about businesses taking care of their employees, it's a no brainer.

    • @rosemarydoran9907
      @rosemarydoran9907 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Excellent point about wages and benefits. I can't speak to what Sam's Club does but since they're part of Walmart I'm going to guess their wages are not top notch. I have heard very good things about Costco wages and benefits. My city has both so I wonder when Costco came in a few years ago if they had a lot of employees move over there.

    • @tamararamsey5447
      @tamararamsey5447 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Depends on where they are in life. My son started working for Sam's when he was 20. Makes him plenty of money for what he needs (starting pay at $15), 401K for part time workers, plus they're paying for his college classes. That's a win in my book.

    • @ilovenoodles7483
      @ilovenoodles7483 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Katie-
      Very true! The waiting might be a little long sometimes but that's because they seem to _always_ be busy! Lol. Costco is the quickest compared to other stores, but everything you said is true. It is a great point that you made that there are always cashiers, in my area, there are *always TONS* of open cashier lines, even self check outs and they very rarely have any of them closed and if they ever do have any registers closed, they only have no more than two closed at one time out of 20 total registers.

    • @Eileen355
      @Eileen355 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Sam’s has an app and you can scan your items in the app and pay right in the app. Costco has an app that is totally useless, you can’t even check what items are in the stores with their app.

    • @shellidab13
      @shellidab13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rosemarydoran9907 having worked at walmart for 13 years part time they actually paid higher than anyone else around. I worked nights after my husband came home to avoid child care. They gave bonus quarterly too.

  • @karenm7433
    @karenm7433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You forgot about Costco travel! We love it

  • @phebefriddle9133
    @phebefriddle9133 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am very thankful to have them across the street from each other as well as Lowes and Home Depot. 1/4 of a mile west are craft stores and clothing stores. And a half mile east is a great big mall and sports stores. Loads of restaurants as well. It's fantastic.... All this is15 minutes from home. This could be a budget buster, but I'm a frugal person. My son and I share the memberships, so best of both worlds.😁😁

  • @FateWorseThanDeath
    @FateWorseThanDeath ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I agree. I like both for different reasons. I have a Costco membership bc I buy more to feed my family there and my mom has a Sam's membership. We take each other for the best of both worlds. Sam's has some snack and canned items I can't get at Costco.

  • @andreashimizu1904
    @andreashimizu1904 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Costco App tells you the gas price that day when you select that warehouse location under the Warehouse tab. This has come in handy when we go on road trips.

    • @dbaker64
      @dbaker64 ปีที่แล้ว

      The GasBuddy app shows the price at every gas station including Costco. Just FYI. And yes Costco is always cheaper.

  • @barbaraturner4771
    @barbaraturner4771 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, you can use the "scanning gun" for items in your cart at Costco.

  • @jlw7189
    @jlw7189 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live five minutes from Costco HQ in Issaquah. Love them! There are zero Sam's in Washington!! They closed all WA stores a few years ago. Found great deals there, as well. You're fortunate to have both.

  • @erynbethrinehart4506
    @erynbethrinehart4506 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Oh how I wish that Costco did pickup orders like Sam's Club! We have membership at both, but I would use Costco so much more if they offered pickup! At our Sam's you can actually pickup at 7am, which we do almost every Friday! It's a huge blessing, especially if you have little ones in the car or someone who is disabled.

    • @imkagurathewind
      @imkagurathewind ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea I agree!
      Though I do shop Costco more...
      Scan and go and pick up would have me shop there even more

    • @billkelly3679
      @billkelly3679 ปีที่แล้ว

      Costco does do pickup orders, but it depends on which membership you have. I think you need a specific membership. I have an Executive membership, and we were able to order several products for pickup when we were rebuilding our house (toilets! flooring, etc).

    • @imkagurathewind
      @imkagurathewind ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mike S ok but they could still do scan and go...
      I mean I'm totally ok with going in and doing my own shopping 98% of the time...but the lines make it so I don't want to shop there unless it's in the morning

    • @amazingeducationquestionsa1367
      @amazingeducationquestionsa1367 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes a ‘blessing’ from the Sam workers not some Magic religious scam dream.. sheeple.

  • @ap85jp87
    @ap85jp87 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We had both cards for one year, went to Sam's more because of the hours and less people - that was a win!

  • @jenniferjaquay8036
    @jenniferjaquay8036 ปีที่แล้ว

    We don’t have a Costco but supposed to be getting one soon. I’m excited to check it out

  • @debbiesmith7151
    @debbiesmith7151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like both, different by store! Agree with you!

  • @aprilparekh6466
    @aprilparekh6466 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Our Costco has those little wireless guns in self checkout. I was so excited when they got those. Also, while lines may be longer at my Costco, sam's club (closer for me) lines for gas are so slow. The payment system is just so slow at Sam's if you aren't using your phone. Scan and go is a winner but Sam's has really pathetic choices on produce in my area and far fewer choices on nuts. Costco is an easy winner for me but I got a Sam's club one year membership for $8 right before fourth of July just to see if it would be worth it for me. Almost three months in and I've actually gone in to Sam's twice and the first time they didn't have two of the main things on my list (one of them was a box of tomatoes).

  • @CarinaPiersay
    @CarinaPiersay ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You gave away my Costco secret… shopping at 7:30 pm. It’s the best! AND the hotdog deal is BOMB! You forgot to mention their tasty hot dog 🌭 buns have sesame seeds!!! 😂

  • @BassingirlCrafts
    @BassingirlCrafts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Sam's Club and Costco within a mile of one another. I miss shopping at Sam's though. I love the deals and flavor of the meat I get at Costco and at the time I purchased my membership I wasnt given the option of the $60 but that was rectified the next time I went in. I like to buy in bulk but I feel as though my family doesnt eat a lot of the options that Costco has given us. I've found some awesome deals there dont get me wrong! My favorite thing is the Keto Coconut clusters (I'm not Keto) but it's so yummy to add a Tablespoon to my yogurt in the morning mmm. Awesome video! Thank you for all the hard work you do in order to produce these videos ❤

  • @anitahouse3600
    @anitahouse3600 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE Scan and Go app!

  • @crystalsaiz5248
    @crystalsaiz5248 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My local Costco's open at 10 and close at 6:30 on the weekend. Sam's is open from 8 until 8:30. When it's 110+ outside you want to shop early morning or later in evening. Sam's gets more of my business for that reason. I do shop both because Costco does have some products I can't find at Sam's. But, Sam's has the easiest check out by far. It also has the better app to check prices. Costco doesn't have all the products online and the prices you see are the Instacart prices so you can't compare prices unless you are actually in the store.

    • @meyar3135
      @meyar3135 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here in Merida Mexico Sams is open from 8 am to 10pm and costco from 10 am to 8pm

    • @crystalsaiz5248
      @crystalsaiz5248 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @meyar3135 Wow, those are good times. I have the Sam's plus membership now, so I'm able to shop as early as 7am. So that's been nice.

  • @lisab2543
    @lisab2543 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sam’s also has the $1.50 hot dog/drink deal. I have had both memberships, but currently have Sam’s Club and BJs even though all 3 are in my area.

  • @danabreedlove5622
    @danabreedlove5622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information. Thank you

  • @ckendall9955
    @ckendall9955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have memberships to both. Costco has the best deals on tires. We have bought our tires from them for years. I also love their clothes! Tfs!

  • @anitas5817
    @anitas5817 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was helpful thanks. I’ve never been to Costco but we do have one about 45 min away. My Sam’s Club is about 10 min from my house. Based on this review, I would probably stick w Sam’s, although I would like to walk through the Costco once and check it out. I will agree that the checkout at Sam’s saves a HUGE amount of time.

  • @annellis8412
    @annellis8412 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We had both memberships for about 20 years. Four years ago, we let the Sam's membership go and kept the Costco. I liked things about both stores, but Costco was my clear winner for our needs. I go around noon every other Saturday and make a lunch off of the samples! Costco is one of my happy places!

  • @VideosofIan
    @VideosofIan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The luxury of having both must be so nice! I only have Costco and I hear you about the checkout dance you have to do. Even the self check out is a pain sometimes. Some of their items don't have a barcode and you have to put in the sku if you know where to find it and how to put it in. Could definitely be improved. Also, how *dare* you let people in on my secret of going there half hour before they close. It's Costco nirvana and I try not to go any other time!

  • @erinkerbs6789
    @erinkerbs6789 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also bought the magnet board. Love it!

  • @dietitianmama
    @dietitianmama ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I feel like for some stuff Costco might be cheaper, but in a sneaky way. The rebate at the end of the year is greater with Costco. Sam's only gives significant cash back if you use their credit card. Costco has done gifts with membership over the years, but its been a very long time. Can I tell you though, that I usually do Same Club even though its a longer drive for me because they do parking lot pickup. Can't do that with Costco unless you want to deal with Instacart's markup prices. I often drive farther just to not deal with the crazy crowds at Costco. Also there's fewer items than Costco, so its less overwhelming when I'm shopping. I'm a Registered Dietitian and a pretty experienced shopper so I can do okay at either store, but I cringe at Costco's "organic" offerings.
    Costco leans on organic foods as a "value added" option and as marketing for implied better quality, but honestly the laws governing organics are pretty weak and not only is a lot of that food not clear from pesticides and herbicides completely- but organic food is NOT necessarily higher quality, is NOT lower calorie, and is NOT more nutritious than conventional. its a marketing term designed to make money.

    • @justjoanish
      @justjoanish ปีที่แล้ว +9

      There is a significant difference in what is allowed to be used on organic vs conventional. That's not something I can dismiss.

    • @cecilyerker
      @cecilyerker ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you want true organic, needs to be from farmers markets directly sourced from where it’s grown

    • @cnk2hoo
      @cnk2hoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you add your membership information to your instacart account, you're supposed to get member prices. I never tried though (was an instacart shopper)

    • @Sandusko
      @Sandusko ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam’s club plus membership gives you cash back and not just at the end of the year, you can use it as you go. Plus (no pun intended) you get free shipping.

    • @Sandusko
      @Sandusko ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cecilyerker even then there is no guarantee that is is organic. Buying from a farmer doesn’t equal organic.

  • @frugalmomofmany
    @frugalmomofmany ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love Sam's Club! Scan and Go, Pickup at no extra charge per item, and Plus shipping make it all worth it! I asked Costco if they had the pick up option, and they told me I could fax my order in if it was really huge, but if I just wanted to run by on my way home from work and have them shop for me, they don't do that. 🤣 I mean, who faxes anymore🤣🤣🤣, and Sam's shops for me and puts it in my car. I do have a Costco membership only because I got a Groupon deal and needed to buy 12 pair of goggles for our family vacation, so it saved me money to pay for their stupid membership just to get the goggles. I do not intend to renew it. It takes FOREVER to go through their store because of lines. I get so excited to go to Sam's, plus Sam's doesn't mark up the prices to buy online. I LOVE MY SAM'S MEMBERSHIP! 😂 This shows what a mom life I live! 🤣

  • @ashlyeg5034
    @ashlyeg5034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This post was extremely helpful. My Costco and Sam’s are 1 mile apart. My C is a circus. My S is calm, easy, fast with the amazing scan & go feature. The ONLY thing I love about C is the food court pizzas. C’s are slightly larger than S. When our C membership runs out, not sure I can justify renewing. It’s so good to see I’m not the only person who feels this way!
    I buy organic ground beef, organic baby carrots, pasture-raised organic eggs at S. We TRY to strike a balance between organic / junk foods, so S works for me. Another problem I’ve run into is several large families in my neighborhood shop at C. It is funny when four mommies show up to the bus stop / cafeteria duty at school / band concerts in the same C clothing. For me, I end up skipping the C clothing section for this reason.

  • @brandicarey7351
    @brandicarey7351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, perfect morning is coffee, and a new upload from you!!! 🤗❤️🤩

  • @jewels3297
    @jewels3297 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just joined Costco and I think they would have put me on checkout line probation if they could 😬😂

  • @stephaniestone4737
    @stephaniestone4737 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    My ride or die is hands down Sam’s Club. The store is easier to navigate for me, I love their app (and scan and go), their produce is fresher, and their overall base pricing for things is less expensive than Costco. Costco is like a Trader Joe’s in bulk. I LOVE the “fancier” items that they carry that you cannot find anywhere, and when they put certain items on sale, they are less expensive than at Sam’s, but I have found that most items are less expensive at Sam’s.

  • @sherrydaugherty6144
    @sherrydaugherty6144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christine and family have a great week have fun thanks from Oklahoma

  • @myunexpectedhomeschool
    @myunexpectedhomeschool ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We shop at both depending on what we need and what’s in stock.

  • @racheldaustin
    @racheldaustin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sam's club curbside pickup is free for plus members but $4 for regular members

  • @TalyaT922
    @TalyaT922 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have memberships to both (Sam's since 1999; Costco since 2014). Costco's organic/natural foods selections far outpace Sam's. Sam's tire prices are often better from my experience. In general, I go to Costco more than Sam's.

  • @Ange777ify
    @Ange777ify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your sense of humor😂

  • @gregsmithcpf
    @gregsmithcpf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I discovered the scan-n-go on the app I said I will never stand in line again. It's awesome!

    • @wandac396
      @wandac396 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what made me go with sams club. That’s scan and go is the best. Especially when the store is packed.

  • @coreydavidson3501
    @coreydavidson3501 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The nearest Costco is 75 miles away, so Sam's it is for me. I laughed at your statement about "it doesn't matter." I really wish we had some Kroger branded stores around me. I live in the land of Walmart.

  • @lindagrimmett6564
    @lindagrimmett6564 ปีที่แล้ว

    The scan and go at Sam’s is the best! Use it all the time.

  • @milkduds04
    @milkduds04 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with your conclusion. However, I lean towards Sam's Club because of the free shipping for many items with the Plus Membership. Love the Scan & Go service as well.

  • @inezrouth922
    @inezrouth922 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Definitely a Sam's girl! Love the scan and go! Love the pick-up order option! Going to Costco for me is like going to IKEA.... once or twice a year to check out what goodies they have have (mainly the clothes and kitchen and other seasonal goodies) and pray that I don't spend too much 😁. Shocked that your Sam's and Costco had matching gas prices. That's a fluke. My Sam's (in Sacramento) usually beats out Costco by a few pennies.

    • @coning1824
      @coning1824 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sam’s club is sucks. Costco is better and worldwide

    • @ashelynnscott
      @ashelynnscott 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@coning1824literally no one cares. Stay mad

    • @coning1824
      @coning1824 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ashelynnscott I’m not mad. I’m just said true thing. You don’t need worry because you don’t have money for buying membership anyway 😂

    • @deborahryan2654
      @deborahryan2654 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you tell me, in your opinion, which place has the best selection of good meat?

    • @suki3
      @suki3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@deborahryan2654Sam's club meat is better than Costco

  • @crystalm7732
    @crystalm7732 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What I'm hoping for is, since Sam's and Walmart are the same company, that they somehow combine Sam's+ and Walmart+. That would be phenomenal.

  • @kaileenull8435
    @kaileenull8435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my, you're so funny. I really enjoy watching any of your videos!

  • @debseyler2817
    @debseyler2817 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE your channel!!

  • @catherinenaylor495
    @catherinenaylor495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Curbside pickup is $4 each if you don’t have the plus membership

  • @infjandcoping4614
    @infjandcoping4614 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Tutorial: pull your cart to butt up to the checkout belt, then you can unload it from either side. Leave your heavy, or big things in the cart. BUT put them with the barcode up, to scan easily.
    When it is time to separate from your cart. It goes on the side with the cashiers, and you go on the side with the credit card swiper.
    (This is not meant to sound snarky, but to be anxiety reducing)

  • @rsk1ecw
    @rsk1ecw ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the scan and go option at Sam’s. I buy my meat in bulk at Sam’s. We had a Costco membership for a year and didn’t renew it. Thanks for the comparison.

  • @care4557
    @care4557 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We have both memberships. Costco has a lot more organic and different food selection. But in general Sam’s Club is so much easier. I love the check out on my phone and free shipping. Better pricing mostly.

  • @tomm7505
    @tomm7505 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I've been a Sam's Club Plus member for 5 years. I like it and it works for me. I did go to Costco one time just to walk through and see what they have. It was SO packed with people and was very annoying to shop since I was constantly maneuvering around other customers and I didn't even have a cart. Nothing compares to Sam's Club early opening 8am - 10am for Plus members. It's such a pleasant shopping experience.

  • @Esther-kq7nv
    @Esther-kq7nv ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve considered for years to go to Costco, but never have. The Sam’s Club is closer to me & the traffic is much, much less stressful. I’ve found many more useful things at Sam’s Club, than I ever thought I would. Maybe Costco would also be beneficial. But I couldn’t stand driving there.

    • @mariachowning
      @mariachowning ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same for me. My closest Costco is over an hour away. So Sam’s Club it is. I like it enough.

  • @lucindaschafer
    @lucindaschafer ปีที่แล้ว

    We go to both, but not often. We dropped Costco for a few years and we decided to give it a chance again. We still go to Sam's Club more often. They have more of what we buy. I love the Scan and Go app!

  • @cjillwrite8249
    @cjillwrite8249 ปีที่แล้ว

    In California we have extended hours for business memberships and for seniors and handicapped customers.

  • @kirstenbentley2572
    @kirstenbentley2572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sam's Club rocks. The Scan and Go App alone is worth it. Sam's kills it for the checkout experience. Their self checkout is more user friendly than the Costco one. Costco near me does not even have a gun for checkout and when purchasing Bagels I needed the attendant to enter the price. SOOOOOOO inconvenient. Self Checkout means I don't need your assistance UGH. Costco is always crowded and causes me anxiety unlike Sam's which is wide open and even when the parking lot is packed I can move and don't feel crowded. Every time I attempt to purchase produce at Costo its horrible unlike Sam's which is always fresh. I do a majority of my weekly grocery shopping at Sam's.

  • @mjackson780
    @mjackson780 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My crew love the huge hot dog and drink at Sam's for $1.50. I am a fan of the giant bread pretzel! I have been to both Costco and Sam's. Sam's seems to fit our needs best. It is nice that there is a choice for many people.

    • @kellygarza867
      @kellygarza867 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to say this about the hot dog deal.

    • @jcoopes5604
      @jcoopes5604 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have 2 Sam’s club and 1 Costco. The Cisco is in the other side of town where I don’t go, where there’s a Sam’s club 15 minutes down the street!

  • @reneeamaral2459
    @reneeamaral2459 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great comparison.

  • @psymompa
    @psymompa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Costco is closer to me hence why I shop there. 😁 As for Costco check out, it usually takes me a couple of minutes. I use the scan gun at Costco with zero problems. But typically, I am not in a rush so I don't have a sense of urgency and I kind of go with the flow.

  • @cathydee8401
    @cathydee8401 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sam's club app tells you what the current price of gas is. So if I see a station on the way to Sam's that is cheaper I can go ahead and buy it.