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August 10, 2024 09:02PM
Which MSC's do membership shops at these stores currently. I don't care about the past. I have 2 stores "locally" that I want to join sooner rather than later.
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August 10, 2024 09:15PM
Yea, Okie, we did ONE of those.. Sams club continued stealing money from my son's account for 2 years after we cancelled that membership.
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August 10, 2024 09:17PM
But, since a client has been named, I'm interested in BJ's and/or Costco memberships.
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August 10, 2024 10:43PM
Costco is easy, I have an expired membership, and my other son has a current membership. So I'll probably end up just purchasing a BJ's membership. They used to have really good deals on meat when my friend used to brag about it when I lived in CA... lol
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August 11, 2024 02:26AM
This is going to sound weird and may require a little mindless time online. But if you do Publshers Clearinghouse games or whatever you want to call them, an offer comes up for a discounted BJs membership. Maybe $20?

And who knows you might win a million dollars.

Next time I see it I'll get the specifics.

I do their apps mindlessly while watching TV. I've won $30 in 4-5 years.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/11/2024 02:26AM by wrosie.
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August 11, 2024 01:31PM
A very low paying app frequently has Costco and BJs assignments. A very common and long time MSC does shops of the sampling stations at Costco.

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August 11, 2024 09:24PM
Okie, never guess what happened.. Yesterday I went on BJ's website and started to sign up for membership. But I didn't complete it, I closed the page and went on with my day. This morning I got an email with a $20 membership offer, so I used it.
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August 12, 2024 06:14AM
I have had a Costco membership for years and it really pays for itself but then I live just blocks away from one and use it instead of the local grocery store for many items. However, for those of you close to the south border I remember talking to someone a few years back who had visited Mexico and he bought a membership down there in Costco for about half the price it is in the US and he can use that membership here in the US to go to the stores.
When I purchased my first membership the Costco gas was 20 c a gallon less then the cheapest other gas around. At the time I had a standard gas engine and at that rate I was able to make back my membership fee just in gas savings alone. It was the closest gas station to me.
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August 13, 2024 06:41PM
I don't get any referral fee or anything, just thought I'd post this for those who want to join. I got it from the Publisher's Clearing House website so they might get a fee if you use the link I provided.

Over 60% off BJ’s Membership

Sign up for a one-year BJ's membership for $20 (reg. $55) and start saving up to 25% off grocery store prices. Shop aisles and aisles of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and more. Boost your savings with coupons from BJ's and your favorite brands. Try BJ's risk-free with a money-back guarantee!

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August 14, 2024 03:41AM
I had the Executive membership at Costco for years and years, the 2% back every year paid for the membership. But that was long before I was injured at work. We took friends, me and my son, to keep up the 2% rebate to keep our membership, but the last time I needed the rebate money to pay a bill, so we changed it to a basic membership. And then after we moved here to AL we let it lapse, Costco made a deal here to never let their gas price go more than $0.06 less than the price of local gas stations.. I guess the gas station owners complained or some such nonsense. It's not like we have tons of Costco warehouses here either, I know of two, and I think there might be one more down around Montgomery. That makes 3 in the entire state. My middle son keeps an active membership, so if I REALLY want something, like my fancy new AC unit, I just ask him to take me along next time they go shopping.
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August 14, 2024 11:20PM
@Okie wrote:

There's also the tire service center. However, I've always stuck with Discount Tire.

Michelin tires have always been out of my price range. So I've only used Costco's tire service sparingly over the years.
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August 15, 2024 07:47PM
I've bounced between getting tires at Sam's and Discount Tire over the years. DT's seemed to switch to higher prices and brands I didn't recognize, so we wound up getting them at a local tire place or a Goodyear location instead (the Goodyears tend to have nice rebates).
I use Sam's and have the Plus membership, which gives free delivery. Since we moved to a more rural area, its handy to use for various paper products, cleaning supplies and other non-perishables. We've never been big on buying groceries in bulk.
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August 15, 2024 09:16PM
I joined both Costco and Sam's Club this year for $20 each. Groupon currently has a $60 get $20 Digital Gift Card. Sam's Club has a special price for 55+ Seniors.

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August 17, 2024 06:33PM
If tofu is part of your plant-based diet, Costco (at least the ones in my area) has the best price I’ve seen for it. We also get walnuts and almonds from the baking aisle.
@Okie wrote:

The gas savings and a couple of deals help me offset the annual membership fee. I find myself visiting the actual warehouse less and less though. Eating more plant-based, and the produce section at the one near me doesn't have the best selection or condition. I do more grocery shopping at Sprouts, Whole Foods, and local farmer's markets now. Smaller bill, but more frequent trips. Lately, I just let the membership lapse, use the cash cards during the lapse, and then renew when there's a good offer.

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August 17, 2024 08:44PM
And about a year ago I discovered that I am allowed to go to the "Costco business center. It is not all that close to my house in Los Angeles miles which I count by time to drive them rather than actual miles so it is at least a half hour one way. Anyway it is open to all regular members. I go there now about three times a year and they have some bargains that I like there making the trip worthwhile. If your family eats enough they have a three pound box of fresh mixed greens for 5.99. At the chain grocers you pay almost that much for 12 oz. I also buy fresh parmesan cheese blocks which is 6.99 instead of 9.99 per pound. We go thru a lot of those. And they carry the indiv 1 oz packets of cream cheese. They last almost forever unopened in the fridge while an 8 oz cream cheese turns moldy before I can finish it. They have aisles and aisles of restaurant supply items like pots , pans, outdoor type trash cans etc some of which you can by just one of. And they sell fresh meats in bulk so if you are having a meat oriented large party that is the place to go for a 5# or more chunk of something at a good price. Bring a jacket. At my store, the refrigerated section, kept very cold, is almost as big as the entire regular costco store. .
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