"Doug Cutler" > wrote in message hlink.net>...
> Somewhat off topic but .....
> We have three "warehouse" stores nearby, Costco, Sams Club and BJ's. When
> Costco opened a couple of years or so ago they gave out free memberships for
> a year, not to be turned down. We did renew for one year but now it is
> renewal time again. Now our teenager has gone to college the $45 seems a
> lot for what will be limited use (however free wheel balances and rotations
> at Costco could keep us there). Now you cannot get into the doors of one of
> these places without a membership card in hand so how does one evaluate the
> "offerings"?. Any opinions on the above stores would be very welcome.
> Thanks,
> Doug.

If you do the math, most of what they carry is not that great of a
savings. IME, it would be pretty hard to recoup the $45 and make it
worth my while to fight the crowds. I shop the sales and purchase
trusted off-brands at regular grocery and discount stores and get
better deals than I can at Costco or Sams. besides, Sam's is part of
the Evil Empire - I'm not sure but I think Costco is as well - they
don't get my business.

-L.