Free 60-day shopping pass to BJ's Wholesale Club
I've been a member of Costco for years, and enjoy the benefits of shopping at a wholesale club. I used to drive out there when I was in the mood for flowers, they have beautiful roses, but I haven't done that since I've been saving for my hurricane windows. Don't you just hate budgeting?!
Now that I have embraced couponing, I am considering switching to BJ's. BJ's accepts all manufacturer's coupons, Costco does not. With this free 60-day shopping pass, you can be sure I'm going to give it a try! Pass must be activated by July 6, 2009. Click here to print pass.
Let's get a discussion going: BJ's, Sam's or Costco? Discuss the pros and cons, we'd love to hear what you think? Where are the best deals? Are they worth the membership fee?


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I don't like BJ's and honesty I have no particular reason as to why.
I have both Costco and Sam's cards, but probably would not spend the money for a Costco card, if it weren't provided through my husband's work.
Costco is a lot more convenient for me as I drive by it everyday. If you want great chicken wings, far cheaper than any restaurant, Costco's are great.
Sam's, you can also bid through their online auctions, but you have to be careful not to spend more than what the item sells for in the store when you factor in shipping.
I'd give the edge to Sam's as my favorite, but both clubs have their pluses.
Posted by: KCK | April 14, 2009 8:30 AM
It's BJ's for me! I used to live in a region where there wasn't one, and my mom would contine to brag on the wonderful things she could get there, then wonder why I couldn't get them in my area.
Now that I'm here, I understand what I was missing! Greater variety than the other places, and in smaller packaging. We're empty nesters now but I shop a lot at BJ's especially for fresh produce.
For Coupons, what I like to do there that most other places don't allow is to stack a manufacturer's coupon with a store coupon!!!
The only thing I wish BJ's had was a pharmacy, but I never used the one at Costco anyways. I Never Miss Sam's, ever.
Posted by: Trish | April 14, 2009 11:48 AM
It's BJ's for me! I used to live in a region where there wasn't one, and my mom would contine to brag on the wonderful things she could get there, then wonder why I couldn't get them in my area.
Now that I'm here, I understand what I was missing! Greater variety than the other places, and in smaller packaging. We're empty nesters now but I shop a lot at BJ's especially for fresh produce.
For Coupons, what I like to do there that most other places don't allow is to stack a manufacturer's coupon with a store coupon!!!
The only thing I wish BJ's had was a pharmacy, but I never used the one at Costco anyways. I Never Miss Sam's, ever.
Posted by: Trish | April 14, 2009 11:48 AM
I love to buy the frozen chicken tenders at Costco, but now at $14 a bag, I think twice before I get them. Has anyone found a cheaper way to have 'easy chicken' convneient when you want it?
Posted by: Super Saver Kathy | April 14, 2009 3:43 PM
I buy the frozen chicken breasts, they have them seasoned and plain. They're frozen 2 to a pouch and there's 6 or 8??? pouches. They're frozen air tight and they last a good long time without any freezer burn.
Posted by: KCK | April 14, 2009 7:34 PM
Frozen chicken breasts at Costco? And are they a better deal than the big bag of chicken tenders for $14. I'll have to check out the other selections. A friend who was a great cook suggested I get the tenders and I have used them for years. Now that I'm couponing, I think twice about spending $14 on something, no coupon, no sale. It changes your whole outlook on shopping. Ya know?
Posted by: Super Saver Kathy | April 15, 2009 2:42 PM
BJ's not only lets you stack manufacturer's coupons with store coupons, they also let you give MULTIPLE manufacturer's coupons. If something is in a four pack (lets say shaving cream), you can use FOUR manufacturer's coupons PLUS the BJ's coupon! It CLEARLY defined on their web site as thei policy! I LOVE IT!
Posted by: Amy | July 18, 2009 7:05 PM