Sam's Club vs Costco

All BBQ smoked Low-N-Slow OR Hot-N-Fast goes here.

Moderator: TBBQF Deputies

bsooner75 USER_AVATAR
bsooner75
High Plains Smoker
Posts: 8537
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:34 pm
Location: Little Elm, TX
Contact:

Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby bsooner75 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:15 am

Curious to get the opinions of those that have used both. Specifically focusing on meat selection.

I currently use Costco for brisket and steaks primarily. Ive had pretty good luck with ribs and pork belly as well. I've been happy with the product and convenience.

Sitting on a coupon for a Sam's membership. $20 gift card with purchase of $45 membership. I've heard they carry beef ribs which I have been looking to buy for a while.

Let me know your thoughts. Please compare if you have experience with both.

Thank you!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
okie sawbones USER_AVATAR
Okie Sawbones
Outlaw
Posts: 2049
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: Edgewood, TX
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby Okie Sawbones » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:53 am

I can only speak for my area, but Sam's Club is pathetic for meats, whereas Costco has the full line.
KCBS - CBJ
PNWBA - CBJ
Jambo Clone, Primo Oval XL, Blaz'n Grills Pellet Stove, Weber 22.5", Lynx SS Grill, The Big Easy
VFW - Life, DAV - Life
bsooner75 USER_AVATAR
bsooner75
High Plains Smoker
Posts: 8537
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:34 pm
Location: Little Elm, TX
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby bsooner75 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:04 am

Thanks OSB. Guess I should add I go to the Costco's in West Plano and Frisco.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
grailsback USER_AVATAR
GRailsback
Chuck Wagon
Posts: 3615
Joined: Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:44 pm
Location: Cypress TX.
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby GRailsback » Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:55 am

I have a membership to both, and I find Costco to be the better choice for meats. I picked up a couple of prime briskets there a few weeks ago. You don't see those at Sams.
chasdev USER_AVATAR
Chasdev
Outlaw
Posts: 1011
Joined: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:50 am
Location: Austin, Tx.
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby Chasdev » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:30 pm

Not a Sams member but I do shop wally and they have been selling choice packers for $1.96 for months..I think I saw that they were only going to offer choice in future what with the cattle prices dropping like a rock.
Seems funny that Sams would not have more or less the same deal.
texmike USER_AVATAR
TexMike
Cowboy
Posts: 266
Joined: Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:35 pm
Location: Dallas, Lone Star State
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby TexMike » Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:09 pm

Great! I'm going to check in at Wally World. :chef:
txdragon USER_AVATAR
Txdragon
Deputy
Posts: 5036
Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 3:13 pm
Location: Forney, TX
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby Txdragon » Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:15 pm

If they buy from the same packers, Swift, BPA, etc; the quality will be the same. Take a tour of each first and See who they use.
As for me, I am limited only to Sam's as Costco is not here, BUT they carry everything I look for and will order if they don't have. Also, they carry cuts like bottom flats!!
(Insert witty signature here)
chasdev USER_AVATAR
Chasdev
Outlaw
Posts: 1011
Joined: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:50 am
Location: Austin, Tx.
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby Chasdev » Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:43 am

Dang, prices may be going back up, just read that the USA just banned beef from Brazil over safety concerns...along with apparently most other developed countries.
Wonder where the briskets I've been cooking have come from?
texmike USER_AVATAR
TexMike
Cowboy
Posts: 266
Joined: Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:35 pm
Location: Dallas, Lone Star State
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby TexMike » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:16 am

I hope that's not true. The lower prices have been nice. Texans are building up their herds again since we've been getting some rains. Let's hope the rains continue.
oldusedparts USER_AVATAR
OldUsedParts
Deputy
Posts: 21557
Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 7:09 pm
Location: Montgomery, Texas
Contact:

Re: Sam's Club vs Costco

Postby OldUsedParts » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:21 am

If it helps the American Rancher and Farmer then I don't mind biting the $bullet$ :tup: :salut: :flag: :texas:
I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death. William Barret Travis - Lt. Col. comdt "The Alamo"

Return to “Smokehouse - BBQ Discussion”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 29 guests