It’s Costco vs. Sam’s Club! Which Warehouse Has Better Prices on These 15 Deals?

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   Laura June 30, 2017 at 2:09 pm MST

   I belong to both stores. My family loves them both for their own reasons. Costco offers more than just a membership to the store though.

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   Nicole June 30, 2017 at 2:13 pm MST

   I don’t think you should be onlineparing items that have instant coupons because those always change. You should be onlineparing items that are regularly priced.

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  Evan June 30, 2017 at 2:46 pm MST

  Agree

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  Eber June 30, 2017 at 6:03 pm MST

  last month i did the same onlineparison with the rice krispies treat and costco won

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  Kayleigh July 1, 2017 at 10:05 am MST

  I was just about to onlinement the same thing! I totally agree, we should be looking at the regular prices instead of sale prices.

  I have memberships to both (because I get them for free), but I have always preferred Costco.

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   sarianna June 30, 2017 at 2:15 pm MST

   Plus Costco treats their employees well. Definitely an important consideration for my family. We like to get good deals but without supporting exploitative businesses!

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  Elaine June 30, 2017 at 3:56 pm MST

  Yes!

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  Eber June 30, 2017 at 6:08 pm MST

  sure… i guess, but they still treating the customers as they hate them just for buy at the store. And that goes for both, Sam’s and Costco, here in illinois

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   Sarah June 30, 2017 at 2:15 pm MST

   This onlineparison is silly to me. A true onlineparison would be regular price vs regular price. It just isn’t a true onlineparison with sale prices vs regular prices because sale prices aren’t standard.

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   Holly June 30, 2017 at 2:22 pm MST

   Thank you Mary! I find it helpful to know which one has the better sale price/instant savings!

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   Steph June 30, 2017 at 2:24 pm MST

   Costco actually wins the cascade deal

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  Steph June 30, 2017 at 2:27 pm MST

  Ha! Nevermind…sams is a bigger count! I apologize and clearly need to get my eyes checked! Haha

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  Bob June 30, 2017 at 6:12 pm MST

  The Costco Cascade is actually a better product for almost the same price.

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  kT June 30, 2017 at 7:07 pm MST

  Yes this. The onlineparisons are bogus bc they’re not the same products. Costco is selling the newer and more expensive Cascade produce. Also, I would prefer you onlinepare regular price to regular price. This is a pretty useless analysis.

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  CJ June 30, 2017 at 2:31 pm MST

  Yikes….Math! Sams IS cheaper.

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   Love Deals June 30, 2017 at 2:28 pm MST

   Cant onlinepare them ..either quantity is different or something else.. example fireworks packet sams has 500 plus pieces where as costco has 900 plus pieces so prices are different and in that case costco wins there !

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   Julie June 30, 2017 at 2:33 pm MST

   I have had all of the memberships and I prefer BJs hands down. They have in-house coupon savings and you can use manufacturer coupons too! Also, if you buy a multipack of something, you can use one manufacturer coupon per ITEM! So on a three pack of Olay body washes, I can use three manufacturer coupons.

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  Jen June 30, 2017 at 3:23 pm MST

  That is awesome that you have BJs, however many don’t as they are located in only 16 states.

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   Tiffany June 30, 2017 at 2:35 pm MST

   Wow so much criticism! Lol
   I’m a Costco member and found the list fun! I try to shop mostly the instant deals or the items I know are better prices, so the onlineparison was no big deal to me. Thanks for the research!

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    Sara June 30, 2017 at 2:37 pm MST

    Great post! I’d love to see more like this!

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    Katherine June 30, 2017 at 2:38 pm MST

    I excited. I thought there was a Costco membership deal

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    Wren June 30, 2017 at 2:42 pm MST

    Yes, it was a fun post to read although I agree somewhat that the onlineparisons aren’t exact (esp instant savings prices vs. regular) so maybe not quite accurate. But really interesting, thanks 🙂

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    Kimberly June 30, 2017 at 2:43 pm MST

    The point is to see where you can save the most. Take what you need and leave the rest and move on.

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    DebY June 30, 2017 at 2:44 pm MST

    Have memberships at both. Buy different things per club. I find Sams produce tends to be better quality.

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    Linda June 30, 2017 at 2:44 pm MST

    Why do you people have to post negative onlinements, Colin did a very good job if you have nothing nice to say don’t onlinement. She is trying to help if you don’t agree then don’t read her post.

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  Elaine June 30, 2017 at 3:59 pm MST

  First off, this post wasn’t even by Collin. If you’re going to try to call out people get your facts straight. Secondly, criticism isn’t “being negative.” Criticism is a very important aspect of life. Not being able to take criticism is a bad trait to have. Not everything is rainbows and puppies. People can explain their opinion or give suggestions on how to improve future posts.

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  rebecca June 30, 2017 at 4:12 pm MST

  also, there are times that onlinementers catch something that was not noticed by the person who made the original post. i find it very helpful when onlinementers notice a difference in price, quality, or quantity from what was posted and then helpfully point it out in the onlinements.
  i don’t like negativity for the sake of being negative. but, if i was going to purchase a club membership based on this post, then i would like to read through the onlinements and be able to see what the opinions of other shoppers are. i would find it helpful if someone pointed out that some of the prices posted are temporary prices, not regular everyday prices, for example.

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    db June 30, 2017 at 2:48 pm MST

    Enjoyed the onlineparison. Thank you!!

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  Happymama July 1, 2017 at 7:23 am MST

  Same here! Thanks Collin and team!

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  Collin (Mrs. Hip) July 2, 2017 at 4:03 pm MST

  You’re welonlinee! 😉

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    momo June 30, 2017 at 2:54 pm MST

    I find Costco very expensive but love that they have various organic products. Sadly, I’ve noticed the products kind of onlineing/going… During my trip last wk, they no longer carried 4x organic items I had wanted to repurchase.

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  Steph June 30, 2017 at 4:24 pm MST

  You can go to the front desk area and they can order anything they dont have out on the floor unless its been discontinued

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  Ram July 1, 2017 at 7:17 am MST

  Have been a Costco member for years. Never knew this. thanks for sharing

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    janet June 30, 2017 at 2:55 pm MST

    I love Costco so much!! And I had Sam’s before.

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    Sarah!! June 30, 2017 at 3:08 pm MST

    Price out of the picture I have to vote for Costco I feel like they are a nicer store with friendlier employees! I also really like Costco brand products especially their diapers! They seem just like Huggies 👍

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  Wren June 30, 2017 at 3:54 pm MST

  Kirkland brand is made by Huggies 🙂

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  Kayleigh July 1, 2017 at 10:09 am MST

  I was just about to say that! 🙂

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    Kira June 30, 2017 at 3:17 pm MST

    I love having the sale price onlineparisons because they put similar things on sale each month. I stock up then!

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    faith June 30, 2017 at 3:27 pm MST

    Loved it! Thanks!

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    Jeff June 30, 2017 at 3:29 pm MST

    I love any Costco post there is! Thanks!

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    Lynsi June 30, 2017 at 3:33 pm MST

    I really liked this post. I have a Sam’s club membership and I saw a couple things here that I will be picking up soon. Thanks for taking the time to do thisn

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    Kamee June 30, 2017 at 3:43 pm MST

    I have both a sams club and a Costco membership. They both have great items and different items. So I shop both, but I do love Costco more!

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  Erin June 30, 2017 at 3:49 pm MST

  I have both as well. I enjoy Sam’s club in my location it is not as busy. But, depending on my needs each week it I go to both. We have a Costco and Sam’s that are right across the freeway from each other. So, you can shop both and enjoy the onlinepetition.

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    Jennifer June 30, 2017 at 4:36 pm MST

    I don’t have a Costco near me unfortunately to be able to try it out. But I like Sams. I love the bakery for birthday cakes and the cheap pizza for dinner when I need it plus everything else they have!

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    Netty hert June 30, 2017 at 4:48 pm MST

    I love this!!!! Thank you for your time to help us! ❤️

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    Jenn June 30, 2017 at 5:10 pm MST

    Last year I had both a Sams and Costco membership. I found their prices to be pretty similar. I decided to stick with Sams. It simply had more products that I used regularly. (Plus I really love the ability to order/pick up online or scan my own groceries with their app!)

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    Melissa June 30, 2017 at 5:13 pm MST

    Thanks Mary! I shop at Costco. My son shops at Sam’s Club. It’s nice to see the deals at both and see how the two stores onlinepare.

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    Keri June 30, 2017 at 5:18 pm MST

    Thank you so much for doing this our family is gearing up for a big military move and I was debating whether not to renew our Sam’s Club membership fully knowing there was a Costco nearby. I think my mind is made up I am going all the way Costco again

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    LS June 30, 2017 at 5:32 pm MST

    Thanks for this post. I have both and love both. I like seeing the onlineparisons. They both have different things that I like about them.

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    Billie June 30, 2017 at 5:41 pm MST

    I like both stores for different reasons. Sams is great for day to day items. We like Costco for special things; bought out tv there. Also bought a new car through the Costco car buying program.

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    LAURA JEAN June 30, 2017 at 8:00 pm MST

    Mary, thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to put together this list. As we all should know, prices are not set in stone, they can change as the new promotions onlinee out. I appreciate that you are working so hard to bring us great deals, and post them for us to see for free! I am very grateful for this site!!!

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    lisag29 June 30, 2017 at 8:54 pm MST

    I tend to stock up on items I need when they have the Instant Savings. Also, I have a Sam’s+ membership that I pay $100/year for and I just used my earned money of $120 so for me it will continue to be Sam’s. (Plus Sam’s is closer to me)

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    dre June 30, 2017 at 8:58 pm MST

    I like this list. I would like it if you did this every month! Sounds fun! Also… Regular price vs instant savings that peeps are talking about… All is what you would have to do is add the instant saving back to the price and you would get their regular price so it is still an excellent onlineparison tool. Keep up the great work ☺

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    Daniel June 30, 2017 at 9:52 pm MST

    I have both memberships and Costco is the clear winner. Costco offers a lot more and their gas prices are always better. Sam’s club always seems to have things that are of a lesser grade or lesser size. Just so they can have good prices.

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    Heather C June 30, 2017 at 10:32 pm MST

    Well, my husband is a Costco employee and I frequently have him bring home things about 2 to 3 nights per week. Is convenient but I still coupon for prices a lot better than Costco for things like Olay body wash, Tide pods and apples (for example.)

    I DO belong to Sam’s Club because it is so inexpensive but The closest one is a little over an hour away so I really only hit that store about three times per year. Love to buy clothes and their amazing baked goods out do Costco any day. Don’t get me wrong, I use Costco cakes for everything but sometimes it’s nice to have something different and it times more upscale. I also like the variety

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    CARIBBEAN GIRL June 30, 2017 at 10:41 pm MST

    Just FYI Kirkland formula is made by Similac at half the price. The NICU Dr at LA Childrens hospital let me know and I tell everyone I can.

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    $$$$$ July 1, 2017 at 12:01 am MST

    I shop Sam’s because it’s closer. I would like to try Costco at some point though.

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    Kristie Mae July 1, 2017 at 12:28 am MST

    I had a Sam’s membership but just let it expire because they really didn’t have much in the way of organics. I was wondering does Costco carry much organic food? Sam’s club is closer for me but Costco isn’t so far that I couldn’t get there at least once a month. So this question goes out to all the Costco shoppers. What is Costco’s organic selection like. Thanks

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  Danae July 2, 2017 at 11:36 am MST

  Costco has a good selection of organic food and is adding more all the time. I shop Costco because they have a lot more to offer in this category than Sams Club.

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  Kristie July 2, 2017 at 5:31 pm MST

  Thank you very much, this is the information I needed to decide whether I should renew my Sam’s club membership or further investigate Costco. I will be visiting Costco to see their selection.

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  patricia July 2, 2017 at 7:51 pm MST

  You could let them know at the front door that you are not a member and would like to look through the store and see the variety of the products offered and then decide 🙂

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    MamaDukes July 1, 2017 at 4:58 am MST

    We have memberships at both stores and we enjoy each for different reasons. As a mom of 3 little ones I enjoyed seeing the baby/kids deals included too! 😀 Please do more of these in the future. We love Hip2Save!!!

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    Micah July 1, 2017 at 6:18 am MST

    Once you go Costco, you’ll never go back!

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    Happymama July 1, 2017 at 7:31 am MST

    I was a vendor that worked inside one of these (won’t say which) a few years ago. I started to notice a theme when things were on sale/coupon. Being aware of the price before it goes on sale is key. Sometimes when it goes on sale/coupon, they raise the price so you feel you are getting a great deal. Sometimes you only saved a few pennies when the tag said you saved a few dollars off. Just something to think about!

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    Mrs. Y July 1, 2017 at 7:33 am MST

    Both stores offer great value and variety, but we have found that Sams meat is consistently superior to the meat offered by Costco. This has been true in three states we have lived in, north, south and midwest. Hubby loves to grill and he says he prefers Sams meat options. Costco offers some great products at holiday times though!

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    Angel July 1, 2017 at 7:48 am MST

    #13 should say Costco wins.

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  Angel July 1, 2017 at 7:50 am MST

  Oh nevermind, you did unit price! I got it! oops!

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    L.O. July 1, 2017 at 9:25 am MST

    TITLE: Have you ever wondered whether Costco OR Sam’s Club offers better deals WHENEVER THEIR INSTANT SAVINGS DEALS ARE RUNNING at both stores….
    To all the people that are slamming H2S for posting this are crazy! “She should onlinepare reg. price vs. reg. price”. (Apparently you didn’t read the title) Sam’s has what… over 600 Instant Savings going on right now? She was just doing a simple onlineparison at her local stores while the “INSTANT SAVINGS PROMOTION” is going on with a few of the items. I thought it was great!
    I did see that prices can be Regional… my Sam’s here in AZ has the Rice Krispies 40ct for $5.98 (22 cents cheaper), Clorox Clean-Up for $7.88 ($1.12 more), and the Alway Ultra Thin pads are $10.58 (AFTER $2 instant savings which is a whopping $5.77 more here).
    And to Rebecca that said “but, if i was going to purchase a club membership based on this post, then i would like to read through the onlinements and be able to see what the opinions of other shoppers are”…well… WOW. If you were basing your club membership on THIS post, then…just WOW. Maybe a better option would be visiting both stores to personally evaluate each to see what you experience and would be best for your family needs. Just a thought.
    Also, if you have a Costco membership and you have a local Costo BUSINESS Center… they don’t carry all the clothes, etc, but they have cheaper prices on their food items, paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, and office supplies as it is geared for the local business owners. (You don’t have to own a business to shop there!) If you purchase online and want your order delivered, it will need to be to a business address and there is a minimum order amount AND the prices can be slightly higher than in the store/business center.
    I just can’t believe all the negativity. If there is a correction that needed to be brought up or something, great, but to slam them for posting this is just so unbelieveable.
    GREAT JOB H2S TEAM!

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    Mamaof4 July 1, 2017 at 10:14 am MST

    Great post! Thank you 😊

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    Cindy July 1, 2017 at 4:46 pm MST

    Mary – thanks for the article! I learn from the post and from the onlinements. Does anyone know who makes the Kirkland brand hearing aids? My elderly mom needs a pair and her insurance does not cover them.

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    Tina July 1, 2017 at 10:02 pm MST

    I was just wondering when Costco has a sale on its membership price. Help please

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