This was very helpful! I have been a Sam’s shopper since’92!! So change is hard sometimes but with your research/ recommendations i find i am less overwhelmed!!! THANK YOU!
We had a Costco membership years ago, we would always spend way too much there, but I know so many ppl love them and it works for them. Great video Lori!
I can definitely see that is a problem. I am going to take extra care in 2025 to better manage my spending in general, and especially when it comes to Sams and Costco!
I notice you didn't talk about meat. I am super curious about Costco. We have a Sam's membership and I have been using it more, but we have considered switching. If you had to pick one or the other what would you do?
That is really hard. My favorite chicken option is at Sam’s. Costco chicken is ok, bur if you get organic it’s a lot more expensive. I haven’t gotten a lot of their beef….its a better price at Sam’s and Aldi. But overall I think I like Costco better, even though I did not feel that way early on. It was overwhelming to learn the new store, but as I’ve gotten more comfortable and confident at Costco, I prefer it to Sam’s. I still get a few staples at Sam’s and am going to keep both (for video purposes as well as my family’s preferences) but only because I can get cheaper memberships by switching the emails. I wouldn’t pay full price for both of them. I know they will give you a refund at Costco if you aren’t happy with your membership, so maybe give it a go and see how you like it-but I would say try it for at least 2-3 months before you decide for sure you hate it 😂
@homemadesimplewithlori that is great advice! I am primarily an Aldi shopper, but sometimes prices are better at Sam's. For example heavy cream is much cheaper at Sam's. We use it in our coffee. We gave up the CoffeeMate years ago. 👋 Love your videos! I am so happy to go shopping with you without leaving home! ♥ Happy New Year! 🎉
Love your channel and decided to try to get a Costco card as I've never had one. Just wanted to share that it took me two days to go through the process. When I went to the link, they want you to fill out your personal information. At the end I was rejected because they said my date of birth was incorrect. Who in the world gets their birth date wrong? I made several attempts and then I had to call because online support could not help either. Just another really scary aspect of AI. Reminded me of the movie "The Net" with Sandra Bullock where they took away her real identity. It's kind of like the stories where people can't get social security because some government agency says they're dead when they're not. I finally got ahold of a real person via phone who did the process for me, Just another scary part of AI I wanted to share. Again you're one of my favorites on UA-cam.
I’m so sorry that happened! I cannot even deal with the ai customer service. It is so annoying!!! I hope things are straightened out now and you like your membership! If you don’t, let them know!!
I have had the organic winter blend from Starbucks. It was great. But the mayorga is definitely NOT a step down from Starbucks. It may be an improvement….
This was very helpful! I have been a Sam’s shopper since’92!! So change is hard sometimes but with your research/ recommendations i find i am less overwhelmed!!! THANK YOU!
I’m so glad it was helpful
We had a Costco membership years ago, we would always spend way too much there, but I know so many ppl love them and it works for them. Great video Lori!
I can definitely see that is a problem. I am going to take extra care in 2025 to better manage my spending in general, and especially when it comes to Sams and Costco!
I notice you didn't talk about meat. I am super curious about Costco. We have a Sam's membership and I have been using it more, but we have considered switching. If you had to pick one or the other what would you do?
That is really hard. My favorite chicken option is at Sam’s. Costco chicken is ok, bur if you get organic it’s a lot more expensive. I haven’t gotten a lot of their beef….its a better price at Sam’s and Aldi. But overall I think I like Costco better, even though I did not feel that way early on. It was overwhelming to learn the new store, but as I’ve gotten more comfortable and confident at Costco, I prefer it to Sam’s.
I still get a few staples at Sam’s and am going to keep both (for video purposes as well as my family’s preferences) but only because I can get cheaper memberships by switching the emails. I wouldn’t pay full price for both of them. I know they will give you a refund at Costco if you aren’t happy with your membership, so maybe give it a go and see how you like it-but I would say try it for at least 2-3 months before you decide for sure you hate it 😂
@homemadesimplewithlori that is great advice! I am primarily an Aldi shopper, but sometimes prices are better at Sam's. For example heavy cream is much cheaper at Sam's. We use it in our coffee. We gave up the CoffeeMate years ago. 👋
Love your videos! I am so happy to go shopping with you without leaving home! ♥
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wow thats great on eggs! They are about 7$ for 18 eggs here in mo walmart for the cage free
Woah! So expensive!!
Lots of good deals. I must say, I am thankful I still have three chickens laying eggs. The price is crazy high!
None. I repeat. None of my chickens are laying a single egg. They better get busy if they know what’s good 😂
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Hi Lori we don’t have a Costco but I go to Sam’s and love it . Thank you !☃️🛒☃️
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Thank you😊
Thanks for watching!
I love Costco but the store is always so busy. You need a few hours to spend in the store! Lol ♥️♥️
It's crazy busy!!! Especially on the weekend.
Love your channel and decided to try to get a Costco card as I've never had one. Just wanted to share that it took me two days to go through the process. When I went to the link, they want you to fill out your personal information. At the end I was rejected because they said my date of birth was incorrect. Who in the world gets their birth date wrong? I made several attempts and then I had to call because online support could not help either. Just another really scary aspect of AI. Reminded me of the movie "The Net" with Sandra Bullock where they took away her real identity. It's kind of like the stories where people can't get social security because some government agency says they're dead when they're not. I finally got ahold of a real person via phone who did the process for me, Just another scary part of AI I wanted to share. Again you're one of my favorites on UA-cam.
I’m so sorry that happened! I cannot even deal with the ai customer service. It is so annoying!!! I hope things are straightened out now and you like your membership! If you don’t, let them know!!
Since you are a coffee lover, how would you compare Starbucks Verona to the Mayorga flavor!☕☕☕
I have had the organic winter blend from Starbucks. It was great. But the mayorga is definitely NOT a step down from Starbucks. It may be an improvement….