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Which One is the Favorite in Minnesota – Costco or Sam’s Club?
Americans love spending money. And when you can shop in bulk to save a few pennies, we buy a membership to make it happen. But what bulk-buying store is the best in Minnesota - Costco, or Sam's Club?
Costco has 600 locations in the United States and Sam's Club is showing up in the U.S. with almost 600 warehouses for members. If you've got both in the area and available to drive to in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, which one do you pick?
Before the favorite is announced, below are a few of the reasons why people are huge fans of one warehouse store versus the other.
Top reasons why people love Sams Club vs. Costco
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Do People Love Costco or Sam's Club More?
About a year ago, I hopped back into the world of bulk shopping. Way back in the day, I was at Sam's for a bit and then Costco because I was buying diapers and wipes like they were going out of style. At one point, I had two kids in diapers and it was ridiculously expensive.
The main reason we joined again is because I've got a high school football player at my house who eats a lot.
I'm also one of the moms who went to Costco just so my kids could eat samples. Don't judge. Moms do this and I am one of them.
What's The Favorite - Costco or Sam's Club?
If you want to follow the trend though, it appears as if Costco took the lead as the overall choice for people in Minnesota. As many stated on our Facebook page, Sam's Club "is cheaper" and yet, more people prefer Costco.
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