When I walked in, I was reminded more of a Walmart rather than a warehouse, especially since the display of promoted items toward the entrance is smaller. The TVs on display are smaller and the staff is far more relaxed at checking membership cards. However, all of these elements can cause bottlenecking at the front of the store, which is stressful for those who don't like crowds.īJ's entrance also faces an electronics section, but it's an overall gentler approach. Upon walking into Costco, I'm used to being immediately barraged by the membership-card checkers, the display of seasonal products that line the walls, and the electronics section stocked with large state-of-the-art TVs.īesides the TVs, Costco's enormous electronics section expands further into smartphones, computers, laptops, tablets, and more. They have a great deal: 139. Designed to withstand the elements, the SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (169.99) is a rugged outdoor camera exclusively for the third-generation SimpliSafe Home Security System. The entrance at BJ's (left) has a smaller electronics section than the one at Costco (right). This membership gives you 2% cashback in $10 increments, which you can apply directly toward your checkout purchases.Īt Costco, customers can choose a $120 Executive Membership, which grants you 2% rewards on qualified purchases but is only awarded three months prior to renewal. It's $5 less to become part of the Inner Circle and customers can add on one household member and receive store-brand coupons.īJ's customers can also use manufacturer coupons, which Costco doesn't allow.Ĭustomers can also choose upgraded memberships to earn rewards, such as BJ's $110 Perks Rewards plan. Same as with Costco, customers pay an annual fee to shop at BJ's. Though the franchise isn't as widespread as Costco, the store has 229 locations across 16 states. When it comes to bulk-buy warehouse shopping, the first name that comes to my mind is Costco, the fifth largest retailer in the world.īut before shelling out the $60 annual membership fee, it's worthwhile to remember other competitors, such as BJ's Wholesale Club. There are a few different membership options to choose from at BJ's (left) and Costco (right). The monthly costs are low (14.99 for standard monitoring or 24. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. There are dozens of home security systems to choose from, but the benefits that convinced me to chose SimpliSafe were: Price SimpliSafe requires no monthly contract, unlike most companies that try to lock you in for a year or longer.
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