BJ's Club ~ Other: Do you shop at BJ's and if so how many times do you go

[marykayeoa]

I shop at BJ's occasionally. It's out of my way, and since Bi-Lo began the milk tokens, I've only been there once. Had I realized Costco would have been finished in August, I would have held on to my membership that expired in June. The gas is not always cheaper than the Racetrak near it, and usually Dodge's Store and Wal-Mart's Murphy have them beat, so I don't even use the gas unless I'm on that side of town. The milk was a good price, but that has gone up. The good thing is you can use the manufacturer's Q stacked against the BJ's Q. I prefer the chicken breast at ingles on sale for $1.99 lb. than the expensive Perdue individually wrapped that I picked up. Usually the tank of propane gas is cheaper, so if we need to exchange for a BBQ, then I usually go to Linen's & Things, BB&B, and BJ's so that the trip isn't wasted.

I'm sure if it was on my way to somewhere I'd be there a little more, but I just am not.

[bunicharmer]

It's not in my n-hood so we only go about once a month or less, but I love it. My fav things there are books, big multi-cut meat packs, and the selection of frozen entrees. BJ's has the BEST gift ideas during the holidays!

[MariaT]

I go to BJ's about once per month.
I like their meats, they are always so fresh and charge a reasonable price per pound.
We bought our patio set there this year and that more then covered the membership fee!

[penny pincher]

I answered this poll because my husband shops BJ's for work. Its all paid for by his company. So its nothing out of my pocket. Personally I dont shop there very often unless i am in desperate need of juice or something for a party last minute.
I like the bulk buying but save more money buying smaller sizes with coupons .
Personally I prefer not to shop there. Not because they are a bad store I just would rather get more product for less cost with coupons :)
*Penny*

[cuzisaidso]

I voted on this before but, picked the no answer. I have actually heard of it, though. There is one near to where my DH used to work and we got a really good deal on R2D2 robots right before Christmas when they were sold out everywhere else.

[uummm]

I shop there a few times a year. It is about 30 miles away, and my mom actually pays for my membership, I think she is allowed 2 cards for one membership price, so she has hers and mine. The last couple of times I have gone there I have spent less than $50, however before that I would have no problem spending $400, but I have much better self control now.
Here is what I buy there NOW-
REAL maple Syrup
Sprinkles (for ice cream, they are by far the best of anywhere, not crunchy like at the grocery store)
Calvin Klein Jeans for my husband
I have also purchased some bathing suits from there and sold them on Ebay and made pretty good money.

Because I live 30 minutes away and when I go to the town it is in I also go to Super Target, and other stores unless I can hit Bjs last then I can't buy anything that needs to be cold unless I remember a cooler. I should go there to check to some prices on some things that I will use a lot of and have coupons for like Canned Milk.
I have gotten gas before but the price wasn't that great, but I was there so I filled up. I find I can get most stuff cheaper at the grocery store holding out for sales and using coupons.

[Bibit002]

I'm still new to this site, but I tend to go 2-4x a month, probably more because I will go just for gas--but I don't consider that a shopping excursion, the car needs gas. LOL.

I never realized I could use a manf. q for as many products in the box so that is awesome to know.

My biggest problem with them is that they never have enough registers open during peak times. (i.e. Sunday mornings).

I bought my daughter's glasses there a few months ago because we need a pair ASAP and I could get them for fairly cheap. But I found an even better place online to buy them for REALLY cheap. $12.95 (including shipping) Can't beat that price for RX glasses.

[lilac_blossom]

I've been going about twice a month since my boys were born because BJ's has the best price that I've been able to find on their formula (Similac Organic). I'm probably going to switch them to Parent's Choice Organic because it's so much cheaper so I might not be going to BJ's as often anymore. Their prices aren't bad (although since I have to pay to shop there I think they should be better) and I like all the coupons they send out but the customer service at the store closest to me is horrible. I was lied to about a membership deal they were having and when I decided to take them up on the deal they basically told me too bad, so sad. Also when I was shopping the other day I asked the General Manager a question because he happened to be right in front of me. He acted like how dare I ask him a question and basically told me to ask someone else. Didn't offer to find someone else to help me or anything. I had to go hunting for someone myself. Not really the kind of shopping experience I like to have.

[Abigail's_Mommy]

I go about once a month if you don't count for gas. We go twice a week for gas. We get all our meats there and things I can't find on sales.

[kstrand]

We go to BJ's at least twice a month. Prices are pretty comparable to Sam's, usually the exact same price or just pennies off. One week, I did a price comparison on items we commonly use, and for the few products that there was a large price difference, BJ's was cheaper than Sam's. We buy all our diapers and wipes there. We use Pampers, but have a friend that loves BJ's brand diapers. We also buy cat food and cat litter (I prefer BJ's brand cat litter over the name brands), garbage bags, wine/beer, frozen chicken breasts, milk, cheese, some fresh meat, water (BJ's brand), and have purchased tires there as well. Their gas is usually the same price as Sam's, but BJ's is much closer, so go there regularly for that as well. My Mom likes to buy cards there because they are much cheaper than at the grocery or card stores. I like that we get monthly coupon books and can use manufacturer's coupons as well. I haven't been able to find additional coupons in the store recently - hope they haven't discontinued doing that!