Bj’s Wholesale Club

The good thing about BJ’s as compared to Costco is that they don’t have an employee stationed at the entrance checking your membership card before you go in and you can use any credit card you like, not just a debit card or Costco’s credit card. The cost of gas is within 1 cent of each other. The offerings are really about the same, prices are similar. Our local BJ’s is a little smaller than the local Costco but I really don’t need a bigger store. I’ve decided to renew my BJ’s membership and cancel Costco.

I’ve been a member for quite a few years now, but I’m not sure how much longer I will. I remain a member primarily for the inexpensive gasoline, and a few regular purchases I’ve found which are better here than any place else. These include:
Levi’s Jeans (when I can find my size)
Weatherproof slacks (see above)
Cat Litter (store brand)
Pelligrino water cases.
A few Goya bean products
Dove soap bars in bulk
Michelin tires (during the $ 50 off promotions)
But, sadly, not much of anything else. Most of the condiments come either in too-​large sizes, mixed-​cases of things like iced tea or cat food invariably contain ¹⁄₃ flavors/​contents that I would never buy, and the big-​screen TV’s are all obsolete models, and I can assume that BJ’s doesn’t have much of a repair policy on them. Oh, and the Verizon kiosk where you save… not a penny at all. The optical department has great prices, but by the time you get your prescription updated, all the stock that you liked is gone, and only the most hideous frames remain.
If Costco has gas when they open the new location in the next year, I’m nearly certain that I’ll drop my BJ’s membership and join them.

I received a free 60 day membership, trial offer coupon, from BJ’s so thought I would redeem it. Naturally, the service desk personnel gave me the sch-​peel for purchasing their 1-​year membership at $ 42.00. With it came a free $ 50 gift card to be used at area restaurants. All I had to do was go to
to view a list of the participating venues. Well, surprise, surprise, you have to download and print the gift card for each venue, they only offer $ 10 cards and you can only use one gift card per visit and you have to spend a minimum of $ 15-​$ 20. If that’s not a bate and switch, I don’t know what is. I turned in my membership and got my money back. B. J’s you’ve lost my business permanently.

I’ve been a member of BJ’s for quite some time now, and I wonder how they’re doing these days. We used to make regular trips there, but as of late mainly the only reason I stop by here is to get gas. Prices aren’t as sharp as they used to be… and, having shopped at Costco in Ohio, I think we’re getting the short end of the stick here as far as warehouse clubs go. Nice selection of large screen TVs, though…
So my review of BJ’s is a big «meh». I tried to buy tires here in November but was told that the tires I wanted would have to be ordered. Went to Sears instead, where they were cheaper AND in stock. I wish Costco would hurry up & move into our area… sorry BJ’s!

Good prices, easy checkout… always is very organized and clean

If you are an RIT Student, you can get a temporary BJ’s Member card. All you have to do is go to the customer service desk, give them your RIT ID and in exchange they will give you a BJ’s Member card. After you are done shopping, you turn in the member card at the customer service desk and get your RIT ID back. It is a great way to stock up on toiletries, food and of course beer. :)