No, Sam's is a rip off of Costco. Costco came along WAY earlier. Sam's is owned by WalMart, Costco is independent, and one of my favorite places in the world.

Cyn, were you at the one off of Hayden? I am going there today (if pain eases up any) for some much needed things.

LOVE Costco, especially the free samples. gotta go after 11am, they don't have them until then. We should get together next time you go for a sample-lunch.