What a difference a few years makes! I am a loyal Costco member, I have given up Sam's . I recently got RE-introduced to BJ's. --they have changed a great deal. I think I was there about 8 years ago when they still had a location on Independence. I walked around a bit and left - with out buying anything. But a friend of mine had a new card and she was telling me how it had changed..so I gave it a chance. I was most pleasantly surprised. They have changed..different now, ..some smaller items so You are not buying a CASE of lettuce or a Whole side of beef..even a deli counter to order 1 lb of sliced meat instead of three pounds. Different Brands than Costco, different cuts of fresh meat. I was so impressed I ended up buying a membership for this club! I was happy to be able to buy a salad mix for 2.59 instead of the big bag that goes bad if you don't use it night after night. I like the fresh meat counter, so far everything I have bought has been great! Good prices on wine also...kind of a mixed bag as to what you get - I noticed that it changed from week to week. So although its not as big as Costco..its well worth the investment. They also have self checkout which was great - because there was no line..I would say --give it another try if you haven't been there in a few years..I think they are changing their image!!