[PeppyGPhiB]

I won't set foot into a Walmart. I love Target, however. I don't think we even have K-Marts around here anymore.

We have very few Sam's Clubs here in the Seattle area, since Costco HQ is here! Ahhhhh, Costco. Land of the best lunch deal - kosher polish dog + large soda for $1.50! You can get all kinds of stuff at Costco, including electronics, office supplies (printer ink!), pharmaceuticals and OTC stuff, appliances, jewelry, furniture, tires and auto supplies, not to mention the awesome baked goods (they have the best croissants), party platters, choice meats, birthday cakes, other food, and wine and beer! In some states you can buy liquor there at amazing discounts. And we just bought the travel package for our honeymoon from Costco Travel (they have their own travel agency)...basically got a killer rate on a nice hotel and a free car rental for two weeks. The trick with Costco is to go in with a list, and not deviate from it. I know a lot of people who split the packages, but I mostly just buy certain things there that I know I'm going to use a lot of, and that won't spoil.

ETA: VandalSquirrel, you know we love us some Fred Meyer!

ETAA: Costco is also known as a great place to work. They pay well and provide great benefits. So I like to shop there.