The reason one goes to Costco or Sam's is bulk buying. Businesses large and small have accounts, small schools have accounts, etc. I (and betts, being a Dr forgive me) love buying my bacon in bulk at Sam's. Can get a 60 slice bag of precooked Hormel for about 8 bucks. That's some serious bacon. And I love bacon.

Our local stores are great, but not for bulk.