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Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:38 am to Spudly
They don't take Visa I don't think.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:42 am to LSUballs
Good call on the foil pans. You can get a stack of 10 or so for what one will cost you at the grocery. We buy tons of stuff there. Kids food like eggos and snack food is also cheap. I figure I save damn near the cost of yearly membership every time I go. I do hate the checkout situation though.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:43 am to LSUAfro
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They don't take Visa I don't think.
no visa credit does suck
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:44 am to Spudly
As others have said, some things make it worth it, some things are priced similarly to other stores, only in larger quantities. Meat is definitely a good deal, if you want to buy in bulk and freeze it. Check your expiration dates and think about whether you will really use all of that stuff before it goes bad.
One thing that's bugging me lately is the CONSTANT pressuring from cashiers to upgrade to the Advantage Plan (I think it's about $100 compared to regular membership fee of $40). No, I don't want to upgrade. We had it a few years ago and NEVER took advantage of the "special savings", etc. BS. You do not need to ask me 3 times during one transaction--the answer will still be NO.
One thing that's bugging me lately is the CONSTANT pressuring from cashiers to upgrade to the Advantage Plan (I think it's about $100 compared to regular membership fee of $40). No, I don't want to upgrade. We had it a few years ago and NEVER took advantage of the "special savings", etc. BS. You do not need to ask me 3 times during one transaction--the answer will still be NO.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:47 am to Kajungee
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you can make a meal of the free samples
The last time I was in there I was cruising to the meat counter when I spied a woman with a Red Barron pepperoni pizza sample thing going on. I'm immediatly veered that direction. Low in behold this fat bitch comes out of nowhere and out steps me up to the little cart thing. There were only 3 little squares left. Two good ones and one little edge piece with no pepperoni on it. I'll be damned if that fat bitch didn't get BOTH good pieces. Never have I wanted to punch a lady in the gunt so bad..
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:56 am to Spudly
Huge Coke and Nathan's 1/4 pound Hotdog with mustard and a bagof kettle chips $2.75. Saturday lunch almost every week.
We buy car and truck tires there.
Toilet paper, Coffee, NY strip steaks, Fillets, Hearts of Romaine lettuce, Avacadoes, Photo copy paper, Propel Water, Dixie cups, bread, Work in the yard t-shirts, white sox, protein powder, bla bla bla.
card pays for itself way over.
However - Worth it for the hot dog and chips alone.
We buy car and truck tires there.
Toilet paper, Coffee, NY strip steaks, Fillets, Hearts of Romaine lettuce, Avacadoes, Photo copy paper, Propel Water, Dixie cups, bread, Work in the yard t-shirts, white sox, protein powder, bla bla bla.
card pays for itself way over.
However - Worth it for the hot dog and chips alone.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:17 pm to Spudly
Absolutely worth it. Even a single guy will save far more than the membership fee over the course of the year.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:23 pm to Spudly
I think it's worth it. As someone said earlier, I can buy all kinds of dry goods for the year. Love the boxes of styrofoam cups, foil, plastic wrap, dishwashing cubes, foil pans, napkins, paper plates, paper towels, garbage bags, ziplocs, toothpaste, liquid bath soap, treats for kids, and that's not even getting into the perishables. I've bought several tv's there and other electronics. I can make back the annual payment in one trip for the year, usually, and I'm not shopping for a large family.
It's certainly worth a try. 40 bucks to give it a try for a year isn't a big risk, in my opinion.
It's certainly worth a try. 40 bucks to give it a try for a year isn't a big risk, in my opinion.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:37 pm to Gris Gris
Their filets are great as well as their 4 packs of ribeyes. I get the twin packs of kingsford charcoal too. Great buys everywhere at Sams.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:38 pm to Spudly
If you are a friend has access to a re-sale license I would recommend Restaurant Depot, and International Wholesalers over Sams. Both are free and cheaper..
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:39 pm to LSUballs
quote:thankfully, you didn't... That was date night for us, and I promised her peetsa...
I wanted to punch a lady
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:42 pm to Gris Gris
I can't believe how many people actually like Sam's. IT'S WAL MART FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the WORLD! Why in the hell would they feel the need to own SAM'S as well? It's a fricking moonopoly if you ask me, and should be illegal. I for one will never support a Sam's Club or Wal Mart. Start shopping local people. What do you think is wrong with our economy right now? Everyone is spending their money at places like wal mart and sam's. Support your local small business!
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:43 pm to Spudly
I like it, can get some good deals but on some things wal mark is just as good. Join for a yr and try it out
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:46 pm to GiveMeTheBigOne
quote:hey mike..
GiveMeTheBigOne
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:47 pm to GiveMeTheBigOne
Things are tough all over and if mom and pop cant sell stuff for less than twice what the Waltons want for it, i am shopping at Sams. I shop at the Harvest market in Dutchtown at least 3 days a week for the day to day stuff, but for the stuff i buy lots of, sams cant be beat. I like sam's but hate wal mart. I can get 32 eggo waffles at sams for the same price as 8 at the harvest. It is what it is.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:52 pm to Spudly
If you cook - spices at Sam's are very cheap. You can get more than double the amount of thyme, basil, oregano, bay leaves, black peppercorns, etc. at Sam's than at the everyday groc. (including Wal-Mart on Highland), and for half the cost. Good spices...not the Dollar Store varieties.
Posted on 3/2/12 at 1:02 pm to Ric Flair
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Never thought the beer/liquor/soft drinks was that great of a deal.
but you dont have to be a member to buy these, only things in the whole store you can buy without a membership
Posted on 3/2/12 at 1:02 pm to Spudly
Informative thread. I have always heard good things about joining Sam's, and when I have been with friends there seem to be good deals to be had.
I am intending to join when the open the new one in Denham this summer. Hot dogs! Yay! My son is already preparing for his kamikaze attacks on the grand opening level of free samples
I am intending to join when the open the new one in Denham this summer. Hot dogs! Yay! My son is already preparing for his kamikaze attacks on the grand opening level of free samples
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