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Is Sams Club worth it?

Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:41 am
Posted by Gerry Laval
Member since Apr 2025
373 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:41 am
I’ve never been a membership card kind of guy but groceries are getting so expensive. I’m thinking of taking the plunge. I don’t have much storage space and always envisioned a Kosmo Kramer type situation. But I’m on the fence now.
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 7:42 am
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42369 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:46 am to
It’s ok for some things. Their bakery is awesome. It’s like any other store except for the bulk items. Their fruit selection can be on point, but can also look like it’s been sitting on a truck for weeks. They can have good meat deals sometimes.
Posted by SA4LSU
AZ
Member since Sep 2005
4975 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:47 am to
If you do download the scan and go app, it’s a game changer.
Posted by way_south
Member since Jul 2017
950 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:48 am to
quote:

If you do download the scan and go app, it’s a game changer.


I don't know why anyone ever waits in lines at Sam's anymore. The app makes it so easy to get in and gtfo quick.
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
3143 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:52 am to
Gas is always .20 cheaper, and sometimes as much as .40 less than other gas stations, so getting gas there pays the for membership without even considering any other savings.
Posted by IndianPower
Louisiana
Member since May 2021
1892 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:54 am to
We go once or twice a month and to us its worth the price of the membership.

You do have to look at price comparisons between Sam's Club and Walmart because there are some products that are actually more at Sam's and they are at Walmart.

As mentioned above the bakery items are on point everytime we buy.

Go in and look at your mostly purchsed items and do price comparisons. Thats where I started when I got my first membership ~4yrs ago.

Also the scan and go is the shite.

Posted by Junky
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2005
9233 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:56 am to
Depends on which club is near you. The one in Kenner and on airline are absolutely trash. I’ve been in small town Sam’s that rival the best Costco
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
477377 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:57 am to
I save enough on meat and coffee to justify the membership cost from those 2 alone

*ETA: and Member's Mark cauliflower crust pizza can't be beat. It's like 2/$11
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 7:58 am
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
7103 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:58 am to
Yes.
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18328 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:00 am to
Yes
Posted by PeteRose
Hall of Fame
Member since Aug 2014
18175 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:01 am to
I used to look down at Sam’s but ever since I got the membership, I prefer it over Costco. The fact that you can walk in, scan your items and walk out without being stopped makes it better. And their online ordering systems is way ahead of Costco’s Jurassic version.
Posted by LSUSports247
Member since Apr 2007
1070 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:02 am to
Members Mark TP and paper towels are better than Walmart great value. Dog food is cheaper too. Because your buying in bulk, the bill adds up quickly though
Posted by gaetti15
AK
Member since Apr 2013
15300 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:04 am to
quote:

save enough on meat and coffee to justify the membership cost from those 2 alone


Yepppppp
Posted by BowDownToLSU
Livingston louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
21674 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:08 am to
We own a small business so it’s definitely worth it for us. Plus the gas is always the cheapest around. Also with a Sam’s plus membership you get you’re tires plugged for free, just found that one out
Posted by Germantiger001
Southeast LA
Member since Jun 2016
1206 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:09 am to
The gas savings in a year pays for the membership easily
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36207 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:09 am to
quote:

I save enough on meat and coffee to justify the membership cost from those 2 alone


Correct and if you have the "plus" membership you can shop before they officially open and there are never lines. $5 rotisserie chicken is tough to beat.
Posted by RemyLeBeau
Member since Mar 2015
1820 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:16 am to
Just know that you aren't escaping without dropping a few hundred bucks for a decent sized trip every time.

If you don't already have a chest or upright freezer, get one. Even if it is only a couple of cubic feet of storage.

Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
39555 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:19 am to
It's only like $60 a year just get it and if you don't think it is just cancel for next year
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 8:20 am
Posted by Planetarium
Member since Jul 2020
377 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:22 am to
Yes it worth it. That said, you still have to shop around. Don’t blindly buy everything there, they grossly over charge on some things.
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
23228 posts
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:25 am to
It’s really not that expensive for the membership there isn’t much to deliberate.

There are a few things that easily make it worth it for me. We drink cold brew every day and it is $3 (30%) cheaper than any grocery store. That alone pays for the standard membership
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