There seems to be variation in different part of the country. They do give a five cent discount on gas in the Dallas area. However, even with that they aren't cheaper than anybody else. It's all about bulk, like everyone else mentioned. If you need an onion and you go to Sam's you can only get a 15 pound bag. If you want some mustard, they have a 2 gallon two pack. The exception seems to be on stuff like clothing, books, furniture, dvds, booze, etc. (You don't need a membership to by booze in Sam's or Costco here --state law) Don't be suprised if you see shit more expensive at Sam's than elsewhere. Sam's doesn't do it for me as office supplies and equipment are considerably less everywhere else. The stores here are really designed for people who have a family of 8. Other places I've been, Sam's was bargains galore in comparison to the competition.
What you should probably do is go in and take a look around to see if the Sams you're considering fits your needs for what you want. I doubt they'd have a problem with that.
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