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Mr. Blonde · 02-08-2006, 10:28 PM

Somebody give me the low-down. I literally know nothing about it, besides it costs money to shop there and get the deals. Does it cost a lot? how much? is it worth it? Let me know, thanks.

02-09-2006, 12:19 AM

I think the single membership is $30/year.

If you have a business (which I know your parrents do) you can get on their business membership. This is how I did it. If they don't yet have one, they should consider it.

You buy in bulk. Beer and alcohol are much cheaper than liquor stores. Things such as paper plates and cups (college necesities) are also very cheap. Also, if your Sam's Club has a gas station, you recieve a $.05/gallon discount. Not really much, but it's certainly the cheapest gas in town.

It's also not really about the price. The prices are lower, but shopping at Sam's is more convenient. You buy lots of what you need, and don't have to deal with either:

A) Moms slapping their kids in Wal-Mart
or
B) Limited Selection at Target

ninjaface · 02-09-2006, 01:09 AM

I work at Sam's Club. Business membership is $35. Advantage membership is $40. Also, I don't think there is a $.05/gallon discount on gas.

The Sam's I work at is going through a remodel/expansion. After it is done, it will be the largest Sam's Club in the Chicago-Land area.

You will see Moms slapping their kids, but not nearly as often.

The selection is good for general items like paper plates, milk, lunch meat, etc.

Deadly Crescent Kick · 02-09-2006, 02:58 AM

80% of my household items & food are bought at sam's.

you are welcome.

angry pancake · 02-09-2006, 08:37 AM

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.

theMerciless1 · 02-09-2006, 09:45 AM

i have memberships to Sam's, BJ's and CostCo.

I find BJ's and Sam's to be about equal. Everything that could be said about Sam's has already pretty much been laid out above.
Except for the fact that in NJ Sam's doesnt accept credit cards. You have to apply for a Sam's credit card or use cash. I find this inconvenient for several reasons:
1. if you are going on a big shopping trip and are buying things in bulk it is not uncommon to spend a lot of money. If you dont carry cash, like i do, this is not convenient.
2. if you do have to apply for the Sam's card, you need to pay it in full every month because the APR is through the fuckin roof.

However, the $40 membership is worth it because of the alcohol prices alone.
Texans are lucky.

02-09-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angry pancake

(You don't need a membership to by booze in Sam's or Costco here --state law)

Same in Indiana - they have a sign that says so, but I've never seen or heard of anybody actually trying it.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 02-09-2006, 02:37 PM

For a BSU student, I don't know how well the savings:inconvenience ratio is. I've contemplated joining myself, but the fact that I have to drive roughly 40 minutes each way (even more if its a rush hour time) to Indy. I can go to Walmart or Marsh in less than 10minutes, yes I have to deal with every redneck in Muncie, but I try not to go before midnight to Walmart just so the herds are thinned.

Ugly Bastard · 02-09-2006, 03:15 PM

Man I've been to Walmart at 11:00 pm on a school night and seen absolute droves of white trash parents with their kids buying tons of needless shit. I don't understand it.

02-08-2006, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	Sam's Club. Somebody give me the low-down. I literally know nothing about it, besides it costs money to shop there and get the deals. Does it cost a lot? how much? is it worth it? Let me know, thanks.
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02-09-2006, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
DJ FC Guest Posts: n/a	I think the single membership is $30/year. If you have a business (which I know your parrents do) you can get on their business membership. This is how I did it. If they don't yet have one, they should consider it. You buy in bulk. Beer and alcohol are much cheaper than liquor stores. Things such as paper plates and cups (college necesities) are also very cheap. Also, if your Sam's Club has a gas station, you recieve a $.05/gallon discount. Not really much, but it's certainly the cheapest gas in town. It's also not really about the price. The prices are lower, but shopping at Sam's is more convenient. You buy lots of what you need, and don't have to deal with either: A) Moms slapping their kids in Wal-Mart or B) Limited Selection at Target
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02-09-2006, 02:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deadly Crescent Kick NJ, Toilet Bowl of USA Join Date: May 2005 Location: secret ninja lair Posts: 1,106 Internets: 10	80% of my household items & food are bought at sam's. you are welcome.
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02-09-2006, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
theMerciless1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: ming\'s palace Posts: 1,495 Internets: 412	i have memberships to Sam's, BJ's and CostCo. I find BJ's and Sam's to be about equal. Everything that could be said about Sam's has already pretty much been laid out above. Except for the fact that in NJ Sam's doesnt accept credit cards. You have to apply for a Sam's credit card or use cash. I find this inconvenient for several reasons: 1. if you are going on a big shopping trip and are buying things in bulk it is not uncommon to spend a lot of money. If you dont carry cash, like i do, this is not convenient. 2. if you do have to apply for the Sam's card, you need to pay it in full every month because the APR is through the fuckin roof. However, the $40 membership is worth it because of the alcohol prices alone. Texans are lucky.
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02-09-2006, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	I work at Sam's Club. Business membership is $35. Advantage membership is $40. Also, I don't think there is a $.05/gallon discount on gas. The Sam's I work at is going through a remodel/expansion. After it is done, it will be the largest Sam's Club in the Chicago-Land area. You will see Moms slapping their kids, but not nearly as often. The selection is good for general items like paper plates, milk, lunch meat, etc.

02-09-2006, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
SittinOnDubsWGW I make bad decisions. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,018 Internets: 108015	For a BSU student, I don't know how well the savings:inconvenience ratio is. I've contemplated joining myself, but the fact that I have to drive roughly 40 minutes each way (even more if its a rush hour time) to Indy. I can go to Walmart or Marsh in less than 10minutes, yes I have to deal with every redneck in Muncie, but I try not to go before midnight to Walmart just so the herds are thinned.

02-09-2006, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Man I've been to Walmart at 11:00 pm on a school night and seen absolute droves of white trash parents with their kids buying tons of needless shit. I don't understand it.