Sam’s Club Groupon Deal
When it comes to big box warehouse stores, the debate rages between who is best. In general most people settle on Costco, but not everyone has a Costco location nearby.
Sam’s Club is still a decent option, especially when you can get a fantastic deal on their membership. Right now Groupon is offering a Sam’s Club membership package for $45 that includes quite a bit. You get:
- 1 year Sam’s Plus Membership ($100 value)
- $20 Sam’s Club gift card
- Free food certificates for chicken, salsa and cupcakes. ($22.94 combined value.)
Sam’s Plus Membership
Unlike previous deals this one comes with the upgraded Sam’s Plus Membership. This option normally costs more and includes:
- $10 cash rewards for every $500 in qualifying purchases, up to $500 annually
- $130 in special members-only instant savings
- Early shopping hours, 7 a.m. Monday – Saturday (hours may vary by club)
So basically you get in earlier and receive a 2% rebate when you spend $500. Not anything I would generally pay more for, but at this price it is nice and I know some people spend a ton of money at these types of stores.
Save Even More
Since this is being sold by Groupon, you can earn an additional discount by starting through a shopping portal. I searched several portals and it seems SavingStar has the best deal right now at 10% back.
Conclusion
Considering you are receiving a $20 gift card, you really end up paying about $20 for the membership and free food. If you were ever planning on getting a Sam’s Club membership then this is probably as good a time as any.
HT: Slickdeals
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As far as this Sam’s offer, I basically picked up the same deal on their plus membership over the holidays. I have both Costco and a Sam’s nearby, and after looking at what both have to offer, I’ve come to the conclusion Sam’s Club is a poor man’s Costco. Sam’s is a Wal-Mart in bulk and has little to no quality food or organics. The people also aren’t as friendly. In a way it’s almost like Target vs Wal-Mart. As you know, it’s night and day difference when loading a prepaid Amex product at each!
I’m sure this offer will be great for some people. Sam’s does have a wide assortment of non-perishables and as you said if you don’t have a nearby Costco this is your best bet.
I was a Sam’s Club member for years (and still am), because the nearest Costco was across town and Sam’s Club was up the street. Now that I have moved, Costco is closer and I got there all of the time. I agree that Costco is a better store overall, but I would still go to whichever is most convenient.
Thanks Anthony!