[DeanFL]

Listened to consumer advocate Clark Howard's radio show. He mentioned a great deal for Sam's Club - ONLY for current non-members. Groupon has a link, good for 8 more days. We bought and will go to Sam's with purchased Groupon certificate tomorrow to get cards and stuff.
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The Deal:
$45 for a Sam’s Plus Membership package ($142.94 value)

With the purchase of the Sam’s Plus Membership package, you’ll receive:

A one year Sam’s Plus membership ($100 value)
Complimentary membership card for a spouse or other household member
$20 gift card valid for any in-club, online or fuel purchases
Three Fresh-food certificates, redeemable at the time of membership activation through Monday, July 27, 2015 (a $22.94 value), including:
One rotisserie chicken (2.75lb—$4.98 value)
One container of Italian Rose Fresh Salsa (48 oz—$9.98 value)
Gourmet cupcakes (8-count—$7.98 value)
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Offer valid for new Sam’s Club Members only; not valid for those with a current membership or those who were Sam’s Club members less than 6 months prior to April 21, 2015

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE GROUPON DEAL:

https://www.groupon.com/deals/sam-s-club-145-amarillo-1

[Ecuadog]

If I'm not mistaken, Sam's Club gift certificates can also be used in Walmarts.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Thanks! Just signed up. Will miss Costco but maybe someday they will come to TV.....sigh....

[DougB]

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[njbchbum]

What is the annual renewal fee for this membership?

[Villager Joyce]

This is one of my button pushers. I have been a member of or subscribed to "x" for 20 years. Instead of thanking me for my loyalty with a savings, you give the deal to the new customer. I get nothing. Glad I got that out of my system.

[Jima64]

gave up on our local Sams club a few years back when they lied to us a couple of times about our prescriptions and 3 month refills. They made more on monthly refills and said they couldn't do the 3 month by federal law on one med. Found out it was a health insurance rule, not fed rule, we always paid for meds ourself, no insurance. So they lost a good full time custormer. cvs gives us 3 month refills for a much better price.

[conn630]

I just bought one, thanks for posting!

[Mama C]

I have been a member of Sams Club for years---yearly rate has been $45 for several years---food and gift card are the incentives to join if you were on the fence :}

[dotti105]

We joined using that offer on Groupon last year. not good for renewals, dang it.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

This is one of my button pushers. I have been a member of or subscribed to "x" for 20 years. Instead of thanking me for my loyalty with a savings, you give the deal to the new customer. I get nothing. Glad I got that out of my system.

We just got back from Sam's with the certificate and got our cards, and the comp chicken and salsa - decided to forego the 8 free cupcakes till company comes over. Used the $20 gift card to pay a portion of other stuff we got - one thing was very nice slab of fresh salmon for $7.99 lb.

Sorry VJ re the freebees for the newbees on deals as this... I know how it is - pet peeve of mine too - banks, credit card co.s, cable etc etc. Many simply don't care much even with new customer acquisition relatively costly for companies. With some, you can push their buttons upon renewal (even threaten to quit them) and get better rates and such. I'd bet Sam's is take it/leave it.

We thought we'd give them a try for the year and see the worth for us. So far... that rotisserie chicken sure smells good. For $4.99 and the size of the bird=must be a loss leader for them.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

We just got back from Sam's with the certificate and got our cards, and the comp chicken and salsa - decided to forego the 8 free cupcakes till company comes over. Used the $20 gift card to pay a portion of other stuff we got - one thing was very nice slab of fresh salmon for $7.99 lb.

Sorry VJ re the freebees for the newbees on deals as this... I know how it is - pet peeve of mine too - banks, credit card co.s, cable etc etc. Many simply don't care much even with new customer acquisition relatively costly for companies. With some, you can push their buttons upon renewal (even threaten to quit them) and get better rates and such. I'd bet Sam's is take it/leave it.

We thought we'd give them a try for the year and see the worth for us. So far... that rotisserie chicken sure smells good. For $4.99 and the size of the bird=must be a loss leader for them.

Borderline harrassment my friend. Thanks for sharing the information on the chicken. My mouth is watering.

[John_W]

If you're a coupon user, regular membership cannot use coupons but for plus members Sam's Club will accept coupons.

[ricklowe]

Exterior spaces garden center on 301 and 466 has a groupon 40 for 25 plants,pottery etc

[logdog]

Sam's also has a military special this month for active duty, vets and spouses. Join or renew and get a $15 gift card, free chicken, free mac & cheese and free cookies. I signed up for the Groupon deal since I wasn't a Sam's member but this is a great deal if you are a vet and want to renew membership. You have until the end of July to actually redeem this offer (but must purchase this month).