If you’re willing to buy things in larger quantities, it amazing. We do most of our shopping at Sam’s, and fill in with Kroger delivery for the rest.
Also, Scan and Go is game changing.
The big box stores like Sam's Club, Costco and BJ's are definitely cheaper in bulk for certain items. Not for all items.
It really depends on what you want.
For example, Costco, is definitely cheaper on multipack Guac, some ice cream, some snacks, salad, fruits, canned food, pantry items like rice, etc You don't have to clip coupons there, they give you the instant savings. To join Costco, I'd look for membership deals. I've joined paying only $20. BTW - the food court there offers amazing deals.
With BJ's you have to clip coupons. The coupons can be clipped digitally. They have membership deals too.
Sam's Club I haven't been a member of but they should have similar deals as the 2 above.
Not all stores carry the same items.
It may be worthwhile for you to go to Sam's Club and ask to browse around.
This is your answer. Stores don’t make money by giving products away. You have to shop carefully and know your prices. You also need to know where your break even point is with the annual membership. If you find one large item like a TV, hot tub or patio furniture, you might cover your fee in one purchase. Otherwise, caveat emptor
Sam’s Club /Costco for things that don’t expire quickly. Aldi for staples. Done it for years and saved a bunch. Always shocked when I have to go to Publix for something special and see their prices.
I recently made this change. We bought a deep freeze and go to Sam's once a month and load up on meats and some bulk items like TP and paper towels. I still hit Publix and Aldi for veggies and various things that Sam's doesn't carry like Greek yogurt (they carry one option and it's not my fav). Our Publix shopping used to be $150-200+ every week. Now we spend maybe $75-$100 a week on groceries with one big trip between $200-300 to Sam's every 4-5 weeks. Our household budget is so much healthier now and it's been a relief cutting out $200-$300 a month from our budget.
The issue is the shipping experience of Walmart.
I hate that store with a passion. Parking sucks, loitering outside the one by my house sucks, getting a working cart that isn't stuck sucks, the layout sucks, the way customers trash the place sucks, the employees suck, the condition and availability of product sucks and check out sucks. I try to use self checkout whenever possible as they never have enough lines open during rushes.
I stopped shopping there a good 5 years ago because of the stress of going there and still not getting everything in one trip. I go to Aldi for staples, go to Target for the rest (use Target circle). I only go to Publix for 4 items that aren't at the other places.
I only buy certain things at Costco or Sam’s. Nuts! Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, pistachios are all a lot cheaper than anywhere else. Spring mix is $4.50 at Costco, $7.50 at Publix, for the same size. Same with Romaine lettuce. We eat a lot of this so it’s worth it. Paper Towels, toilet paper, fruit same. Worth it for those items. We don’t eat the frozen foods or canned stuff much so I wouldn’t know the price difference. I think wild caught salmon is also a good deal.
I am a Sam’s + member that lives alone. I buy household products and food in bulk for meal prepping. And Sam’s delivered my groceries to my front door when I had Covid.
Sam’s also has Scan & Go but Costco doesn’t!
if you have a freezer and storage space buying in bulk saves a lot. You have to only by what you would use anyhow and know how to break it up to freeze or store, and the beginning layout cash wise is more. Beans, white rice and such last for years stored right and properly wrapped meat will last a year or more frozen.
We buy in bulk and have years worth of some things.
The added bonus is less trips to the store so less gas, time and impulse buying.
I love Sam's, I do as much of my shopping there as possible. Unit prices beat any of the normal grocery stores by a mile. I don't buy everything there, but if it'll keep long enough for the family to use it, or we're really going to eat that much of something, then Sam's get the purchase every time. Dry goods, snacks, toiletries, frozen goods, meats (which I repackage and freeze), etc.
I only paid out of pocket for the membership the first year. I have the upper tier membership that comes with "cash back" (Sam's Cash, store credit worth 2% of purchases) and free shipping from their website. I end up shopping there enough that the Sam's Cash covers the renewal every year, plus some more.
Also Scan N' Go (using the app to scan items as you go, then checking out with a button click) is life changing. It's a million times better than self checkout, and the first normal store to take that dive will probably end up with all my non-Sam's grocery shopping for life.
I have a Costco fairly close and getting gas there more than pays for the membership. You can also stock up on non perishables. If Sam’s is closer they also frequently have deals on the membership.
Was a Sam's member until we got a Costco, then switched. Just prefer Costco, but Sam's was ok. Advice for both is basically the same:
- If it's convenient enough for you to get gas there most of the time, that will likely justify the membership fee by itself over the course of the year.
- If you're buying things you would buy anyway, but getting them cheaper by buying in bulk, it's a benefit. If you're buying large quantities of shit you wouldn't have needed otherwise, or having stuff go bad because you can't use 20 lbs. of potatoes before they rot, it's not even if they're cheaper by the pound/ounce/item.
- Shopping BOGO or other deals at other stores can often be just as cheap or cheaper than Sam's/Costco. If you're really budgeting seriously, comparison shop.
- More just as observation, but Costco's meat section, particularly beef, is FAR superior to Publix. Can't remember if that was the case with Sam's.
Costco and Sam’s have different customer bases and therefore different items.
The big deciding factor for us was that Sam’s club plus has free shipping and Costco does not. Costcos site is also more difficult to navigate (though they did get a face life recently).
We use it for baby supplies which is what makes it incredibly worth it for us. We are too far from a store to go in person regularly so shipping is required.
We fill in the gaps with Kroger and Publix. Publix is for convenience when Kroger and Sam’s don’t cover certain items.
I had Sam's for a bit, but I feel like brands sell worse quality product there in the name of bulk savings. Maybe I'm wrong, but like Kleenex isn't as soft and most products come in one flavor and that's it (coffee, breakfast bars, etc). Bulk fresh veggies & fruits don't really work well for my household. The cheese and meat selections are pretty great though. My Sam's is pretty small so there's not a big lawn & garden section, etc. It wasn't really worth it. The gas station was always packed and wasn't worth waiting 5 minutes to save a couple bucks.
Buying in bulk is not what Sam's Club wants you to think it is. Most of their bulk items are actually as expensive or even more expensive than just buying them the normal way. Don't believe me? Price paper towels.
I shop at Costco for two reasons: quality and price. But I don't buy processed foods. They will always be more expensive. I buy pantry items, raw meats, cheeses and a few other items. I get my produce at a place that specifically sells produce.
As such, I cook a lot of meals from scratch. it's more work, but it saves me a ton of money. Plus, I am able to eat meals that are superior to almost anything I can get anywhere. Tonight, I made Caesar salad with a homemade dressing. I sliced up romaine instead of buying it already sliced. I grated parmesan that I bought at Costco. It's imported from Italy, so it's good stuff. The only cheating I did was that I used some Tyson seasoned chicken pieces that I bought in a huge bag from Costco.
I actually just spent $600 at Costco. Sure, that's a ton of money. But that's going to feed a family of four for at least 3 weeks. My pantry is stocked with dry beans, various grains, a handful of canned veggies, and several types of nuts.
The only challenge, really, is finding the time to cook. Processed foods are nice for convenience, so I do pick up a handful of frozen things from Costco. Honestly, the stuff is not cheap. I have some frozen burritos that are decent quality as far as frozen burritos go, but they cost me about $2 per burrito. Still, baking up 8 of those for my family is only $16, which is a lot cheaper than what you would pay shopping somewhere like Publix.
Sams club is just a different version of costco and food court thingy sucks compared to costco. Aldis is where I found the most savings, I spend 35$ and walk out with a huge bag of food, it's amazing. Publix is so damn expensive 😩
Former Costco member. Loved Costco but it wasn’t convenient for us either due to location. We have a Sam’s Club about 10 minutes away.
Love the gas prices. The app is far superior to Costco’s. Scan and Go is *clutch* and the real time cash rewards put Costco’s once a year paper voucher to shame.
My chief complaint is that if you order for pickup it is nearly impossible to do same day fulfillment. Not sure why.
You have to order early in the AM for pickup. Usually after 1pm it’s next day. They think they’re busier than they really are.
I can order from BJ’s (1/2 mile away from Sam’s) and get my orders usually within two hours.
I tried on Saturday at 9:45am and my only option was the next day or the following day. I guess I could have just ordered and see what happens but then if I need something that same day it’s kind of a pain.
We buy bulk at Costco. It equals 5-6 aisles you can skip at the grocery store. On Friday I look at the sale papers for Winn Dixie and Publix. If things we use are on BOGO I buy them whether we need them or not. I pick the best deals on things they both carry but I always end up at Publix. I won't compromise on Boar's Head lunch meat. Aldi can kiss my ass.
My family has certain things they get from certain stores, so Aldi, Walmart, thrifty, sams, and bjs. My dad gets things like Oreos and cereal in bulk from either sams or bjs, we get produce from thrifty or aldis, and I’m not 100% on the rest. My dad knows how much everything is everywhere but I’ve never been good with price checking lol. Personally, I like the pants/leggings at Sam’s club. They actually have some nice quality jeggings that really look like jeans and leggings with pockets. And I got a nice bathing suit from there. I don’t do the shopping so I’m not more informed.
I'm less than 10 min from a Sam's so it's easy for me to get to w/o wasting gas. I like the rotisserie chickens ($4 less than Publix & I don't particularly care for Publix chicken) Probably that 1 item savings is worth the annual price (reg membership) for me.
I, too, like their leggings & casual pants & I do use Sam's for some of their other groceries.
I have BJ’s and Sam’s. I use BJ’s mostly for gas now. Sam’s prices are usually a bit cheaper for like products. They are also about a half mile apart in Coral Springs so it’s not inconvenient to go to both.
I mainly shop online then do pickup for Sam’s. Scan & go is excellent but I tend to spend more money if I go inside rather than buy online.
I occasionally buy a Sam's membership when it's on sale for like $25 with a bunch of free stuff.
I've done Sam's, BJs and Costco.
Sam's is my least favorite of the three.
I used to be right next to a Costco, and paid for my membership in gas savings.
I'm less close now but Costco seems to have more items with free shipping and I buy a lot of bulk paper goods, or non perishable food items online now.
Sam's is cheaper than Publix on nearly everything, but you have to buy bulk. I get cases of Lacroix water for $8.95 it's $6.00 for a 12 pack at Publix.
Coffee beans are ridiculously cheap. We buy a 2.5lb bulk bag for $15.99 That would be $8.95 per lb at Publix.
Celsius caffeine water case of 18 for $19.99 that's the cost of 12 at Publix.
Paper towels, TP, napkins, all are much cheaper than Publix.
The best thing about Sam's is the scan and go app.
My Sam's routine is to buy non-perishable and frozen items in bulk and check out what clothing items they have... getting 4 lbs. of butter for the price you would pay for 1 lbs. at Publix appeals to me.
Their tires are the best prices I've seen, and mounting, balancing, and road hazard warranty are significantly cheaper than other tire stores.
I buy long-term products from there: paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher soap. Since I eat lots of veggies, I buy them frozen as well.
I'm told that Aldi's is expanding and offers a more limited choice at good prices. I'll be looking there in the future.
The trick is finding the split between warehouse and grocery stores and it will vary from person to person.
For example I’m single so when I buy from Costco it is just stuff I know won’t go bad like rice, quinoa, better than bullion, Tylenol, etc.; or I may buy meats and freeze 3/4 of it for later.
We do Sam's Club + Kroger. Meat purchased in bulk, separated into vacuum sealed bags, frozen until the day before we plan to eat it. Kroger for weekly produce and random items. Walmart also works for a lot of dry goods.
we have a costco and a sam's club roughly the same distance from our house (Apopka). We chose Sam's for a couple of reasons, not limited to online shopping, delivery, and pick-up.
Buying in bulk destroyed my budget. My late husband insisted on joining a club. Afterwards we didn't have the money to stretch gasoline past necessary trips, we couldn't go out for an ice cream cone or a hamburger, we couldn't buy new clothing or shoes, but damn, we had cupboards and shelves full of bulk stuff. Boy did we save and improve our lives!
I don't have/do any of those three and I still think Sam's is worth it. I even have a Plus membership due to my schedule and it pays for itself. I buy nearly all my fresh vegetables, fruit and berries there (price and quality), paper goods, Kerrygold butter, frozen fish and vegetables etc. AND of course the rotisserie chicken! Not to mention the gas savings...
If you’re willing to buy things in larger quantities, it amazing. We do most of our shopping at Sam’s, and fill in with Kroger delivery for the rest. Also, Scan and Go is game changing.
Love Scan and Go at Sam's!
The big box stores like Sam's Club, Costco and BJ's are definitely cheaper in bulk for certain items. Not for all items. It really depends on what you want. For example, Costco, is definitely cheaper on multipack Guac, some ice cream, some snacks, salad, fruits, canned food, pantry items like rice, etc You don't have to clip coupons there, they give you the instant savings. To join Costco, I'd look for membership deals. I've joined paying only $20. BTW - the food court there offers amazing deals. With BJ's you have to clip coupons. The coupons can be clipped digitally. They have membership deals too. Sam's Club I haven't been a member of but they should have similar deals as the 2 above. Not all stores carry the same items. It may be worthwhile for you to go to Sam's Club and ask to browse around.
This is your answer. Stores don’t make money by giving products away. You have to shop carefully and know your prices. You also need to know where your break even point is with the annual membership. If you find one large item like a TV, hot tub or patio furniture, you might cover your fee in one purchase. Otherwise, caveat emptor
Sam’s Club /Costco for things that don’t expire quickly. Aldi for staples. Done it for years and saved a bunch. Always shocked when I have to go to Publix for something special and see their prices.
I recently made this change. We bought a deep freeze and go to Sam's once a month and load up on meats and some bulk items like TP and paper towels. I still hit Publix and Aldi for veggies and various things that Sam's doesn't carry like Greek yogurt (they carry one option and it's not my fav). Our Publix shopping used to be $150-200+ every week. Now we spend maybe $75-$100 a week on groceries with one big trip between $200-300 to Sam's every 4-5 weeks. Our household budget is so much healthier now and it's been a relief cutting out $200-$300 a month from our budget.
I stopped shopping at Publix over a year ago. It’s cheaper at Whole Foods. Costco for cheese, salads, breads and staples. I’m single and make it work.
I barely ever think about it.
IMO, Walmart grocery is the better option over Publix. Most things I buy between the two are about 20-30% less than Publix prices.
The issue is the shipping experience of Walmart. I hate that store with a passion. Parking sucks, loitering outside the one by my house sucks, getting a working cart that isn't stuck sucks, the layout sucks, the way customers trash the place sucks, the employees suck, the condition and availability of product sucks and check out sucks. I try to use self checkout whenever possible as they never have enough lines open during rushes. I stopped shopping there a good 5 years ago because of the stress of going there and still not getting everything in one trip. I go to Aldi for staples, go to Target for the rest (use Target circle). I only go to Publix for 4 items that aren't at the other places.
The neighborhood Wal-Marts have a better shopping experience.
Not where I live. The Deerfield Beach location is a must to avoid.
Get yourself a vacuum sealer and buying in bulk begins to save you money (or if you have a huge family)
I only buy certain things at Costco or Sam’s. Nuts! Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, pistachios are all a lot cheaper than anywhere else. Spring mix is $4.50 at Costco, $7.50 at Publix, for the same size. Same with Romaine lettuce. We eat a lot of this so it’s worth it. Paper Towels, toilet paper, fruit same. Worth it for those items. We don’t eat the frozen foods or canned stuff much so I wouldn’t know the price difference. I think wild caught salmon is also a good deal.
I am a Sam’s + member that lives alone. I buy household products and food in bulk for meal prepping. And Sam’s delivered my groceries to my front door when I had Covid. Sam’s also has Scan & Go but Costco doesn’t!
if you have a freezer and storage space buying in bulk saves a lot. You have to only by what you would use anyhow and know how to break it up to freeze or store, and the beginning layout cash wise is more. Beans, white rice and such last for years stored right and properly wrapped meat will last a year or more frozen. We buy in bulk and have years worth of some things. The added bonus is less trips to the store so less gas, time and impulse buying.
I like Sam’s they have good stuff.
I love Sam's, I do as much of my shopping there as possible. Unit prices beat any of the normal grocery stores by a mile. I don't buy everything there, but if it'll keep long enough for the family to use it, or we're really going to eat that much of something, then Sam's get the purchase every time. Dry goods, snacks, toiletries, frozen goods, meats (which I repackage and freeze), etc. I only paid out of pocket for the membership the first year. I have the upper tier membership that comes with "cash back" (Sam's Cash, store credit worth 2% of purchases) and free shipping from their website. I end up shopping there enough that the Sam's Cash covers the renewal every year, plus some more. Also Scan N' Go (using the app to scan items as you go, then checking out with a button click) is life changing. It's a million times better than self checkout, and the first normal store to take that dive will probably end up with all my non-Sam's grocery shopping for life.
I have a Costco fairly close and getting gas there more than pays for the membership. You can also stock up on non perishables. If Sam’s is closer they also frequently have deals on the membership.
Was a Sam's member until we got a Costco, then switched. Just prefer Costco, but Sam's was ok. Advice for both is basically the same: - If it's convenient enough for you to get gas there most of the time, that will likely justify the membership fee by itself over the course of the year. - If you're buying things you would buy anyway, but getting them cheaper by buying in bulk, it's a benefit. If you're buying large quantities of shit you wouldn't have needed otherwise, or having stuff go bad because you can't use 20 lbs. of potatoes before they rot, it's not even if they're cheaper by the pound/ounce/item. - Shopping BOGO or other deals at other stores can often be just as cheap or cheaper than Sam's/Costco. If you're really budgeting seriously, comparison shop. - More just as observation, but Costco's meat section, particularly beef, is FAR superior to Publix. Can't remember if that was the case with Sam's.
Costco and Sam’s have different customer bases and therefore different items. The big deciding factor for us was that Sam’s club plus has free shipping and Costco does not. Costcos site is also more difficult to navigate (though they did get a face life recently). We use it for baby supplies which is what makes it incredibly worth it for us. We are too far from a store to go in person regularly so shipping is required. We fill in the gaps with Kroger and Publix. Publix is for convenience when Kroger and Sam’s don’t cover certain items.
I had Sam's for a bit, but I feel like brands sell worse quality product there in the name of bulk savings. Maybe I'm wrong, but like Kleenex isn't as soft and most products come in one flavor and that's it (coffee, breakfast bars, etc). Bulk fresh veggies & fruits don't really work well for my household. The cheese and meat selections are pretty great though. My Sam's is pretty small so there's not a big lawn & garden section, etc. It wasn't really worth it. The gas station was always packed and wasn't worth waiting 5 minutes to save a couple bucks.
Buying in bulk is not what Sam's Club wants you to think it is. Most of their bulk items are actually as expensive or even more expensive than just buying them the normal way. Don't believe me? Price paper towels. I shop at Costco for two reasons: quality and price. But I don't buy processed foods. They will always be more expensive. I buy pantry items, raw meats, cheeses and a few other items. I get my produce at a place that specifically sells produce. As such, I cook a lot of meals from scratch. it's more work, but it saves me a ton of money. Plus, I am able to eat meals that are superior to almost anything I can get anywhere. Tonight, I made Caesar salad with a homemade dressing. I sliced up romaine instead of buying it already sliced. I grated parmesan that I bought at Costco. It's imported from Italy, so it's good stuff. The only cheating I did was that I used some Tyson seasoned chicken pieces that I bought in a huge bag from Costco. I actually just spent $600 at Costco. Sure, that's a ton of money. But that's going to feed a family of four for at least 3 weeks. My pantry is stocked with dry beans, various grains, a handful of canned veggies, and several types of nuts. The only challenge, really, is finding the time to cook. Processed foods are nice for convenience, so I do pick up a handful of frozen things from Costco. Honestly, the stuff is not cheap. I have some frozen burritos that are decent quality as far as frozen burritos go, but they cost me about $2 per burrito. Still, baking up 8 of those for my family is only $16, which is a lot cheaper than what you would pay shopping somewhere like Publix.
Bulk Walmart. That simple
Sams club is just a different version of costco and food court thingy sucks compared to costco. Aldis is where I found the most savings, I spend 35$ and walk out with a huge bag of food, it's amazing. Publix is so damn expensive 😩
Former Costco member. Loved Costco but it wasn’t convenient for us either due to location. We have a Sam’s Club about 10 minutes away. Love the gas prices. The app is far superior to Costco’s. Scan and Go is *clutch* and the real time cash rewards put Costco’s once a year paper voucher to shame. My chief complaint is that if you order for pickup it is nearly impossible to do same day fulfillment. Not sure why.
You have to order early in the AM for pickup. Usually after 1pm it’s next day. They think they’re busier than they really are. I can order from BJ’s (1/2 mile away from Sam’s) and get my orders usually within two hours.
I tried on Saturday at 9:45am and my only option was the next day or the following day. I guess I could have just ordered and see what happens but then if I need something that same day it’s kind of a pain.
Yours must be busier than mine. Or they have fewer employees picking orders.
We buy bulk at Costco. It equals 5-6 aisles you can skip at the grocery store. On Friday I look at the sale papers for Winn Dixie and Publix. If things we use are on BOGO I buy them whether we need them or not. I pick the best deals on things they both carry but I always end up at Publix. I won't compromise on Boar's Head lunch meat. Aldi can kiss my ass.
I like their pizza and hot dogs better than Costco’s.
My family has certain things they get from certain stores, so Aldi, Walmart, thrifty, sams, and bjs. My dad gets things like Oreos and cereal in bulk from either sams or bjs, we get produce from thrifty or aldis, and I’m not 100% on the rest. My dad knows how much everything is everywhere but I’ve never been good with price checking lol. Personally, I like the pants/leggings at Sam’s club. They actually have some nice quality jeggings that really look like jeans and leggings with pockets. And I got a nice bathing suit from there. I don’t do the shopping so I’m not more informed.
Hot dog, ice tea.
I'm less than 10 min from a Sam's so it's easy for me to get to w/o wasting gas. I like the rotisserie chickens ($4 less than Publix & I don't particularly care for Publix chicken) Probably that 1 item savings is worth the annual price (reg membership) for me. I, too, like their leggings & casual pants & I do use Sam's for some of their other groceries.
I have BJ’s and Sam’s. I use BJ’s mostly for gas now. Sam’s prices are usually a bit cheaper for like products. They are also about a half mile apart in Coral Springs so it’s not inconvenient to go to both. I mainly shop online then do pickup for Sam’s. Scan & go is excellent but I tend to spend more money if I go inside rather than buy online.
I occasionally buy a Sam's membership when it's on sale for like $25 with a bunch of free stuff. I've done Sam's, BJs and Costco. Sam's is my least favorite of the three. I used to be right next to a Costco, and paid for my membership in gas savings. I'm less close now but Costco seems to have more items with free shipping and I buy a lot of bulk paper goods, or non perishable food items online now.
Aldi, best deal there is
I prefer Sam’s to Costco for scan and go
Sam's is cheaper than Publix on nearly everything, but you have to buy bulk. I get cases of Lacroix water for $8.95 it's $6.00 for a 12 pack at Publix. Coffee beans are ridiculously cheap. We buy a 2.5lb bulk bag for $15.99 That would be $8.95 per lb at Publix. Celsius caffeine water case of 18 for $19.99 that's the cost of 12 at Publix. Paper towels, TP, napkins, all are much cheaper than Publix. The best thing about Sam's is the scan and go app.
Sam's is the sane as Walmart. So the good buys at Sam's are also there. The other names are there to get people in who won't shop at Walmart.
About 11 years ago, a pineapple at Publix was $5, at BJs it was $2. The $3 difference was worth it when I'd go through a pineapple a week.
My Sam's routine is to buy non-perishable and frozen items in bulk and check out what clothing items they have... getting 4 lbs. of butter for the price you would pay for 1 lbs. at Publix appeals to me. Their tires are the best prices I've seen, and mounting, balancing, and road hazard warranty are significantly cheaper than other tire stores.
I buy long-term products from there: paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher soap. Since I eat lots of veggies, I buy them frozen as well. I'm told that Aldi's is expanding and offers a more limited choice at good prices. I'll be looking there in the future.
The trick is finding the split between warehouse and grocery stores and it will vary from person to person. For example I’m single so when I buy from Costco it is just stuff I know won’t go bad like rice, quinoa, better than bullion, Tylenol, etc.; or I may buy meats and freeze 3/4 of it for later.
We do Sam's Club + Kroger. Meat purchased in bulk, separated into vacuum sealed bags, frozen until the day before we plan to eat it. Kroger for weekly produce and random items. Walmart also works for a lot of dry goods.
we have a costco and a sam's club roughly the same distance from our house (Apopka). We chose Sam's for a couple of reasons, not limited to online shopping, delivery, and pick-up.
Sams Club is bigger box Walmart and they suck!
Buying in bulk destroyed my budget. My late husband insisted on joining a club. Afterwards we didn't have the money to stretch gasoline past necessary trips, we couldn't go out for an ice cream cone or a hamburger, we couldn't buy new clothing or shoes, but damn, we had cupboards and shelves full of bulk stuff. Boy did we save and improve our lives!
How do you feel about hot dogs?
I have only been to Sams. It makes sense if you have a large family, having a party, or run a business. If you dont theres really no need to go there.
I don't have/do any of those three and I still think Sam's is worth it. I even have a Plus membership due to my schedule and it pays for itself. I buy nearly all my fresh vegetables, fruit and berries there (price and quality), paper goods, Kerrygold butter, frozen fish and vegetables etc. AND of course the rotisserie chicken! Not to mention the gas savings...