Everybody tells me how good Sam's Club is. I went there today on a guest pass and took my calculator with me. I really dont see the savings compared to just shopping at Walmart. Do you think its worth the membership fee?
I think rich people like to buy the membership and shop there just so they can say they dont shop at Walmart.
2007-03-28 17:07:28 · 9 answers · asked by Robert 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
You only save on certain items in bulk.
I find savings on;
pasta
sauce and paste
sunny D
Cranberry juice (large bottle)
eggs - some meat - some freezer stuff
cereal - sugar -
and other stuff
some vitamins
I do not find savings on:
office supplies
coffee
paper goods
hygiene products
smart shopping means walk away from deceptive pricing.
BTY you need a advanced degree in math to figure out what a good deal is on TP with all the combo packs that are being sold today. :)
2007-03-28 17:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you own a restuarant, or have 25 kids and need to buy a large quanity. Otherwise you end up paying the same as anywhere else. Do you have storrage room for products bought in bulk? Can you use them up before the expiration date? If not then shop somewhere else. Have you noticed that WalMart is now stocking bulk packages of lots of things? I live alone and do not want to buy a large quanity of anything. They will lose the business of single people, a couple with no children and small families. If they want to sell everything in a large quanity then they need to become a restaurant supplier and not a general store. I want to buy only the amount I need.
2007-03-28 17:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by JR 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the average shopper doesn't save. The pricing is marginally less than at, say, Sav-A-Center, but the thing is that people go in and buy twice as much as they need. That way they end up spending more than they would have if they had gone to the local grocery.
I think it's best to go to a locally owned, independent grocery store if you can. It's what I do. I never go to Sam's and I rarely go to Wal-Mart, and I haven't for a few years now.
2007-03-28 17:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by happydog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sams CLub and wal-mart are the same Company BTW
yes its cheaper to shop at sams.Becuse its better to bulk buy
walmart frozen pizza = 5$
Sams Frozen pizza 3pack = 8$
Its more,but you save in the long run.
2007-03-28 17:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a lot of storage space or a deep freezer, it may not be worthwhile. Personally, I only buy a few things at warehouse stores, like diapers, quick frozen chicken breasts, and large amounts of bakery items for parties, etc.
If you are intending to buy big ticket items, the savings alone may be worth the membership.
So honestly, it depends on your situation. For my family, its worth the savings based on our inability to "chase" the weekly sales with 2 young kids.
2007-03-28 17:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anah B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you actually save alot of money on certain things that you can buy in bulk. I have a membership and I am far from rich.
2007-03-28 17:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by innvisible_shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the greatest savings is around the major holiday seasons. As a day to day rule, I would say the savings are small or smaller.
2007-03-28 17:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by handmashed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...because you go in to buy a couple things and $100 later....
you might as well have gone to WalMart and spent $100 and bought everything you need...plus this way, you don't get tired of eating the same thing over and over for a weeks.
2007-03-28 17:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure buy in bulk or for small business's,, don't forget tax breaks for certain types of business's..,, so yes is my final answer
2007-03-28 17:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by Dale M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋