Never been a huge fan of Sam’s. I just don’t buy items in the quantity or fashion as that offered by the Sam’s/CostCos so I just don’t go there.
Wal-Mart SuperCenters, though, different story. As much as I dislike the crowds and lack of floor service, I can consistently spend 20-25% less simply on groceries when compared with the same buy from Kroeger/Alberton’s/Tom Thumb, etc. No doubt about it. I still hit the local grocery-only chains about once per month to get a few things Wal-Mart doesn’t stock but for regular weekly trips for normal used items.......it’s the local Wal-Mart SC.
Sam’s is convenient to my daughters’ college....that is the only reason I joined....that and they gave a reduced rate for college kids and a $25 dollar store credit to sign up