Sam’s Club Membership Deal
|I’ve been waiting for a Sam’s Club membership deal to come along. Now it’s here. And I can’t say I’m overly excited. But, the savings offer is better than nothing, and the tailgate aspect may appeal to many.
As always, the membership deals are for new members only. New members are defined as not having an active Sam’s Club membership in the previous 180 days. And, it should go without saying, but just to cover all the bases, the deal is not good on membership renewals.
The Deal
Here’s the offer:
Sign up for a Sam’s Savings Membership prior to September 21, 2017, and receive a $10 Sam’s Club eGift card and instant savings added to your Sam’s Club membership card that will effectively save 50% on a tailgate feast…or, for the non-tailgaters, savings of various amounts on the following food items.
- Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Angus Beef Patties 15 count
- Frito Lay Flavor Mix Chips and Snacks Variety Pack
- Gourmet Veggie Tray 4 lb
- Daily Chef 18-Count Cookies
- Member’s Mark 24 count Hamburger Buns
- 40 or 45 pack of Member’s Mark Bottled Water
Prescription Drug Savings
A while back I wrote about the significant savings that can be found on a variety of prescription drugs at the Sam’s Club Pharmacy. If insurance doesn’t cover your prescriptions, or your coverage isn’t very good, Sam’s Pharmacy just might save you some significant money.
You can read my piece, “Sam’s Club Pharmacies Offer Great Savings on Prescription Drugs,” for more details.
Personally, that’s the only reason I have a Sam’s Club membership. The amount I save on prescriptions more than makes up for the membership fee.
The downside, as I mention in the linked piece, you must have a Sam’s Plus Membership to get the prescription drug savings. The cost…$100 per year rather than the $45 per year for the Sam’s Savings membership. Even with the increased membership fee, you very well may come out ahead when the prescription savings are factored in.
The Play
Unfortunately, there are no current deals for a Sam’s Plus Membership.
But, you can take advantage of this Sam’s Savings Membership deal, and then upgrade your membership to take advantage of the Sam’s Pharmacy benefits.
In fact, you can upgrade your membership at the Pharmacy counter when you pay for your first prescription. At least that’s how it worked for me a year ago. You might want to check prior to arriving at the store just to be safe.
Wrap Up
While the $10 Sam’s Club eGift card and a potential savings of $26 on food items aren’t blockbuster savings, they are better than nothing. And, likely, the best deal we’ll see on a Sam’s membership in the near future.