This is a great deal for anyone wanting to go to Sams Club minus the 10% service charge. Great deal as normally you have to pay the service charge.
Bring in this pass to avoid a 10% service fee that applies on all non-Member purchases when shopping with this one-day guest pass (not applicable in CA, SC or Elmsford, NY). The Sam’s Club® one-day guest pass is good for one day only. Only original certificates will be accepted. You must pay for your purchases with cash, debit card (see Club for qualifying networks), Wal-Mart® Credit, MasterCard® or Discover® card only (no checks). You may apply for Membership, subject to qualifications, while visiting any Sam’s Club location or online at SamsClub.com. Guest pass not valid on SamsClub.com. To view our privacy policy, visit SamsClub.com. Good through March 31, 2009.
gosocks said: Service fee waiver not valid in California or South Carolina.
I'm thinking that they mean the 10% service fee isn't applicable in the states listed with guess passes. I read somewhere that its against the law in California for companies to charge service fees with promotions like this. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
thebestpkever said: gosocks said: Service fee waiver not valid in California or South Carolina.
I'm thinking that they mean the 10% service fee isn't applicable in the states listed with guess passes. I read somewhere that its against the law in California for companies to charge service fees with promotions like this. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Is the 'not good in CA, ...' clause deceptive? I seem to recall reading on another post here that CA prohibits them from charging the 10% surcharge even if you just go and ask for a day-pass. Is it really 'not necessary in CA, ...'?
MarcSL said: This is a great deal for anyone wanting to go to Sams Club minus the 10% service charge. Great deal as normally you have to pay the service charge.
Bring in this pass to avoid a 10% service fee that applies on all non-Member purchases when shopping with this one-day guest pass (not applicable in CA, SC or Elmsford, NY). The Sam’s Club® one-day guest pass is good for one day only. Only original certificates will be accepted. You must pay for your purchases with cash, debit card (see Club for qualifying networks), Wal-Mart® Credit, MasterCard® or Discover® card only (no checks). You may apply for Membership, subject to qualifications, while visiting any Sam’s Club location or online at SamsClub.com. Guest pass not valid on SamsClub.com. To view our privacy policy, visit SamsClub.com. Good through March 31, 2009.
These deals worry me. I remember Fedco doing these types of things before they went of business. Sams is much bigger, but it tells you how deperate companies are.
They shouldn't charge a membership fee to begin with. Wal-Mart doing bad is still multi-billions of profits. Even if they don't make any money with the poor economy they have already made billions.
drenner99
Happy Member
posted: Feb. 5, 2009 @ 7:02p
advocatus said: How does Sams Club compare to Costco? I'd prefer informed opinions please
I'm a Sam's Club member and have been for years. No Costco within 50 miles of me, so do not shop there regularly. They are similar in concept in that you pay a fee for the privilege of shopping there. I only buy certain things at Sam's such as some bulk groceries, office supplies (Printer ink) and occasional odds and ends, but I am not sure I buy enough to justify the up-front expense. The good thing about these places is their no questions asked return policies and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Judging from the number of Costco deals seen here and elsewhere, I get the impression Costco tries to be more competitive with electronics and the like. At Sam's, I don't see that. WalMart in the area often have better prices on same/similar items. They do have pharmacy and optical dept in many stores, which I believe you do NOT need a Sam's membership to use. If you were to pay for a Sam's membership and were unhappy with it, you could get it refunded without question or penalty.
usadaytrader said: These deals worry me. I remember Fedco doing these types of things before they went of business. Sams is much bigger, but it tells you how deperate companies are. There's no desperation here. Sam's gives out these one-day passes a few times every year. The whole membership fee is just a scam to make people feel special, like they're in an exclusive whites-only country club where they can get secret stock tips from one of the Madoff brothers. There is just no way a $30-$50 annual fee is the _only_ thing keeping Sam's or Costco in the black.
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