Sam’s Club

I usually dont review retail establishments unless I have good reason too, and McAllen Sam’s club has given me that.
The membership services desk had a line wrapped out the door. Two associates were helping members, and it looks like they were having issues with the two customers, as they had 3 managers also behind the counter. One of the associates finally cleared her customer, and the manager decided it would be best that they go back onto the floor to hock the premium memberships, and as such she vanished to the kiosk on the sales floor. The line, however, did no such thing, and I stood in line for THIRTY minutes. Absolutely ridiculous. I realize sometimes you have issues with certain customers, but when you have 3 – 4 people behind the counter and only one actually working, meanwhile you have a line of about 30 people who pay to shop at your store, you should probably step up to the plate and do something about it.
When I finally got up to the counter, I had my membership card printed (I had previously joined and paid online the previous day) and I was off to shop. I picked up a big ticket item that was almost $ 200 cheaper at Sam’s when you subtract the membership and I was out the door, and I dont plan on stepping foot in a Sam’s Club again.

Great place to stock up on paper goods, soft drinks, etc. They do carry some decent wines, as well. Most of the fresh food is in bulk, so make sure you have plenty of room in the freezer – I recommend you get a FoodSaver vac to preserve your purchases. They often have a 2-​pack of chuck roasts, so you can cook one and save one. They usually have really good deals on king crab legs and U-​10 scallops, too. Try to avoid Sam’s on the weekend, as the checkout lines can be crazy long. If you can, go midday during the week. It’s much more laid back, then.
I’ve noticed recently that their gas is running about a nickel less than other places around town.

So i got in line to pay at sams and the checker seemed to be upset that people kept getting in her line. So she would turn the conveyor belt off and take her sweet time so people in line would get frustrated and go to another line. When I came up to unload my cart I asked her to turn on the belt so I could have more room to unload my items. She responded rudely «It is on!» as if to say I’m and idiot. The when she was good and ready she asked for my card but I was still at the end of the belt waiting to unload my items. It felt like a standoff. So finally after the awkward moment I walk up to the belt and flipped the switch to turn it on then proceeded to unload my cart and then gave her my card. I have been a customer of Sam’s for many, many years but it’s if they keep employing moron’s like this young lady they are going to drive me away.

I can assure everyone that Sam’s Club is NOT closed! I was just here tonight, and it’s better than ever. I love coming here to buy in bulk. Everything from fresh produce to great deals on wine.
Be careful shopping here, sometimes it’s a whole lot more than a single family can use. I super love the UTZ Cheese Balls [obviously].