Sam’s Club

I got flat tire, so I went to Sam’s to check my tire. They fixed for free and checked the battery too

Sam’s is a neccesary evil. Especially for a guy like me. I am sorta in a different position from most Unilocalers.
I am a married dad of 4. Three of which are still at home. So I have a small army to feed.
I have a blue collar job which offers discounted Sam’s memberships. I live in central PA which means I am not making a ton of bank.
To complicate this even further, I changed my eating habits and lifestyle in January of this year. I weighed 310 pounds. Iow, the scientific term for my body type was fat ass!
So, it was time for me to do something. I started eating broccoli and green beans. Lots of them. No… Really… Like truck loads… Broccoli, green beans… No not with cheese or grease. Nothing like that.
My plate would be half green veggie and the other half whatever else. It was behavior mod and portion control.
It is working. It is week two, in July. I have lost over 50 pounds and those 7 months include not even one long walk or exercise.
So, back to Sam’s. I hate it and Walmart. Give me mom and pop any day. I am not anti corporate. I even use to work for Walmart and left on really good terms.
It’s just that walking into Walmart or Sam’s is like an episode of the Walking Dead. I could see the guide description now.
«Daryl and Rick scope out a discount club only to find a horde of walkers who don’t even know they are dead yet. Carl finds a house he actually doesn’t mind getting in. Michonne cuts all their heads off and eats beef jerky.»
The sales associates seem lifeless here. It’s like they drone through it. I guess I understand that. But I hate it.
Oh, and even the sample lady acted like a bitch after I refused her crap. No, old bag. I don’t want you frozen fruit shit! I said not thanks. Don’t give me an attitude!
I hate going here because of all these things but I have probably rambled on enough. They at least get two stars for decent prices. Their jewelry is nice and cheap. Oh, and best prices on mattresses pretty much anywhere. I love looking at their TVs too.
So I bought my bulk shit. Then I left, thankfully. I am always pissed off after a trip to that place.

$ 1.70 for a hot dog combo is the best lunch deal around.

Your typical club store with items for purchase in bulk. It’s a good way to save some money by buying a ton of one particular item (provided you have room to store it). The only sell the most popular of items so you may not be able to buy your favorite cereal. I would definitely spend some time on their website looking for items you typically buy to ensure that the membership will be a sound investment for you. Their website lists everything they sell along with the prices. They also don’t accept coupons of any kind.

Without my beloved Costco nearby, I have defaulted to Sam’s Club. If you want to get away from the horde of students or love to buy things in bulk, well then Sam’s Club is probably your best bet. This Sam’s Club is actually right next to Walmart which is a little confusing to me. Why put two of your stores next to each other?
Nonetheless, membership is pretty cheap here compared to Costco. For students, its $ 40 a year, and you get a $ 15 gift card when you sign up. The things here are pretty comparable to Costco. From computers, TVs, food, clothing, vitamins, etc, Sam’s Club has it all. The one thing that kind of sucks is that they only take MasterCard. I had to sign up for a new card because I didn’t want to pay debit.
In addition to their regular food, they do have a food court similar to Costco. There is the standard hot dog and soda for about $ 1.50. Buuuuut, the soda is literally a 40oz soda. Holy hell Batman!
Sam’s Club is my primary stop for all of my food goods. If you can eat the same thing for a month, then this is your cup of tea.