“Just cancelled” thriller among Sam’s Club customers because of previous free gift – price increase will hit wallets within a few weeks
Members of the SAM’S Club are considering leaving the chain after it announced it would eliminate a free benefit.
The members-only wholesaler and Costco competitor limits its free deliveries to certain orders.
Sam’s Club offers two membership levels and some members currently receive free shipping on all online orders.
Plus members who pay $110 annually for their perks will soon lose them.
Starting August 19, Plus members will only receive free shipping on orders valued at $50 or more, the company told its members.
This means a delivery fee of $8 for online orders totaling less than $50.
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The announcement also said that some Plus members are eligible for same-day deliveries, but again, these are only free on orders of $50 or more.
Sam’s Club, which is owned by Walmart, said it “understands” the frustration on social media but did not indicate that it would change course.
This has resulted in some buyers cancelling their Plus membership.
MEMBER MADNESS
A member contacted X to complain about the change.
“I have been a member for 15 years and I PAY for membership for a reason, and that is not to pay more for shipping,” they said, tagging Sam’s Club.
They said the change had made them competitors.
“Literally just canceled my membership and switched to Costco,” they said.
According to Costco’s website, it offers grocery delivery in some stores.
Grocery shipping is free only on orders over $75.
However, for smaller orders, the flat fee is only $3-$5 lower than Sam’s Club.
Membership and loyalty card offers from major retailers
Here you will find an overview of the loyalty cards of various retailers and their benefits
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Costco:
- Gold Star Membership: $60 per year, shop at all Costco stores and online with two additional cards for your household.
- Executive Membership: $120 per year, 2% annual rewards, additional discounts and benefits on Costco services, online and store purchases, and two additional cards for home use.
- Sign up for a Costco membership here.
Sam’s Club:
- Club membership: $50 per year, bonus offers, same day delivery, instant savings, Sam’s Club Mastercard, members-only fuel savings, tire and battery center, free membership and add-on memberships.
- Plus membership: $110 per year, all the benefits of club membership plus Sam’s Cash, free shipping, free curbside pickup, early shopping, and discounts at the pharmacy and optician.
- Sign up for Sam’s Club membership here
Goal:
- Target group: A free rewards program where users earn 1% of Target Circle rewards on an eligible purchase, access deals and personalized offers, get a birthday gift, and have their say in how Target helps your community.
- Target area map: A credit, debit or reloadable account card that offers users 5% off in-store and online, plus exclusive offers, free two-day shipping and an additional 30-day return policy. Formerly Target RedCard.
- Sign up for Target Circle here
Walmart:
- Walmart+: $12.95 per month or $98 per year with a free 30-day trial. Offers members free delivery, free shipping with no minimum purchase, fuel savings, Paramount+ subscription, auto, Walmart+ travel, returns from home, mobile scan and take in-store, and early access to deals and new products.
- Sign up for Walmart+ here
CLUB BREAK
Sam’s Club has repeatedly attracted trouble in recent weeks with the change to its Plus membership.
One member sharply criticized the move, calling it “one of the stupidest decisions.”
Others said they were considering downgrading their membership.
Although Plus memberships still include additional perks, some argue that the $110 price tag is not worth it.
A regular Sam’s Club membership costs $60.
Sam’s Club defended its change in a statement to the US Sun, adding that it would make more items eligible for free shipping.
Some have expressed their anger over the parking of horse-drawn carriages at Costco in Pennsylvania.
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