Sams Club Free Weekend

Thanks for the heads up.

I went to a free weekend at a Sam's Club in KC last year and was so dissapointed I left without going in. First of all, I was told I'd have to pay an additional 10% fee over the price for any items. Then I was told that I couldn't use my debit or credit cards there. They only accepted a Sam's Club credit card. Checks weren't accepted either and I didn't have adequate cash to pay for much.

The CostCo located across the highway has always been a lot more friendly and takes the time to make sure they have a way to seperate me from my money. I hope that other Sam's Club stores are more hospitable but for me, the unsatisfactory experience will keep me out of their stores.

The 10% fee is waived for this weekend (at least at our location) and most methods of payment are accepted, such as debit and credit cards.  No personal checks, though.   

would be a very generous thing for them to do seeing as how those of us who are members have to pay a $40.00 membership fee every year.

I think it's more to do with getting people to join.  The only reason I can think of for a person to pay a $40 membership fee for the priviledge of shopping in a store is if the yearly savings justified the annual fee.  For some, it does.  For others like me, it never would.  I live less than a half mile away from a Sam's Club and have been inside about 4 times.  There isn't enough there to make it worth my while, but for an occasional purchase.