Beep! 10 pounds of chicken breasts at $1.79 a pound. Beep! Good generic diapers at $.18 a piece. Beep! 6 month supply of laundry detergent for $12.00. Beep! 3 pound bag of organic coffee for $14.00. Beep!
Oh, and you'll have a giant slice of pizza and a large soda for just a $1.88 as well? No problem!
That's the typical sound of a checkout for me when I'm at Sams Club.
I'm the proud Dad of a single income middle class family. Warehouse stores are a Godsend for making ends meet and getting quality products at a reasonable price. While you may end up spending a lot of money leaving here, the value you get in buying in bulk can be very good.
You do have to pay an annual membership fee, which for us is just $40. After a few times shopping here the membership fee does pay for itself. Do some homework, though, and find out if the products you buy most are a deal, as in some cases the prices are not much different than a grocery store. You can tour the store without paying the membership fee. Also, produce comes in bulk, so make sure you can use all of the bulk purchase before it goes bad otherwise it will be some serious wasted money.
What I find handy is the countless prepared trays and mixes that can be purchased. Got an office potluck you need to bring a dish for? No problem! Just heat and go, with plenty of food to feed a lot of people and at reasonable prices.
I've been a member for nearly 6 years. Each year I end up getting my money back and then some on my membership costs. Sams Club is a great way to save money for your family.