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| - So if you're hungry on a Saturday morning and don't feel like buying brunch, just stop in at this Sam's. They have a plethora of sample stands set up where you can try almost anything from grapes, to cheese, to chicken, to smoothies. Sometimes the ladies working the stands can get stingy, which is actually kind of cute. My husband and I have jokingly started referring to this experience as "Sam's Saturdays".
Besides that, there is always someone willing to help you out, if needed. And you can't beat the deals....I bought a really nice brand name winter coat from there awhile back for only $16. Sometimes the crowd can get kind of crazy, especially on a weekend, but if you stop in during the afternoon on a week day, it's usually pretty dead. I usually buy our lunch prep for the week at Sam's. A package of chicken tenderloins usually costs me no more than $12 and lasts a week and a half. They also have gigantic bags of vegetables, and 2 of these bags will last about 2 weeks for 2 people.
Parking is plentiful, and there's a gas station off to the side for members (which I've actually never taken advantage of).
There are 2 (and a half) things I don't particularly like about Sam's in general. One is, I can't use my Visa card here. I didn't find this out until one day, when my buggy was full of welcome bag favors for my wedding. I checked out and became aware of this....I was pretty upset at the time, so I wish there was some notification of this beforehand. Second, I just think the whole membership idea is silly. I pay $40/year to shop between the hours of 10-8. However, the majority of my shopping happens before 10am and after 8pm. I think it's silly to enforce hours like this. I'm paying you MONEY to shop in your store...let me in when I need in! This is just a personal opinion, as I'm sure it doesn't bother anyone else as much. Also, I would love it if they offered more organic options (the half point).
3 1/2 stars. I will continue to shop here because it's extremely convenient and you definitely get your money's worth here. Plus, free samples!!!!
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