There are so many items at Sam's Club that are NOT any sort of discount considering you're buying slightly in bulk. Several times I have found that their prices are higher than other grocery stores for the same item. Prices have definitely inflated on some items drastically. This used to be my go-to for certain food items and now it's just not worth the trip and the long lines. I also used to prefer their store brand paper towels and tp, but they've also gone down terribly in quality. I would never pay for a membership here. I feel that's a bit of a joke considering most items are not discounted enough to make it worth it. It's still nice to peruse the huge store and try to find a deal or an item that you can't find elsewhere.