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Sam's Club operates as a membership-based warehouse club. The company offers bulk groceries, electronics, home goods and business supplies. Founded in 1983, its locations provide services, including optical, pharmacy and tire centers to members.
- Good value for price
- Wide selection of items
- Inconsistent product quality
- Poor communication from staff
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I am a Sam's Club Plus member. I pay extra to have the "2 day shipping" as I order a lot online that they do not carry in store. It is not like any other company's 2 day shipping. I recently ordered a pair of winter boots for my son, and it takes the warehouse SO LONG to actually ship the item. I just don't understand how it takes so long! Once it does ship, it is here in 2 days, usually. I ordered diapers a month ago, and it took so long for them to get here, I thought I was going to run out of diapers & have to go somewhere and buy more. IT'S RIDICULOUS! I wish someone would see my review, because they are about to lose a loyal member over 5+ years
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I like Sam's Club overall. I like the clubs, the people who work there, the selection, the prices, and the quality of Sam's Club's private-label brands. In fact, I do most of my shopping there (usually at the Kingston, New York club). The quality of their store-brand items is one of the reasons I shop there. Their Members Mark denim jeans, for example, are the best jeans I've ever worn and are quite inexpensive. Their coffee, olive oil, and in fact every private-label item I've bought have also been excellent.
If I were reviewing only the in-club experience, in fact, I would give Sam's Club five stars. But alas, their online experience is lacking. They've never failed to fulfill an order, but it's a coin toss whether the orders will arrive on-time. In summary, overall, I like Sam's Club best of the three big-name wholesale clubs. But they do need improvement in their online operations. I'm sure they'll get there; but as it stands now, I'd be hesitant to recommend that you buy a Sam's Club membership unless you plan to use it primarily in-club.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019
I went to the store in Greensboro, NC to replace my membership card because there were scratches on it and the card reader at the pump would not read my card even after multiple tries. I eventually was able to use it at the pump. The attendant (Deborah) at the customer service station told me there were no replacement cards so I should go and come back later. I asked when the replacement cards were going to come in and she told me she doesn't know. I saw some cards on her desk and asked her why she could not replace my old card with one of those. She then lied that it was for plus members. I told her I am a Plus Member, then she said "Oh I did not see that when I scanned your card" in a rude way. She the replaced the card and walked off from me without saying anything. Her attitude was terrible and she shouldn't be working there. Management should take some action against her. This is unacceptable!!
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019
Placed an order for supplies on 08/16/2019. Sam's shipped it and FedEx lost it. Sam's customer service told me it was up to me to file a shortage and get the package returned to them. They refused to reshoot until the items were returned to them and I had to be the one to handle it. You cannot talk to anyone that cares and they all say the same thing. "Sorry your shipment was lost but we cannot help you." After two weeks I finally received my order. For what it’s worth to Sam's customer service, I have discontinued all personal and company orders from Sam's and have given a directive to all employees to only order from Amazon. My Prime membership cost is the same and we get 1 - 2 day service. Thank you Sam's customer service for opening my eyes. GO AMAZON!!!! You have my business.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019
Placed my order, they immediately charged by credit card. 8/15/19. on 8/16/2019, I was notified the TV shipped and was expected delivery 8/21/2019. I waited. I had my neighbors looking for the TV on 8.21.19 , no TV. I checked the tracking number, hasn't even left. NO INFORMATION from SAM. I finally called. I was OUT OF STOCK. The only way they can do anything with the order is to send it to shipping. They did not tell anyone it was out of stock. I would have no idea that the TV was never coming. This was a birthday present that isn't coming and I must scrabble for now. What horrible communication. Not to mention SAM's used my money for over a week when they knew by TV was never coming. This is how they use consumers money. This is the worst customer service online I have ever seen. I know wait three to 5 business days for my refund which I would not have received till who knows when if I had not called.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019
I am in the market for a new iPhone and went to my local Sam’s Club after seeing a discounted price through my carrier. When I got to the store the that was the first the mobile phone rep had seen of that price. He researched but was unable to locate the advertised price. Rep called his Manager who referred him onto the carrier rep, who in turn referred onto their supervisor. Ultimately they would not honor the price and sent me to the store Manager. The store manager agreed this was the price of the phone on the website, but said they could not honor that price even though the phone was available.
I was then referred onto the online customer service and received a similar answer all why standing at the customer service counter. I had the store manager talk to the online CSR, but both pointed to the other. The CSR tried to get me a gift card for the difference but it was not approved by their manager. After 2 hours of talking to everyone in the store and online they decided their was not anything they could do. This was an unfortunate experience and hope no one else wastes their time on a fake price like I had to. But I do have to thank the mobile phone rep, and the store manager they helped in every way they could, and even though the outcome was poor and the store did not stand behind the advertised price, I appreciated their assistance.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019
Sam's Club has worst customer service of any of big box stores. Purchased membership with promo. Was to get $20 electronic gift card. Spoke to customer service 3 times. Was told it can take a while. Got notice today that they sent it and can't resend. I never received it or redeemed it. I checked all my emails. No gift card. I will stick with Costco from now on. Do not fall for any of their membership promos.
Reviewed July 28, 2019
My family ordered a mattress through Sam's Club. They waited three weeks for the delivery date provided by Sam's Club. No mattress was delivered on that date. We contacted the store manager and ultimately got in touch with the delivery company. We were provided a second date, about a week later. No mattress was delivered on that date either. No communication was received on either date. We called the store manager and the delivery company again and were told that they had run out of time the previous day and would need a few hours to determine the next date they could attempt delivery again.
We called the store and cancelled the order because we expected to be a priority after waiting a month and them having failed to show on two occasions. We went to a furniture store much closer to home and received a mattress the next day. With Sam's Club, we felt like an inconvenience. We endured the inconvenience they were to us out of loyalty, but no more.
Reviewed July 20, 2019
For the second time, I purchased a computer at Sam's Club. That was my second mistake with them. I should have learned the first time. I had to pay for the computer before they would pull it from the locked cage. When they checked the storage cage, they couldn't find one. I was told to go to customer service to apply for a refund. My credit card was charged immediately. I'm still waiting for the refund!!!
Reviewed July 10, 2019
Sam's Club has the worst customer service for online orders and customer advocacy is beyond rude with their comments. I've been with y'all for 14 years and between you and FedEx these past 3 months, I'll never order online from y'all again and make sure all my family never starts ordering from you. #yallaretrash
Reviewed July 7, 2019
Ordered a shed on 5/29/19. Promised to be there 6/20. Waited. Contacted them (Carmen) to see when my order was getting there. Told me on 6/28. Call on 6/30 spoke to Mario and they told me will be delivered the 7/1. Called on 7/6 spoke to Lillian. She says the company making the delivery return it on 6/26. In the meantime... I could have looked for another shed but they were promising fixing the problem and Lillian tell me there is no record on me contacting a Mario. Offered $50. For the trouble but trying to cancel the order instead of resolving it. Feel very disappointed in Sam's. Just giving a runaround and not making it right. Just don’t trust what you buy online anymore.
Reviewed July 1, 2019
I join the member with a promotion that I will receive $20 gift card. They don't even send me any membership card. With several emails complains, I still did not get my $20 gift card for joining the memberships. Their response take several weeks that they will send within 48 hours, but I still not receive anything. This company is the WORST.
Reviewed June 30, 2019
I order tires on June 19. Order #** item #285574. Sam's sent me a email on June 24 order ready for pick up. On June 25, I call store 4 time no answer. I went to the store on June 25, talk to the guy in tire, could not find the tires. He said the tire might be in back, he didn't go look. I left store and call corp. service center. They call the store four times no answer. I went back to the store talk to the store manager (Andrew). He said tires not in store. Store would call me when the tires are in, but he didn't look. I call corp. service center back on June 27. Corp call the store, store said tires are in. Not able to put them on till Monday July 1. I have sented a email to corp. office. Still no phone call about this. I dont expect one.
Reviewed June 29, 2019
Last week, I purchased the Robert Irvine citrus, herb almandine crusted cod frozen fish of 4 servings. I cooked it exactly like the package instructed and it turned out awful. The pan had a lot of oily residue and the almandine topping on the fillets was a mushy goo. It didn't even brown. I cooked it 10 more minutes and that didn't help. I have cooked a lot of fish, both fresh and frozen and this was the worst. It had no taste of citrus or herbs. It was just a block of white fish topped with a mushy goo. Even the dog wouldn't eat it. At $14.98 I expected it to be the "restaurant quality" it was advertised to be but it was as if I threw frozen fish blocks on a pan and covered it with a mixture of water and bread crumbs and baked it. No flavor or seasoning at all.
I took the package back to the store because I couldn't return the product. The woman at the return desk said, "what do you want me to do with this?" My husband said we bought this and it was terrible. She then said, "I bought it for my husband and he love it and he is very picky." In a hateful tone and frowning the whole time. We didn't have the receipt and this caused her to make another hateful remark even though we all knew all she had to do was look at my membership card and look it up which she did. I did get a refund after this abuse. I am writing this because I hope Sam's Club will try to improve the quality of their products and the quality of their customer service. I used to think Sam's Club had the best products but no more. Such a shame.
Reviewed June 23, 2019
I tried to post a negative review of a product on the Sam's Club website and it never gets posted to their website. I usually get an email from a moderator a day later saying my review contains “inappropriate content” and it can’t be posted. I will post a link with the email I receive from them and the review I wrote to show that it doesn’t contain any inappropriate content. The only inappropriate content for them is that it is a negative review of a garage door company that they sell and it would be bad for business for them to post it. I just want consumers to be aware to not buy a product from their website because it has all positive reviews because Sam's Club could be blocking 100s of negative reviews. I always thought anybody could post any review they wanted and it would be posted. I guess I was naive about how these companies work and to never trust reviews from their website.
Reviewed June 23, 2019
I purchased tires from Sam’s Club, Chattanooga, Tn. Tires were ordered and recommend by sales associate. Went back in a week to find out wrong tires were ordered. Sales associate ordered again. Went back once tires came in due to Sam's Club did not have in stock. Tires were put on my car. Left Sam's Club with new tires. Driving only 3 miles black smoke was coming out from vehicle. Turned around. Went back to Sam's Club to find the wrong size tire was put on my vehicle. Received 17 inch tires--should of been 16 inch tires. No tire was in stock to put on my vehicle so new tires had to be ordered for the 3rd time. The tires had melted on my vehicle. Could of caused a fire. Once correct size tire ordered went back. Received another set of tires. I did not complain to anyone at the time. Drove the car a couple of weeks. Car broke down. Had to have towed to mechanic due to caliber broke. Then I did called Sam's headquarters.
Customer rep did make a report. Said I should of been compensated for all my troubles. She was going to contact the store I purchased tires from. I was asked to call store, speak to manager of tire department. When I asked for manager of tire department store manager answered. Manager would not let me talk to tire department manager. I was informed he would handle it. Never heard anything from this Sam's Club. It was treated like it never happened. Driving my vehicle with the new tires was a very rough ride so I had the tire pressure checked. There was 42 pounds of air in tires. Should of been 32 pounds of air in tires. I must say Sam's Club in Chattanooga put no effort in doing a good job in the tire department nor did they care about my safety in my vehicle. So buyer beware.
Reviewed June 21, 2019
I apologize for this lengthy review but I feel it needs to be written in order to possibly prevent it from happening to someone else. It was Father's Day June 16, 2019, my wife ordered a Rascal Elite II mobility scooter from Sam's Club online site. It was supposed to be a surprise for me because I am disabled. I can only walk or stand for short periods of time. Well, no more than 30 minutes after she placed the order she decided to tell me about the surprise. I was extremely happy that she would do this for me. So I immediately looked up the Rascal Elite II on the internet. To my shock I read that this mobility scooter is no longer being manufactured. So I decided to make phone calls to mobility scooter technicians in my area. They reiterated exactly what I read on the internet.
I immediately got in touch with Sam's Club online service to cancel the order. I was told by a Sam's customer service representative that the order would be canceled and my money would be returned to my credit card, I was also issued a reference number by the representative for this cancellation request. WELL GUESS WHAT... A few days later I was notified via email that the mobility scooter was en route to my home. This notice was sent to me from Sam's Club and I received a text from FedEx that it would be delivered in a few hours. I immediately went into hyper mode to stop the delivery. I was able to stop the delivery only because I personally contacted FedEx.
Put yourself in my situation for a moment. How would you like to find out that something you purchased from a reputable company such as Sam's would be selling expensive items online that are no longer being manufactured, no parts, no technicians will work on it when needed, what a letdown from what I considered a company with integrity. Sorry Sam's Club but I'm just stating the facts. I tried to get in touch with Sam's higher management but evidently the directors or whatever their titles may be are not making their contact information visible to customers. Well Sam's here's my SHOUT OUT TO YOU. Get involved with what's going on inside your company on the customer level. And Sam's higher management you have my contact information, SO PLEASE CONTACT ME, I'll be delighted to speak with any of you.
Reviewed June 21, 2019
I visited my local Sam's Club in Odessa, Texas... I was WOW-ed by the customer service - literately by every employee that I encountered. Especially Sylvia - she truly treated me like I was a premier customer! She went above and beyond to make my shopping experience just perfect. All employers need better customer service employees like Sylvia.
Reviewed June 19, 2019
It's a gas and pellet combo grill, works very well and also can smoke. I would highly recommend this grill, when grilling on the pellet side you just set your temp and let it cook, comes with temp probes also.
Reviewed June 18, 2019
The grates are what made me take a second look. Those and the $200 price. Five burners independently operational with huge handles. The zigzag grill design prevents thin food from falling through and gives burgers and veggies a nice look. Heat is even and the entire grill is rugged. Nothing flimsy about it. The temperature gauge is an added bonus. I just didn't give it an excellent "5" rating because it doesn't have a large enough upper grill. We're hooked up to in ground propane (no tank) and that's nice. Rolls easily on large wheels but it stick still when set on brake.
Reviewed June 10, 2019
I have had several issues with Sam’s Auctions. Apparently I’m a slow learner. First, I won an auction on four chairs. Only one arrived. When I called, they said it was only for one chair because that’s what the picture was, even though the description clearly said it was for four chairs. Second, I saw an auction where the title and picture were of a Kitchenaid mixer, but the description was for a set of mixer attachments. Because of my chair experience, I called and asked. I was told the auction was for BOTH items. I bid and won – and only received the mixer. I called, but Sam’s has been unwilling to make good on what they offered on their web page. Finally, I have bid on several items where my card was charged, but the item never arrived. After several weeks, I would call and they would issue a refund. They never initiated the refund themselves and clearly had no intention of delivering the item.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
6 burner, stainless steel, infrared burner, burner for pot, cast-iron grates, thermostat to control temperature, caster wheels with locks, store space to put supplies in with door magnetic doors to stay locked, bottle opener.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I've learned that Sam's Club will advertise a price in print, then "forget" to change the prices at the register. Many items that are in their print circulars ring up at the wrong prices, and often it's too late before we realize we paid the higher price (We were already home). This can be remedied with a trip to customer service, but who wants to waste that time? The last time we caught the mistake at the register, it took them 20 minutes to resolve it. I've stopped shopping at Sam's Club for all things except gas, and even then, still purchase gas more often from Costco. ** Sam's Club.
Reviewed May 28, 2019
Sam's was having a one day sale on Serta mattress and box springs sets. I place my order on May 11, 2019. I order a few other items also which where delivered with in a few days. The mattress/box spring date that was given has came and went. ONE HOUR on the phone with Samsclub.com customer service today while they put me on hold and called Serta. Why? You're selling this merchandise and have to call Serta? Then after an hour Serta says I will hear from a 3rd party shipping company. NEVER AGAIN!!!! DO NOT ORDER on their website. Also they tell me I cannot cancel this order?
Reviewed May 27, 2019
Ordering was easy. Flowers delivered on time. Flowers were nothing like the picture. Mostly greenery. Not much color. Not many flowers. Flowers started dying 2 days after delivery. Very disappointing. Terrible.
Reviewed May 25, 2019
Swimming pool was ordered May 11. We received an automated message from Top Dog Delivery that our pool was to be delivered to our house Tuesday May 14 but the pool was never delivered. When we contacted Top Dog Delivery they said their automated system was wrong and our pool would be delivered that upcoming weekend. The pool was never delivered. Top Dog still has yet to notify us of an exact delivery date and adhere to it. We have had to cancel water delivery for the pool twice now because of Top Dog's unreliability. We purchased this pool with the intention of it being up and running by Memorial Day weekend and are quite disappointed that contacting Sam's Club and Top Dog has done nothing to resolve this situation.
Reviewed May 24, 2019
I ordered a TV from Sam's Club Online on 5/11/2019 and the site stated delivery by 5/15/19 to 5/22/19. Got a call today after inquiring and they stated delivery set for 5/29/2019. 18 days to get a tv delivered is ridiculous in todays online environment. The other sad thing is paying for a membership to get this type of service, shame on me. This was my first order and my last order and a cancelled membership. Buyer beware of this issue! Don't believe the dates that they give you!
Reviewed May 22, 2019
I went in to Sam's in Kannapolis NC 5/21/2019. I had some items to return and in order to get to service desk I had to walk about 50 feet around display items and then back up the other side. This is ridiculous when the desk is right there off to your left. Either move the display items somewhere else or make it so you can walk through the area and form the lines there. I love going to Sam's Club but I don't appreciate this area of customer service. Your customers shouldn't have to walk 100 feet to get to service desk.
Reviewed May 16, 2019
I purchased Serta Wynstone mattress to replace an 8 year old Serta foam mattress which my doctor suggested might be part of the cause of back pain. So far I am very pleased with the mattress quality and comfort. The "Sam's-Serta White Glove" delivery service left a lot to be desired. The mattress was received in good condition so I have no real monetary claim against Ryder. My complaint is regarding the quality of service.
The mattress was received by Ryder in Tempe, AZ on Monday, May 6th, which was 7 days BEFORE the quoted arrival date. I immediately called the Columbus Ohio scheduling department and was told the truck would not be in my area until Thursday, which would have been acceptable but they would not guarantee a morning or afternoon time period. The delivery time would be established by the dispatcher during the routing process. As a result of Ryder's policy and the fact that I had appointments scheduled for Thursday and Friday mornings, that left me with Saturday only, which I accepted reluctantly.
When the routing was done, I was informed it would be delivered between 3-5 pm on Saturday. About 1 pm I got a call saying the truck was being delayed by other deliveries and would arrive about 6 PM. At 5:30 pm I got another call saying the truck had broke down in Tucson and would need to be towed into the yard and my delivery would need to be rescheduled for the following week. I told Dan, the dispatcher, that was totally unacceptable unless he would guarantee me a 8-10 am time on Monday. He would not agree to that.
During the conversation he mentioned that he MIGHT be able to get the other Tucson delivery team to pick up the mattress from the disabled truck and then deliver to me. The MIGHT statement was made because the dispatcher could not require the other team to assist because the drivers are contractors, not employees of Ryder. Thank you to the 2nd driver-contractor that stepped up to satisfy his customer. That is what eventually happened by 7:30 PM on Saturday.
As someone who was in the transportation business, including final mile delivery service, Ryder's attitude and corporation to me as Sam's customer was totally wrong. They were unwilling to meet my schedule requirements, 6 day delivery delay is not good and they allow their operation to be controlled by independent operators that, apparently, use unreliable equipment.
When I complained to Sam's Club, I got a very polite reply from Dejan'e advising me to call the shipper with my claim. I just thought Sam's Club might want to be aware of how their customers are being treated by the delivery company. Save yourself the aggravation and have your mattress shipped to the store. If Sam Walton was alive today and running his company I think he would agree with my assessment. I will remember this when my Sam's Club renewal comes up.
Reviewed May 15, 2019
I wrote the following review about an order I placed for a swing set for my daughter and received the below reply from Sam's Club about my review. I will never do business with them again. "My wife and I purchased this swing set on April 22, 2019 with the delivery date set at May 1, 2019. We purchased it with enough time so we could receive it and set it up in time for our daughter's birthday on May 11th. After the transport company that Sam's Club uses sent the swing set to Texas instead to my location in Maryland it did not arrive until May 10th at 1:30pm so needless to say not nearly enough time to set this swing setup.
Sam's Club was blaming the transport company and only offered a $100 off once it arrived and told my wife and I we would have to contact the transport company for further information on delivery. Sam's Club did not honor their delivered by date and did not respond to further emails from me about this issue. They also tried to blame the delay on the fact that the swing set weights 1100lbs and would take time to get here. Well only a week before we had an 800lbs pool delivered to us from Amazon and it only took 3 days to get to our residence. If you can afford the $400 more Amazon was charging for this swing set I would use them not Sam's Club."
Sam's Club Reply to my Review: "Your opinion is very important to us and the Sam's Club community. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review on Backyard Discovery Bristol Point Cedar Swing Set/Playset. Unfortunately, your review did not meet our guidelines for posting on our site. Your review cannot be approved because it: mentions customer service issues, mentions a competitor, is vague or needs more detail."
Reviewed April 30, 2019
Paid for Membership in early March. Tried to buy a few items in late April. Was auto-charged again for Membership. Club personnel could not fix or find the receipt. Told me to go home and find my receipt from March. They could not find on their system. Went home. Found my March receipt with the membership charge on it. Also found online after logging into Samsclub.com. Called Sam’s Club Member Services. Eva advised that there was nothing they could do, she could not see receipts from the club, only online orders. Advised to take the receipt to the club. Seems they have modified their systems to keep auto charging for membership renewal until you jump through hoops to actually get their systems to reflect that you paid for membership.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
Called customer service, told them that you had sent me an email to call you regarding an order. Customer service told me “this is strange, why would they do that, I never heard of anything like that.” Customer service didn’t even want to ask me what the order number was. After some debates and arguments, and I had to TELL HIM to ASK me about the order number, he transferred me to the “Verification Department” which asked me about my name, my address, last 4 numbers of my credit card, expiration date of the credit card. Finally, I found it ridiculous that he (after all that) wanted me to give him my date of birth. Seemed to me as if I’m applying for a government assistance. The result was: Sam's Club canceled my order.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
I used to love getting gas at Sam's Club but today I put $20 of gasoline in my car and they charged me $100 plus the $20 I put in my car. When I went to customer service they proceeded to tell me it was a “soft charge” and eventually would be returned to me. Regardless, a $100 for $20 is ridiculous!!! I will never get gas at Sam's again! I may not even renew my membership!!!
Reviewed April 13, 2019
Sam's Club closed most of the stores in NJ. For getting the cash back Sam's Club forces to go to a store and renew your membership which you would not be using because you do not have any stores close by.
Reviewed April 13, 2019
The tires I bought a sam's club never held air. I was constantly going back to have them checked. The only reply I would get is it is due to the weather. Please... I have had many tires in my life and never this much trouble. Needless to say they wore out in record time. Save yourself from stress and go anywhere else. Terrible service and even worse tires.
Reviewed April 8, 2019
I have had three accounts (Sam's Club, Gaps and Amazon) credit limits raised then suddenly lowered and then closed without notice or correspondence. Since I review my monthly statements, I noticed this trend only on my Synchrony accounts. My hardest hit account is my Sam's Club account. Synchrony raised my credit limit from 1000 to 3000 then suddenly lowered it to 1800 without notifying me. Since the outstanding balance was already over 1800. I was charge a over limit fees. When I made a payment that was well above the minimum payment amount. Synchrony lowered my limit again. This continued on for three months.
Each time Synchrony charge me a over limit fees, which has ruined my credit. I continue to make payments to avoid the over limit fees, but Synchrony continue to lower the max limit right below the outstanding balance and charge me an over limit fee. This trend appeared on my Gaps and Amazon accounts as well. When I called Synchrony to get an explanation. The agent told me Synchrony has closed my accounts and sent them to collection. When attempting to settle my debt with the collection department. The collection agent told me I will need to pay $9,000 to settle my debt. My original outstanding debt was $3,000. It is impossible to pay this debt back. I paid all my payments on time, never was late and usually paid over the minimum. Now, I am being harassed by Synchrony collection bank. Synchrony will not allow me to pay off my original amount until I pay off all their fees. Consumers beware!
Reviewed April 7, 2019
Went to Sam's Club to buy Samsung Galaxy S10+. Byron was excellent sales associate. Had phone shown to be defective. Called cell phone service provider. They had told me about the phones had glitches and that I should take it back to store. So I drove to Sam's Club. From minute one sales associates were no help. 1st I had to wait for associate to get back from break. He then tried to put responsibility on the service provider then said the 14 days had run up but when I showed my contract to him with 30/14 day contract. He said he'd go talk to another Sam's Club associate. Came back. Said I could only deactivate phone. After talking to him for a bit he called Byron head of the wireless. They looked through the PC thru facetime and I even seen the extension on 14 day warranty.
Byron told him he would call the wireless distributor. They said they instructed him to go to corporate provider store. For exchange defective phone. I said, "Well let's just deactivate phone then which was stated that my contract would be able to do". And then the sales associate. Told me I could even do that. I asked to speak to another sales associate then another gentleman came over. Said it's a manufacturer's problem. I needed to contact Samsung. I stated that the phone was defective and asked if they could even help. They wouldn't stand behind something they sold even within contract details. They were polite in telling me "Your problem not mine." Worst experience with Sam's Club ever.
Reviewed April 4, 2019
My husband and I went to Sam's for eyeglasses. We have been members for over 20 years. The woman in the dept. never got out of her chair. When I mentioned to my husband that she would help us once he chose some frames, she commented "If you're happy with them, I am". She did not help with the choice. She did fit the lens according to his prescription. She waited on him again when he picked them up. She did not fit the glasses to his face. She was no more helpful than a cashier. They were lopsided and the bows were not adjusted to his ears. He went to another optical store near our home to get them adjusted- but then ended up returning them to Sam's. The man at the optical dept. was gracious about his returning them. We will not attempt to purchase glasses there again.
Reviewed April 2, 2019
I have tried to get my rewards several times. First at the checkout, mid month March 2019. Then today 1 April 2019, chatted with my Sam's Club account verifying both amount due on credit card & my reward amount. I even asked about how to get my rewards, this morning. The response was Customer Service. Today before noon, I go in & want to get the rewards to apply to my bill. I was told that I had the wrong credit card with the wrong expiration date (2/21). That my rewards was put on another card with a longer expiration date. How odd? First this current card was issued in May, 2019. Second, never was there any mention of this before by anyone. Third, I do not have another card. Sam's Club is customers inconvenienced & MISLED & MISINFORMATION EVEN WHEN ASKED. Don't be an April fool 2019, JOIN COSTCO instead.
Reviewed March 29, 2019
There was only one cashier at the check out at 7 am. The girl was nice not rude about that she was unavailable to check me out by herself. I talk with the assist manager after leaving my cart there, there was no apology was offered but she said that she would help. My outlook by then was I was going to leave and come back other day. I tried to call the general manager to leave feedback on what happened. When I call the girl that picked up the phone was nice, when she transferred me to the general manager the phone ring for about 4 mins. Not the way to be the boss. Thanks. Rob.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
Do not buy tires from Sam's. Bought 4 Michelin tires almost 1 year ago... Tires were an 8 when I bought them. They are now a 4 (tread wear). Went to Sam's. Told them the tires are not holding up and wearing. Sam's would not offer any help. Said tires have to be a 2 in order to help. :( Very poor service. I even asked if they would pay 1/2 for each tire and I would pay the other 1/2 and they said no! I paid $600. For all 4. Do not buy tires from Sam's. They never answer phone in tire department. I had to end up going there in person!
Reviewed March 26, 2019
Worst place to shop! Place is dying, no customers. Taking photos is discouraged by staff, management. Poor service. They rip customers blindly, no refunds possible. Lines are always long for returning items. Horrible place!!
Reviewed March 25, 2019
So someone hacked samsclub.com account and has been using people's credit cards and buying stuff. When I called the Corporate number I spoke to several people that were rude and was no help at all. I had to of course cancel my credit card and now I have to cancel my Sam's Club account. Now, you would think they would offer a years membership but no. Worst company ever!
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I was a Sam's Club member from November 2017 until November 2018. I had the Sam's credit card issued by Synchrony Bank. At this time, I have $27.77 in cash back rewards. Sam's Club will not honor this and give me my money because I am no longer a member. The money was accrued under their old system which they changed in February 2019. I feel it is totally unethical for them not to issue me my earned cash back either by check or cash. Please be aware of my situation and don't let it happen to you. If I would join again, they would give me the money. I feel that they are holding my money hostage.
Reviewed March 18, 2019
I closed my Sam's Club credit card the end of January. I still have a Sam's Club membership. On Feb. 10th a letter was sent saying I had a little over $20 in cash back rewards. I called customer service to see if I could get the money other than them putting it onto my credit card. They just simply said, "Oh sorry, once the card is canceled you forfeit those rewards!" I am so annoyed! They used to send a check. I didn't think this was going to be an issue. It is not a lot of money but every bit helps and I just think this is just bad business.
Reviewed March 18, 2019
Today I was going to purchase four 60 gal storage benches and one 100 gal storage bins. This required assistance. The floor CSR (Angelica) was very helpful and obtained a flatbed as well as reached out to another guy, who was nice (Alex), to assist with loading it. The storage bin was displayed on the floor. However, the storage bench was on the second level shelf. I wanted to see the depth of the storage bench prior to purchasing four of them which had a thin wire cord around one of the legs to prevent it from being moved off of the shelf. Angelica called for a member of management, per my request. I could hear the two supervisors (Arlene & Sean) attempt to deflect my request for a manager since they were talking on the walkie talkies.
Angelica continued to request that one of them come since the customer is requesting a manager. The supervisor Arlene finally shows up and said "of course they can pull the item down for me to look at." At that time Angelica informed of the thin wires that are wrapped around each item on the second shelf. Arlene then goes to Sean to discuss. The CSR returned to me visibly frustrated with the lack of customer service that was about to be presented to me. Arlene then shows up with a ladder and informs that Sean instructed me (the customer) to climb a ladder that they are providing to look inside.
I said I am not risking it falling and informed every couple of weeks they change planograms around which would require them to remove the wire, can they simply remove it to bring the item down and put it back on. At that time Arlene informed that Sean stated the wire could not be removed due to safety reasons. I replied, "So you don't think giving me a ladder to climb up is not a safety risk and you rather someone fall and sue you?" She laughed, removed the ladder, and walked away. Needless to say I didn't buy anything. If my health is not valued why should my hard earn money be.
Reviewed March 16, 2019
You pre-pay for a rotating and balancing service when you buy the tires. When you go to get service done, you are bumped back in line by anyone who purchases new tires. It took them over 4 hours to rotate and balance the tires I bought there.
Reviewed March 15, 2019
Hello I’m not usually the type to complain and write reviews on companies. Frankly it’s not worth my time but I am super upset about this! I purchased a mattress through their website for Serta mattresses on 2.28.19. I bought a Serta hybrid perfect sleeper elmridge online for $899.00 with tax. It came out to $979.00 with free white glove delivery. My delivery date was supposed to be 3.14.19.
A couple days before delivery I receive a call from their delivery service Ryder to schedule a delivery time. I missed the call and called back to schedule the time (REMEMBER THEY JUST CALLED ME TO SCHEDULE DELIVERY). So they say “I'm sorry Mrs. ** we have reported a SHORTAGE of your order to Sam's club”. I said, "What does that mean?" They say “yea so the truck that was supposed to have your bed on it had the paper work for the bed but unfortunately the bed never showed and we don’t know where the bed is?” I say, "Okay, so what’s going to happen?" They say “if I were you I would call Sam's club”.
I hang up with the delivery company and call Sam's club. I get probably the rudest associate ever who apparently handles all the Serta mattress orders and basically tells me that she apologizes but there is nothing they can really do besides reorder the mattress which I would have to wait about another 2 weeks or they can just refund me and cancel my order and that’s when I said, "Why wasn’t I notified about this issue prior to my delivery date which I was expecting and have made arrangements for someone to be present at my residence to receive the delivery". And she says, "It’s unexpected and there’s no way for Sam's club to know the mattress has been lost".
I am completely DUMBFOUNDED AND LIVID AND SHOCKED AND DISAPPOINTED!!! I was so excited to receive this mattress and first of all it was hard to get a hold of someone. I kept getting the runaround and being told a management team would get back to me and no one ever did! Of course I requested my refund and canceled the order and ordered a mattress elsewhere. I can not believe the service I received with Sam's club. It was a great deal and a great bed but unfortunately it was through a poorly run company! Do not order from Sam's club. There are many reviews on order problems with this company. Please save yourself the headache and if anyone has a corporate number or someone I can file a formal complaint with please send that info my way!
Reviewed March 12, 2019
I recently bought a 75 inch Vizio TV from Sam's. It was $100 cheaper than Best Buy. I have repeatedly tried to leave a review on Sam's page at their request. However, whenever I say something perceived as negative by Sam's about my experience or shipping, it is declined because it doesn't meet their "policy" for reviews. I have no complaint with the TV. However, I have many complaints about my purchase and delivery experience. Mostly due to poor performance by Sam's. The bottom line is, you can't believe their reviews on Sams.com because they filter out negative reviews.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
Every time I try to order a big ticket item from Sam's it is never in stock. Their ad never says available while supplies last or any other indication that their stock could be depleted. I called them about this issue and they said someone would get back to me but no one ever did. If this is the way Sam's treats its paying members I will go back to Costco and close my membership. Sam's does not care about their customers, they only care about sales. If they keep this up they will end up like Sears.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019
I got duped by Just Energy agents at SAM'S! They corner you with stupid tactics and manipulating ** and dupe you to buy into their stuff. I blame SAM'S for letting these people into their stores while SAM'S can't own any of their products or services! Just Energy is scamming SAM'S customers by luring them with SAM'S gift cards. There is a benefit for SAM'S as Just Energy will buy SAM'S gift cards. SAM'S should really think how this is helping its customers and why they are participating in this and looting customers' money!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019
Love Sam's products! But this checkout situation has gotten out of hand. One lane open for three employees to check me out. The other option is self-checkout! I'm paying to shop here, I did the hard work of shopping, now I have to also check myself out and be all but frisked at the door?! Seriously, standing in a line to be checked at the door after I have already paid for my items. It's getting old!
Also, let me mention, when I pulled up to the checkout line, I'm being asked what I am paying with in front of a whole line of strangers! That is my business and no one else's. I do not wish to share that with the world. And what happens if I look in my purse and I don't have enough cash and have to use my card?! God forbid! Now they have a tiny little sign that says cart on one side and customer on the other, that I have been made aware of several times now and watched others be humiliated as well, and asked if it had been a long time since they have been in, because that has been in effect a while now... I've looked for a complaint department on their website and I cannot find one. I'm assuming they are not taking any. So I will just put this out there for others.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
Racist policy against Mexican Members - Several times now I have been in Sam's Club and picked up an item on sale. Each time when checking out, I was told that the sale prices only apply to U.S. members. If the company does not offer sale prices to all members, regardless of nationality or where their membership is, then it should be stated on every placard noting the price reduction and/or in the store entrance. One time when a sales price was not given to me, a member behind me allowed me to pay for my purchase using their card so I could take advantage of sale price. Sam's policy is racist and against members from the South. I asked about sale prices at COSTCO and was told the prices were for all members without regard to where their membership was registered.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2019
I recently applied for a job with Sam's Club. I filled out their online application and then, following prompts from them, began calling them. I called them every other day for the better part of a month and was transferred from person to person who either didn't know how to help me or didn't care enough to help me. Lots of one word answers to questions or requests. All the phone calls would end by telling me that the person who I should talk to was not there that day. Finally, after a month, I call and the magic person that I've been looking for is there! She offers me an interview that day! All things are looking great, but then she calls me back an hour later and informs me that something on my application didn't meet their requirements.
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that, I guess I just wasn't set for the job. However, there is something very wrong with the fact that they could have told me this the very first time I called, not a whole month later. As well, they wouldn't tell me what was wrong with my application, just repeatedly tell me that it didn't fit what they were looking for. Once again, lots of one word responses and obvious impatience with my call. I came out of this experience feeling disrespected, hurt, and with a disgusted feeling towards a company that would act in such an unprofessional manner.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
There is no comparison for the value of a "membership club" on Costco vs Sam's Club. Costco is far superior. Sam's Club is just like shopping in a nasty Walmart, ugh! Gave Sam's one more chance, got a membership (discounted) and spent past year comparing items/cost/coupons for value for price at Costco and Sam's. Though there are a few differences of items you can get at Sam's that you can't find at Costco - Costco still wins for quality, price. Each visit to Sam's found unclean store, displays aren't well arranged. The customer service reps are not only rude, but unhelpful.
Even the folks working the food court are rude and unfriendly. And the area is not clean at all. We do NOT understand the attitudes. So made decision this week, to not waste a penny even, for a Sam's membership. We'll stick w/ Costco where we KNOW we get good service, friendly employees and quality items. Oh yes, Sam's now demands you give your drivers license or passport for the "privilege" of buying membership. They take ALL your personal info and maintain a database. What business is it of Sam's of our ages, DL#, or any other vital statistics.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2019
Terrible. Order it for Valentine’s Day delivery and also asked for it to deliver in the morning but no flowers yet by FedEx at 4:35 pm as I’m writing this. Called Sam's Club about it and the lady had the nerve to tell me delivery driver has till 11pm to deliver. Now who in the right mind need flowers at 11pm where I ordered this 2 weeks ahead. Called FedEx to asked if the truck was equipped to deliver flowers this late because tracking showed out for delivery at 8:23am and now it’s 4:40pm and no flowers. I will never order and will advise others not to even take chance. Go to Target and pick up some decent flowers for your valentine.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
This is not a complaint, rather a statement, because I "dis-enrolled" after 2 months membership fraught with frustration. I joined Sam's Club in Nov 2018 lured by their persuasive promotions, personal geographical convenience, and other benefits. At the same time, I applied for their credit card issued by Synchrony Bank. Synchrony Bank issued a card with a $500 credit limit and 24.9% interest on unpaid balances plus very high fees for other items. This is not what I expected and need as a customer. I went to Sam's Club for economy and benefits, not this. This limit represents less than weeks worth of my business and gasoline purchases.
Believing I could remedy this, more especially the rock bottom credit limit, I called the bank. Discussions with the representative included the facts listed below relating to my credit worthiness, business volume and potential value as a customer to both Sam's Club and Synchrony Bank. The representative could not do anything, citing bank policy and rules, etc., and said I should discuss the issues with Sam's Club representative.
I called Sam's Club and their telephone menu system delivered me to Synchrony Bank, who suggested I call Sam's Club. (This happened two more times over the several days.) Not able to contact Sam's Club by phone, I went to the local Sam's Club membership desk. The representative could not understand why my credit limit was so low, but said I would have to contact Synchrony Bank!! Which I did, again, with the same results as before. I received no help from Synchrony Thus, I went back to the local Sam's Club hoping to speak with a manager or someone who could get a resolution resolve. I could not, so I canceled my membership and the credit card accounts and the desk person fully refunded $100 my Prime Membership fee. So, what are the facts I mentioned above that makes me think I need and warrant a better credit card?
1. My credit rating is above 780. In over 55 years have NEVER been at default, delinquent, or late in any payment of any kind.2. I have a successful small business with an annual operating income over $675,000. My personal income, joint with wife, is almost $200,000.
3. Sam's Club purchases could have replace much of current purchases at Costco, which is approximately $750 per month, plus about $400 in gasoline and occasional tires and batteries for my 3 vehicles.
4. Among my current credit cards one a credit limit of $12,500 and another $27,000. Both with 12.5% interest rates. One is a Costco Visa card. (I wanted a Sam's Club sponsored card because I thought I should to use their card at their store.)
Sam's Club and Synchrony policies drive customers away. Oh, and on my final visit to Sam's Club the representative discovered that while my credit card had been issued in a business account the Sam's Club membership was personal. I had applied for a business account for both. The representative said I'd have to cancel both accounts and reapply! Nah! They already have too much of my time. Why beg for more punishment.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
I made an online purchase for a Queen Mattress and Boxspring and the day of the delivery I had the delivery driver call me asking for directions as he could not find my house. I gave him the directions and we ended the call. A few minutes later he called again. Could not find it so started to cuss and swear at me, I simply said, "Hey, I am not your dispatcher. Call them and don't cuss or swear at me." He finally found the house and came to the door to tell me that he couldn't get close enough to the door so he wasn't going to carry in my ordered product. I 6 months PREGNANT carried in the box spring by myself and helped him with the mattress. I was never dissatisfied with services in my life. He had a "I don't care" attitude and even gave me a dirty look as he had to help me carry in my mattress. WORST SERVICE EVER. I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM SAM'S CLUB AGAIN, JUST SAD I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER SINCE 2000.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
Just when I thought "Customer Service" had become a catchphrase in the service industry. I found out how wrong I was to be so cynical. My problem began online. I was trying to send some diapers to a single mom in Florida. I live in Indiana. I navigated Sam's Club website and found the product I was looking for. While checking out I could not complete the process because our Zip code didn't match (my credit card) that of the receiver.
Frustrated I drove to the local store in Carmel Indiana for help. I went to customer service and asked if they could ship the diapers for me. An older lady explained they could not do that there. I explained my dilemma and why I needed the help. Up popped Krys, an attractive young lady with a big smile. She explained that she was "Customer Service" and would try and help me. Help she did. Turning her computer screen for me to sign into my account, she helped me get the job done. Always with a big smile and pleasant demeanor. Never once made me feel as I was interrupting her day. Whomever hired this young superstar should "Rear back and Strut". You made a great hire for this unit and Sam's as a corporation. I commend you and Krys. Well done Krys.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2019
I purchase a product online that was being shipped directly to my house. I noticed right away that my phone number was incorrect on my order. I tried to cancel the order and was told it was too late to cancel the order. I told them that I was going to reorder and correct the phone number. I called Sam's online 3 times to try to fix this. All I got was a bunch of promises and lies. The order has been in town for a week after finding the freight company. They said, "We’ve tried to contact you 3 times and haven’t been able to schedule delivery." I told them that Sam's promised me this matter was resolved. I’ll never deal with these people ever again!!!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
We used to frequently purchase several 4# bags of Member's Mark Mountain Trek Mix. A few months ago, they discontinued the product, at least it was not available in stores or by mail order. Just recently, they reintroduced the product with the same name and same general packaging, same size, etc. The new product is not remotely like the old. It is now largely a big bag of peanuts with a small amount of other stuff thrown in. I now buy all my trail mix at Costco which is offers high quality trail mix.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
Someone hacked my Sam’s Club account and charged $286.20 in January. The order shipped to ** Morristown, NJ - I don’t know anyone in the state of NJ. I called my bank when the charges showed and told them of the fraud and they canceled my card. I then called Sam’s Club and told them what happened. They transferred me to a supervisor and she said she would turn the fraud in. Two days later Sam’s sent me an email and said since the order had shipped they couldn’t do anything about the charges. I called back a few days later and after a very concerned cust svc rep assured me that this was not acceptable she transferred me to a supervisor and then came back telling me the supervisor had refused my call but she would send them a message and they would call me back. That was last Tuesday - 7 days ago and I still haven’t heard from them. When I signed into my Sam’s Club account the order showed up.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2019
I usually go to Sam's with a specific list of items I need that are in bulk like paper products, food for a crowd, or some of the items that run less than what I find in other retail stores. There are a few employees that are around to help out if I can't find something. The cheese, meat, and produce departments are usually a good deal, especially when feeding a large group or cooking things to freeze.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2019
From Feb. 2017 to Feb of 2018, I was a member of Sam's Club and, as well, had a Sam's Club credit card through Synchrony Bank. Because our nearest Sam's Club is 40 miles away, I did not renew my Sam's Club membership in Feb. of 2018. At that time, I called Synchrony Bank to cancel my card but, surprisingly, was told that I could continue to accrue benefits from the card's rewards program and spend my earned rewards once a year at a Sam's Club as a non-Sam's Club member. I continued to use the card and accrue benefits thereafter. I relied on information given to me by an agent of the rewards program.
In January of 2019, I received a postcard from Sam's Club informing me that, in Feb. 2019, I would receive no rewards for my prior year's use of the card unless I was a member of Sam's Club. I protested this change, made so close to the end of annual reward accrual period. I contacted the Chairman of Sam's Club, John Furner. Mr. Furner did not respond to my emails personally, but a customer service person from Synchrony Bank called me in his stead. This service lady, Carla, was most polite but was insistent that I would receive nothing.
She understood that I had relied on good information the prior February, but the program had changed in December of 2018 and now required all recipients of rewards to be current Sam's Club members. Carla understood the seeming unfairness of changing the rules so late in the program's year, but the company was entitled to do so. I admitted the company could do whatever it wanted, whenever it wanted. But fairness and equity had been violated for those effect in the 2018-19 year with such a harsh rule change. The change should have been made effective for years going forward from February of 2019. Because of the change, I lost $175 of accumulated rewards for 2018-19 and have become a very harsh critic of Sam's Club policy.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Due to cold weather in Michigan, I needed to replace two car batteries in two vehicles. I searched the internet for something cheap and found Sam's Club had the best price so I ordered two batteries on 2/1 (Fri). It saved me $100 compared to other stores. The online order indicated I could pick up the batteries on 2/3 (Sun). While I was not happy waiting two days, I decided we could go two days without our vehicles to save $100. It was the weekend so the impact was not as bad as it would be on a weekday. Late on 2/2 (Sat), I received an email that my order had been canceled due to items not being in stock. Other stores were closed so there was nothing I could do until Sunday. I suspect the batteries were in stock when I ordered on Friday, but by the time the employee at the Canton store went to pull my items off the shelf somebody else had come into the store and purchased.
In my humble opinion Sam's Club should not sell something they do not have in stock and waste two days before letting the customer know it is no longer in stock. In most cases like clothing it is probably a minor inconvenience, but in my case we went two days without a vehicle. I love shopping at the store, but will absolutely never order anything online from the Canton store again. I think Sam's Club needs to fix this broken online order system. I did complain, but got a standard Dear John email from April ** explaining how popular my items are making it difficult to keep in stock. While I accept her apology, it does not change the fact that Sam's Club should not sell something online that they cannot deliver. I advise other customers to consider other retailers who have more reputable online ordering system. I ended up going to another retailer. I paid more, but my items were ready to be picked up in 30 minutes. In hindsight, I wish I had just done this on Friday!
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2019
I am not a Sam’s Club member. BUT. My mother in law bought some things for my kids that I had no use for so she advised that I return the items to Sam’s for a store credit. I went to Sam’s Club store 6217 in Miami Florida. I walked into the store and over to Member services to wait for assistance. I was helped by Carmen who I explained my situation to and Carmen told me I needed the physical membership card in order to complete the return. Which I didn’t have. I went to leave, but was met by Gloria at the exit asking for my receipt. I told her I just left the Member services counter to speak with Carmen. Gloria goes over to Carmen. Communicates to her in a language foreign to me. Gloria tells me to wait. I asked for a manager. And was met by Leo. Who has no customer services skills at all.
Leo tells me that because my items were not marked upon entry he would need to review the security footage to ensure I was not stealing these items. I waited over 10 minutes for Leo. He came back, said it was ok for me to go but after spending an hour in his store I asked if he could return the items since I was inconvenience by his store employees. See. Angela should have been standing at the entrance to greet when I first entered the store so she could mark the items in cart with a green sticker for return. Angela was not standing in the entrance to greet me when I first entered the store. In fact no one was standing at the entrance when I came into the store. So basically I was treated like a criminal and was not give the store's return policy because I am not a member and it is included in the memberships packet. I will be contacting my attorney and local news stations.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2019
Sam's Club in O'Fallon IL is usually a great place to go - my parents have been members there for many years & I occasionally go with them. However, around a month before Xmas my mother purchased 2 $25 gift cards for Smokey Bones. Her receipt showed the cards were loaded. Her card was charged. In reality the cards were never loaded. We went to use the cards at the designated restaurant & they were completely empty. Talk about disappointing. The blow that they were empty was made worse when my mother went to Sam's to rectify the situation & the associate helping her did not even apologize. While it may not have been their fault directly for the lack of money being placed on the card, every associate represents Sam's. So to not even get a simple "I'm sorry" was mind blowing. Very disappointing.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2019
We are a business that secured a membership last year, and are very disappointed with Sam's Club online ordering system! Shockingly, over 75% of our orders are not delivered on time or are wrong! Shockingly, Sam's Club never follows up! Shockingly, we have to chase them down to find out what happened to our order, or initiate a change/Cancellation. We order every month, so can you imagine how many orders are wrong! If you are a business, or need reliable subscription service, do not order from Sam's Club. If I could give negative stars, I would. Sam's Club needs to hire Amazon's executives and learn from them!
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019
This is "hands downs" without a doubt the VERY worst experience I have ever had shopping with anyone. The first issue began when there was little to no communication from Sam's Club once I purchased the hot tub. I purchased this hot tub on November 24th of 2018 and to this day, I still do not have my hot tub. Then Sam's Club did a funds verification against my checking account in the amount of $6,403.93 after 5 days still had not withdrawn the funds and the bank returned the pending charge back into the account. After many attempts to speak with Sam's on this matter, on Jan. 4th, 2019 they placed a charge of $12,807.86 against my checking account and withdrew the funds.
This caused all sorts of issues with my account, including... A checking line of credit loan being automatically advanced to me to cover the charges, my bank taking the remaining funds from my savings account to try and help offset the deficit, and last but certainly not least, all this still left my account in an "overdrawn" status. I made numerous phone calls to Sam's to try to get them to credit back my account the additional $6,403.93 that they took from me in error. All I got was a "run around", complete with several customer service reps telling me they never removed that money from my account. I sent a copy of my checking account statement into Sam's Club, it clearly showed the $12,807.86 withdrawal and that it was Sam's Club who entered the charge.
I had to go back to my bank, Navy Federal Credit Union and file a dispute against the charge, which in turn freezes my checking account for 10 days while they complete their investigation because of the negative balance. Sam's Club offered NO assistance at all. I also sent my bank a copy of the original receipt of the hot tub purchase along with the documented chat and phone conversations that I have had with Sam's Club on this matter. As I stated in the opening lines here, I still do NOT have my hot tub, it has been sitting at the freight companies warehouse in Knightdale, NC since Jan 2nd with no communication from them as to when it might be delivered.
I have to say, I shop and work online everyday, as I work for Google, but this experience is and has been nothing but ridiculous. Considering the amount of business that Sam's Club does with consumers they should absolutely have a better process in place for dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as hot tub vendors and their means of shipping them, Sam's Club has left me, the consumer, "holding the bag". Sam's Club has made no effort what-so-ever to make this right on their part? I am going to make every effort to make sure that everyone online is aware of what to expect from Sam's Club when they make such a purchase from them, using all the resources available to me to make it as public as possible.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
This is the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! And I use the term "customer service" VERY lightly because they do NOT know how to service their customers! I ordered $1,200 worth of items. They send me a shipping email for part of the order, fine and great. They send me another shipping email for the remaining items, fine and great. I go to track it and it reads that it's been received by FedEx AND that the order was cancelled by the sender. What? I got on and chatted. They had no answers.
They said they'd send an email. I got an email saying they couldn't read the chat and to call. I called, they didn't answer my question about what IF ANYTHING had been cancelled. 45 minutes later and three calls later AND after being HUNG UP ON because she didn't want to deal with me. Called back and talked to nothing but utterly and 100% INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! They are wanting to call FEDEX to find out why the store cancelled? WTH? Why would FedEx know the reason that Sam's Club canceled my order? Seriously? NEVER EVER. NEVER. NO. NOT EVER DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN EVER!
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2019
I just want to let everyone know how Sam's Club treats its customers. On Dec 7 my wife and I was walking in the Beaver Creek store when she slipped on black ice in the parking lot. Went to the hospital for treatment because she had a huge knot on her forehead and a gash. Both eyes were black and blue and she looked like she was beaten. Me and another lady went out and took pictures on the ice while they were waiting for the bus to come and get her.
I was shaking so much that I let another lady that worked there write down what happened. Instead of writing down what I told her she added her own words that ended up being water instead of ice. Now Sam's Club called the other day and said that they are not liable for what happened and will not pay the medical bills. These SOB don't care about anything but the money we spend there. So watch what you do and if anything happens like this just make sure you document everything that happens. Instead of doing the right thing these money hungry people lie and do anything to get out of doing the right thing! Our lawyer will fight them now and we no longer shop at Sam's Club!!!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
I ordered two swivel chairs, and they arrived with a bent swivel piece. This caused the chair to rock back and forth in a pretty dangerous fashion. Sam's Club agreed to return them by having FedEx come pick them up from my house. I scheduled this using their online chat service. I was told that the delivery truck would arrive the next day during a specified time window. The driver never arrived. Fast forward a week later, this has happened four more times. Every time I get a customer service representative who gives me stock responses like "we can really help you with that" but no one provides any helpful information. The whole experience has been time consuming and frustrating. I will keep shopping at Costco.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
I should have listened to the bad reviews, but I figured that I am savvy enough to activate a Sam's Club gift card without having a stroke. I was wrong! I ordered a "gift of membership" card for my mother. It's essentially a $45 gift card to Sam's Club. Before you can use the card, it has to be activated through samsclub.com. They cannot do it at the club.
After many, many attempts online, I finally did a live chat with a CSR. In broken English, they said they would sent the complaint to the appropriate team and they'd get back to me in 48 hours. I was in the store, so this was frustrating. I received the follow-up email within the 48 hours and was told the card was good to go. I went back to the store the next day and, of course, the card still didn't work. I chatted with someone online and they, again, said they'd forward the complaint to the appropriate department and that I should expect to hear back within 72 hours. I called customer service and held for 42 minutes. A young man took my call and was zero help. He just said, "I think you should just wait, but I can't guarantee it will work". So I asked if he'd just cancel my order altogether. He said he can't cancel it because the CARD IS ACTIVE. But it's not. Super frustrating. Avoid Sam's Club at all costs. It's not worth your time.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
We purchased some frozen lobsters at Sam's as we have done for years. Defrosted and cut through the shell and lifted up and slit for marinading... INTENSE smell of ammonia=rotten lobster. I believe they had already started to decompose before they were frozen to be sold at Sam's. I’ve also read similar experiences from other people who’ve bought them. It’s an unreliable source sounds like. Reflecting very badly on Sam's Club. Also saw a worm in a piece of Salmon there. We lost $37.59 on 2 lobsters... both rotten. I’m glad my nose picked it up. We are seriously considering canceling our membership. Disappointing.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2018
I have had nothing but bad experiences with Synchrony Bank, which Sam's Club unfortunately has selected for all their credit cards. I previously had a Sam's Discover card, but it suddenly became a Sam's Club Mastercard, all without any credit check. The problems started when my wife died, and our Sam's Club membership had somehow been changed into her name. I had a credit card on that account for years prior to her passing, and always paid in full on time each month. Synchrony immediately closed the account, which I understand, but refused to issue me a card without applying for a new account, which I also understand.
Unfortunately this required thawing my frozen credit (to reduce risk of credit theft) so they could do a credit check, which I also understand. I have done this with other banks and credit card companies including Chase, Discover, Capital One, First National Bank of Omaha, and other institutions by thawing the credit (for a fee of course) for the credit bureau they use and supplying them with an access code so they could check my credit. Synchrony insisted that I thaw my credit with all three credit bureaus with access to anyone for a month since they did not know how to use the access code I provided them. I finally re-applied when I had it thawed for another purpose, and was accepted since I have excellent credit.
Next they entered the wrong birth-date for me in their system and would not allow me to change it without mailing them a photo ID. They now refuse to allow me to edit my online information since my phone number is a VOIP phone, which it has been for the past 11 years, and they do not recognize my computer which I have been using for the past 7 years to log onto their website. They refuse to send their access code to either my cell phone or home phone (VOIP) and insist that I cannot update my user profile until they mail me a letter in 10 working days. They also switched me from e-mail statements to regular mail statements a few months ago without my request, and will not allow me to restore that.
Today I noticed my credit card was cracked and called to get a new one issued. It took over 15 minutes to get a real person on the phone since their voice mail system does not include requesting a new card or talking to a real person, and they could not verify my account due to the wrong birth-date they had entered. I was eventually able to get a new card sent, and they claimed they had sent one 2 months ago, which I never received. Their customer service is horrible, and they don't seem to care. I suggest you avoid Synchrony Bank if possible, and like me, request Sam's Club to change banks.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2018
For the one day only sale on 12/15 which started at 12:01A, I was online well before 12:00 and had the sale item I wanted in my shopping cart. I attempted to pay at 12:01 and was told item was out of stock. Customer service was no help - just kept telling me they "understood" but could do nothing.

Updated review: Oct. 4, 2019
Sam's Club rectified the situation and I'm satisfied with the resolution.
Original Review: Dec. 28, 2018
I applied for a Sam's Club Membership in 2015. I paid them the $150 fee for a plus membership. As the primary account holder, they said I could put someone else on my account as an authorized shopper, so I put one of my daughters down. Fast forward to 12/22/18. My daughter was in Sam's shopping, so they offered her to apply for a Sam's Credit Card and she would get half off of the Prime Rib which was $90, so she agreed. She was approved and they issued her the card and half off as promised.
But what they did next was OUTRAGEOUS. They made her the primary person on my account, disabled my card and told her, I would have to come into the store to get another shopper's card under her name. It was only when I went to log onto my Sam's account to order something on 12/23/18 did I realize I was locked out of my own account. Who does that? Her applying for a credit card should not have affected my account in any way. I opened that account, signed the agreement and paid them my money. They removed me as the primary person and made my authorized shopper the primary person without my knowledge or consent. Seriously??? I am in the process of seeking legal action for damages.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
Please save yourself the heartache of ordering from Sam's Club online! I ordered furniture and paid extra for “delivery". It wasn’t explained that they literally meant they were dropping it in my garage. Next get boxes and guess what? Wrong furniture! I call and explain. Get an email! (Paper proof) that my refund would be in account within 48 hours! That’s still yet to happen...a week later and all I hear when I call is...”give it another 48 hours." They clearly don’t understand - they left me with no furniture for the holidays so I had to go out and buy ASAP so that money that I thought was going be back in 48 hours is much needed! Also! I am yet to get an Email stating when they are picking this furniture back up out of my garage! (Excuses is all I get on that one). "Oh no one ever sent the Email to them for pick up.” So week later here I am, no refund, no furniture, and no way to park in garage due to boxes and yet no answers!!! Worst experience in my life!
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2018
Love the whole store. Always clean and the staff is always helpful. Not crazy about the lack of vegan foods but I can always hope for new choices in the new year. I have never had a bad item from them.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
I love shopping at Sam's. The clothing is named brand and very reasonable. The meat selection is great. Paper products, wonderful, beer, wine and alcohol selections always meet my needs. I could just go on and on about why I love shopping at Sam's!!!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018
Sam's Club offered a promotion in Oct that if you purchased 50 online you would get a 10 a certificate on Dec 15. That came and went. Contacted customer service Dec 15 and followed up every day...never he heard back on the 3 tickets that they entered. Terrible customer service. No update on when I will get it.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
The quality and assortment of products is excellent. We buy all our bulk items and paper products from Sam's and utilize their free shipping for Plus members frequently. Love the convenience. We also find the quality of their meat and produce to be excellent.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2018
I used the website for the one day November sale. Never again! It took until 2AM to get 2 packs of iTunes gift cards. THEN, the order was delivered via FedEx in an unsealed envelope, with no cards. Even if you dispute the transaction, SAM's provides a printout showing the order was "delivered". I have filed a police report, spent hours providing documentation, and still don't have final resolution. Word of advice: Don't order anything online. Get it in store where you have hands on or not at all!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
You need more customer service help...cashier helper... Moves the check out faster. The food court line is a joke. Cashier takes order then get product (too few cashier). Why not have runners for product, this would create faster turnover and more REVENUE. During their off period they could clean up. Nothing looks more unappetizing then dirty food areas.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2018
Sam's is using bad shipper that has lied over and over in order to cover their inability to make a delivery, I mean not a late delivery but a delivery period. Unbelievable as it sounds Sam's Club customer help could do anything to fix the situation and $2,500 TV could not be delivered in any of the three previous delivery dates and as of now no one knows when it will be delivered. Now I see why all my friends are using AMAZON and not Sam's. From now on, I will recommend the same to everybody else, and tell them to stay away from Sam's.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2018
My issue similar to the other review about the Vizio tv. I ordered Black Friday and it got lost. So they cancelled and reordered and they shipped thru the same company “Pilot Shipping” which I never heard of and I think they’re shady. Cause the 1st tv says it was received at their dock, but got lost somewhere. Now 2nd one said shipped. I click tracking number and it says Pilot Shipping tracking down. So I email the guy I was in contact with last week about the other and asked the status. He says they have no record of receiving. Sam’s says they have no control over shipping company. Well they’re the freakin' ones that sold it to me.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
I ordered 5 Vizio 70" TVs model D70-F3 from Sam's Online. They were on sale for $650 ea original price around $850. I received an email that 2 were shipped (about 3 week after I placed the initial order). I later received another email informing me the other 3 were cancelled. I called Sam's to complain about not fulfilling the order. I also mentioned they have the Vizio 70" model E70-F3 TV listed on the website. This model has very minor feature differences retailing for $879 (about $30 more than the retail price of the original order).
Sam's told me there is nothing they can do. They won't fill the other 3 TVs with the current model E70-F3 and won't give any discount to satisfy the original order price. No wonder many Sam's and Walmarts are closing across the country with lousy customer service as this. I ask 1 last time if they can do anything to fulfill my order. After the "No" response, I said, "Well I'll purchase the remaining TVs from Costco and stop shopping at Sam's." Their response was, "Have a nice day." This company is a joke.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
I spent over $500 at the former Worcester store for a set of tires with premium last October a year ago. This week coming back from Boston on Rt 9 a busy road I hit a bump and blew one of the tires which would have been replaced with the premium service. The tires had been used only for 14000 miles out of the 90000 miles stated on the ads. I spent an hour trying to call Sams and discovered that all Sams Clubs in MASS are now closed but was advised by an out of state store to go to Walmart and they could take care of my problem.
After trying to unsuccessfully reach a human at Walmart for another 30 minutes I drove to our local Walmart and waited in line for another 30+ minutes to be told that their parent company Sams had only offered partial help for the first 90 days after closure. I then went to Town Tire and discovered that Sams had sold me a discontinued tire that they had probably bought out the closeout inventory but to replace would cost me $172.++ So neither Sams or Walmart will never sell my family anything in the future. So much for their word and the billionaire kids of Mr. Sam who probably fire the whole chain for such fraudulent conduct. I urge that everyone shop elsewhere in the future!
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018
I have used Sam's Club in Bullhead City, Arizona a couple of times. The first time I had a cracked steel rim that I thought was very weird. I have a lot of miles on the vehicle and have several sets of tires installed with no problems. So I went and bought a brand new steel rim (OEM style) and they installed the tire and balanced the tire for free. That was pretty good. Next I needed front brakes at the dealership and one of the tire's studs and nut was stripped out. It cost a lot extra to have that repaired and replaced. I will never use the tire shop in Bullhead City again.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
We order Men's small isotoner slippers - four pair. They shipped all XL. We sent them back & reordered. They shipped all XL. We chatted with the online person who guaranteed that they would get it correct the third time. They shipped all XL. I am pretty certain that no one working for Sam's Club online has an IQ equal to a turnip.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
I went into my local club in Houston on West Road one morning this week. I had a return. I waited in line as my husband shopped around. I was probably 6 deep in line waiting with one employee working the customer service desk. She as accompanied by another employee who you could tell did not work at the customer service desk. They talked a lot during each transaction, then it was my turn. I advised the employee I had a return but could not find my receipt.
At this time another employee came to help other associates inline. This person asked my husband who was standing by the exit door side of desk waiting for me, if he needed help. He told the employee told her he was with me and pointed and the woman who was not working at the desk said "oh the ** lady who can't seem to find her receipt and thinks us ** girls need to find it." I finished at desk and my husband told me what had been said. I asked the door greeter who the woman was and they told me her name was "Tonya" and she was the tire department manager.
I promise you I will tell all this and tell them I will never shop there again and they should not either. I tried calling the store to talk to the store manager but tried for 3 hours and no one ever answered the phone. When I was in the club I asked to speak with the store manager and they told me she was on a conference call and would not be available for about 4 hours. I do not see ** in people nor do I need to shop someplace where employees there think I or my kind owe them something. I will be posting this on all social media sites.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
I caught a nail on the road and took my car for service at my nearest Sam's Club. I arrived at 1.30 pm. I told the attendant that my rear right passenger tire had a nail and that I wanted to know if it was repairable. The attendant told me that it might not be fixable, but that they needed to check it first, and that he was going to pull up the info on my warranty. I was told to leave keys and phone number, that it would take about an hour, and that they would call me back with info. I went inside Sam's and did my shopping and then waited in the dining area. After 2 hours of waiting and no call, I walked back to the tire shop to get an update. The attendant told me that I had a nail on my tire and that it couldn't be fixed. He then asked for my membership card to pull my warranty. He told me my tire purchase wasn't coming up in the system. I explained I bought my tires at a different Sam's Club location.
Attendant explained to me that they have a different system in their shop and that he had to call that other location to confirm tires are still under warranty. That it will take another 30 minutes. I wasn't too happy about it. Then he asked me in front of three other customers what was wrong with me, why was I so moody. I responded that I wasn't too happy for having to spend over 2 hours and my car was still not repaired.
He then said: "We can get it out so you can get it to the other location where you bought your tires. They will treat you better." And after he said that I told him to pull my car out. He then said: "Great then I will, take it to blah location where they can take your **." He went into the back of the shop and told the guy to get my car out that I was taking my business to blah location. He then came back and asked me to wait outside for my car. In other words I was asked to leave Sam's Club and take my business somewhere else. After 15 years with Sam's Club, I will definitely take my business to Costco.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
Made a purchase for an e-card. It didn’t show up. Tried canceling the order. SC wouldn’t cancel it “because it was in process.” Asked for a refund. Denied refund, told, "It is our store policy that we do not return or refund for e cards no matter what." Have already escalated to corporate. They keep passing it off to the flunkies in Customer Service. Flunkies keep repeating over and over and over what their policy is. Avoid SC at all costs.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018
11/23/2018 - Sam's Club - Tuscaloosa/Tire Department. Came in to have 1 tire put on. I had 2 more people in front of me which needed tire service as well. We got there at 3:45 p.m. The service guy told us that they close at 7:00 p.m. today and that we can't be taken care of. So I asked him, "How long will it take you for 2 customers, if they have all 4 tires replaced?" He said between 45 min. to 1 hour each. So I told him if both customers in front of me should have 4 tires put on, that leaves 1 hour and 15 min. to take care of me and to put on 1 tire. So I don't see why I had to leave Sam's Club with a nail or screw in my tire, hope to make it home and hopefully make it back to Sam's Club tomorrow. The only reason I will go back tomorrow is because I bought the tires from there and they are still under warranty. I will never purchase tires from Sam's Club ever again! The tire department/customer service is nonexistent.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2018
Ordered 70 inch tv online. Says delivery the 14th then the 16th. Says it shipped but Pilot who is the delivery company says they haven't picked it up yet. Called customer service and corporate but no help at all. What a joke. Never again. Sam Walton must be turning in his grave that people are ruining what he built up. Minus million stars rating.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2018
Went to purchase gas at Greensboro Sam's Club which I do with 3 different vehicles about 5-7 times a week. Teresa was the rudest person I’ve ever seen. After waiting in line put cones in front of my vehicle so gas guy could fill pump. Never said a word to me!! I had to ask her what was going on and she made me get in another line with 8 vehicles after I had already been waiting... Let everyone in front of me go but put cones behind car in front of me and told me to drive around!!! I will be following up because someone like that should not be working with the public!!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2018
After making 6 trips to Sam's for tires, only to be told after waiting all day that they couldn't find the special order tires I had ordered. I decided that it was time to go to Costco. They beat Sam's Club's price and have the tires in stock. I will be buying at Costco now even though it is 15 miles further than Sam's Club. When I get my prescriptions moved to Costco, I will have no further reason to waste any more time at Sam's Club. That is how Costco treats a 1 day member compared to Sam's Club's treatment of a 21 year member.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2018
I bought 2 TV from Sam’s Club with 4 years warranty plan. Now I have problems call their warranty company which is SquareTrade. They said both my warranty was canceled. I come to Sam’s Club. They said nothing they can do about it. Sam's Club said they sell the warranty but that is the third party. Since I have all the proof but they denied. I want to say this for all the customer who bought electric product and warranty to check and reconcile to buy from different departments. I can believe they are one of the biggest department store in the world and they are not stand by what they sell to their customer.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Nov 17 2018 - Stayed up till midnight for the Nov 10th one day sale. I wanted to purchase the Vizio 70" TV for a one-time price of $649.00 with free shipping. What a joke. Their IT department was ill prepared for the traffic on the website as it crashed at 12:01 AM. After trying to get on the website for an hour I called a number for Sam's Club I found on the Web. They admitted their website problems. He said he could not order the TV for me and I would have to wait for the website to come back up. I went to sleep and set an alarm for 3:00 AM.
I was able to purchase the TV at that time. I received an email saying my order would be shipped and I would receive it on Thursday Nov 15th. Another Joke. My TV has been sitting in a warehouse in Roanoke since Thursday AM and every one I have talked has nothing to offer except it will be shipped in 2-3 business days. I am still waiting for my TV. This is my first and last purchase from Sam's Club online.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Sam's advertised a one day sale beginning at 1201 on 10 Nov 2018. I was online prior to 1201, had my items chosen and in the cart and as soon as the time arrived. The site crashed. Or at least that was what Sam's Club representatives told me later. At exactly 1201, when the sale was to begin, the site went down, any items that were in the cart mysteriously disappeared and an error message that the site would refresh shortly was received.
Shortly turned out to be hours later and when the site did come back, guess what??? None of the sales items were available. There were many more similar, but much more expensive products available, but the one day only items had vanished. I complained to Sam's Club and their response was that the site had a malfunction which caused it to shut down and when it was back online the sale items were gone and any items in the shopping cart had mistakenly been emptied. Sam's also said that there was nothing they could do and were not offering any of the sale items again. All that hype for a scam! That's all it was.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2018
I ordered a Christmas decoration for a Christmas party. It said receive date 11/16/2018 - called the day before it was suppose to be delivered to get a tracking #. They stated, "Don't worry, you will have the product but tomorrow." Called today - the day it was suppose to be here and they stated... "Oh I am sorry it didn't even ship yet." - WELL ONLINE IT SAYS WILL BE ARRIVING BY 11/16/2018 - it said that before I even purchased it and still says it on my order confirmation. Spoke to a few people on top of a manager. NO HELP whatsoever!!! This just makes me never want to order from them again and spread the word to stay away from Sam's. I spoke to a manager and they did nothing for us... For our inconvenience - Looks like Costco will now have all our business. NEVER AGAIN WILL I SHOP at SAM'S!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2018
So there was a huge pre-Black Friday sale on November 10th. I waited a week as they advertised on the site for a week or so a much lower price by simply waiting until the 10th. I wanted to purchase Apple wireless headphones. I got up around 5 am or so to purchase. It said it was out of stock - so annoyed especially since I would have just paid regular price on Amazon Prime (AS USUAL). Anyway none available... grrr. I tried again later in the day and still none available. Then in the afternoon of the 10th there was an availability and the site let me order the headphones. Order went through didn't seem like any issues. Site said I would receive the product on Wed.
Well I started getting concerned when there was NO status update, no shipping tracking number... nothing. Thursday came... I contacted customer support. I was assured someone would get back to me, nothing. Few hours later (very annoyed). Contacted customer support AGAIN - they said there was an issue with the fulfillment center... they assured me someone would be contact me soon. NOTHING!!! Still nothing, no email, no product, no status update. Still says I should receive my product on Wednesday...
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
We shop at the Niagara falls NY Sam's Club frequently, well tonight we had an abusive cashier named Mikayla. All we did was want to check to make sure the pants were not ripped that she just rung up. She proceeded to roll her eyes and get nasty with us. I said, "Boy you are cocky." She said, "Yep and I still get paid," shaking her head egging on a fight. Her coworker looked at her as like, "What are you doing Mikayla". Nothing was done about it...
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2018
Sam's Club had a one day sale advertised on November 10th, and there was some things I wanted to save on, so I tried logging in at a little after 11:00 PM the night before to make sure I was able to get into the website, however, I could not log in because they were experiencing heavy traffic. I kept trying to log in and I got the same message until 3:00 Am, at which time I fell asleep. I woke up at 5:00 AM, and finally was able to get into the website only to find out that the product that I was waiting to get was sold out. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper! There was a limit of 5 of the product to be sold, and in my opinion, that is way too high of a limit for this kind of a sale! Sam's Club, you need to be prepared for heavy internet Traffic for this kind of sale, and lower your limits so people have a chance to get an item they want!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2018
Attempted to leave a negative review ie warning for other consumers looking at buying their gift cards (wow what a convoluted process of activation resulting in a complete waste of time with untrained, unhelpful, oblivious customer service representatives there to render "assistance"). They just keep rejecting the submission with only one of the rejections with a clear reason (rectified to no avail). I rarely leave reviews but their costumer service is so shameful that even if they do not allow negative reviews on their site, the public should be made aware.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2018
I bought a gift that was never delivered, so I called to have it looked into, they said they could refund me and order it again or just refund me. I asked for it to be ordered again. I wanted an exchange essentially. They never reordered it. The price nearly doubled by the next week when they still hadn't received the gift again. I called and they apologized but said nothing they could do. Sale was over. The rep made a mistake. Then, I try and order a sale item online. It lets me go all the way through buying it, and every time I hit place order it took me back to my cart. This went on for 30 minutes and I called. 20 minute hold time, and they say it's now out of stock. It wasnt an hour ago!! Cancelling my membership, not worth it.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2018
Sam's Club has been advertising a big one day sale. It started at midnight. I prepared with my order, however, the Sam's Club site was not. The site crashed immediately and was down for over an hour. Went back several hours later and many of the advertised items are sold out. I am so tired of stores advertising all these "great" deals when they are not prepared to handle the volume of customers that they are going to attract. Instead of dropping a few thousand dollars with Sam's this holiday I will take my business elsewhere.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018
I purchased laptop at Durham 27707 store. Tried to return well within the return policy of 90 days. But, The manager kept saying it is 14 days when the board behind (at customer service center) was showing 90 days. When I pointed her that she turned very rude and kept asking if she can be of any further help (when she was not). The sweeper at the exit door did tell me (seeing my condition)- she is a bit off beat personality. It was weird to me! I ended up returning the laptop at other Sam's location. Note this was incident on 11/2/2018 at 8.15pm - so not sure about the exact name of the supervisor/manager. Watch out for those big scary eyes during those hours. :)
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
I ordered a spa back in August off the Sam's Club website. It was suppose to be delivered by Sept 23. Well it’s been sitting at their delivery carrier (STI) since October 9 and has been promised to be delivered three times. Here it is November 1 with another cancellation of delivery. Now it won’t be delivered until November 9. And all Sam's Club wants to do is provide a $100 refund for the trouble. This is ridiculous they cashed my check for $7000 so they got their money so who cares about the customer. I should of ordered from Costco.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
I called store to make a complaint about a product. It has been an ongoing problem with this store. Yet they are doing nothing about it. I own a small business and I am faced with bad products everyday and losses of money due to BAD PRODUCTS from the Sam's Club store in Cocoa Florida. When I called today I was talked to in a rude manner and I could not speak about the problem product without being told to basically shut up and go somewhere else to buy what I need.
This store's management team is the WORST!! When I asked for Store Manager I was transferred to another Assist. Manager and NO ONE would give me a phone number to Sam's Corp office or to the Area Market Manager which I asked over and over for. I was told they had to get permission to give me the phone numbers and could not do it today. REALLY what does this store's management team have to hide. Sam's needs to replace the staff and maybe even clean the store. The worst Sam's Club Store I have ever shopped in. Replace the store's managers with people that understand we are the customers. I will tell everyone I know to stop shopping at Sam's if this is an accepted policy that must start at the top and is how their managers are trained!!!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
Beware when ordering e-gift cards from Sams. I ordered two Disney $500 e-gift cards for the discounted price on a Wednesday. I read the fine print that says could take up to 48 hrs. It is now Tuesday and I still have not received the gift cards. No fraud verification emails/calls were received so I’m not sure what the problem is. I have placed at least 5 phone calls to check the status. Each rep stating to be patient and try calling back on the next day if I haven’t received. One rep says he escalated my issue and someone will call me for a resolution. I never got that phone call. I’m in the process of just canceling the order. I should have just walked into the store to pick up gift cards. Lesson learned. Also, I tried posting a review to warn others on their website and their “moderators” have emailed me stating they cannot post. Very convenient in my opinion since almost all the reviews give 5 stars.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
The gas oven was delivered with small dent 5/15/2018. LG uses RTA services to do repairs in my area. If you look online, you will see that this company does not have a good reputation. This company showed up to my house 3 times with a damaged replacement part. The next 2 times they didn’t bother showing up to the appointment. No phone call, no apology. Two 30 minute phone calls with LG to get a new services company to do repairs. Still waiting 10/16/2018. Delivery was slow too. We live in the age of Amazon. Nobody takes a month to deliver anything anymore. I could have got it delivered the next day at 3 different stores. All microwaves and ovens basically do the same thing. So it comes down to appearance, features, and customer service. LG fell short in the customer service department and that is reason for the one star. Sam's also blocked my review on their site.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
I bought some pound cake for me and my family. My two-year-old had a piece of blue plastic in her piece. Could have been a Band-Aid part of a glove. Who knows. They won't do anything. No compensation. It's ridiculous. They just put me in circles and passed me around.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
I've had a few issues over the last year with Sam's Club but kept deciding to give them another try. I'm so done. Not only have their products gone downhill but doing business with them is too difficult. My most recent experience sealed the deal for me. I processed an online order for pick-up during my lunch hour at work to pick up on my way home. On the Sam's Club app it allows you to "check in" when you're on the way to the store. It asks you to turn on your location so they know when you're close to the store. When I get there the app asks me if I want the order brought out-I was surprised and clicked that option. I waited but no one came out.
I called the store from my car as I didn't want to miss them when they brought my order out. The person on the phone told me that they don't have that option and he didn't know why the app does this. I go in and get my order. I of course have to wait for them to get it because the "check in" on the app doesn't work either. Once I get home and unpack my items I realize that the meat they gave me is old. What a waste of time and money. I am not a fan of their MM brand at all. This includes their MM cashews that have replaced Planters. The MM cashews are horrible. I will not be renewing my membership.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
I used Samsclub.com to purchase 2 gift cards as a thank you for one of my customers. Sam's Club sent the cards which I forwarded to my customer. The experience my customer had was horrible. The cards were never downloaded with any money. My customer went to Sam's Cub store in Maryland with the receipt I sent her and they told her there was nothing they could do. She returned the cards to me, which I then called Sam's Club and after a few calls they told me to return the cards and they would issue me credit. They issued me credit for one card and I just got an email saying they are sending me another card instead of the credit.
Between emails and phone calls I have spent approximately 2 to 3 hours trying to fix this and it is still not fixed! It is impossible to get any satisfaction from Sam's Club. I just can't believe this is happening. They are the idiots that sent the cards without downloading the money on them and they are putting me through hell to get my money back, and this is only for $110.00 I can't image what it would be like if it was a lot of money. This was my first time dealing with Sam's Club and you can be guaranteed it will be my last. Maybe after another couple of hours dealing with this I will finally get my money back! However I don't hold out a lot of hope.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
Evidently you don't care about your customers and nothing was resolved. Here's my problem. On Sunday 9/23/18 I went to Sam's looking for a 65" tv. I bought a Samsung. Nobody would help me get it in my car. I'm 66 by the way and just had a heart attack 2 months ago. I got it in my trunk. Went back inside for some string. Nothing to cut it with. Ask the manager. She sent me to the service desk. Kid at the service it with desk says, "We have nothing to cut." I walk to Walmart and bought string and a razor knife. Checking out at Walmart I had a security check walk around till I found someone to help me back to my car. Tied it up, headed home, put the tv on the wall. It works 15 minuets. Shuts off about 5 times.
I called Samsung. They said it's defective. I bring it back. Forgot the cord. This is about 5;30 pm. My I ask the punk, "Can I bring the cord tomorrow?" He said I had to take the tv with me. My wife said go get the cord. She will wait then said if I was not back by 6:00 they would throw out or call the police. I just made it back in time then the manager from had to check it out. It been sitting there for a half hour. Now he has the nerve to he needs the box. I brought the box back 7:30 am Monday. We were treated like crap for no reason. The employees treated us like ** too. When I was checking out I'm trying to push the cart to the register. This lady yelling at me about some stupid yellow line. Goodbye Sam's. Hello Costco. Richard **.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018
I submitted photos online and they were scheduled to be done the next day (much more than an hour processing time like they promise). When I arrived at Sam's Club the next day, an hour and a half after they were to be completed, no one was in the photo department and I was told no work was done and would not be completed that day and could be several days because they didn't have anyone that could process them. This isn't the first time that it has happened. Their solution - "We'll refund what you spent" - Big deal - it didn't help with my presentation where I needed them, and I didn't have time to get them printed elsewhere. They could have / should have emailed everyone and let them know that photos were not going to be developed. They lack so much!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
I would give zero stars if I could. We will not be renewing our membership with Sam's, definitely going to Costco!! This particular location use to be really nice, but has gone completely downhill. The store is unkept and unclean. The store employees are vastly lacking in customer service skills to the point where they are unhelpful and rude.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
I ordered a HP laptop. I had to send it back due to it not working correctly. I sent it back, talked to about 20 different people who had done nothing but told lie after lie about me receiving my refund. I get constant runarounds, they always have to check with some department or somebody else. They told me I should received my refund on this day or that day - it never happened. Talk to Melody and Jennifer who suppose to be sup. or manager - they lied about getting something accomplished because it's going on another month and all I want is my $513.67 back from this laptop.
I had to get remote assistant from HP who gave me FAIL ID CODE & I gave all this info to them on several basis. They got all info tracking numbers from me sending, failure. I'd code, the date, time and person who signed for it in receiving and they are still trying to SCAM ME OUT OF MF MONEY. I am working to get checked into from someone outside of their customer service help. Have anyone NOTICED they don't have anybody else you get in contact with. No other phone number but the one used 1-888-746-7726. SCAM SCAM SCAM FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD is most definitely all I can say for SAM'S CLUB. NEVER AGAIN!!! 1 Star is way too many.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
If I could rate a negative star I would. Not only is there limited options to resolve an issue, I am now forced to write a letter to the executive team to have my issue resolved. Sam's Club has failed to honor an online promotion for iPhone 8 purchase (150 gift card). I have wasted 2 months of my time attempting to resolve this matter with the only option of an 800# which only provides different answers each call, promises not kept and continued frustrations. I am no closer to having this resolved. Shame on you Sam's Club - you cannot advertise a promotion and not follow through. I will no longer do business with such a company and will make it my mission to have them honor their promotion.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
Do not order anything from Sam's Club online because they will steal from you. I ordered a bed frame and it was damaged upon delivery so we refused the shipment. That was on September 1st. The shipping company shipped it back to their warehouse on the 6th with a tracking number. Sam's Club claims they don't have the bed frame. Today is the 21st and they still claim it's not in their warehouse. Basically we are out almost $600 because they haven't refunded our money and "say" they don't have the product in their warehouse when they do have it. I've talked with 4 different people and they all say the same thing. We will look into it. That's all they say.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
This card is operated by Synchrony Bank. I have other business cards that were taken over by Synchrony Bank. When you call they access your card by your phone number so if you have more than one card, the computer only recognize one card. Making payments is confusing. They get misposted. Trying to pay online is impossible because the system does not recognize the information from SAM’s card. Every month for the last many months I have been told that my computer access would be corrected. I am trying to make a payment again tonight and I cannot access the account.
I call and the computer indicates that it does not recognize my input. SO I tried the online chat that the phone refers a person to... and received no assistance because they cannot help with credit cards online. I asked for Corporate number and was told they only give out the 886 number, which does not recognize my impute. Two weeks ago I emailed corporate office of Synchrony Bank and have not received a response... At one time I loved this card, but since Synchrony took over the card, I have closed it out with plans of paying off the balance and it is not easy.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2018
I have often said I don't care how "GOOD" a store is... I REFUSE to pay a membership fee and/or annual fee to shop or use a credit card. Why do I need to pay exorbitant prices for the privilege of shopping in said stores like Sam's Club and Costco, when the bad far outweighs the good... I would have to travel almost an hour, one way, to get to either store... and credit card companies, heck no, I am NOT going to pay YOU to use your card, just because... you should be paying me every time I use it, since it is promoting your business... not to, even, mention the interest rates you charge for using it, that should be more than enough to cover ANY annual fee you charge.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2018
Late in August, 2018, I foolishly purchased a set of Pirelli tires for my Toyota FJ Cruiser. When I was called to the tire department for the completed installation the 'mechanic' presented me with one of the lug studs off the driver's side front wheel. They had broken it during the installation. Things proceeded from there. To make this a bit shorter: It's obvious that the tire installers used an impact wrench to set the lug nuts on without regard to proper torquing of the nuts. It required two subsequent trips to a nearby Big O tire shop to have all 12 lug studs replaced on the two front wheels. All had been stretched by over-torquing. The shop told me that they observed that the front wheels were torqued to 120 ft-lbs. Recommended for the FJ is 80-90.
Two trips to Big O, a local alignment shop and another tire/maintenance shop in my town of Pueblo CO determined that not only had Sam's Club destroyed my car's lug studs, the tires were grossly under-inflated. Top inflation for the tires is 80 lbs; recommended for my use is 50 lbs. The tires were at about 32 lbs. All four tires were also improperly balanced. In total, I have spent $246.00 and about 12 hours personal time correcting the damage and incompetence of the Sam's Club tire dept. The only upside to the story is that the local Sam's Club did not question my request for recompensation for the $204 for the lug stud repair. I'm still out $42.00 for the balancing. Moral: DON'T LET SAM'S CLUB TOUCH YOUR CAR!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
I went into the Sam's Club in San Bernardino California every other day looking for an item that was offered for in store pick up for 4 weeks. Got lied to and told that they were not going to carry the item and it was a mistake. Then the Bakery Manager Micheal told me it was a Labor Day Item Only and would be there only on September 3, 2018. I went down there and still nothing. I spoke to the Store Manager and he said he was going to email the Corporate Office and in a few days it would be removed. It has been a week now and it is still on there. If you check you can see it as of today. The Member Mark Colossal Cinnamon Roll (44 oz) Cinnamon Roll. Item #98065079|Model # PLU 29186. If they are not going to carry the item just take it off the site instead of lying to its members. Also the bakers' staff is so rude making comments about people being fat enough and shouldn't be eating stuff like that.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018
Such a horrible experience from initially placing the order, to receiving the order and just a NIGHTMARE trying to return!!! Before you order know that it is a process to return and you CANNOT return the item to the store. I’ve never received such horrible customer service before and never had an issue ordering anything online with Sam's Club; until this chair became the order NIGHTMARE! Chair is very uncomfortable and very narrow! Go buy a gaming chair elsewhere - maybe in person! So you can sit in it try it and such!!!
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
I received Sam's Club Home Collection advertising booklet/magazine today, went to the local store to look for 2 items that were advertised but they didn't have them, went home and searched for those 2 items on their online site (SamsClub.com) only to find out that they didn't have those 2 items at all. So deceiving, their advertising brochures are out of date, they should be taken to court for straight lying to their customers.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
I was a Sam's member for 20 years and finally pulled the plug and joined Costco. Sam's gasoline price is very high compared to Costco, Sam's got unhealthy dog/cat food, with similar price Kirkland products are more healthy. Missing receipt is a nightmare in Sam's, Costco pulls up receipt from member's ID#. You can find more organic/natural products with similar or little bit more price in Costco but in Sam's zero and nada. Electronic products are cheaper in Costco than Sam's. I bought one laptop, the savings paid off Costco membership fee. Costco membership fee is $15 more than Sam's but service is 1000 times better than Sam's. In a word sadly Sam's Club is more profit oriented and not geared towards the consumers.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
I am a avid shopper at Sam’s Club and I spend more money than what we every single time. I went today Sunday labor weekend to pick up my children’s favorite snacks. As I walking out the lady that takes receipts doesn’t take the 3 people in front and lets them walk out and then goes and stops me and asks for ours. She counts out items over 3 times then grabs my cart and tells me I cannot go anywhere and stands in front of me. I ask for my receipt and she said “NO” you cannot leave. She then continues to call for the manager. Mind you, I have NEVER stolen in my life. My husband and I work our butts off for our money. I ask for her to move and she continues to pull my cart from me. I am horrified about how I was treated and my husband recorded the entire thing and I am sending it to corporate.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018
2 guys wandering around in bay/auto service. Entrance locked for customers, inside store stood twenty minutes along with a lady in front of me, who said she’d been waiting 30 minutes for someone to wait on her so she could purchase tires. I finally walked outside and around store by garage doors which were open. One guy started yelling at me that customers could not enter. I said, "Is anyone going to wait on customers," he ignored me and walked away. I reminded him that I was a customer and should be waited on, he said something under his breath and walked away. I walked around the outside of building and went to tire/auto desk, lady still waiting, finally leaving. I asked lady sitting by entrance to contact a manager and she said she couldn’t leave her post. Ridiculous. I left and plan on cancelling my Sam’s Card. Costco has never treated me like this. Totally unacceptable!!
Updated review: Dec. 8, 2022
Had to contact Sam's CEO to get reimbursed for the wheel damage. The issue is now resolved.
Original Review: Aug. 23, 2018
Sam's Club in Easley SC ruined the 4 rims on my Cadillac installing new tires - dents, scratches, scrapes. The store manager took pictures of the damage, agreed with the issue and sent pictures off. 2 weeks later I got a call from someone saying Sam's would not help compensate me for the damage. I called the number on the back of my Sam's preferred card asking for a manager to discuss. No manager available they would call me back. No call as of today. Sam's cannot ruin my rims and not pay for the damage!
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
I have RECORDED ALL CALLS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN HEARING HOW INEPT SAM’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT IS. I’m a on my 10th call to Sam’s Club customer service re: this order. I have been disconnected twice, once by Alexis, and once by Sherry. I have been given MISINFORMATION SEVERAL TIMES and I have the recordings to prove everything I’m saying. It was our first order with Sam’s, we signed up online for a membership and paid. Then we placed an online order for a trampoline and the system took the Billing address as the Ship To address (even though I put the default address as the correct shipping address). I placed The ORIGINAL call to change the address 12 mins after the order was placed, the website clearly says “You have 1 hour to call and change the order before it’s too late.”
But according to the 1st rep (Eddy) and a Supervisor (Kendrick), since we paid $55 more and upgraded to the “better” Plus membership (like the computer said to do so we didn’t have to pay $35 shipping fees), “the system” automatically put the order into “order pending” and NO-ONE could change the order (including the shipping address) until it comes out of that status, so it was on me to call back AGAIN and get it changed before it was shipped to the wrong address. Of course at this point the funds are already on hold and that would take a few days to drop off if we cancelled and reordered. So I am now on my 10th call having to explain this over and over, one rep (Jeannie) not sure of the name b/c she was hard to understand, said, “Don’t worry it will probably ship to the right address since it’s the default address,” even though the system CLEARLY SHOWS THE SHIPPING ADDRESS IS INCORRECT.
Rep #7 Sherry at least gave me a REFERENCE number to use and said to call back after FedEx gets the package “IN THE HANDS” give that # and whoever I get on the phone will call FedEx and get it changed. NOT... I called back and got Jeannie or Jeanine who said she couldn’t do it tonight b/c FEDEX is closed (at 8pm), only after I told her I just got off the phone with them. She said she’d call and put me on hold for 14 mins, meanwhile I called FedEx and had them on the other line, and she never came back.
I finally hung up called Sam’s back and got Sierra who spoke with the FEDEX rep that I had gotten on the line, but said she had to call them directly with their acct number to change the address, it took her 4 Times to get the address correct then she Put me back on hold to CALL, so I get off with the FedEx rep and SIERRA comes back to say they wouldn’t do it. FEDEX WOULDN’T TAKE HER ACCOUNT NUMBER AND THE ADDRESS??? So I ask for another Supervisor and guess what? After being talked to in a completely condescending manner Andresia the supervisor tells me she can’t do it because she doesn’t even have the account number that Sierra just said they had. In all the calls NO OTHER REP EVER MENTIONED HAVING TO DO THIS.
I asked for Corporate and ANDRESIA the supervisor said “this is corporate...” Thank God I have nothing better to do after just moving in a new house, 6 states away than talk to unprofessional, ill trained people that have no interest in doing their jobs! Again I have recorded all calls for anyone interested in hearing what Horrible Customer Service Sounds Like.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018
I have contacted my local Sam's Club to ask why they quit stocking Nonni's Biscottis. I have been told that Corporate make these decisions. They also told me to contact Corporate direct. I contacted Corporate and was told by them that the local Sam's Club takes care of these matters. This has to be the worse company that I have ever seen for customer service. I need to consider joining Costco in the future.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018
I placed a order for several products on July 31. After a week when nothing had arrived, I called customer service. The representative told me that the products had been damaged in shipping and were on their way back to Sam's Club. After almost an hour she successfully processed a replacement order which she said would be delivered on Friday 10th or Saturday August 11th. Finally on Monday 13th, 5 of the 6 products arrived. I logged onto Samsclub.com and discovered that the 6th product had had a label created but had never been handed over to FedEx. I called Sam's Club straight away and after a lengthy period of deteriorating conversation, the representative said that she would escalate the issue to a back office team.
I have just spent over an hour on the phone only to be told that I have to wait for the back office team to get around to working out why the product hasn't shipped and then rectify the issue. It is amazing how Samsclub.com didn't have to wait or lose any time in getting payment which they have had for over a week. It is also amazing how quickly they coax you into upgrading your membership to Premium. With Sam's Club, life is a one-way street, their way. Whatever you do, DO NOT do business with this incompetent and mismanaged organization. At this stage, I would have to rate their activities as FRAUD.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018
I ordered a TV from Sam's online and it was to be delivered today. The truck had the wrong TV so I called customer service and they told me that they had knowingly sent a different TV because the one I ordered was out of stock (listed for $300 less than the item I ordered). I received no calls prior to the delivery. They just sent me the wrong item and I guess hoped because it was a bigger brand name that I would be pleased with it, despite it being a much inferior product. I have never had any experience this poor ordering items online. They offered a refund and nothing else at the end of all of this. This could have been handled the day after the order had they just called me.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
I hope this message finds you and your family well. I am reaching out to you because I am in a state of confusion after working with Sam's Club Credit Card division. I have heard great things about you and I have been a member of your company for the past 4 years and have recommended your services to countless small businesses. I am requesting your assistance as this event is not what I have come to expect in terms of quality and outcome from your company's products. I'm hoping we can work together to resolve this as amicable as possible.
Here is the data: I most recently paid 90% of my balance. In response, Sam's Club credit reduced my available credit by 75% negatively impacting my credit score. I understand that there are automated processes in place that can cause these things, I thought that surely this is a mistake, In response, I called and eventually spoke with a Supervisor, all standard procedure. The final response was "I'm sorry and there is nothing I can do."
As a businessman who sits on the boards of various non-profits / for-profits of which include a chamber of commerce and other small business focused organizations, I am concerned. I am concerned that the companies that I have recommended a bad product to my colleagues, friends, and family. My life's work is to put communities and small businesses in the best possible position to succeed based on my past experience and expertise. I am no longer I can champion Sam's Club as a quality product. From your reputation with support of Small businesses, I have great hope that this situation is not standard procedure and that we can work together to resolve this issues.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
On 10/7/2017, I purchased 4 new tires at club 18-8160. Now, about 10 months later, I went to a different Sam's club near my home (club 06651), and they said that my vehicle is too rusty to safely lift the vehicle to rotate the tires. Sam's club won't to stand behind their poor decision to install 90,000 mile warranty tires on a car that won't be able to get one tenth of the mileage warranty. If they would have told me that my vehicle was too rusty, I wouldn't have purchased new tires. Sam's won't reimburse me for any of my out-of-pocket expenses. It looks like Sam's just wants to make the sale, and forget about the customer.
Reviewed July 30, 2018
Bought a Diamond ring for my wife with a 7 year warranty in 2013. Now in 2018, it needs a repair, but since I don't have my transaction number (I have everything else though) I'm being told that there's nothing that can be done. Feeling ripped off.
Reviewed July 25, 2018
My account was in good standing. They allowed an unauthorized user to cancel my account and then they confiscated my cash back. I was the cardholder and they refused to give me my cash back under any circumstances. Customer service is terrible and most communication was bad at best.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I paid $200 for a battery and tire rotation. When I went to pick up car the power steering was disabled because the connection to the battery was broken by a Sam’s employee. Now I have to bring it to a repair shop, miss work and out of more money. The Sam’s manager says they will reimburse me up to $250 of the cost, then I need to go through their insurance department. Well I paid for the battery and could not move my car, So why do I need to wait for the insurance department? The repair bill should be paid in full as I give it to them. I am also out of transportation for who knows how long until it is fixed.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
I have a complaint about action of local manager Athens, GA. Over the last two months I sent 4 emails to "Sam's Club Help Center". I received an incident number: ** and there was no follow up. I feel that we are treated badly by Sam's. We are a member for over 10 years with more than $70,000 in sales. Please bring this issue up to CEO; Your Sam's Club Help Center is ineffective and is probably in need of an internal review and management replacement.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
The nearest Sam's is thirty minutes from me. It was advertised as the best place to buy in bulk for a family. I saved money at my local place (Kroger) but wasted money on the membership and the lack of sale items. Why would anyone spend $45 a year on a membership to something that has high prices? Used my card once. I wish I could get my money back. Frozen bulk vegetables are twice as high as any other place near me, it's over crowded, most of the clothing is poor quality. I'm chalking it up to a bad decision that I'll never repeat.
Reviewed July 9, 2018
Dealing with Samsclub.com has been a nightmare! We ordered a sectional and 4 mattresses which were suppose to be 2 day shipping but because items were not in stock it was going to take up to a month to receive so I cancelled my order. The lady from Sam's Club said, "It wouldn't be a problem," that nothing had left the warehouse (because it wasn't in stock) and I would receive my refund of $1400 within 3 to 5 business days. On the 3rd day instead of getting my refund I start receiving the mattresses and bed frames that I had cancelled. I called Sam's Club to inform them (which they were unaware of) at which point they start holding my money until they receive all of their merchandise back. The merchandise they didn't even know they were sending me. I have called Sam's Club 16 times now to try and resolve this problem (and it has became a big problem.)
We are a working class family, $1400 is a lot of money to us for Sam's Club to be holding hostage till they can figure out their mistake. It has now been a month and I still don't have my $1400. FedEx will drop off boxes and say they only have 1 label and can only pick up one package. I call Sam's, Sam's is suppose to have it worked out with FedEx, couple of days later, same thing. As of last Friday, the last 16 people I had talked to I guess forgot to put my account in the "automatic refund category" so I can get my money back. I am now waiting AGAIN 3 to 5 business days to see my refund. They have received all of their merchandise as of last week. YET I STILL DONT HAVE MY MONEY! They took my funds hostage and made my family suffer because of their own mistake!!! I will never shop Sam's Club again!
Reviewed July 7, 2018
Ordered 4 tires during Sam's 4th of July sale online. Not given the opportunity to pay online when ordering, just said I would be contacted when the tires were received at my local store. My tires arrived a couple of days later after the sale had ended. Went to store for installation and was told I had to pay full price because the tires had to be paid for during the sale not just ordered. At no time during the ordering process was this indicated, but on the receipt that I printed after ordering there was a statement in fine print that said it needed to be paid during the promotion. Why would I be able to order tires online and then have to go to the store to pay and then have to go back to the store for installation when the tires arrived? Totally deceptive practice.
Reviewed July 5, 2018
Don't bother with free Plus Member shipping. It may seem like a great idea to use your free plus member benefit and have items shipped... it isn't a great idea. Head to the store or use someone with experience like Amazon. I ordered 3 items recently and chose to have them shipped because I didn't need them for a week or so. When the box showed up only one of my items was inside. The box said it weighed 24.85 but when I picked it up from FedEx it weighed 3.70 pounds. They also tried to tell me that three large items fit inside a 13x11x8 box. One item fit inside. Dealing with their chat to get my items or a refund was absolutely horrible and ridiculous. Them telling me that they would refund the items as a "courtesy" and implying that I really did receive them is horrible customer service.
I offered pictures showing only one item fit in the box that included the tracking label visible in the photo but they aren't actually set up to receive anything logical like proof. They just want to make you feel like you are trying to get one over on Sam's Club. I'm including a picture (without tracking because my address is on it) to show that they tried to convince me that I really did receive a the 4 pack of Ziplocs in the box as well as a 24 pack of 5 hour energy drinks and a 225 ounce bottle of Persil laundry detergent. Where would the other two items even have fit in that box?
Reviewed July 2, 2018
Store manager did not let me return an iPad Pro because she did not understand her own return policy and she insisted iPads were cellular devices that needed to be returned within 14 days. (This iPad was not a cellular device and could be returned within 90 days.) Despite all my efforts to explain to her, she kept ignoring me and going to the next customer, which was really rude especially considering how polite I was being.
Anyway, went home and talked to Sam's Club corporate. They confirmed that I was right and she was wrong and told me to return it. I said I tried and she's refusing. So they sent me a return label to ship it to them instead, which I did immediately. However, they simply kept the device and never gave me my money back. I called and called, and emailed a million times. All I keep getting back is that they will escalate the issue and someone would get back to me. But the person who gets back to me answers something that has nothing to do with my returned item or refund. They either talk about another item that is unrelated, or they tell me that the other unrelated item has already been refunded.
Finally got someone who understood what I was saying. He told me to go to the store for a refund and to show them the proof (which he attached) that they have received the iPad and to give me the refund. The store said they couldn't refund without the item... which I no longer have because I sent it to Sam's. This has been going on for 3 months. I don't understand how no one is able to simply issue me the freaking refund even though they can see that the item has been returned? It's $1000 we're talking about. If an employee is reading this please contact me on how to get my money back!
Reviewed July 2, 2018
Bought ground beef & the package weight said 5lbs 12 ounces. When I got home and divided into portions for the freezer the weight was 4lbs 12 ounces. I have a very reliable scale so I know this was correct. Called the meat department & they could care less. Basically told me their scale is correct. Made no effort to make it right.
Reviewed June 30, 2018
I have bought 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab As from Sam's Club and 3 of them have been defective. Twice there were verticle lines on the displays and one drops the internet connection and has to be restarted 5 or 10 times a day. Based on this, I believe that Sam's Club is selling factory seconds. Another tablet from a different source does not have either of these problems.
Reviewed June 17, 2018
At Sam's Club, sat down after cleaning table off with hand sanitizer out of my own bottle and napkins watching supervisor with Karen at a dirty table also talking about personal life. Food was greasy and uncooked. Tea was old and lemonade was water. Both me and my daughter got sick an hour later. Jodi manager for corporate needs to come and get better management for Lincoln NE South Sam's. Pizza was limp. I have never been there and it was this bad and all this on Father's Day even 6/17/2018. I asked 1 team member why it was so bad and poor guy said it's been getting worse since last year.
Reviewed June 8, 2018
This has been the worst experience I ever had ordering online! I placed an order to be picked up in one of the clubs in another state, so a family member can pick it up for me. The website does not give you the option to pay for it before pick up. The huge issue if you are outside the state or city, no one in your family can get what they need.
Try to cancel the order, five minutes after I place it, the website does not allow you to do it, I call the club to trying to pay for it before pick up, they couldn't help. I called customer service, they couldn't cancel it, take a payment, or charge it on my account. They suggested to call the club, the club suggested to call customer service, customer service suggested to cancel online and reorder it, they are not even aware that the website does not give you the option to pay for it online when is a pick up... Two hours later you still in the same loop with no answers at all. Unbelievable! It is worthless to order from Sam's. It goes far beyond my understanding how they can keep a business running like that.
Reviewed June 4, 2018
I ordered a special order tire online for in store pickup. Said 3 to 5 days. I ordered all 4 of my tires this way previously and had no problem. One of my tires has a bubble in it and I am unable to drive it safely. I wanted to keep with the same tire since I am unable to afford all new tires. And they are in good condition otherwise. On day 5 I call to inquire about the location of my tire and cannot get through to the club. Was to pick the tire up at. So I call online order support and was on hold for 12 minutes before talking to a person. He said he was going to call me. The club put me on hold and after a few minutes someone else picked up the line and the customer service rep was gone. After a few minutes talking to the new guy I realized that this was the wrong Sam's Club. So I called online support back had another 12 minute wait. Talked to a lady who basically said she can not help me and I need to call my Sam's Club.
I explained that I did and I cannot contact them. She suggested driving there. Which I can not because my tire is bad. I asked if I can talk to someone that can solve my problem. She said I need to call my club. Hung up and recalled my club and again the tire department was unavailable. Transfer to member assistance and she transferred me to someone in tires. After another 10 minutes he told me he found my tire. It is as in the back. Probably just came in this morning. Long story short I spent Almost 2 hours of my morning trying to find out where my order was. Sam's needs a better system for this. I will never order anything online through Sam's again. One of the tire employees even said it’s best to special order them in the store so you can bypass the online process. What’s that tell you.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I enjoy going to Walmart and Sam's Club because if I need any help at all there's always someone there to answer any questions that I may have. I find the prices reasonable and in most instances hard to beat.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
Love the selections, prices and never had problem w/ employees. Only negative thing is I see something I want and if I don't purchase it then, it won't be available next visit (even same week).
Reviewed May 30, 2018
All in all my last Sam's Club purchase went well. But their customer service sucked. It seems like me asking them to fix their overcharge was a hassle. Part of the issue was the CSR didn't speak fluent English making the whole ordeal that much more difficult. Came to find out that said CSR spoke perfect English and was screwing around with us. Fortunately, management was helpful and apologetic.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
Can get great deals on things I need at Sam's Club. This is important as I live on Social Security. Just wish the Plus membership was not so expensive, but the additional discounts help.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
I stopped shopping at Sam's Club due to the check out cashier's sales pitches and offer questions. It was extremely annoying and rude. It's only obvious Sam's Club is desperately try to milk as much money from customers as they possibly can. It's not enough that we are purchasing items, but the cashiers molest customers with offers and sales pitches, too? I strongly resented it and it took every bit of strength for me not to let the cashiers have it. It is so annoying. But I know the checkers are told by employers to harass the customers this way. Gone are the days when customers were treated with appreciation for shopping at stores. Sam's Club employees don't seem like friendly human beings. Instead I feel like they are wishing they could rob the customers any way they can.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
My biggest issue with this store is that they don't have a fitting room. Why sell clothing if your customers can't try it on? I found 4 different swimsuits that I wanted to try on and I knew they didn't have a fitting room so I asked if it was possible that I use the family restroom to try them on. She tells me no. I would have to purchase them all and then bring back what does not fit. They are $30 a piece!!! Do I look like I'm made of money? What kind of nonsense is that?! So needless to say I handed over all the sizes that I had and walked out. For a store that requires a membership to shop there you would think that they would accommodate their customers a bit better. Get it together Sam's! (Holland, Ohio)
Reviewed May 26, 2018
I like the clothes has Quality & good price! It's convenience to eat and sit down. Most important I feel safe. When I drive they check my wheel and they honest unlike the dealer. I asked them why I have yellow light they said, "Will cost you $500." I'm serious! I couldn't believe it. Sam's Club did not cost me any.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I love Sam's. I shop and find all the things that I need and also some new ones that usually end up on my weekly list. Love their products, the prices are good, and I also get gas when I shop.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
Too many carts in the way while people eat free samples. Too much show and tell. Boxes for purchase are junk. People checking full carts waste time. They can't check everything in carts. Their script answer is to make sure I got everything I wanted. They have no idea what I wanted. Best place for food is at Publix were they really do help. Clothing is best at Stein Mart were prices are great and store is a pleasure to shop in without all the clutter.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
I usually shop at samsclub.com, which is great; however, customer service varies from awful to great, depending on staff available. Example, you come in to pick up your order and are referred to the kiosk, which is nonexistent or has been moved. But overall most experiences are okay.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
I purchased a gas grill. I paid almost $200 to have it assembled and delivered to my home. Naturally, I expected a brand new grill. What they did was just bring the old, nasty, floor model to my home. I was not present when they delivered it, so I could not refuse it. When I wrote to the store and even called them, they REFUSED to get me a new, out of the box, grill and were of no help whatsoever. Sam’s Club is horrible, STAY AWAY if you value your money.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
After walking into a local Sam's Club I was looking to purchase a printer and came across a model that had been marked down. The item was sold out at this location but the store searched the local market and found one in stock at a store about 30 minutes away. I called the store to confirm they had it and they offered to hold it for me since I was on my way over. When I went to check out the price was substantially higher and I alerted them that the item was marked down and told them what had happened at the other store. They promptly told me that it did not matter and that was that store's price.
I promptly handed them my membership card and told them to keep it and walked out. I then called the corporate office to file a complaint and after spending 30 minutes on the phone was told that the first store manager had called the second store to resolve the issue and was told that they would not honor the price. The representative then offered me a gift card for the difference for my inconvenience and told me I would hear something in a few days.
Below is the response: "We hope you are having a wonderful and successful day. My name is Leticia an associate from Sam's Club, it is a pleasure to help you. I apologize can't help you, in this case you need visit our club where they provided you information about Item with less price. We cannot honor the same price with gift card because we don't have history about your purchase. Please contact a manager from this club 4418 W. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27407. In advance a thousand apologies for all this inconveniences but I'm doing my best in order to assist you the way you deserve." Maybe it's me but this looks like a 4th grader wrote it and is the most unprofessional response I have ever seen. As a business owner and former Sam's Club member I will never walk into a Sam's Club or Walmart again.
Updated review: June 10, 2018
After few hours after posting the review here and Sams Club online, I was contacted by the manager of my local Sams Club, Mr. Robert **. I met him in the Club and he fixed it right away, politely explained to me how it could happen and making sure everything was fixed and made sure I walked away happy. Thank you Mr. **.
Original Review: May 15, 2018
My wife is the membership owner, SamsClub.com decided to do a unauthorized credit card test run on her card for $1, just so they could send her a card stating: "Great news! Your membership will automatically renew...." Who in the world gave Samsclub.com permission to do such a thing??? Not my wife for sure. Also, my wife NEVER purchased anything online, how did samsclub.com get a hold of her CC info and permission for automatic renewal??? Since we noticed the unauthorized charge, we immediately called the bank and canceled her card. Had no clue what happened until the automatic renewal card showed up on the mail.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I ordered 15 rolls of Shrink Wrap from Sam's Club for a Feed the Hungry Charity Event. The stated delivery date was well before the event. Four days later, I received a notice from FedEx stating that my 2 items were on their way. I called Sam's Club to find out where the other 13 rolls were. They "investigated" and found out that they (Sam's Club) had incorrectly filled the order. I explained very clearly during my hour phone call that I needed all 15 rolls within the next two days. They said they would fix it and I would hear back from them. I frantically searched all online suppliers but none were able to meet the two day turnaround. I heard nothing back from Sam's Club all day... Then I received a notification from FedEx that the missing 13 items were at their facility being packaged for shipment.
I called Sam's Club and had them verify that they were doing a two day or overnight ship so that the rolls would make the charity event. They saw the notes stating that it was Sam's Club's error and the items were needed within 2 days BUT they could not call FedEx and request a priority ship. The items were going to arrive the day after the charity event. I told them that I can not use the shrink wrap AFTER the event was over. They told me to just return the items for a refund. REALLY??? No concern what so ever with wanting to correct their mistakes and keep a customer satisfied.
I had to beg volunteers to drive 60-75 miles out to various stores to find and purchase the Shrink Wrap that Sam's Club wasn't going to deliver on time. I am so furious over such an unprofessional way to run a business. Yes, I am just one customer out of their very large customer pool but if they treat us all like we are insignificant they will find themselves having a Going Out of Business Sale.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
Do not believe the "White Glove" shipping claim. The company that Sam's Club uses (MDX, Ryder) for shipping your furniture uses an automated scheduling system that provides you with a time that is convenient for them. I never was able to receive my furniture because I could not get a time scheduled. Even when I got close to a time I could be there to receive my product they were unwilling to wait 10 minutes for me to get home. Terribly frustrating if you work! I spent time calling all of the phone numbers I could find to get scheduled, which resulted in being transferred to automated phone messages.
When I did get ahold of a person, they were extremely rude and nothing was resolved. After over a month, I still have not gotten any furniture or my money returned to me. So if you want to get totally ripped off and waste your time buy your furniture from Sam's. I tried to leave a review on the Sam's Club website but if you click less than 3 stars it will not allow you to submit it. Very deceptive!
Reviewed April 17, 2018
On Saturday April 14th, 2018 we were getting ready to attend our grandsons’ baseball game when we noticed we had a flat. I thought I could fix to get to the ballgame. Unfortunately, the hole was too big to plug, so I called our local Sam’s Club to see if I could get an appointment. I was told it was first-come-first-served, so I proceeded to the store.
I was told I had violated the warranty by attempting to fix it. The receipt I had from 11-11-15, the original purchase date, had no warranty information attached that explained these road hazards stipulations. One of the associates procured a laminated or framed copy of a document with these rules stating that I had signed these, without ever capable of producing my signed copy – there was none. The puncture could not be fixed and I asked if it could be prorated. I begged if there was something Sam’s could do, and one of the associates said I could take it back to Gainesville where I had originally purchased the tires after a tire blowout and about 140 miles from my home. I had no choice but to ask to replace the tire.
Notwithstanding the lack clarity in the warranty, the way it was explained to me seemed to imply that in the case of a flat, one must call Sam’s roadside assistance, so they can change the tire and determine if a replacement is needed. So, if a motorist is stuck in the middle of nowhere and a local helps that motorist and fixes the tire to get the motorist back on the road to a safe place, the act of attempting to fix the tire immediately violates the warranty. That is a horrible thought of being stranded and refusing assistance from any other service but Sam’s roadside service to validate the warranty.
I caution all buyers to be aware of the fine print and understand that the warranty requirements can only be satisfied in those rare occasions where one can drive to a Sam’s Club; or where one can drive on a donut (unsafe) until the flat tire can be driven to a Sam’s Club; or worse yet, forced to use services other than say, AAA and risk unsafe conditions with unknown services. Every document is vague and misleading.
I have contacted Sam's and the email response I received says, "We're sorry, but Sam's can't do a thing," and was told to call the tire manufacture. It seems unreal that the 24-hour roadside service, the road hazard protection, the lifetime tire balance, rotation, flat repair and the waste disposal are all manufacturer’s warranty whether it’s Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, etc. Again, I hope this letter will help other consumers weigh the true value of Sam’s auto and tire warranty. This scenario cost me another $118.09, but more importantly, stained my perception of Sam’s Club.
Reviewed April 14, 2018
So I previously reviewed a mattress from here. It was my only purchase from Sam's. I made sure my profile was set up to NOT auto-renew. Guess what? They charged my account 45.00! My option to get my money back is drive 45 min to store, get a gift card that can be used at Walmart or Sam's only or get this... wait 8 to 10 WEEKS to get my cash back!! They had and have no right to my money. I am curious as to how many others have been screwed like this.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
Once again, I win an auction item and it isn't received. I fill out the Sam's Club online order issue form and get a confirm w/ a reference number. The usual happens - no one ever does anything about it and no one responds to follow-ups. Don't bother with online chat assistance after 5 p.m. (maybe even before 5), I'm pretty sure those working are overseas (by the language used). No help whatsoever. In the recent past, I've been asked for inappropriate info. for a customer service request (such as date of birth). WTH? I also had a charge on my account that was never made - and I suspect they had a data breach that was never reported. I'm very concerned about what's happening to Sam's Club and think I need to quit ordering online from Sam's. NO WONDER THEY ARE CLOSING A BUNCH OF STORES...terrible. A good business model run straight into the ground.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I am a plus member, pay the additional membership cost. They offer free flat tire repair. I had a tire that would lose air after a week or so. Took to Sam's Club for repair, they informed me the wheel needed cleaned as was losing air along the bead. Upon removing tire from the wheel they notice an old patch inside tire. Now they decide it is unsafe to reinstall the wheel on the rim. Want me to buy a new tire because the tire I own had a tire patch. They put my spare on. I let the store, took my wheel & tire that Sam's removed but wouldn't reinstall to another tire dealer. They installed with no questions. I had to pay the mount & balance. I have taken numerous tires which mostly were purchased at Sam's Club in for tire repair...they never agree to fix as they state when selling you a membership. Only want to sell you a new tire or set if all wheel drive. I would never purchase another tire or membership from Sam's Club.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
Aurora CO Sams Club: I am 100% disappointed in the customer service I received this evening. I speak to someone stating my membership had expired, she had told me because of the circumstances I could do a one day pass... Then I could renew my membership, I wish I would have gotten her name because she was very helpful and polite. However, I go to purchase one item and in line told the cashier what the lady I spoke to had said. She greeted me, smiling, just happy. The cashier had said okay she may need an override, has a lady nearby and calls her over... We told her I was just wanting one item and that I was doing a one day pass. She rudely responds "who told you that" and then takes me to stand in line at the service desk, (after I had been standing in line already before) she goes to a lady at the desk and is telling her the situation and is then yelling across to me IN FRONT of all the customers.
"Well it wasn't her!" "I don't know who told you that" etc. She then has me come to the desk as I'm asking her twice "does this mean I can't get this?" (I'm already appalled at her lack of professionalism and VERY embarrassed). Then asking her name, (it's HEATHER) She's still raising her voice as she's asking the cashier Bertha to ring me up... Walks off and then gossips to ANOTHER employee of what's going on. (This whole time other employees are watching this).
Long story short, I was able to purchase what I needed and after being a member for years I'm highly disappointed in the lack of customer service and I would be very surprised if myself, friends or family ever go there again. I wouldn't be surprised if half their employees dislike their job because of her and how many other consumers have been disappointed in how she treated them too. Instead of apologizing and helping me, she made sure I was fully aware they are charging me an additional 10%.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
This experience was a disaster. The product is okay. The problem I had was with Sam's Club. The first file cabinet delivered was badly damaged on the back side from the top to the bottom, even though the packaging did not give any indication of this. Once I tried to return the item I had to make at least 10 phone calls to the Sam's Club call center. I was promised that they would email me detailed information about the pickup of the damaged product and the delivery of the new product. But that never happened. The day before expected delivery, FedEx showed up saying that I had called them for a pickup. I had not, but I asked them if Sam's Club had ordered a pickup. They said no, and they had no idea of the item to be picked up or where it was going.
The next day, the new cabinet was delivered, but it took Sam's Club another week before they were able to pick up the damaged cabinet. Even then, despite my asking them to email me detailed information about when the pickup was going to happen, they gave me nothing, not even paperwork to have FedEx sign to verify that they had picked up the item. Interestingly, FedEx came to my office a few days later and picked up the damaged item without having anyone sign any paperwork and without leaving any paperwork saying they had picked up the damaged cabinet. I will never go through this process again with Sam's Club, and I strongly discourage anyone from buying anything online from this company.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
Sam’s Club customer service is absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced. All I got was a runaround, Lied about how my problem would be handled. And my questions were never answered. I feel completely ripped off shopping at the store and will never shop there again.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
I was looking for a Lego themed cake. I checked the huge book and asked a woman in the bakery if there were any. She said there's a lot of stuff in there and didn't even bother to help me. Moments later I noticed a worker arrives for her shift. She saw me looking thru the book and asked me if I needed help. Let me tell you she was so helpful. Turns out there wasn't any LEGO theme but helped me create a sprinkled cake that had the LEGO colors on it. She went above and beyond in my opinion. At the end I asked her name. It is Stacy, she even said she would come in a little early to decorate my cake so that it would be the way we imagined. She was very courteous, helpful, kind, knowledgeable and friendly. My son loved his cake!!! I will return again because of her.
Reviewed March 7, 2018
The interest is exceptionally high, but I pay the card off the same month we use it so that wasn’t a deterrent. I was told you can only get rewards points to use at the end of the year, I received emails that a check would be coming x 3 months. Of course it didn’t come. I called the CC people several times. Each time they would give me another date, today they tell me again it’s a month down the line. All other reputable CC let you use their rewards programs as you gather enough points. This one terrible. I’m beginning to believe it’s a scam altogether.
Reviewed March 3, 2018
Sam's # ** for William and for Judith member since 1991. We buy a lot from pharmacy due to my poor health. We were very happy with Naperville, IL Sam's services. Donny also pharmacy staff for the most part is great! However, since the store is closing, today, after opening after lunch hour closing, 8 people in line, plus unknown # on phone, waiting. Amada doing a great job. Male pharmacist sat on his hands. Need more help. Naperville store closed, could of used some of that staff. Our family member since the store. All of staff great but male not helping at all! Amanda also doing a great job. We dont understand why Sam's closed a busy store like Naperville!
Reviewed March 2, 2018
They absolutely do NOT care about their customers! There is a reason Sam's is losing all their customers to Costco. Think twice before joining their club. They don't stand behind their products, they allow salespeople to hound you, and they allow their employees to talk down to you. I will never go to another Sam's.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
They didn't fill second my order because someone called out at 04:00, but they wouldn't cancel it or provide me with proof that I wouldn’t be charged. The associate had me walking around the store at full speed just so she could show me it wasn't filled. She could have just filled the order... just saying. I am 7 months pregnant. Was having a hard time keeping up with her pace. If someone called out at 0400... my order was supposed to be filled by 09:00. I was there at noon which left them plenty of time to fill it. When I asked for a receipt that said it was cancelled, she said there was no proof that she could give me. I didn't buy it so I called corporate. They said they would tell her how to cancel it.
She wouldn't answer the phone when they called. As I'm standing there explaining how they all work in the same store and that they could easily ask someone else with HANDS to fill my order, she touched me. I was already angry so I just stopped and said..."don't touch me... I'm irritated and I don't know you." I took my stuff from my first order and left. I got a call at 13:30. My order was ready to be picked up. I told the lady on the phone what happened. She said "I don't know why she told you that. We were filling the order when you were here." I’m in the military. I am used to everyone having each other’s backs when someone can’t carry their own load. Cross train your employees. This experience definitely makes me not want to shop at Sam's Club or Walmart... ever. At all.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
Attention all lawyers. Want a nice class-action against SAM's? Here is how. Buy any Member's Mark (SAM's private label) chicken product and look at the stated weight. Bring the product home, and remove the diaper under the chicken saturated with water, and weigh it yourself. You will find an 8 lb package of chicken weighs about 6 lbs.
Updated review: Feb. 23, 2018
The problem at Walmart was resolved. "Tactics Regarding Purchase At Walmart."........Everyone at Walmart were very helpful & professional.
Original Review: Feb. 22, 2018
On 1/04/2018 @ 18:18:07 I attempted to make a purchase at Walmart for a All In One Computer. The amount was $740.94. This would of been the largest purchase since getting my Sam's Credit Card. Prior to this purchase, I called Walmart.com & Sam's Synchrony to make sure of the proper way to do this. Upon arriving at Walmart I attempted to do this purchase. While at the "pick up center" after the lady working there did her thing to gain this purchase, I was called by Synchrony to verify legitimacy of person attempting to do so. Synchrony verified by Me stating the last three purchases... and I did. A text message was sent to further verify & all was good. The next day the order was cancelled at 11:16 am. I did not know this until getting home & seeing it in email.
Since 1/04/2018, I have been trying to alleviate & correct this to remove it from my Sam's Credit Card. I no longer want the PC, but even after promises that "All would be corrected..." I am stuck with a $740.94 on my Sam's Credit Card. I have been working with Synchrony & their Dispute Team. They have been "no help!" They will not allow me to return all the money to my "Sam's Credit Card!!! Sam's was the people who told me what I had to do as well as Walmart.com. We were on the phone during the transaction, handing the phone back & forth. This is a violation of trust. I only did what I was told. They purposely gave improper advice! I mentioned how Sam's Club & Walmart were brothers & was told otherwise, by management. I'm stuck with a gift card that I will never spend at Walmart. I am retired & limited income. THEY DON'T CARE!!!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2018
I have been a member of Sam's for at least two decades and have been very pleased. Sam's has been going downhill for a while now. I was in there today and the frozen food was a mess with empty boxes and out of the basics like broccoli. The only brand they want to carry is their own, Member's Mark. I could not find the better brands at all. Sad to see this happen. I need to find a better place to shop.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
I was pushed into signing up at Sam's club. They would not leave me alone and kept saying my rate would be lower and that I would be getting a $75 gift card just for signing up!! I finally signed up just to make them leave me alone and hey.. who wouldnt sign up for a lower rate. I've had about 3 bills from them now and all 3 are higher rates than what I had before!! I also never received my gift card! This place is a scam! I can't even get ahold of customer service. They put me on hold and never come back!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS SO CALLED BUSINESS! THEY ARE OUT TO STEAL YOUR MONEY!
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
(Pergola with Installation) This order has been Fouled Up since the beginning! Not really, the easy part was placing the order and them taking my money. After that, it went to hell in a handbasket! 29 Jan 18, got "Order Shipped" notification with Tracking: ** (YRC Freight). 30 Jan 18; YRC website indicates delivery on 2 Feb 18 Between 0800 and 1200. 1 Feb 18 get email from Go Configure (Installation Team) indicating 17 Feb installation appt. Base on this info, (item would sit for over 2 weeks prior to installation) I contacted customer service at Sam's Club.
For two days I got the runaround from them with absolutely no results! 2 Feb 18. Went to YRC website, deliver had changed from 0800-1200 to 0900-1800 on 2 Feb 18 and that it was on the trailer for delivery. Needless to say, it did not arrive and when I contacted YRC they gave me two options: Reschedule or pick it up myself. I had schedule another installation for today (third party) and now it ain't here! I have learned my lesson: Never purchase from Sam's Club online ad. Never rely on their customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018
I have a Sam's Club credit line and never have missed a payment with them. Always pay more than min. payment and just received a letter saying they decreased my credit amount... Only thing I have on my credit score is medical bills. I'm disabled and cannot meet my 20% that my BCBS won't pay is what's on my credit. Just don't seem right.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
I've been a member of Sam's Club since the 80's and for the most part have been satisfied. In the last 10 years I've seen the quality of customer service at Sam's dwindle. It wasn't till I joined Costco that where my eyes were opened, especially at the check out isles. Sam's really doesn't seem to care how many people are in line or how slow the lines are moving... But when you go to Costco they have at least 2 employees working each checkout line and it moves fast. The Costco employees are friendly and helpful also. I would have thought that Sam's would have copied Costco's model at the checkout. It got to when I went to Sam's Club and standing in those slow moving lines I would get stressed out. It's not a matter of selection or pricing at Sam's... It's their poor customer service which continues to get worse. I doubt I will be renewing my membership.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018
I have been a Sam's Club member for over 5 years. I was very excited to get the sale flyer they sent out before Christmas this year. I ordered a 75 inch Samsung TV from Sam's Club Online for their Nov 11, 2017 special sale. My charge card was not charged until Nov 21, 2017 when it finally left the warehouse. That was the only thing positive about this transaction. I was disappointed by the lag time between the order and the actual shipping. We needed the TV for a huge party on Dec 2 and I was trying to find if the item would arrive on time. I thought I had left plenty of time to reasonably get a TV from a good sale. I could not reach anyone to tell me. The customer service phone number was not working and the voice menu system kept hanging up. Really, in the middle of busy Christmas shopping season, the phone lines don't work? I had to physically go to Sam's Club to talk to their customer service.
Apparently the in store customer service cannot help with the online items. The in-store customer service rep told me she had heard there were problem with the phone and she called for me, was put on hold, and we waited 20 minutes! I was looking at the TV I wanted right there in the store, when I was on the phone. The same TV was in the Sam's Club store, more expensive, but they would not let me get one from there for the sale price. How frustrating. When I asked the customer service why the TV took 10 days to ship, I was told the sale generated more business than they were prepared for and the TV was on back order. By Dec 1, 2017 I still had no TV. Between Nov 21 and Dec 1, it had made it from the Dallas warehouse to Denver warehouse. Costco, in store, had the same TV on sale for the same price, but offered the extended warranty for free...so I would save $120 going through Costco.
On Dec 1, 2017, I still had not received the TV. I canceled the order with Sam's Club and was told I would get a credit card refund in 4-7 business days. I drove over to Costco and picked up the TV that day. How wonderful! All set up and ready for the party! By the middle of Dec, no refund. I emailed the Sam's Club customer service and received a reply telling me the case was "resolved," and a refund was issued. I had no refund. I called them and was told my bank must be holding the refund up. I called my bank and they told me there was no refund activity from Sam's showing on their end. Two weeks later, I sent another request via email to customer service who, again, told me I had received a refund. I responded to them requesting they provide a receipt for the refund. Never got a response.
On Dec 21, and still no refund, I filed a dispute with my credit card company. I was not going to pay the charge, nor the interest for something I never received. This last week, Jan 18, 2018, I contacted Sam's Club customer service one more time via phone. I was told the refund had been "submitted" but not "finalized" because they were waiting to get the TV back. What??? I never received the TV. She told me the shipper must still have it. What??? How is that my problem?
After 30 minutes waiting for her to do her research, the customer service rep for Sam's Club told me she found the TV in the Denver Warehouse! It had never left! She could not explain why the mix up or why it had taken 2 months to get my credit card refund. She was polite and did apologized. I told her that I realized it was not her fault and thanked her for actually researching my problem, when no one else did. I did let her know that was my first and last time to order anything from Sam's Club online. I know this month Sam's Club is cutting back a lot of stores due to poor performance. If anyone from Sam's Club management is reading this, I would really encourage you to get advice from an expert at Amazon. On Jan 18, 2018 I did get my $2,200+ refund. One can't help but wonder if Sam's Club was holding the money until their shareholder report came out so they could show better earnings. Just wondering?
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018
On 1-21-2018 I took my son to Sam's to buy a TurboTax. He had a 15 dollar coupon on his cell phone. Your manager at first debated the discount then she said very loudly that she thought this was a scam. My son asked if she thought he was trying to scam her, he did not want the TurboTax. She said she would give him the rebate. We refused the item. I had my Sam's credit card to pay. I would not use my card on a scam. He was angry, I was angry. He will never go back and I will go much less and will be looking into Costco.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
I ordered two twin mattresses and they both included box springs. The order were received in a timely manner. I had ordered them for a new daybed. It turned out that one mattress fit and one did not. I requested a return and Sam's Club sent a FedEx return. However, the one did the set as a quantity of one so FedEx would only take one item. I placed at least 5 calls to 5 different people to try and get another FedEx pickup for the remaining box springs. Hopefully, it will be picked up tomorrow but is being returned to the local Sam's Club store instead of the online ordering place where the mattress was returned to.
I also need to return the other box spring that was part of the set. Numerous phone calls to Sam's Club trying to find out how to be reimbursed for a partial return, since I am keeping one mattress. Finally, after getting no answer, I requested another FedEx return for it. Hopefully, I can get credit for all of items I am/have returned. I must mention that one person hung up on me and the other four people all give different answers and/or solutions. Will update my review after this all ends.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
Ordered a Samsung 65" 4K TV on Nov 27, 2017. TV was supposedly shipped Dec 8 when my credit card was charged. I was supposed to receive it by Dec 22. It is now Jan 12, 2018 and I cannot get a revised delivery date. I have called Sam's Club.com twice and been told two different stories. One of which was that the TV made it to the Richmond VA hub and had been signed for by local movers. I later called the shipper and they said they did not have any info on the computer to verify that. They could not tell me where the TV was or when I could expect to receive it. I finally called shipper back and asked at what point we could assume the TV was lost and was told to give it until Dec 15 and they would declare it lost. That will be 12 days less than 2 months I have been waiting for the TV. In the meantime I have been paying interest on the TV and the extended warranty I bought for it.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
On 12-18-17 I ordered a mattress online, on 12-20-17 I received an email saying my order had shipped and that I would receive it on 12-27-17. I never receive it on 12-27-17 so I send an email inquiring on 12-30-17... no response. On 1-2-18 I call and find out the mattress is still in their warehouse no explanation as to why, they will have someone immediately call me back... no call. Next day I send an email telling the whole story, I get and an email back says would love to help need more info, I send info... nothing.
Today I call corporate office. Anthony at switch board refuses to let me speak to anyone in charge or give me a number to talk to anyone in charge just call the main number. I call again ask for a supervisor. This time I get Dan. He tells me that they are waiting on Amazon!!! What?? He then denies he said that and tells me to cancel the order with no compensation or apology for my wasted time or the fact that I have been sleeping on the floor for 2 weeks. Then Dan the professional that he is hangs up on me. So here I am no mattress, no 600.00, nobody I can talk to about it. And a broken back. Where do I go from here?
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
On early Dec I attempted to order twin/full bunk bed. The website did not ask me if I wanted to use another account so it placed it on the a credit card I did not want to use. When I called customer service several times. All customer service could tell me is that is the way they do business. Finally I got someone to send me to a supervisor. He told me that phones do not have enough space and needed the full site. It took a while but it worked it out. He cancelled and I had to reorder again. When I ordered again I mentioned to Jeffe that the twin/full changed prices and I wanted to make sure I got the same price on the full/twin.
I was happy it came early only to discover that the picture what I was looking at was a full/twin but the order number was twin/twin. And I would like a return but I still want my credit that was given. Bethemy said they could not do it and my order was twin/twin and the picture does not matter read it. I purchased 2 mattresses for twin/full. I was so upset I asked them to transfer canceled and she did. When I spoke to the lady in retention or something. I specifically told her I was not ready to cancel I wanted to write my complaint as a Sam’s Club member and I wanted to make sure my bed was canceled before I do. She said ok and call back anytime. Then I get my cancellation on membership. Their online everything is good at all.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
My experience was been horrible. I purchased a TV on Sam's One Day Sale on November 11th 2017 and was told on December 6th I would receive the TV on December 26th between 1:00 & 3:30. At 4 pm I was told I was not getting the TV till January 6th 2018. I called Sam's to ask them where the Gift card they promised me on Dec 6th. They told me it will take 3 to 5 days for someone to contact me??? I don't understand that due to it was supposed to be to me by the 10th? I have tried to call them. They seem to tell me different answers every time! I even asked about a refund they said it had to go to cooperate. I am trying to be nice but this has turned into a JOKE! I am still waiting for answers Dec 28th.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I called in the beginning of November to cancel my membership within the next day that I signed up because the items that I was looking for were no longer available. They told me my membership was canceled and that I would get a refund within 4 weeks. I never got the refund. Every time I call, they place me on hold or transfer me but still have not sent me the refund. I called recently to ask about the status of refund, they told me that it would 12 weeks to get the refund but it didn’t take them 12 weeks to take the money from my account. It’s always easy for those businesses to take money from you but a nightmare to get it back when something goes wrong.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017
Purchased a sales item online from Samsclub.com. The product arrived to my house damaged & missing some items. So I took it back to the Sam's Club here in town & they gave me credit on my card. I told them that I just wanted to exchange it. So they said to go grab another. We I tried to ring it up, it was not for the sales price. They then said if I wanted to get it at the sale price I would have to go back online. I then went back online & they would not give it to me for the sale price either. They said that I should have kept the original so I could mail it back. I don't understand why the online site is so different from the store & why they can't work together. They have lost a customer in me.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
This the second time I have been trying to get an order in with no luck and no help. Unless you make your ordering simple as AMAZON you will not be able to compete with them. It is shameful that A company of your size and resources to not have the best website for ordering online. I will not shop on your site anymore until and if you care to make it user friendly. My order is hung up again in your system. Shameful, Shameful.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
We bought 75" TV and a sound bar online during Black Friday deal from samsclub.com. The TV was shipped on Dec 4 and Sound Bar was shipped on Dec 6 with same order number. The freight company delivered TV only on Dec 21st. Also signed a delivery waybill which says TV only. Called Sam's Club customer service, but they keep saying to call back again after several days or both the items have been delivered already (depending on different customer service representative). I feel cheated and disappointed. Whenever I contact customer service I get different answers.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
I ordered a iPhone for my wife online. Once the phone shipped it was stolen while in transit. I contacted Sam's Club and was told I need a police report for an item that I never even touched. I submit the report and send it up, but Sam's Club is now saying they never received it. So basically this company is straight garbage. I can’t upgrade my wife’s phone and get her a new one for Christmas because Sam's Club is telling me to wait 8-10 business days for it to be resolved. It has already been 10 days since I placed the order and now I am going to have to wait until Jan to do anything. I will never again do anything with Sam's Club. To me they do not care about their customers at all.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
Ordered tires, they charged me money. Never got it. Waited for a month. No response, after registering complaint also no response. I called customer service, they were so rude that they told they dont have anything to do in this. If I want I need to go to Sam's club - this is the exact way representative talked and kept the call.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
I have been a member of Sam's club for several years. Have never had an issue with my local club. They are always helpful and courteous. BUT-- SAMSCLUB.COM is a totally different story! We ordered a treadmill and had it shipped to us but then decided to return it within the required time limit for the return... It has now been about 4 months now what I have been trying to return this item. I have spoken with Customer Service so many times it's ridiculous. Been told they are escalating this request, been given numerous new Incident numbers... but nothing.
Each time they act like they have no idea how or why anything is happening or hasn't happened. I have been given so many excuses or lies telling me a Manager will be calling... but nothing! I have been put on hold and the operator never came back. A Supervisor "accidentally hung up" never calling back. Each time I have to tell them the whole story even though supposedly each time the Rep is putting detailed notes in the account. I am to the point that I will be cancelling my membership as soon as this is resolved! Worst Customer Service I have ever experienced!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
Ordered a TV on Black Friday as a Christmas present, received confirmation email that the item shipped and would arrive by 12/13. Called Sam's and was told it was in the process of being shipped. Waited and then called the shipping company and they said they never received the freight from Sam's. Called Sam's and the item will be out of stock before all shipments are fulfilled, so basically they oversold, but in the 4 wks they never bothered to notify or update buyers but had no problem charging our credit cards. Just let us go on thinking we would receive our merchandise.
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