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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.
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- Poor communication from staff
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Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
Sam's Club advertisement was 'upgrade an existing line or add a line & receive a $300 gift card w/ installments or pay $0.96 with a 2 yr contract.' Upgraded my existing line w/ Sprint at Sam's Club on 11.14.15. I was told I could pay $0.96 and own the phone with no additional cost w/ a 2 yr contract or I could pay installments for the phone and receive $300 gift card. I had an 1:30 pm appointment to upgrade my line and arrived at 12:45 only to be told that I could leave and return in a couple of hours because they were busy (an employee, male with a ponytail) and because they had my number they will also call me when I was next in line. I returned at 3pm and found the crowd was slightly gone and according to the appointment sheet they were assisting customer that were after me, no one never contacted me.
I waited patiently as Ron ** stated that he needed a break after being there since 5:30 and Ciera was going to assist me. Ciera could not complete the set up in the cell phone area, so she did most of the work and customer service, running back and forth. We chose the $0.96 deal, and when Ciera printed out the contract I specifically asked her, "What is this Term Access Charge $25?" She stated, "if I terminated the line." I stated, "no," pointing to the information on the contract, "this is the early termination charge." She stated, "it was for the phone." I get home and contacted Sprint, they tells me I will be charged this fee for 24 months (sound like a installment plan, just worded differently) because I received this phone at a discount. This was told by a customer service rep and supervisor. There was nothing they could do because Sam's Club should have informed me of this.
I immediately contact Sam's Club, Dion answered the phone and placed me on hold, now on hold for 7mins & waiting for the manager on duty to pick up. I called from another phone while still holding on the other, Dion answer again and she place me on hold. Now on hold with the 1st phone for 15mins and 7mins on the 2nd phone, I called again and started asking for names. I got in my car and drove to Sam's Club now for the 4th time today. Ron ** was helping 2 other gentlemen and ask how can he help. I stated, "I would like to return." He exact word "I'm not going to be able to return that today, I've been here since 5:30 am and I want to go home!" I said, "so you telling me I'm stuck with this phone?" He stated, "you can wait to the other young lady comes back from break."
While still assisting the other customers, someone asked me what was the problem. I started explaining to them. Ron jumped in the conversation and told me that I was being charge $70 for unlimited data and $25 was text & phone and that I can not believe everything Sprint tells me. Ron stated, "Sam's Club can not do anything about the charge." I need to talk to Sprint.
Mya came from break and did her best to assist me. I asked Mya, what this Term Access Charge is, she replied she didn't know. She couldn't return the phone because I had just purchased phone and wouldn't be able to see to return it and cancel and allow me to repurchase it for the installment plan contract to receive the $300 gift card. Mya did advise me that I had 14 days to return the phone, however she wasn't sure about the gift card. I asked for the Store Manager's name and number, no business cards were available. Manager on Duty was Sam ** and he never made it to the counter or the phone.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
I came to Sam's to go shopping, parked next to a cart corral. When I came out from shopping they had left about 10 or 15 carts hooked together parked behind my car. It was obvious they were trying to gather carts to take back inside the store but had too many so they left the rest of them parked behind my car. I walked around to see if I could back up and get around them. I waited 15 minutes to see if anyone was gathering the rest of them in the parking lot, there weren't any Sam's employees in the parking lot gathering additional carts. I had somewhere to be so I attempted to back out and get around them but unfortunately couldn't and hit them with my car.
I made a formal complaint, got a manager while another customer (complete stranger) offered to stay there so they wouldn't attempt to move them while I went back inside. I waited over 30 minutes for a manager to greet me and go outside. The stranger/customer said nobody from Sam's came out to move the carts. Their insurance company refuses to pay any settlement saying I hit stationary carts which is ridiculous since they left the carts parked behind my car and blocked me in.
I happened to go back to Sam's the following weekend. They did the same thing to another customer -- left carts parked behind their car. The insurance adjuster was very rude to me. I was shocked that I was being blamed when they were responsible for leaving them parked behind my car instead of leaving them in the cart corral or collect them but not leave a row of 10 to 15 carts parked and block you in.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
Won an auction on Nov 4th for a LG 50" 3D Smart TV for $451.00 Total with shipping and tax 498.00. Spend the last 3 wks on the phone with Sam's Club trying to see where my TV was. Finally arrived today, wrong TV. I have just spend 2 1/2 hrs on the phone with them as to why I didn't get my TV. They can't give me an answer. All I can do is keep this one which was still a LG 50" Smart TV but the one I won was a $800.00 TV. Bottom line and someone else said it on this site, "if you win something for a low price, they are not going to send it to you, they will send you something else cause they don't have an exchange policy on auction." This is the loophole and people need to watch out. Sam's is ripping people off.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
On Nov. 3, I ordered a living room set from Sam's Club online. The amount is just over $2,000. The receipt states “Arrives between Nov 20 - Dec 18”. I was notified that it was shipped and the credit card billed on Nov. 16. A tracking link was given. After two weeks the tracking showed no progress. On Dec 1, I called the carrier repeatedly and they did not answer. Then called Sam's customer service. The agent informed me that she did not know the status of the shipment. This call was 29 minutes. After being put on hold she came back and said that she had contacted the carrier and someone would call me. Then she said that she had another phone number for the carrier and an email address.
The number she gave me was 1-800-555-1212. When I asked for the email she told me she didn't have one. I told her that 1-800-555-1212 was a bogus number she argued. I pushed to call the number, she put me on hold again and finally came back and asked me if I would like to be transferred. My answer was yes and soon found myself back in the queue as before that no one answered. No one from the carrier has called. Bottom line all the information she gave me was false and a waste of time. Then I emailed customer dis-service and have been going back and forth with them. I think you know the old one about urinating into an oncoming wind, that describes my experience with them. None of my concerns were addressed instead I was informed of Sam's policies.
Finally on Dec. 3, with a bit of investigation, I found my merchandise. To be clear that was without any help from Sam's. It is sitting in a warehouse 30 miles from my home. The delivery people stated that they only deliver in my area once a month and my merchandise can be delivered Dec. 22. Yes two days before Christmas. When asked what if I had plans, non-refundable tickets etc., to be with family they said I could either give a key and have someone else receive it or wait another month for delivery. Here I am 30 miles/minutes away. My card has been charged. I have two choices cancel my family plans or wait another month. Pay one or two months interest on merchandise that is sitting 30 minutes away.
Sam's Club reply: "Thank you for contacting Sam's Club regarding your online order. We apologize for any delay in the delivery of this order. We are constantly working with all of our carriers to ensure that the orders our members submit are delivered inside the window we provide at the time of checkout. The carrier has a grace period of five (5) business days after the estimated delivery window to complete the order. If the order does not arrive by that date, we can report it as lost in shipping. Then, we can take the necessary steps needed to replace the order or credit your account depending on your preference."
What a load... Check out these links and make up your own mind: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/retail/sams_club.html. Especially look at things that were paid for and never arrived or arrived damaged and see what these people have had to deal with. Due to a lack of a credible response from Sam's Club today is Dec. 5 and I called the credit card company and contested the charge.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
I called using my phone and I waited at least 30 mins and so I used another phone which they actually answered right away but I was still waiting on the other line so I just decided to turn my first call for over 30 mins. I am not impressed right there calling the customer service! When I talked to the representative, it was basically he could not help me with my credit card problem. My interest rate was so high and as simple as this he could not do. They need to train their customer representative as they don't know what they are doing! I will never ever renew this member card again!
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
Ordered in stock mattresses over 2 weeks ago and was charged immediately. Was emailed confirmation, order and shipping numbers. Customer service wait time is 25 min average. They can't "find" order. Asked if I talked to vendor. What!? Asked for refund. Told me I would have to wait and refuse delivery since their system tagged my order as "shipped and charged." I have to wait for a refund and refuse delivery so their inventory reflects items returned that I never received. Get it together Sam's Club. Your online ordering is crap.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015
Worst customer service there could be. On the phone for over 45 min trying to get basic information. Example: wanted to know the renewal date and amount? 53 min later finally hang up. RUDE, RUDE, RUDE and when I told the c.s. agent how long I had been on hold he told me if I didn't want to be on hold I should have went to the store. NICE!!! So glad I just joined Costco!!!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
I have been noticing that every Sam's Club fuel island looks exactly the same. They have them set up so that the traffic all comes in and leaves out one direction. This would be fine if there was an equal ratio of vehicles with right side fueling however there is not. I have found it to be about 5 left side fueling to 1 right side fueling! During rush hour this causes a long line behind the cars with left side fueling and empty lanes to the left side of the pumps and they will not let you turn around and pump from the other side even though it's an empty lane! I find this highly frustrating! I believe a 10-year-old with a can of white paint could manage the traffic better!
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
Here I would like to share something which happened to me. I had won 3 bid in SAM'S Club Auction: 1) Logitech Mouse (around I paid $26 which included shipping), 2) Reebok laptop bag (around I paid $30 which included shipping), 3) Samsung S4 (around I paid $184 which included shipping). Out the above three bid I have received the decent product for 1 & 2 which looks fine, but the other one (Samsung S4), they couldn't sent Phone, but they sent box with charger, battery and manual book. I got shocked by seeing that, then I called the SAM'S Club customer service to check what happened to that order. I got great answer that I have to return that product and they will provide the full refund, for asking why?
They said there is a line on that page where they mentioned that if any bidding items got damaged or not working or any other reason they won't replace the item and they will return the full amount. Here we would need to understand one thing that market value of this phone is around $300, so intentionally they haven't send the product as described. If my bid worth more than $300, I hope they should have sent me the good one. Be careful while bidding on SAM's Club Auction, it's completely cheating.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
During the recent "Black Friday" sale, Sam's Club offered iPhones at a discount and $250.00 gift cards. We decided to buy two of them. Unfortunately, we could not go until the last day of the sale, due to work. My wife decided to go back, having been there with me the day before. She was told to come between 3 to 6 pm for her "appointment." Upon arrival, she was told she could not get the phones, unless she brought a utility bill proving her address, and would have to go to the other branch. With only 2 hours before her work shift and me at work $500.00 & 2 iPhones slipped away. Who has time to run around town in ice & snow, wasting gas because someone at Sam's can't get it right the first time? I guess we are expected to be mind readers. What a wasted membership fee.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
They have not shipped (per Fedex) a tv that I ordered and was due to be delivered 7 days ago. Their status says it has been delivered so I have to wait 5 days to file the claim. Per fedex , they printed the label but never called for pickup. It is in their warehouse and they think it has been delivered. Uuuggghhh!!!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
Sams Club Tires - Folsom: We purchased new tires for my vehicle, which were the same tires from the factory that had 50,000 miles on them at a cost of $1200. After the tires were installed my vehicle had a vibration that you could feel in your gut on the freeway. We bought and had the tires installed on a Friday. My husband took the vehicle back in on Monday, and they took the tires off and said they were installed improperly and re-balanced them. The vehicle still not seem right on the freeway, and the vibration was actually worse. On Saturday we took the vehicle back and told them the tires still were out of balance. The tire clerk told my husband they were perfectly balanced, because he did it himself last time and it must be our suspension. Mind you my vehicle drove fine before the new tires.
After getting the manager involved, they had another gentleman balance my tires. The manager came and found us in the store and told us we were right, the first two tires that were pulled off were out of balance. So after being there 3 times in 8 days for tires, we expected them to be right. Sure enough my car shook on the freeway. The manager said they had re-calibrated the machine each time we brought in our vehicle so he couldn't explain it. On Monday my husband took my car to GoodYear in Cameron Park. Sure enough tires were out of balance.
We paid an additional $80 to have new tires balanced from another company and now my vehicle rides like the Cadillac it is. I would NEVER recommend SAM'S CLUB for anything. While they did pay the $80 for the tire balancing at GoodYear I now have brand new tires and can't have them rotated and balanced for free like SAM's offers as they couldn't get it right the first three times. Very disappointed and will be cancelling my membership with SAM's.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
I noticed that Sam's Members Mark bathroom tissue had gone from $15+ for a large package, to $18+ in less than 9 months. I sent an inquiry as to why the $3.00 increase in price. I received a reply from "Jeremy" who informed me that "price are subject to change without prior notice". I found that very clear, Sam's is not interested in their customers nor their concerns.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
They change the prices everyday. If you like something and if you want to buy next day, you cannot find the same prices. Problem is they don't put any information on the item's price label like Costco or BJ's and when you need help believe me they are not with you. Customer service is so amateur. Even if the customer 100% right still same. No help even supervisors (Welton **). We will cancel our all memberships and will start to work with BJ'S
WHAT HAPPENED: I went to Sam's Club on 11/15/2015 like my usual. I saw one furniture with fire places. Price was $499. I like it and I send the item's picture to my wife. She like it, it was heavy so I plan to come back to store next day with somebody who can help me to carry. I went to store 11/16/2015 the price was changed $599. I asked why, they said that it was on sale for one day. I can understand, it's ok. When I check the picture which I took one day before, it hasn't any information about the sale!!! No sale, not one day sale, nothing!!!
Then I call the customer service, I talk with the supervisor (Welton **). I say that "you have to put information about sale on the label. I have a picture for proof, all the retail and wholesale stores are putting the information on label about the sale, like Costco, BJ'S, Macy's, Walmart. Why you didn't any label on it?" And he didn't help me, he said just sorry he can not do anything. They can change the prices I can understand but they have to inform the customer on the labels. He was not nice, me too of course but he did not help me. The customer service was very amateur.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
Drove over 45 minutes to Sams. Family coming for dinner, decided this would be best since I needed to pick up some other things. WRONG!!! Nothing there and none cooking. REALLY!!! This just sucked. No one near to ask about it either. Thanks a lot Sams.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
Arrived at Sam's Club on November 14, 2015 at approximately 230 or 3pm. Went straight to the AT&T counter and Eric was talking to a co-worker. We were the only customers not being helped. The co-worker left and Eric just stood at the counter steering into space. Another family comes up and ERIC IMMEDIATELY helps them. The wife tells him we were here first and he reluctantly helped us. At checkout we had a problem with our account and stepped away to handle it - Eric helps the other family.
When we arrive back Tanya gets in line and the rest of the family goes to the food court area. A man in an orange sweater arrives and says he had a 7 am appointment. First of all nowhere in the ad does it say we needed an appointment. Have copy of ad. 430 appointment shows up - they are moved ahead of me. 530 appointment shows up and a man cuts in front of me. I say something and the man in the orange sweater along with the 530 appointment Verbally Attacks me. Eric does nothing!! My family member goes to get Eric name and leaved - the man in the orange sweater chases after her and they have words in the foyer area. The man in the orange sweater was told he was just a customer and to walk away. Why did Eric have the man in the orange sweater go after her? Husband, Boyfriend, brother???
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I purchased four tires for my Dodge Ram last week. We received a call a few days later stating the tires were in. I was told the store opened at 10:00 a.m. so I arrived at 10:20 on 11/14/2015. I was told there were six customers in front of me and the tire installation would take about four hours. I called my sister, and although she was across town, she agreed to pick me up. I was handed an ad for the next morning that had a TV and sound bar bundle. The tire installation actually took over five hours. I went online this morning to purchase the TV bundle, went all the way to placing the order and the item was out of stock. So done with Sam's.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Make sure you know who you're actually purchasing from. My 1st experience, the item worked twice. I went to return in store only to find out I actually purchased from a third party which was never revealed during ads or purchase. The 3rd party vendor, Keller International, promised me on 3 occasions to send a replacement. That never happened. Went back to Sam's, expressed my concern for their practice of using 3rd parties w/o their members knowing. They issued a refund. Make sure you're getting what you ordered.
2nd online purchase was a laptop. It is currently listed on sale for $499. When I received the laptop, it was not the one I ordered. In fact, it was a lesser value product. I immediately called to report this & was told someone would call me back which they never did. However, the following day, I received a return label & a confirmation for my order. I thought "Cool, I don't have to wait until they get this back." BUT I noticed I had been charged more. So I call & was told I was wrong. I explained that I'm looking at my original receipt & the listing on their website. Long story short, ended up waiting about 50 minutes for a supervisor to issue a refund.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
I had all of my tires replaced by Sam's Club. The service was absolutely horrible, I had to wait a much longer time than promised. There is no waiting area and after wasting almost a whole day waiting I had to come back a few days later because they didn't balance the tires. The worst part is, after about a year and a half, one of the tires had a tread defect and they said my warranty is only good if I kept paying for the Sam`s Club membership. This is a total rip off. I will never buy anything from them again and suggest the same to everyone else. There are many mechanics that will cover their work and material without charging you a fee every year for nothing.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
I purchased a membership through a Groupon deal that included $38 in free groceries (specific items including a pastry platter and a cheesecake). These free items were to load to our membership account within 72 hrs of activation. More than a week later, they still aren't there. I called Sam's Club customer service and they told me that yes, they said 72 hrs, but in reality it's taking about 14 business days (that's 3 weeks, instead of 3 days). They didn't notify members of the delay. Groupon said they'd only investigate if they got multiple complaints from buyers - so if you're in the same situation, I urge you to contact Groupon and Sam's Club.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
I am an AMEX card holder. I got an email about a month ago that they were offering a promotion: sign up for a new Sam's Club membership and get a $45 statement credit. I ordered a new Sam's Club membership online. I did not read the fine print on the promo however, and it turns out that the new membership must be purchased in person at a store (totally my fault, no argument there). I realized this a few minutes after I had purchased my new membership online.
I called Customer Service who cancelled my new membership order and told me that my $45 would be refunded. It's been more than a month and I still do not have it. That's insane. I realize that the whole issue is my own stupid fault for not reading the fine print, but come on, five weeks to issue a simple refund? This makes me pause when considering whether to actually get a new membership (which I have not actually done yet -- waiting for that refund to come through first).
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
I'm writing to you because I have reason to believe that you believe Sam's Club could be better than Cost-Co, but they are not. I took off work early thinking I would be able to slip in and get my glasses repair and slip out. I was again taken aback in disappointment when I arrived and seeing a sign. (Optical is out to lunch will be back @ 4:15PM). This had been the third time I needed eye care and no one was around to assist me. I had to wait over thirty minutes.
Once she arrive she was nice and sorry. However, that still did not help me from having to rush back to pick up my child from daycare, having to wait around wasting over 30 minutes when there should have been another person to assist me. I now have to pay extra on the care of my child along with not getting my glasses fixed because the optical care does not carry my frame any longer. I know it is no money out of your pocket nor it seems out of Sam's Club pocket losing a client in optical care, but I will also make it known on websites of this lack of customer care so others will not be troubled as I was. I was told you would be calling me because you had a day off (11/04/2015, Wednesday). However, what I like to see done is someone stepping up and caring.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015
My Husband has had credit card from Sam's for many years. We used it when we traveled. Easier to use and not carry a lot cash. The last few months we started having problems with the card. We might get gas one place and use the card somewhere else and the card would be denied. The bank is Synchrony saying we has some suspicious activity. Which means they have shut that card off for so called fraud on our on activity. So we became fed up. We throw the card in the shredder. Beware. The MasterCard through Synchrony is nightmare. Stay away. We took out a membership with Costco. We spent thousands dollars at Sam's card. Always paid it in full every month. So long Sam's, shove the card where the sun don't shine.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
First off Im not going to waste your time explain about my experience. Just understand it was horrible! What I will take time to do is warn you! DO NOT Shop online with this company, because when you have a problem (and you will) customer service will not care, nor work with you to resolve the problem. Maybe I'm just spoiled from other online stores that do care and will work with you! But Sam's could give 2 blanks about the problem, whether its late delivery, no delivery, wrong thing sent, or just an all-around bad experience. Their attitude is "It's not our problem. Next!" With the holidays right around the corner and if you are thinking about shopping with them, DO NOT!! You do not need the stress!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
Why do the folks have to be so rude when you have an issue? I have been insulted by the so called managers at this location. I also experienced the horror of some employee hovering over me while I check out in a self-check line. They do not need to touch the items if they are standing right there watching you scan them. The loss control people are the most hateful of all. I understand the need to watch for theft but I suggest they take a look at their own employees too. I have walked out numerous times without so much as a glance into my cart. Other times I am assaulted at the checkout line for absolutely reason.
They approach as if they are about to arrest you. Will, an employee at the KCK location follows me around each time he sees me in the store. He is creepy and it is very intimidating to be shopping and turn around to see him standing on the aisle each time round the corner. The people are untrained to deal with customer service and they are hateful rather than sympathetic to the needs of the very people who keep the place open.
PLEASE corporate, open your eyes. If I am only a member who shops there and I can see the problems you have with your very own employees. Maybe someone needs to see what corporate is doing. I don’t have time to log the issues I have encountered. I am very careful what I purchase there due to so many negative reviews. I don’t appreciate being treated as if I am a thief before I have even begun to check out. If it happened once or twice, I may be understanding but it happens every time. Will makes sure he is at the checkout I use self-service or not. I don’t need to steal what I want. I can pay for it. I say BUYER BEWARE.
Also, when you provide a card to pay for your membership and you don’t renew, you will jump through hoops to have the charge removed from your card. But don’t be surprised if they send you to a collection agency and you get notices that your credit will be affected before you can find someone knowledgeable enough to fix THEIR mistake. I joined up last year only because a friend of mine said I could have the second card that was on his credit card. Why do I feel sick each time I need to a make a Sam’s Club run? It shouldn't be that way. I am paying to shop there then you treat us as if we are robbing your store.
TAKE A LONG LOOK AT YOUR EMPLOYEES TOO. They are most likely the biggest source of your losses. I can see it just by observation on a trip to your club. Not to mention you’re "CONSUMER STALKERS". It creeps a female shopper out. I don't have a receipt to add to make this "verified buyer" review. But obviously I am not your only dissatisfied consumer from the numerous negative reviews. Training an employee how to handle an issue would take care of most of the issues in these reviews.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
In July of this year we made a payment at our local Sam's Club. We have a bank statement verifying payment, but Sam's can't find the payment and continues to bill us. Now with late fees, interest, and newest, a threatening letter stating we are in default! We have called numerous times, faxed all required documents three times and are just told to be patient. Yesterday we were notified from Experian that our "excellent" credit rating is now "fair" due to the "default of payment" from Sam's club. An account manager wondered why we don't have the receipt for groceries, in July, with a bank statement showing payment to Sam's. Beyond frustrated!!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
On October 9, 2015, purchased 16.82 gallons of gas from Sam's Club, COVINGTON LA, and drove about 2 miles before my auto stopped and would not start again. Had auto towed to Danny's Auto Repair located at 69041 Hwy 59, Mandeville who is familiar with this auto (2004 Jaguar XJR). On Monday, October 12, 2015, they advised me that there was an issue with the fuel system and that I should take it to the local Jaguar dealer (Paretti Imports) which was done on October 13th.
Jaguar, after inspecting the car, decided the issue was the gas being inferior and mostly water/ethanol mixture. They also discovered that this poor quality of gas caused the spark plugs to foul (burn up) and thus caused the issue. After flushing the fuel system of the Sams Gas, changing the spark plugs, the auto started again. Jaguar determined in writing that the gas was the cause of the problem.
This costs me over $1,000 total in repair costs and I took this complaint to Sam's on October 17, 2015, whereby they referred it to their Insurance Group C.M.I. who decided in 3 days that they were not responsible. They told me they had no other complaints and it was too bad for me, but it was my loss. I have since discussed this issue with a neighbor that also had gas issues around this time from Sam's. Before I go to the expense of getting an attorney and filing a lawsuit, I wanted to write on this matter. I do have all this documented which the insurance company was not even interested in seeing or discussing with the Jaguar Dealer.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I had been trying to find a product at Sam's, going back and forth, but they never had any in stock. I found them online, but the shipping was $52.18. The item only cost $29.99. I had just submitted my order, when someone came in and said they just saw them at Sam's up the street from me. So I left immediately, found them in the store and returned to cancel the order.
The online cancellation would not work, so I called. After being on hold for 37 minutes, by the time I spoke to someone she said it was 5 minutes past time to cancel the order. I asked her to call the manufacturer to have it cancelled, because surely, in 5 minutes the items was not being shipped out. She said she would email them, and for me not to worry about it. 5 days later, I received the order in the mail, apparently NOT cancelled, so I refused shipment. They returned them to the manufacturer, and refunded me the $29.99 for 4 items, but still charged me the $260.90 for the shipping. I have tried several times to call them, but have been unable to hold for over 30 minutes. I will never order anything on line again, this is highway robbery!
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
Customer Service at Samsclub.com is terrible. If I can give a negative star, I probably give -100. I purchased the Samsclub gift card on samsclub.com and apparently the card wasn't activated. So when I used at the store, the gift card isn't working. I called their online support, and the Customer Service said she is activated and will work in 1 hour. I went to the store again 2 days later, the card still not activated. I called again, and they said someone will call me the next day.
I waited for the next day, no one call and the card still not activated. I called again, and they said they open the case and has Corporate Support activated. Wait for another 2 days, the card still not activated, so I called again and they said that call back during working hours and they will get Corporate support on the phone to activated. I called back during working hours, and they said they have no way of calling the Corporate Support but only send them an electronic ticket. So after a month of purchase it, and 10 days of open the case with Samsclub.com support, the card is still NOT activated. So the only samsclub.com Customer Service knows is telling you story and let you run around and tired of them and quit. This is the worst customer service that I have seen in 20 years.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015
I wanted to return few bottles of wine I bought a week prior and oh boy did I had fun. Speaking to confused and arrogant manager giving an entirely new meaning to customer satisfaction slogan at SAM'S CLUB. I've spent over $1000 on alcohol in Sam's Club the week before and few bottles needed to be returned. I was told that they cannot be accepted without receipt and this is their internal story policy in Renton. I was rather surprised that a store can have their own policy while conflicting with the corporate policy but at Sam's they can do that. What a joke!
I said Ok, look at my account history and you'll see what I bought and when. Guess what the answer was? The manager refused to look at the purchase history just because as seemingly if you don't have a receipt, your purchase history somehow no longer valid. Overall, disaster experience and being a past shareholder I understand now clearly why these guys are always going to be behind Costco no matter what they do. With the all the things being equal the main reason is because the value of customer service is an accumulation of one experience at a time. Until this confused group of people can get it they will continue to lose customers to Costco just as they have lost me. Good bye Sam's and by the way I'm happy to get my $45 dollars back!
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I purchased some glasses and about 2 months after I got them I notice some bubbles on the lens. I took them back and was told that they only guarantee the frames. I'll never buy another pair of glasses there again.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
By the way, this is the second time I have written this out. I went to Sam's comment location. After typing in all the information of my complaint, it informs me there has been a problem and to check back in later. That pretty went well with the whole experience of today's visit to Sam's. On the last two visits to the Sam's club on US281 North at Bitters in San Antonio, I have noticed much of their stock has been cleaned out.
Today, this close to the Holidays, there was no heavy whipping cream and only two containers of half and half. Another product I was in search of was no longer there. When I got to the payout counter, the lady informed me she would get the manager to talk with me. A young lady appeared and apologized about the cream but explained she was not over that area. No manager or assistance manager appeared. The lady at the counter gave me a comment card to drop in the box at the door. I don't make it a habit to carry a pen or pencil around with me. So I ask the "nice" little lady at the exit if I could borrow the pen that was visibly in her pocket. Her response was, "get your own pen!" Don't think I'll be at that location.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
Bought a pressure washer online from Sam's because the model I wanted was never available in the stores near me. Almost $600 for pressure washer, shipping and extended warranty. Took unit out of box and tried to use. Would not create pressure. Took to semi-local repair shop per Sam's and they wanted me to pay in advance and would reimburse me if was covered under warranty. No thanks. Sam's sent me another one and I returned first. Second one was used - says so right on the model number. So I paid full price for new and got a used/refurbished unit. That sucks. It also came with a flat tire that I didn't think too much of at the time but now realize it goes flat over every night.
Flat tire not covered under warranty even when shipped "new" like that. Used pressure washer about five times and a bad leak formed between water manifold and pump. This was NOT due to operator error as I have used pressure washers for years and never had this problem before. Attempted to call the main Sam's 800 number to get warranty work again. (Unit still under extended warranty.) I COULD NOT GET THROUGH TO A HUMAN BEING AT THE MAIN SAM'S NUMBER (888) 746-7726 for a week and a half in September 2015. I would get disconnected every time. I would call first thing in the morning, all day and in the evening. Could never get anyone to answer. This is the same number that you use for any Sam's inquiries including new membership. Not sure how any new members signed up during that time unless Sam's just blocks existing customers.
So, I contacted my local Sam's Club store for help. The manager was helpful but could not get through to the main Sam's number either. Also, could not provide me any method to obtain help from Sam's. He only provided me with a half dozen phone numbers which were Walmart support numbers. Walmart & Sam's are related but none of the Walmart numbers could help me with my Sam's problem. That = another wasted 1/2 day.
Luckily someone gave me a company name and number that handles Sam's electronics warranties. Contacted them and they were very helpful but told me would take 3-5 days to set up online and they would contact me when completed. After not hearing from them in a week, I called in and found out they no longer serviced the warranty for my product. Never bothered to contact me to let me know. Another week wasted. However, they did provide me a Walmart support number that they promised me would work. This was a different number from before but they could still not help me. But, they were nice enough to give me the contact info of the correct company. Not sure why the other multiple Walmart numbers couldn't do this.
So four weeks after beginning this ordeal, I was finally able to get in touch with the warranty company. But they could not help me because the Sams receipt I had did not have a specific number they needed to process. The receipt had the date/price/model number and extended warranty listed but not one specific number. After a 20-minute hold to speak to a supervisor, he was able to process my claim. The only disappointing news from him was I could not take it to the semi-local shop I used before.
The one and only shop in the entire Charlotte, NC metro area was located 15 miles outside of town on the opposite side of the city, equals 1 hour drive one way from my house. Once there, was greeted by very rude service worker and was told it would be a minimum of two weeks before they can even look at (not repair) the unit. So, I am most likely looking at another 3+ weeks before receiving my unit back in working order. Including both issues, that equated to almost three months of very frustrating time without a pressure washer that has only been used about half a dozen times.
I wish there were lemon laws for all equipment. Hopefully you have stuck with this long narrative. I have this advice to give: PLEASE DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM SAM'S ONLINE AND PLEASE PASS this on to anyone you know thinking of doing so! Sams does not care for the customers at all and it clearly shows in how they treat us. I have learned my lesson.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015
I called to cancel (a month before expiration). They told me that I had to go to the store to do this. Ok, no problem. The store told that "They cannot cancel at store, that you have to call". Ok. Went home and called. They told me that I cannot cancel by phone and have to go to the store. This is a true story - I swear. Over the phone I told her that I was not able to cancel at store. She had to put me on hold to talk to a manager. Again, true story. No confirmation number. We'll see. Buyer Beware. They want that $100 renewal more than anything else in the world. Never, ever tie it to a credit card. Any pre-authorized charge will reopen a credit account even if you close it. Even though I closed the credit card 2 months ago, I expect to be charged. This could become a nightmare.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015
On September 26, I just got into the Club 4712 and having not start shopping. I saw a table with open box many computers and asked, "What are you having special today?" to one of associate named **. He said, "We have marked down HP chromebook for $120." They had two marked $120 and other at $180. I asked "What is the different." He told me, "Nothing, just the manager marked them down." I decided to take two HP computers if he mark other same price while other customer were looking at same time. ** called the manager name, **, and he marked them all at the same price of $120. Then I want to take two computers but an associate would not allow me because of policy but he would hold for with my name and items will be at register 6 for after I finish shopping.
After I finished shopping and I got to lane 6 to pay for merchandise and computers on hold, ** told me he only hold for me one computer because his manager took one and sell to his friend. ** told him that is right to take holding customer merchandise and sell to someone else. I asked to speak to manager who had sold my computer and he came with an attitude. He said "it's first and first serve." I was there and have two computers on hold for me. If he told me they could not hold my merchandise and must paid, I would pay them. DON'T tell me hold items for me then took them to sell to his friend.
I asked to speak with store manager and he said, "The store manager is not here," and he is store manager right now. His attitude is unprofessional toward me and no apology or compensation to any other computer. His act was like he is GOD at the this store. If his rude attitude toward customer, who know how he would treat store employees at the store. He gave me his business card and ask I would call a number on his card. Guess what, the phone number is his store number to report him. He is boss at the store and asked you to call his store to report him? Mr ** is an associate, knows what is right or wrong when he hold merchandise for customer. Thank you **.
I have been with Sam's Club over 13 years. I never seen an assistant manager, **, attitude toward to customer was so rude, maybe because I am an ASIAN. I called to customer relation to report this unethical profession service at store 4712 on 10488 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77043. This is an area with multi culture and upper class residence in Houston, Texas. I have report after I told my issue at the store 4712 to 888-746-7726 numbers and he had me on hold for over 30 minute and never get back. I even called back and hold and hold and never get through. I guess when you report assistant store manager, no one wants to take your issue.
I decided to write this complaint and hope the upper management of ** can get this message. ** is an good candidate in a position of higher management for a well known club in USA with no customer service skill. I have a service business for over 20 years and my customer is always right first. I hope SAM'S Club look at his service skill closer before given his own store. In the meantime, Mr ** should be reward for an exceptional customer service. I will looking to take my business to COSTCO near the future if customer service at SAM'S Club is not improve. Thank you for reading my issue at Club 4712.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015
Even though Sam's Club could find my account to charge me a $100 renewal fee on my Visa, which was listed as, "Sam's Internet" on my bill (what does this have to do with membership renewal?), after 1 1/2 hours and talking with three representatives and keying in my membership number repeatedly, neither the automated program nor three representatives could locate my account so that I could cancel my membership. On the other hand, I got on my computer and typed in my membership number off the back of my card (the same number I had repeatedly put in their automated system and read to their representatives) and my account immediately came up.
During my calls with the three phone reps, I was put on hold by one rep, and 30 seconds later the line went dead. I was put on hold by the last person who PROMISED to connect me with the person who could cancel my account and after 22 minutes I hung up- this was 1 1/2 hours after I had first called. I called Visa to dispute the charge but they said unless I had cancelled my account the reversal of the charge would probably not go through. When I searched, "Cancel membership" on the Sam's Club website I got "0 matches." I searched all over the website and could not find ANY information on canceling my membership.
Something is very fishy here! Why do they list the club renewal as "Sam's Internet" on your credit card bill? It is very misleading. Why could NO ONE find my account, yet it came up immediately for me on my computer AND they could find it to bill me? I emailed their customer service department and after the obligatory return e-mail, I have not heard anything for three days. My main question is how many people are paying this renewal fee without knowing it every year because they don't recognize the charge or just don't go over their bill that closely? And are the accounts of people who are not using their memberships like me, and are the most likely to call in and cancel, being deleted or blocked on the phone representatives computers? Someone should look into this. I see a class action suit in the making! Thank you for listening! I hope someone gets to the bottom of this fraudulent behavior.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015
I am a small business owner. I have spent about $700.00 + or - every 3 weeks and every time I come to the store for the last 6 months there is something that is not available on hand - the items are up in the shelves, they don't bother to restock. 3 items of my list to be waiting take additional 45 min. which I don't have. No French roast coffee for the last 4 months. Only 1 line for business checkout, take forever. I wish Costco will be closer so I don't have to deal with these guys. I have complain every time these issues to the manager but they don't care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2015
I ordered a king-size Serta mattress set on 9/5/15. Price says "includes shipping." Mattress set was shipped to a trucking co. in Albuquerque, NM which is 200 miles from me one-way. The company is Moving Solutions and they have had the mattress for several weeks. They don't want to deliver to me until they receive 25 orders for my area. I live in rural NM. There are a total of about 200 people. There will never be 25 orders for my area. Sam's Club is only paying the company $43.00 for delivery. They say they can't do it for that. None of this should be my problem.
Sam's Club's phone has been experiencing high call volume for over a week. Can't get through to them. I bought and paid over $2,000 for a mattress set that I still don't have. Yesterday I filed a dispute through my Discover card. Very disappointed with the whole transaction. I researched and found the mattress set I wanted. Have spent hours of my time trying to get this resolved and it really isn't my problem!!!
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
Good afternoon. I'm very frustrated. I went in to the Sam's Club store in Willow Groove Pa #6676 looking for tires for my car. I went to the tire dept. and talk to the associates and gave her the car and my tire information. She pull up the tires on her computer that fit my car. I went with the Goodyears. They was the best price. She stated that it will take 2 to 3 business days for the tires to come in and "we will call you when they arrive" and I said ok. So a week went by no call for anybody so I call on 8/27/2015 a week later and the man that answer the phone ask me how can he help me. I told him I was waiting for the tires that I order. I told him I order it about a week ago. He laughed (was not funny to me) and say "Who told you that?" I said "The lady I order the tires from." Then he said it will to 10 business day. I very upset I said I would had purchased a tires that was in stock if I knew it was 10 business days.
The guy ensure me that someone would call me when they came in. I haven't receive a yet 9/2/2015 so I called and the lady that answer the phone said "Your tires came in yesterday." I'm highly upset with the service that I received. This is the first time buying auto tires from Sam's Club and may be the last. So the day I came in to get the tire installed I arrived at 8am because I'm a plus card member. It 4 hours to install 2 tires and then when the person installing the tires came to talk to me about what happened when she was installing the tires she told me she broke the tire sensor and don't have them in stock. She would have to order one and she will call me when it comes in.
Once again no call. I had to call in again. This time I talk to a manager. She told me she will call me back with the information. She did told me the sensor will be there in 3 days and will follow up when it comes in. So I got a call a day or so later telling me that the sensor has arrived. The tires was not balanced correctly so I let her know that too. Today 9/19/2015 I come to get everything fixed when I was talking to the associate on why I was here. They did not know anything (different person). They told me there is no one here that can program the sensor so I work two jobs and it's hard to take time off to get this work done. She told me that the tire's manager is the only one that can program the sensor. That was never told to me. I will had call before I came here. Once again I'm unhappy with the service that I'm receiving. Still waiting on a call.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
Well where do I start? Came in to pick up an online purchase that I ordered the day before. 3 out of 4 items were missing. The gentleman went on to tell me that, "Well the system had a glitch that's why online you're seeing that we have it when in fact we do not have it." Didn't quite understand what he was talking about because the item that I picked are popular items. Went to customer service, had them look it up. It said that the item came in and was on the truck. The young man that I was speaking with first, came up and said, "Oh yeah, we found it." Ok. Thought I was going to be able to complete my purchase but then I was told that the online purchase that I made didn't apply today but when I made the purchase online it told me it'll be ready the next day.
The young woman that I spoke with was very rude and you can tell she just wanted to argue. Ask to speak to a manager. She did not even come down to address my concerns. She stayed on the phone with the young lady instead of coming to see what I needed or to assist me. After ending the sales transaction I told the young lady, "I will not be renewing my Sam's Club." She told me, "Do what you like," and I said to her, "It's not what I would like. It's the customer service that I'm receiving today. I choose not to renew my Sam's Club when it expires." The manager was just as unhelpful as the customer service young lady, not happy with my local Coral Springs Sam's Club today.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015
I went in on a Friday to order a two-tier cake to be picked up the following Tuesday. The ladies were helping me and then did try to back pedal... Telling me they need 7 days notice to prepare a two-tier cake. Last time, they turned me away saying they had to have 2 days notice when I was trying to give them about 26 hours notice from when I was ordering. This is about the third time they did not want to take my order. When I got upset and told them that is more than enough time to fix that cake they got more rude and refused to help me.
I have never seen people who don't care if they don't help you. I only wanted to order a nice cake, 5-day notice is plenty. It is like they just did not want to do their job and they will tell you anything to get you to leave them alone. When I walked away, they got smart and said, "Yeah, walk away". They did not care about losing my business. I only sat there decided what I wanted, filled out my form, before they decided they did not want to help me. They made me feel like I owed them more notice, citing that the policy is 7 days notice. Well that is not posted anywhere and they are rude. They could have helped me, instead now I still have no cake for my birthday.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
1 out of 5 stars is generous with my recent experience working with the Sam's Club tire center. Last week (Thursday), I ordered 4 tires for my 2013 Ford Escape from Sam's. I've ordered tires there before and never had anything but great service. They told me it would take 3-5 business days to get there and with the holiday being on Monday, so I was pleasantly surprised that they came in on Tuesday. They don't take appointments, as long as you have your vehicle there by 6 pm, they will work you in or have you come back later. So, when I got there tonight around 5:15, they said that I would need to come back tomorrow because they were busy. I pleaded that I had a flat tire this morning (which I did) and didn't know how much longer my tires would last.
They said that they would work me in for this evening which was great! So in the interim, I walked around the store for an hour or so. The tire guy overhead paged me and told me to go to the tire area. Once I arrived, they said that the lug nuts were on too tight and I would have to take it to a body shop with better equipment to have them loosened. Once they were loosened, I could bring the vehicle back another day to have them replace the tires. I was very upset as my current tires were totally done and how could I go to a body shop to ask them to do part of the service for another company? Very strange I thought, so I asked for a refund. They tried to get me to reconsider refunding them. I then asked why would I have one place do half the work when I'm not even getting my tires from there.
After my refund, I went to Firestone where they had them in stock and could put them on in the morning. I then called the Sam's manager to complain. She said she needed to speak with the tire crew before she could help with anything. I told her 1.) It is a problem if the equipment is subpar and 2.) The tire crew probably didn't want to service the vehicle tonight. After checking with them, she said they were concerned about breaking the lug nuts. Now, if you work on vehicles and mine is newer than most, do they really think I am that dumb to get an excuse like that? I also called corporate to share my concerns. They were not helpful either. I have always loved Sam's and had nothing but great things to say, but their tire department is horrid. Would not recommend them to anyone! Sam's would actually be better off to not offer this as a "service" when they cannot deliver. The old adage, " buyer beware" totally applies here!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015
I have been buying "Simply Right Original Nicotine gum" at the store in McKinney Texas for as long as they have supplied it. Now the shelves are empty for months and are being replaced with flavored gum. IF the product was a high turn over item (would have to buy mult. boxes due to shelves being empty several times) I would think you would keep stocked instead of replacing with a slower sale item.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
I was sent in the mail a flyer stating I could try Sam's Club out without joining. Never, never use this. The employees act like they never saw this. I was issued a Temporary Membership Card after waiting for 15 minutes or so. All of the time my purchase were sitting, waiting to be checked out. My husband waited in line while I went to Customer Service. The cashier told us to leave it there and she would work around us.
All the while I was trying to clear this up, the cashier kept telling the other customers the problem was, "we aren't members"! Of course, I want to try before I commit. Treated like second-class citizens although our first time we spent over $150.00. They carry limited products, i.e. Scott's toilet paper for septic tanks only. The other toilet paper choice is Charming. Does that make any sense? Because of the way we were treated while using something they sent to my door, I will never go back.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
I have been shopping at Sam's Club in Annapolis, MD for many years. I have been a business member and I shop about every week at Sam's. I was told by a young lady named Trisha I was not able to use my plus card until it was renewed. She was very rude and unpleasant. She did not talk to me in a nice way. There was many people around me, it was very embarrassing. I was in a rush at the time. I pay my plus card every year. I told her I would pay it when I would come back since I was in such a rush. Trisha took my card away and said no. So I went to customer service to renew. Customer service had no clue because she never took my card back. I was able to speak with the manager and tell him my situation and was no help as well.
I was told they were going to downgrade from plus to business. The way they expressed their self towards me was rude and unprofessional. This all happen between 7:30-8:00 am today, 08/31/2015 before I was heading to my daily routine of work. I love shopping at Sam's Club but their employees need to give better service.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
2 lbs of Rotten Asparagus purchased yesterday. Nutritious, Healthy Meal planned w/ Asparagus a significant contributor. 7 pm Saturday Night... Opened Asparagus package to find slimy, stench-ridden $7 asparagus! So I return today for exchange... and my expectations as a customer will never again be so abominably displaced than they were today.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
This story ends well, but I have a "buyer beware" alert. I purchased a Lasko Blower Fan from the clearance dept at the SamsClub in St. Louis Park MN on August 22nd. I plugged it on on August 25th and it didn't work. Only hummed. I brought the fan back immediately and was told by the manager that the label on the box was clear - clearance products cannot be returned. I said customers have a reasonable expectation that items they purchase will be in working order, clearance or not. He then said clearance returns must occur within 24 hours (something not mentioned on the label).
I've purchased clearance items from Sams before and have always been told - if it doesn't work, bring it back. He relented, and approved the return. While this transaction was being completed I asked the clerk and the manager "Does Sams check returned items to make sure they work?" They said they did not. This, of course, is a terrible policy and should be corrected before any item is returned to the shelves. So buyer beware. If you purchase anything that has a plug from the clearance department at Sams, be sure to plug it in before you leave the store. BTW the clergy who helped with this transaction was a peacemaker. High grades to her, low to the manager.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
Rang up cart full of mdse., and was told the chip in my Sam's Club mastercard was invalid or defective. Customer service said nothing could be done at the time, but had to wait two weeks for a new card. I then shredded my card because they did not want my business..
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015
I don't know if there's new employees at the bakery section but there have been A LOT of dark burn looking like croissants. They don't even look soft and super flat. It's been like this for months. When the croissants look like that, it gets hard and doesn't stay soft. Please let them know, I would like to have fresh baked soft and fluffy croissants.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
Sam's Club! Buyer beware! If you buy electronics from them, like many electronic stores are making return policies more difficult to return the item. Example, a 799.00 dollars security system purchased at Sam's Club in Frederick, Maryland. Main unit was defective. The DVR was overheating and causing the video card to shut down for 30 minutes. I called Sam's Club and stated that the dvr was defective and wanted an exchange. The Manager stated that I would have to return the whole system in order to get a exchange. I said the DVR was defective, not the whole system.
In order to uninstall 10 cameras with 250 ft cable runs through a ceiling that is 10 ft high. It took 24 hrs to run and install all the cables and cameras and power supply and 43-inch monitor. I asked Sam's club who was going to pay for the uninstall of the system and who was going to pay for the reinstall. They stated that they were not liable. I said, "So what it amounts to is that as long as you get your money and Samsung gets their money all is good because the customer gets screwed." So off I go again filling out papers to the Maryland attorney general's office against another wonderful company - Emmitsburg Auction, Owner - Barb **.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015
I went to purchase the Lipton gallon tea bags, and found the Sioux Falls location doesn't carry them anymore. (Major disappointed.) A young man tried to order some to the particular store and was unable to do so. (He was very nice.) I went home and looked online, the tea bags are still available at some Sam's Clubs. So I went to order them online, to send the Lipton gallons tea bags to the Sioux Falls Sam's Club. I noticed the company charges shipping and handling, which most stores are free shipping and handling if the product is going from one location to another. Plus I had to order 2 boxes of them, which didn't bother me. I would have made them up eventually, but to add almost an extra $6 for shipping and handling, did bother me, a lot!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
I have been a member for 12 years now. I always found it interesting that you have found ways to pretty much be as rude and insulting as possible in your Covington Store, however today pretty much rang the bell. Self-checkout should have been hassle-free, however your associate who was monitoring the 1 person checking out (me) proceeded to not only stand over me like some buzzard, but during and after watching me scan the whole time she's digging through my buggy like I got the freaking Hope Diamond hidden away somewhere--oh and get this, the whole time "explaining" that she must do this due to their recent theft problems. Hello? So you're saying you're checking to make sure I am not a thief? “Oh of course not,” she says. Her continue to dig even though I asked her to back off. I was not stealing!
Furthermore, why she had to put her grubby hands all over everything is beyond me! These are the same folks who need a sign to remind them to wash their hands after using a toilet! Seems to me, seeing as how she obviously had nothing better to do, perhaps she could have simply counted the beeps as I scanned then checked the receipt! No need to touch anything, and certainly no need to argue her case. Hello again, the reason I went to self-checkout was to AVOID dealing with such well-trained employees. And no matter what I said, she was ready to argue her case. Rude much? Whatever happened to customer service? Arguing with the customer? Aren't you supposed to be kissing my **? Apparently not. Sam's, like its filthy cousin Wal-Mart could care less if they treat a customer badly. It is par for the course. Maybe if I signed up for their credit card…not! Costco here I come.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
I am probably one of the strictest shoppers when it comes to saving money. It's too easy to get caught up in the scheme of supermarket shopping. And let me warn all Walmart shoppers out there that have never been to Sam's Club. YOU ARE NOT MISSING ANYTHING! The selection at SC is pathetic. And the prices are no better than Walmart. You won't save more than $1 on a single item. And you are buying in bulk! So you are really just spending more money! You would have to spend $1000 in one day in order to really save any significant amount of money at SC. And again, the selection is terrible.
I saw many people buying a popular bulk pack of toilet paper, which contained 220 sheets on a single roll. You get a much much better deal at Walmart spending the $9 for a bulk pack that has 1200 sheets on a single roll! Stay away from Sam's Club. The days of wholesale membership there are OVER. The whole place should be shut down to stop wasting people's time. I won't be renewing a membership. The only reason I went there was to pick up golf cart batteries I couldn't find anywhere else.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
At about 03:00 PM on 07-18-2015, I came to this location (Store 4769) for an engagement ring refund/exchange. I purchased a $6000.00 ring at Sam's (item#518363) but the ring was a size too big for my fiancee's finger. On this date, I brought her into this Sam's location hoping to either get an exchange or refund if we could not find another ring that fits.
We encountered Ms. Vincia (Membership Asst. Manager) who refused to help me with the refund/exchange. When I asked for her supervisor, she went to get Ms. Anjelica (Grocery Asst. Manager) who also refused to help me. They both gave me a run-around rather than doing what they could do to help me solve the issue. They were both unprofessional and impolite in the way they conducted themselves in front of me and my fiancee. The jewelry ladies/associates behind the glass counter were even more helpful and professional than these two so-called Asst. Managers were.
We simply wanted to find another ring that fits then exchange for it but Ms. Vincia and Ms. Anjelica made our ring shopping experience at Sam's a nightmare. We simply left this location and went to another Sam's (Store #8247) to return the ring, where the process took less than 5 minutes. We decided to go to Jared to buy the ring, where we were treated with more respect than what we received from Ms. Vincia and Ms. Anjelica.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
Recently, Sam's Club demanded cashiers to transfer everything from one car/basket/buggy to another. Or transfer everything onto the belt. I was told management said the customer/member was not allowed to help, because if we got hurt, we could sue. Their cashiers are mostly older women with visible health issues. My cashier, an elderly woman, struggled to transfer my cart, containing 20 cases of water/pop. I finally told her I didn't care what the store managers said. This was my cart and I didn't want her lifting all this weight by herself. Mind you, if I went through self checkout, nothing needed lifted. And for the last two years cashiers use a handheld scanner for pops and waters. It is an absolute horror to watch. Sam's Club Chillicothe, Ohio.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015
Was in my local Sam's Club on 6/15. When I went to register, it forced me to pay my annual $45 membership fee. Seemed fair, I do like the savings, so I renewed. A month later - I notice that my Sam's statement showed that my Annual membership had Auto Renewed on 7/19. I recalled the charge also being charge as I checked out so I investigated. Found I was charged twice.
I went to Sam's club on 8/7 and Customer Service was confused, but happy to refund one of the two service charges. I then shopped at Sam's club - and as I was checking out, the register again was forcing me to pay another membership fee at the register. I was pissed, the checkout person called their supervisor, who said there was nothing they could do except process my shopping on a one day pass. But they also asked me to talk with customer service. I did, but they told me to call the 800 number on the card, because they had done all they could.
When I called the 800 number, I was disconnected twice, before I could talk to someone who had an idea of what to do. But in the end, they simply removed my account from Auto Renewal and are hoping this will resolve the problem. Watch your Sam's club account for renewal charges. I don't trust them, nor do I expect this issue is resolved. $45 is enough to be upset when they double, and then attempt to triple charge me. WATCH OUT.
Reviewed July 29, 2015
So I call, in say "hi" and I ask them maybe 1-2 questions about it, and they don't even answer my questions at all!!! They just hang up on me. I call back and the same thing happens again, like how rude can you be just hanging up on someone twice? You're customer service -- aren't you supposed to help us?
Reviewed July 28, 2015
I paid $45 for my Sam's club membership and went to the club a week later to be told that my membership had expired. Luckily I had the receipt so they let me shop. Today my club card AGAIN showed expired and the lady at the "customer service" desk was so rude that I just left. I called their customer service number and they said there was nothing they could do except refund my money but it would take weeks for them to send me a check. I don't know how this company stays in business with these type of idiots working for them.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
When trying to file a complaint directly to Sam's Club, you cannot. If it's a complaint and you submit it, there is ALWAYS a problem. If you send one that says testing it ALWAYS goes through. This is not right, and it's not fair. No more.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
I always pay my bill on time or early.. This past June 20th after paying my June bill on time, I paid my July bill.. I paid well over the minimum so I thought I was set. I get my bill for August and it says I am late and that I now owe $214. I call and the rep tells me that "When you pay that early, it's like you didn't pay." WHAT??!!!
Reviewed July 27, 2015
I stopped going to Costco because they won't take my MasterCard CC; Sam's Club does & I get 3% cash back on gas purchases with my MC CC. The 55 lbs bag of dog chow is $23.98 and the WalMart 50 lbs bag is $22.98, so I basically got 5 lbs more for $1! I love the food court pizza. I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here; if I do I will post it! The Sam's Club I normally frequent is on W Craig in LV NV.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
Sam's Club MasterCard from Synchrony Bank--ALERT, 2 BIG ISSUES. Even you pay your statement in full, the new purchase will start charging interest immediately. It cost me $74 to pay the interest to found out, they did not tell me upfront. This card use DAILY BALANCE METHOD: "We figure the interest charge on your account by applying the periodic rate to the 'daily balance' of your account for each day in the billing cycle. We then add the interest to the daily balance.
"To get the 'daily balance' we take the beginning balance of your account each day (which includes unpaid interest), add any new charges and applicable fees and subtract any payments or credits. This gives us the daily balance." If I knew it, I won't apply. They offer you 1%, 3% to 5% cash back but you have to wait for next February. Cash back checks are issued each February for the cash back earned during the previous calendar year. I didn't know it upfront.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
Purchased two sets of 600 thread count sheets a little over a year ago. First my daughters bottom fitted sheet shredded almost like it disintegrated. Then 2 weeks later the second set, bottom sheet did the same thing. I have other sheets sets that are over 10 years old with no problems. I have never seen such poor quality! I will think twice about ever buying household items from Sam's.
Reviewed July 17, 2015
I was shopping around for a Keurig and noticed Sam's Club had the best pricing. They don't accept visa credit in their stores, but only online. I placed the order online with overnight shipping, which they failed to ship on time. I called to have the order cancelled, the lady put in for it to be cancelled. The next day I got an email that the order has been shipped... Umm... I cancelled it!!!
I returned the item considering they didn't ship it on time and they didn't package it correctly. The Keurig arrived shipped without any protective packaging. Can you believe that? The box was also damaged. They shipped it AS IS! After I returned the product I found out I have to pay still for the extra shipping I paid to have it overnight, again which they missed. I will be doing a charge back for the amount. And I cancelled my membership. BJ's happily took me, plus they gave me $50 towards a restaurant for joining.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
I went in to have my tires rotated. Some time later, I check my lug nuts on my front tires - they were so tight could not be removed with any type of hand wrench. Very unsafe - could have bolts break. Call Sam's Club, never return my calls. When in they did nothing, staff thought it was funny. Called Corp office, what a lot of trouble. Who want to go back, I still have a warranty on tires. Manager Idaho Falls Idaho Called me - said he was sorry, renewed my membership. If my tires had fallen off he would said he was sorry at my burial. I will not return to Sam's Club for my tire warranty, never let them touch my Auto again.
Reviewed July 12, 2015
Today my husband and I went to Sam’s in Tinley Park Illinois and bought items for our home and store. When we tried to check out, we were told that our membership had expired. We told her that we renewed last month. She told us to go to the courtesy desk. There was no courtesy there! They could not find our renewal payment. We called for a manager. Instead of helping us, she refused to help us and told us that without our receipt, there was nothing more she could or would do.
She told us to go back to the end of the line and walked away to help another customer. She would not even allow us to make our purchases! We didn't want to wait at the end of the line as we already did that and also they already proved that they would not help us, so we left. When we got home (45 min. ride) we found our receipt. We paid for our membership renewal on 6/26/15 just as we told them. When I called up Sam’s and talked to Lawanda to tell her we found the receipt, she hung up the phone on us. She should be fired.
Reviewed July 11, 2015
I thought I was saving the hassle of driving out to my Sam's Club by ordering my Samsung monitor online, wrong! So I logged on and placed my order using my Visa card, big mistake. After a couple of days my monitor magically appeared on my door step with no packing slip, no receipt not even a knock on the door. Right away I noticed the opening to the box was slightly askew which indicates to me that this had most likely been returned and resealed. I opened the box and sure enough, missing was all documentation like warranty or product installation, installation CD, VGA cable and the plug-in half of the main power cable. But, they did manage to include the monitor and for this I commend you Sams!
I called Sams Online and they said I could either return it or I could take it to my local club and exchange it. Well, that's NOT true because Sams wouldn't exchange because of a price difference nor wouldn't exchange because they don't take VISA credit. Now I need to return this POS and wait 15-30 days for a refund. Oh, I also now get to take that trip out to my local club (30 minutes away) and buy another one which I should have done in the first place. If I could get this monitor elsewhere to match my other one I would. I'll be cancelling my membership. Well done Sam would be proud...
Reviewed July 9, 2015
I went to Sam's Club in Mathews NC to install 4 new tires. After installing the tires TPMS light was ON on my dashboard and I told mechanic about it. He said that I need to drive a car for at least 50 miles to reset computer. I drove car for 80 miles and light was still ON, went back to Sam's and they replaced one tire sensor and told me again to drive 50 miles to reset computer. This time I drove about 70 miles and went back to Sam's club because light was still on.This time they didn't have sensor in shop and they couldn't order any and they told me if they want me to replace another sensor I would have to buy it at the dealership then bring it back to them and they will replace it for free one last time.
They don't want to hear about this car anymore like it is my fault that they damaged sensors while installing new tires. I didn't have any problems with car before going to Sam's and they should be responsible. Store manager told me if this doesn't fix it I would have to go to dealership and fix it with my own money. When I told him that is not fair from them to treat me like this because it is not my fault because car didn't have any warning lights ON and I told him that I'm not coming back He just said "HAVE A NICE DAY." I'm done with Sam's Club after this happened to me.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
In May (and prior) one of my Meds was $74 which BTW is lower than my Humana Co-Pay. Been getting same Rx for 2 years now. In June, Sam's increased the price (same Rx) to $140.00 without notice. Come to find out that unless I upgrade to their newer PLUS membership I will be charged more. The Pharmacist claims they are unable to see what the prices are (or would be) unless I pay for the PLUS membership first. I called another Club and was told the same. Why are they hiding their prescription costs? Sam's has decided to put $ before its customers and has for years now. Once I find an alternate source for my Meds besides CVS, Walgreens etc, I'll will be dropping my membership.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
Won auction on 4 items on my first day. Sam's quickly withdraw money for items plus extreme shipping and handling fees. 5 days after winning items, received email from Sam's that they regret to inform me that the items are not in stock and orders have been canceled. They also informed me that my funds would be replaced as soon as they can??? What does that mean. To top it off went to the auction site and all my items that were out of stock are on their current auction site with people bidding on them.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
Have had Vizio T.V. burn up FOUR TIMES, and called corporate. No HELP. Asked Dee if she would want this in her house, and told her personal feelings didn't matter, told it was up to Sam's Club manager. Told her he laughed in my face last repair, and told she couldn't do anything. Don't bother going to corporate, they just want your money, and once you walk out, that's it. My husband and I are headed to COSTCO, where they put customer concerns ahead of money. Plus, they have a very LIBERAL return policy. DON'T GO TO SAM'S. They are a RIP OFF!!! Bought 2 oscillating fans from there Saturday, and one BROKE ALREADY!!!
Reviewed July 1, 2015
Avoid dealing with the Sam's Club Auction if you are expecting Sam's Club to stand behind it. Received merchandise of a large piece of furniture broken into bits in three different shipments. Shipped back broken piece and waited weeks for replacement to arrive while staring at and walking around the half assembled furniture. Sam's Club Auction then replied that they cannot honor my order and I would have to buy the item from Sam's Club, be charged twice and then await a refund.
I pointed out the item was clearly shown in stock at samsclub.com and at my local store. I was told by Sam's Club Auctions that unfortunately "THEY are not us. When you deal with Sam's Club Auction you are not dealing with Sam's Club." Really? My card simply says Sam's Club. I pay my membership to Sam's Club. This looks like the Sam's Club Auction is simply a "scratch and dent" or "refurbished" division wholly separate from Sam's Club which SC refuses to back. BEWARE.
Reviewed June 29, 2015
The mattress had bedbugs - what a nightmare. Sure they replaced with a new one after I had to go to Dr for meds. Be embarrassed use all kinds of money washing everyday. Then the manager was unprofessional. Didn't even take me to her office. Tells me to bring it back to the store. After it was already on the way back to store saying Serta said "just cut tags off". We get to store and they announce over head "is that the bed with bedbugs?" Who ever want to buy from them. Claims dept for Sam's called me one time and said someone from Serta would be in touch. No one ever did. $567.34 might not be a lot to them; it was to me.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
I ordered a new patio dining set on June 2, with delivery no later than June 25. After several calls from the shipping company to schedule delivery 1-2 months later than Sam's date, they took it upon themselves to cancel my order. At least that's what they told me. I live 80 miles from their hub and they said they come to my area once a week. Sam's was not helpful and the shipper was always a wait of at least 1/2 hour on the phone, and then not helpful at all. I didn't buy the patio set to use at the end of August. I offered to pick it up myself but that can only be handled via email, not phone, and 48 hours to get a response.
This has been the most frustrating experience. And when I said I wanted to cancel the order, Sam's said they won't refund my money until they get the item back in their warehouse, which could be another month. I will never buy anything from Sam's online site again. They have a terrible way of handling things. Sam's doesn't care if the customer doesn't get what they order, but they are quick to take the money. Their employees need to learn customer service.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
I arrived at the SAM's club #8221 to guest services to return a case of diet coke. I've been waiting in line waiting for someone to help me. A worker name ** said "next person in line." I pushed my cart towards the counter. As soon as I got to the counter I told her that I wanted to return or exchange for another case of diet coke bc the one I have is about to expire. July 13, 2015 it expires. She rolled her eyes at me. I didn't say anything. I let her continue. She asked for my SAM's card to see when it was purchased. She said “it's past 90 days” and she can't take it back bc the store will not get credit for it. I know the store can get credit bc it's not even expired yet.
I asked to speak to a manager. I can hear her calling and telling the managers about me and persuaded the managers some kind of way for them to not take the item back. I'm sure I bought it at SAM's. That's the only place I would buy it from. I may have used my sister's card or brother card. But anyhow, after talking back and forth even with one manager that finally came to guest services to help me, he told me that he wouldn't take it back also. Of course ** had to tell him something before I had a chance to talk to him.
I was very very disappointed and angry. I've been a member for many years and go to SAM's almost every week. Sometimes even 2 times a week. There's no customer satisfaction whatsoever. I will start looking into getting a Costco card and be a member there. I am already a restaurant depot member. I will tell all my family and friends what I've experienced and tell them to go elsewhere.
Reviewed June 20, 2015
We ordered a 3 tier white ombre cake for a wedding a week ahead of time from the Sam's Club on Sam's Circle in Chesapeake. When we went to pick it up the day before the wedding and the cake in the box was the wrong cake so we had them take it back and they gave us another box and assured us the right cake was in the box so we took it and left as we had so much left to do. When we got home and went to put the cake in the freezer not only was it not the cake design we ordered, the craftsmanship was horrible. There were holes all in the icing, the border around the cake was the wrong border and wasn't connected in places and spotty, and the top two tiers of the cake leaned to the side!
When we called and told them that we received the wrong cake and that we needed the right cake because the wedding was tomorrow they pretty much told us "Oh well our manager is gone until tomorrow at noon and we can't do anything for you." So we were stuck running around town trying to find a place to get a cake the day before the wedding while we had so many other things to do. We will never order anything from there again.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
Ordered furniture on May 27th for a program that I was opening, ordered basic chairs/tables (nothing fancy or custom), spent almost $3,000. Estimated delivery date was between June 3rd and June 11th. On June 9th received an email from Sam's Club that estimated delivery was going to be June 11th. June 11th came and went, no delivery. I called shipping company, they stated it hadn't even been received on their end. They were "expecting" it tomorrow which would have been June 12th. Told me if it arrived June 12th they would send out that day. Come to find out, Sam's Club never even released the furniture to be picked up until June 9th, 12 days after it was ordered!! I never received an email or call that there was a delay or an issue with my order.
Called back to shipping company on June 12th, still not received on their end. I called Sam's Club on Friday June 12th and explained issue, they told me they would have someone call me back that day, never received return phone call. Monday, June 15th, I contacted shipping company again and they tell me it still hasn't arrived on their end. I receive a phone call back mid afternoon to let me know it has finally arrived and to set up appt. Appt was set for today June 16th between 12-5. At 5:00 and no sign of delivery, I call the shipping company again and they tell me that 1) They attempted delivery and no one was there (which was false since I was there all day), and then 2) They said address was incorrect. Hmmm if address was incorrect how could they have attempted delivery? My program opened on Monday with no furniture!! They are now telling me they will attempt delivery again tomorrow, 21 days after initial order!!
Reviewed June 15, 2015
I am so aggravated. Ordered 2 lounge chairs. Both came broken and left in the rain (I have a visible covered porch that is very large). I called Sam's Club, they initiated the pick up of the broken merchandise after an hour on the phone. FedEx came and got the chairs, then later NO ONE could find the order and they haven't issued my refund. I have been dealing with this for over a week. I now have no chairs and no refund. No one can find anything. Will never order anything again from Sam's Club.
Updated review: June 14, 2015
Sam's Club stepped up and took care of me.
Original Review: June 12, 2015
Sent my computer in great condition to get fixed. Box we received was 6 inches too short so we packed with extra bubble wrap. When the computer was returned it was packed very poorly. Also computer had scratches around the outside of the screen. We spoke to ** the supervisor and he was the most condescending person I have spoke to. Called me a liar and stated that I had sent the computer in with scratches. Will not use Sam's Club for computers and will not be buying any more protection plans from Sam's or Walmart.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
I've been a Sam's Club member for 20 years - as with all my bills I always paid in full by due date. Got a call from the Sam credit people... It came in while coincidentally I happened to be shopping at Sam's. She told me I was like 15 days late on my May payment. I explained my 2 decades of on time and that the prior month I had been in China & that I would pay in full the very next day. I also asked that (due to my good 2 decade loyalty to Sam's (spending approx $12,000/yr) & my prompt payment record) to please waive the $25.00 late fee. She refused & by the time I got to check out (5 minutes later) my Sam's credit card had been shut down. I had Amex & Visa credit cards, but Sam's only takes debit so I was screwed... Fortunately I also had $250 in my wallet to cover the $247.00 in the basket. What a crock. Good bye Sam's. Hello COSTCO!!
Reviewed June 6, 2015
Ordered progressive prescription eyeglasses and after nearly 4 weeks they are still not made. Was told 3 different times the factory broke them and had to remake them. It is not a strong or complicated prescription. Very disappointed.
Reviewed June 4, 2015
I am recently physically handicapped and care for my 3 yrs old granddaughter. I have to say your team that works at my Hot Springs AR Sam's is very pleasant and helpful. I must tell you about one of your extra special Excellent employees **. She took the time to help locate my items and suggested a coffee that NOW is our favorite. When I can't make it in, I send my husband to look for her because I trust her to assist him. Thank you for putting her in our store. She is accessible and friendly.
Reviewed June 4, 2015
Well I'm very disappointed because if I'm a new member and I became a member about 2 months ago not even and I was never told "You guys are special with the ones that have a business card or a plus card". But anyways but my frustration comes when the employees you have are not trained well to make sure customers know all these things and it is ridiculous all these complaints I read about employee's been rude and not know how to do their job and I called and ask that question.
The person who answer said, "We have post it in the doors by the stores hours". I asked her, "Don't your employees should know that when a new member come in your doors"? She said, "Yes". That's when she said, "I'm sorry about that". I said, "Wow that's all you have to say". I hang up the phone. I'm already disappointed with this place. I had two children with me. I had to wait 1 freaking hour to get in because this poor customer service. They have no idea or time to train their employees. I don't think I will renew my membership!
Reviewed June 3, 2015
June 3, '15 gone to pay for my food. On our way out I was looking at my receipt and the man was in front to take our receipt. He had grabbed our cart in a aggressive way. While he was looking through our cart he had told us that we were missing two things but he had treated us like if we had stolen the items. It was not our fault we did no self check. When we left again the man took our receipt and started writing something on another paper like if we were thieves. I have always gone to Sam's Club to buy my food and this was the first time this had happened to me - for the man to write something on the book like if we were thieves.
Reviewed June 2, 2015
I was looking for a swimsuit at Sam's Club in garland and couldn't find one in my size. So therefore, I asked a young gentlemen to see and check if they possibly have the swimsuit in my size. He responded back saying that he doesn't know where to look, so then I asked if he could call someone down for help in clothes. He called his manager to see if there is anyone working on the floor and she replied back saying no and told him to help us over the radio. The young gentlemen seemed upset and didn't really want to help which didn't satisfy my needs. We then went to a front-end manager **, to see if she could help us find the swimsuit in my size but without even looking nor scanning the merchandise, she said no and sat back in her chair chatting with the store manager instead of assisting me.
Reviewed June 1, 2015
Lines are always too long. Cashiers are extremely slow. When I asked to speak with a manager, I was told by an employee that he was too busy to speak with me. Rudeness, incompetency, and higher prices have just caused me to cancel my membership.
Reviewed May 31, 2015
My wife had cancer surgery, yesterday, 5/29/2015. After surgery, her surgeon gave her a prescription for a pain medication. I took my wife home and quickly drove to a Sam's Club nearest us. We have all our med's filled there. The address is 1375 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ. When I arrived, they told me it would take 30-45 minutes to fill. I arrived at 5:40 p.m. I looked for a couple of items, found nothing and came back to the pharmacy and sat down. After a period of time, I was told they couldn't match the doctor's name with her office address. Another 30 minutes went by and they told me nothing. I then decided they were going to let me wait there until the pharmacy closed at 7:00.
Now I am totally ticked and it is 6:40. I approached the lady that had been talking to me and asked if they were going to be able to help me. She said she didn't know but she was really trying. I told her to give me the script and I would take it to Walgreens and I would bet they would fill it. At this point, I am worrying about my wife at home and how long it is taking me. I went to Walgreens and told them my plight. They told me it would take 20 minutes and if there were any problems they would let me know. Before that time, they told me my script was ready. When I went to pay, they told me my total bill was $1.00. They love possible cancer survivors. Do you think I will ever go back to Sam's for basically anything? Time to take the scripts to Costco and do all of your shopping there. A little more expensive, but you will be treated like a human being.
Reviewed May 30, 2015
I've been working for Sam's Club in Cocoa. Applied for maintenance and got talked to being in rotisserie dept. Just got the position with pack of training. They said they did not have time to train. I pass by just watching the other employees, what a bad experience for business. I've seen McDonald's handle and train their employees. I've talk to manager about situation and nothing was done. And also would like to say that when chicken does not sell they throw out in garbage. What a shame so many homeless people in Florida. Would not recommend anyone there for employment. Result I just walked off job after dealing with the rotisserie manager after he mumbled, "if you don't like it quit." So unprofessional for a manager that has worked there for so long. No wonder why that position always open.
Reviewed May 29, 2015
This occurred at store # 4789 in Sharpsburg, Ga. over a week ago at app 8:40AM. My son and I went to a sports outfit but it was closed. When leaving to return home, I decided to go to our Sam's Club about a mile away and get beer for the weekend. They had a great sale on Blue Moon by the case, so I asked my son to carry it to the front for me. When we got there, only 1 register was opened so we got in line.
About a minute later a supervisor opened the lane next to us and we took the beer over there and put it on the belt. I took out my Sam's Club card to give to the lady but she ignored me and asked my son for his ID, which he had not brought with him. I told the lady the beer was for me, I was buying it. She said it didn't matter since my son carried it to the register.
My son is six feet two and a half inches tall with a beard. Going on 28 yrs old. I said fine, I'll go to the back and carry a case to the front myself. I'm 67 yrs old, retired, with a veteran's driver's license. She said she still would not be able to sell it to me because my son was there. None of it made any sense to me so I said let me speak to the manager. She said she was a supervisor. I asked ** to wait in the car, she said it still didn't matter, so we left upset. The next day, I called the Sam's Club call center in San Antonio to file a complaint. Talked to a young man named ** and explained the whole thing to him. I asked him if what the lady did was company policy. He put me on hold several minutes, finally returned and said it was not, but that store management had lots of leeway following corp policy and that I would need to talk to the store manager.
He said he would have the manager call me. Never did. I called again week later, spoke to another gentleman in a different call center and he called the store. I got an asst manager who told me the manager was not available so I told her the whole thing again. Her answer? She fully supports what her supervisor did because she must have seen something suspicious or she would not have done what she did. I was stunned. There is nothing anyone would deem suspicious about me or my son. In closing, I've been shopping there since it opened but I will never go back there. I simply cannot understand why folks like that are hired in the first place. The reasoning was obtuse and the attitude condescending. The whole experience, a first for me, was baffling. BJ's is 6 miles further but it will be worth the drive.
Reviewed May 25, 2015
I am a retired member of the United States Army and there was a advertisement that may have been misinterpreted but it said Military Members could receive a 15 dollar gift card with a membership or the renewal of on. I brought it to the clerk's attention on how I interpreted it and was informed that if I brought the newspaper in, Sam's would honor it. I went and purchased the paper and brought it back, only to find that I am not the primary card holder and it doesn't apply to me. Nothing in the paper said I had to be the primary on the card. It's my wife's card by the way.
When leaving there was a employee that was checking receipts as everyone exited the store and he asked me if I got it. I told him, "No." He said that there have been some people who had the same results. I am not trying to get over on no one but the advertisements should be clearer when printed in the newspaper. I am from Huntsville, Alabama and the paper it was printed in was the Huntsville Times Sunday Edition.
Reviewed May 22, 2015
I have purchased 4 winter tires from Sam's Club a couple years ago for my daughter's car. I have also purchased 2 spring/summer tires for her car from them a couple years ago. Every fall and spring I bring her car in and have the tires changed out as a service they offer for that. This spring I bring her car in and after 3 hours I find out that they haven't even completed that service yet (I was told an hour and left the car there to complete other errands while this car was being worked on). **, the manager of the tire department, said that they cannot do the exchange this year because the spring/summer tires are mixed. Mixed, meaning 2 are directional and 2 are non-directional (I have to admit I was not aware of there being different tires such as this).
My complaint is multidimensional. First they tell me they tried calling me to let me know this. However, after pushed further, they admit they only paged me overhead and did not actually call me -- even though they have my phone number. Second, why would they "allow" me to purchase 2 new spring/summer tires a couple years ago that didn't match the 2 I was going to keep? Because had I known that, I would have made sure I was purchasing 2 that would match the others that were still good. And then they were able to switch them out multiple times since then until this year. Extremely frustrating and poor service, just allowing me to waste my time and money!!! I will never use them again.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
I went to Sam's club on Allegiant Ave to buy 2 new tires because I had a blow out. I told them to put the back tires on the front, the new tires on the back, and the other front tire in the trunk . Here's what they did. They left the donut on the right front, they put one rear tire on the front, and put the new tires on the back. He drove the car around and met me out front. Which never happens by the way. Well, I got in on the driver's side and drove all the way home. I walk around the car and that's when I saw the donut still on the car. I drove back over there and the guy was yelling and cursing at me and said that he did what I told him to do. No, he did not. I did speak with a manager and got him to put the other rear tire on the front. I left again thinking all was well. I stopped in a parking lot just to check and make sure. I checked the trunk and the left front tire wasn't in there. In fact nothing was in there.
I went back a third time and got my left front tire and my donut back. I'm not sure if they were trying to keep some of my tires or if they were too dumb for words. The manager gave me a $25 gift card for my trouble...I asked for fifty but he said he couldn't do that. Buyer beware of Sam's club tire technicians.
Reviewed May 17, 2015
Complaint Sam's Club, Freehold N, 17 May 2015. After being members since 1998, we were today told by Sam's Club in Freehold NJ, to abandon two full carts of merchandise to the value of about $500. They have a problem to accept our credit and debit cards from three different banks - 3 cards that have been used weekly at Sam's Club in the past, and all 3 cards with positive balances and no issues. The customer service manager had the audacity to tell us that it's a problem with the cards and not with them (Sam's Club). How can 3 cards from 3 different banks be rejected in 1 visit? Next door at Walmart, any of these cards worked without any problems.
When we tried to cancel the Sam's Club membership on the spot, we were told by the customer service manager that the primary card holder (not present in person, but on the cellphone talking to the rep) must do it in person and cannot cancel via the telephone. The primary card holder told the customer service manager that it is a 45 minute drive to get to Sam's Club and she would like to cancel the membership via phone, but the manager insisted that she would have to come in person and that there is no other option available.
We abandoned 2 carts of merchandise and left Sam's Club. The primary card holder immediately contacted Member Services (1-800 number) and was told that the customer service manager was lying and that the account CAN be cancelled via telephone. The account was canceled within 5 minutes VIA TELEPHONE. We are extremely displeased with Sam's Club and disappointed to end our relationship of 17 years. We're going to Costco.
Reviewed May 16, 2015
I purchased a cell phone at my local Sam's a few weeks ago and it began acting up shortly thereafter. It wouldn't turn on at all in some instances and was throwing up a message about some kind of software issue. I called Verizon to ask if I should exchange the phone at Sam's or if I should go through Verizon's 1-year warranty program, which offers up a refurbished phone in exchange for the defective one. Since the phone was literally brand new, not even a month old, I didn't want to end up with a refurbished one and was happy when Verizon said to return it to the store. I explained to the two employees at the phone counter what the issue was and said I needed to exchange the phone.
Almost immediately, one of the employees got an attitude and claimed all he could do was give me the Verizon customer service number so I could exchange it through them because it was past Sam's 14 day cell return policy. I told him that was incorrect, that the 14 day policy was about returning a phone because someone changes their mind, but defective phones can be returned up to 30 days after purchase. He said that was not true and I countered by directing him to Sam's own website that said that exact thing - a defective phone could be returned within 30 days. I also pointed out that Verizon told me to return the phone to them and said he could feel free to call them if need be. That's when he responded with, "I'm not saying you're lying or not being truthful, but the 14 day policy is for all phones and it's been that way as long as I've been selling phones and that's a long time".
I didn't take kindly to being called a liar and asked to speak with a manager. He radioed his manager, who told him that the 30 day policy was the correct one for a defective phone and told him to do the exchange. The coward employee quickly disappeared, leaving someone else to take care of the return. The employee who handled our return had never done one before and should've been walked through it, but was still much nicer to deal with than the other guy. I rarely have a bad experience at Sam's Club but will never buy a cell phone there ever again.
Reviewed May 8, 2015
On Tuesday May 5, 2015 I ordered a cake for my daughter dinner for Saturday May 10, 2015 Southaven Location on Goodman. I spoke with the lady over the phone and made her aware my daughter would love to have her picture on the cake. She made me aware that I have to bring the picture by Friday. I made the associate aware okay I will be there by Friday. I get to the store on Thursday to drop the picture off. It was a Black African American woman with blonde braids was looking for my sheet that they write the information down. For some odd reason she could not locate the sheet so she decided to be rude and disrespectful because they lost my paper.
I feel like that if your staff loses the paper go to them first than the customer. She was so out of order and was talking about me in my face to another co worker. It's sad. My 10 year old daughter stated "mommy she was so rude to you." Not only that she dropped the Ziploc bag on the floor and walked away. I guess want me to pick it up. She was not professional at all. I feel like if she had an attitude or a bad day. She needs to be sent home... I will not be shopping at that location no more.
Updated review: Sept. 27, 2015
After much grief on my part, they refunded all but $200.00. Way to go, Sam!
Original Review: May 7, 2015
My hearing aid experience was unacceptable. Unqualified people trying their best to make junk work. I paid top dollar and was not able to get it adjusted properly and to work for me at all! Tried two different models. No luck. Tried to return it several times to have it adjusted to "try this"! Wtf. Not happy - out $1800. And to boot two other companies said that the two hearing aids they recommended would not work with my issues! Wasted time and now out the money!
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I wrote a complaint about the Alliant Dr Louisville KY store and among the four items, they corrected one. They sold whole bean coffee but removed their coffee mill and recently they replaced the mill. The embarrassment is the bank they chose to carry their Master Card have chosen to not approve my charge after I have used it two times in succession. After they refuse the charge they call my home phone not my cell and ask for me to call and verify it's me using the card. When I call I have always gotten an Indian descent person whose English is unintelligible. The first occasion I spent $192 at Sam's then went to the gas pumps and was frozen.
The second occasion I bought $46 at a Neighborhood Wal-Mart, then $21 at Paul's Fruit Market, then frozen at a Wal-Mart $121. The third occasion was this Derby weekend I spent $87 at a Neighborhood Wal-Mart, $40 at a Trader Joe's, and rejected on a $20 charge at Paul's Fruit Market. Each time I think they tell me they randomly do this to safeguard customers. I told them the next time I call it will be to cancel the card. I have a 845 credit score, pay on time the entire balance monthly. I use a credit card for all transactions and have a very large credit limit. I like the detail at month’s end. Then today after gas went to purchase breakfast biscuit sandwiches and rejected. The bank is Synchrony Bank. Horrible. Embarrassing. Cancelled.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
Sam's is like Walmart. There are long lines with people standing around not wanting to work. I waited 15 min at customer service while 2 people worked hard and 3 people behind the desk stared at me. It is frustrating. If you want to save money and are willing to deal with poor customer service this might be a good option for you. I think I will pay a little extra and go to places like Publix that value my time.
Reviewed May 3, 2015
I was going to purchase mangos at the Webster Sam's Club but the cashier removed 2 of the mangos from my box. I asked why and she said, "There are only supposed to be 12. That's stealing." She didn't like it when I suggested she was the one stealing and asked her to remove the cost of the mangos from our purchases. She left the register and a supervisor rang us up. The mangos were placed in a discard cart and I noticed there were lots of groups of 2 mangos in this cart.
We asked for the weight to be checked and the nice produce manager weighed the 14 small mangos and they weighed 5 lb (It is sold by box and the box is supposed to be 5 lb). I asked the supervisor if it was worth it to lose a good customer over 2 mangos and she replied, "What if all customers stole 2 mangos?" The correct question is, how many mangos were stolen from customers who were supposed to be getting a 5 lb box of mangos and how many customers joined Costco after being called thieves by untrained, incompetent employees?
Reviewed May 1, 2015
We recently purchased a Dell computer with Windows 8.1 from here. We bought a database program from Sam's Club also. The software states "it's compatible" but when you try to download the software it says "it isn't compatible." Not to mention the super rude lady at customer service. If I could give 0 stars I would. She very rude twice for no reason.
Reviewed April 24, 2015
We ordered a 70 in LED TV from Sam's Club online. We received an email confirmation WITH the tracking information about 3 days later. We waited the 2 days recommend for the shipping information to be updated only to find nothing. After calling both Sam's and the shipping company no one knew where the package was located. HOW DO YOU LOSE A INCH TV?! I made NUMEROUS calls to Sam's who states they EMAILED to shipping company to find out what happened to the package. EMAILED?? They could have just called and got the answer! The package was suppose to be delivered on the 14th, but had to wait until the 20th to even be considered for a refund! Yes, We had to wait SIX days after the supposed delivery to even get a refund! With 10-15 days for the refund to process! NEVER AGAIN WILL I GO TO SAM'S!
Reviewed April 17, 2015
On March 25, 2015 I ordered a trampoline from Sam’s Club Online and paid for it in full. It was supposed to arrive on April 1st to my home via Fed Ex. When Fed Ex came to our door they only delivered 1 out of the 2 boxes required. I proceeded to call Sam’s Club online to find out where the second box was. To make a long story short, Sam’s Club "help" online people are definitely NOT helpful. I was passed around from person to person and none of them knew what to do. They basically said Fed Ex lost it and I should try to track it down.
Well it is April 17th and I still only have HALF of a trampoline. In addition to being rude online and on the phone, Sam’s Club is unwilling to help me locate the item. This was something my sons had saved for and now they do not have it and are in the whole $353.30. Sam’s Club has the worst customer service ever and I am pulling my business account!!!
Reviewed April 16, 2015
I ordered a Serta Perfect Sleeper Dunbrook Plush Eurotop Mattress Set-Queen-regular Profile Boxsprings Item# 200544 on 4/4/15 and was promised delivery between April 10, 2015 and April 22, 2015. Today 4/16/15 they called to tell me that it will be delivered May 22, 2015. Per delivery, either take this date or cancel my order. This is the delivery company. WE ARE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR. I called samsclub.com and spoke with ** - she said there was nothing she could do, SO the order was canceled. Of course it will be three to ten days before I get my money back on my credit card. DON'T ORDER ANYTHING FROM SAM'S CLUB.COM, THEY WILL LIE TO YOU.
Reviewed April 14, 2015
I called the Sam's Club at 15th Avenue and Bell Road to ask a question concerning slides to photographs. I was placed on hold for over 30 minutes and never did get a chance to speak to the clerk in that department. I have had other negative responses by the personnel at several Sam's Clubs. This has never been the case when visiting Costco stores around the state. I can see why many Sam's Clubs have a dismal representation of clients. Someone needs to address the poor customer relationship at Sam's Club.
Reviewed April 14, 2015
Today 04/14/2015 I started early (at 06:30am) by calling member service, this number 1-800-964-1917, with a very simple request that I feel it is for all concerned satisfaction. I owed U$ 3,900 plus back in 09-10 2013 as a Sam's card member - the life is good right? Especially when you are determined to pay all you owe in order to "do not burn bridges". So I set up to pay each month back them and life was good, payments on time good for me, good for Sam's or yes as we know Synchrony. Hmmm so far so good...except that I was not counting with glitch which results in falls of automatic payments. Yes it happened to me...back in when they told me that the last payment was done last Jan 16, 2015.
More my Sam's Club Credit summary or account Activity reads: balance U$ 173.49 now they had added US$25.00 fees charge plus US$ 3.55, that makes US$ 28.55 then they have my credit limits of US$ 2,500 - RIA and RIA and more RIA. Moving forwards to 04/14/2015, as I said above I started by obeying the chain of command. The first young man I spoke to was very far way, the connection or their accent with garbled speech (please ask them to s-peak each word separate, the need for real enunciation are greatly appreciated). Understand I am 65 years old, however I am a full-time worker with certain education, Yes I have a foreigner language as my primary idiom, however I been told each day that I have a very strong command of English.
So moving on - I invested a grand total of 155 (one hour and fifty and five minutes). So back to my simple request on the phone at home (not at work thank you very much). As follows: Synchrony Bank please get this monthly charges off my account. Today it reads US$241.05 in turn I will pay each month, as I have been paying during this last 26 months which was US$130.60 each month 'til all is paid out. Is this some proposal that a business as Synchrony/Sam's Club ('Where Life Is Good') should listen and consider to accommodate a long-term pretty loyal customer? You please tell...
So I must to praise miss **. (I have her employee number. I am choosing not to make it known to protect her) She is deserving of a nice raise I must to say. This lady was one I closed my almost 2 (two hours on the phone). So all I am requesting again as I described above: please remove the charges each month placed on my Sam's Club account and I will comply with promise to pay just as I paid this last 26 months this. Thanks.
Reviewed April 13, 2015
I will never buy glasses from Sam's Club, again. The quality is horrible. Supposedly I purchased scratch resistant lenses. I've only had them almost 2 years and they are so scratched up. I'm not any harder on my glasses than my old pair that also have scratch resistant lenses, which I still wear and my other pair have absolutely NO scratches! Very disappointed in the quality.
Reviewed April 9, 2015
Used TurboTax (TT) past 3 yrs. Have done 1040 no problem. This yr TT chg. way they incl. schedules. Now it's $30 extra for schedule needed to complete 1040. Complained to Sam's. Told it was against the law for them to do anything about opened software.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
Sam's Club used to carry GermX wipes in a box of 100. They stopped carrying them, however, you could order them online. I ordered 1 box, received it and was very satisfied. Then several weeks later received emails that my order (GermX) was being prepared for shipment. I went into my account and cancelled/deleted the order. Then I got another email - same thing. I went into my account and deleted. I now have 2 boxes (2 different orders) for GermX that I never ordered in transit. SamsClub.com has taken the money out of my credit card and they refuse to reverse the charges for items I did not order. Very dissatisfied with their customer service... 45 minutes on the phone and situation not rectified.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
I opened a small biz in Nov. 2012. My software company recommended Sams Club for CC set up. I called and they set me up for three years and it included a membership! Now biz closed due to economy just shy three years. Go to payoff remaining lease of 6 months and the global leading company says "oh no!" Your lease was 48 months!!! So they want additional 670.00 to take back cc machine! Why would i lease three years with first data and keep machine for additional year!!! BEWARE. Do not trust Sams club! I called to discuss this nonsense and they told me - oh well you signed it! Too bad. I said this is incorrect and that they werent going to look into anything! So pretty much - TS on you customer!!!
Reviewed March 29, 2015
BUYERS BEWARE at Coral Springs, Florida Sam’s Club #6637. On 03/10/2015, at 8:40 PM, I purchased a brand new Samsung 60" TV for $898.00. Neither me nor any employee checked inside box when checking out. Went home, opened the box and there was a used-old Samsung TV in the box! Returned the item back to store one day later (03/11/2015 at 2:00 PM).
Manager Mr. ** (Without even investigating) refused the item, and claimed that I am trying to cheat. He said he is 100% sure a new TV was in the box and I was trying to cheat. He had no any base for this claim but his years of experience!!!!! (According to him) After hour of argument he asked me to take the TV and leave. Yes, Sam’s club asked their 10 years of member to leave the store because customer refused to be cheated by their management. I left.
I could reach Store Manager Miss ** days later, and she was unresponsive and ignored the complaint. She said “we should investigate and call”, but never did. I guess she knows something. BEWARE and do not take anything home without checking inside the box. You never know what is inside and you never know you maybe accused of stealing from Sam’s Club!
I INVITE SAM'S CLUB UPPER MANAGEMENT to investigate and find out who is stealing them. They can easily track the purchases & returns of both mentioned items (new and used), and see if there is any trend, etc. They have security cameras everywhere can see who put that old TV inside the "New TV Box". RIDICULOUS.... UNACCEPTABLE... OUTRAGEOUS.
Reviewed March 25, 2015
Set of Michelin's best tires installed in 8-7-2010 and severe cracks are present on all four sidewalls. About 5000 miles annually since installed. I pull up to Sam's Club tire department and ask if I could see someone about my Michelin Tires cracking at the sidewall. With the technician standing 20 ft away and without looking at the tires he automatically said that it was normal wear and tear and assured me the tires were safe. I recorded this and the next 90 minutes with supervisors and store managers on a tape recorded. Maybe it can be used for future legal action...
Reviewed March 25, 2015
The TV will not turn on. I called sams.com, they said the TV is still under warranty. Called Element, told them the problem that my TV will not turn on. We did some troubleshooting - no good. They said it would cost me 200.00 to send the TV back and they would replace it. I even bought the insurance on the Element 55" TV -- I think this is very wrong. Can't Sam's Club replace my TV for free????
Reviewed March 23, 2015
I have been a loyal Sam's Club member since about 1985. Once a month like clockwork I have purchased supplies for my business. Yesterday was no exception. Loaded up my cart, went to the cashier, gave her my Sam's Plus CC like I did 3-4 weeks ago. She swiped the card, then swiped it again. 'I'm sorry sir, your credit card has been declined. " I asked why, and a manager came over and said "Sorry, we no longer accept Discover." So wow! I asked since when, and they said I should have been notified last summer. Don't get that much mail, but do not remember being notified of anything. But the employees had a certain "We don't care" attitude. So after 30 years, I'm going to check out Costco. Bye bye.
Reviewed March 17, 2015
I had my daughter's pictures taken at jcpenney and I bought the cd so I could have the RIGHTS to the pictures and get them printed wherever I would like. I go to Sam's and order some pictures. It prints out a paper stating what time they would be done. I forgot to bring that paper back with me but I thought no big deal since it's under my name and membership and I have my license on me. The lady refuses to give me the poster I ordered and said it's the law that since I don't have that paper then she can't give me the poster. So she puts the other prints on the counter I ordered and I said "Okay I'll just pay for those then" and she said "Oh no sorry I can't give those to you either." I was so extremely upset I left and called my husband. He told me to call and speak with a Manager since I already left.
I called and asked the manager since when am I being refused my pictures because some kind of law when it's clearly under my name and membership and I have my id.. He puts me on hold for almost 5 minutes comes back on and says "You don't have the right to those pictures". Um excuse me yes I do. I paid for the cd which gives me the RIGHTS to those pictures. He started being sarcastic and giggling and saying "well you didn't take them you don't have the rights." So I told him shred the pictures and I'll be canceling my membership.
I call jcpenney and they tell me I have the complete rights to the pictures on the cd and I can print them out wherever I want and also that they put a image release form on the cd stating that I have the rights to those pictures. I'm so livid I'm going back tomorrow to cancel my membership and to make sure they shred my pictures that I won't be purchasing anymore. The manager is so rude there.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
My friend ordered gift cards for me for Disney world. They came - they were NOT activated. I called, was yelled at by a Supervisor, was told the gift cards would be activated the next week, they could not be done on Saturdays - they would not refund the express shipping charges back since I had the merchandise, even though the gift cards were worthless. We are out $600.00, thanks to Sam's essentially stealing money.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
Today March 14th, we were trying to renew our club membership at the Sam's Club in Lubbock, TX. When we got in line to renew our membership the last person in the line said they had been there "forever" and the line had not moved since she got there. We stood in the line with 11 other people waiting to be helped while the lone employee was obviously have trouble with the same customer. We stood in line for over 20 minutes as the supervisor ** arrived and tried to fix the problem while the original employee just looked over her shoulder.
I approached ** and asked if one of them could start helping the rest of us waiting in line. ** told me she would going to finish with the customer and would start helping when she finished. She continued with the customer but did not asked the other employee to start helping customers. Rather, the other employee continued to look over ** shoulder. We waited another 12 minutes before the situation was resolved. The line cleared out completely in less than 10 minutes.
** showed no concern for customer service and did not exercise good judgment in allowing the other employee to just stand there while customers were waiting and not being serviced. We were there getting things for my office otherwise we would have walked out and never gone back. We reduced our membership to the minimum in order to get the things we went for but have no plans to ever go back. Sam's had gotten a reputation for not caring for its customers or its employees and it shows. Long live Costco!!!
Reviewed March 11, 2015
I was on the Sam's Club website and I clicked on their Auction site. There was an item I was interested in so placed a bid on an item (Savannah Queen Bed w/ Ample Storage Footboard). I won the item and received an e-mail confirming that. Within 10 mins I received an e-mail stating they needed additional information to process my order. I called their customer service department the next day (which was on a Sunday). The C/S representative advised me that the Auction Team was not available and that I would receive a call back within 24 to 48 hours.
I did not receive a call back so I again called their C/S department 48 hrs later. I spoke with another representative that again advised me they would return my call. Again I waited for a call. No one responded so I called them again. I finally spoke with someone in their Auction Team. They advised me that this item was no longer in stock. Why would they have 2 of the same items on their auction site when there were, in fact, no items available?
I requested to speak with a Manager. I spoke with a gentleman who again said that they no longer had the item and if I wanted it to purchase it on the Sam's Club web site at full price. How is it that they place fictitious items on their auction site, get someone very excited about winning, and then no longer even have these items? The same items can be ordered via your on-line shopping site however they do not honor the Auctions. This seems like a very fraudulent practice. Total SCAM.
Reviewed March 7, 2015
I waited in line with 3 people at the counter and 1 person ahead of me in line for 20 minutes and the line NEVER MOVED! All I needed was an address change that they do not do on the telephone. Desk people on and off phone and soooo slow in everything they did! I will not renew, going to COSTCO with my business!
Reviewed March 6, 2015
I have been using my Sam's Club MasterCard, issued by Synchrony, and paying the monthly bill, since my husband died in June 2014, even though he was the primary account holder. But I discovered when I got the 2014 cash-back check last month that only the primary can actually redeem it, so I went to Sam's Club, pleaded my case and got them to cash the check. Then, yesterday, while trying to make a purchase, the card was denied.
When I called Synchrony, I find out they have frozen the account, with no warning. But the worst thing was ** , the officious young man who gave me the news that since my husband was dead, so is the account--even though I had been a really good customer for all these months. Synchrony--get a heart. And give your customers a warning when you're about to cut them off.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I went to the Optical Department to order my contacts (prescription from my private eye doctor). When I opened the package to get a new lens, the foil wrap was shriveled and seemed to have been exposed to severed weather changes. I didn't think this would affect the lenses so I took one out and used it. Within hours, my eye swelled and burned and I had to remove the lens. I wore my glasses for the rest of that day, but I am unable to drive with my glasses because of peripheral vision issues, so I need to wear contacts.
The next day, I threw that lens away, assuming that I tore it, and opened another one. Within minutes the same problem happened. This time I assumed it was an issue with my eye, so I switched the new lens to my right eye and the old lens to my left eye. Immediately my right eye was swelling and burning. It felt like it had glass in it. I opened the second box of lenses that I ordered and they looked the same with the shriveled foil. I brought them back to Sam's and was told that the manager wasn't in and I'd have to come back the following Monday (this was Friday).
I went back on Monday and the person I ordered the lenses from was there. I showed him the package and he said there is nothing they can do because I opened the packages. I asked to see the manager. He went to the back and come out and said that she told him there is nothing they can do. I told him that many years ago I had a similar problem with contacts I ordered through 1800contacts and they replaced the boxes without an issue. He said "This isn't 1800contacts". I asked if I can talk to the manager and he said "She's in the back doing something, but she won't be able to do anything more for you because you opened the packages".
I asked how I would know if they were defective if I hadn't opened the package and he just shrugged his shoulders, threw up his hands, said "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away. I told him I cannot wear those lenses, and that I cannot drive with my glasses and that something needs to be done. He again said "I don't know what to tell you". I came home and called the manufacturer of the lenses who was shocked that this was the treatment I received, and also very concerned about damage to my eye. They are replacing my lenses, but insist I see my eye doctor to make sure there is no permanent damage. For the few dollars I saved going to Sam's Club, it isn't worth the pain in my eye and it's definitely not worth the disrespect I received. I won't be going back there ever again.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I purchased 8 piece outdoor set. It took 25 minutes for someone to bring the item to me. I could get anyone to explain why it took so long. No one want to help. The Plattsburgh NY store.
Reviewed March 1, 2015
On 02/28/2015 around 09:54 I went with my wife to Sam’s Club on 192 Highway in Kissimmee FL, where I planned to make my monthly groceries purchase that is approximately $700.00. I'm a handicap client and have been with Sam’s Club since 1996. When trying to get one of the handicap electric cars that are at the exit of the building the automated doors were closed and the door greeter was inside the building looking at me trying to get in to get the handicap car. I asked him to step over the motion sensor to open the door but he was only pointing to the entrance door that is much far away from the electric cars. I asked him to help me get in but he was making fun of me with his dissimulated smile and just pointing his finger to the entrance door. This member of the month employees name is **.
After the incident I went to guest relations to renew my annual membership and asked to talk to a manager to express what I consider a disregard for handicapped members approach and complete lack of common sense by the employee. The store manager ** apologized about the incident but emphasized that no one should get inside the store by the exit door and that the employee was only doing his job.
The real job of Sam’s Club is make money and our membership fee and the members shopping habits are what make money to your business. The handicapped members deserve respect and consideration and if you put the handicapped electric cars at the exit door for your convenience then the handicapped member should be let in to get those cars the easy way and specially treated with respect not making fun of them. The result was that after I renewed the annual membership, I went to Costco and spent $747.80 in goods and I took a handicapped electric car in their station located in the middle of the entrance and exit door much easier than Sam’s Club location.
So thanks to the attitude shown by ** your door greeter, I understood that your company don't care about our limitations and necessities so I took my money to Costco. As the other guest relations who was renewing my membership said "Even if you write any complains they will not do anything." I spent my time writing to verify that expressed attitude by Sam’s Club.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
I went to the Sam's store in Lawton, Ok. This is a military town and many disabled veterans and regular vets work at this store, I told the cashier clearly that I was using my Sam's exempt card, she nodded her head like she might understand but when I received my ticket, it clearly had tax in it (this has happened before, that is the reason I looked). So when it came up taxed I told her, she said we would have to call a rep to fix it, delaying me already but her attitude was so **, and she acted like, from the look in her eyes, she was high on something (do you drug test your employees?). Her name tag was not clearly visible, by the time **, the fixer of all problems, I finally had to go find her but not before our rude cashier slammed our ticket at us.
Then when we did find her, a just as rude man decided he would get into the conversation which he clearly had no knowledge of the problem and by the time it was over, he threatened to take me or my wife to the parking lot, and all the time the rep of Sam's just stood there like an idiot that she was. And I finally got my money reimbursed back to my card but before that she was going to give me back cash, I did not expect that but the fact that she made the statement and backed up on it was not good customer service, her name again was **. They both should be fired and when the gentleman that jumped in where he had no business, immediately when a threat was made, security should have been called but nada. I am thinking of taking my membership elsewhere even to Wichita Falls, TX. It's just as close, wish we had a Costco, customer service makes your business, and Sam's is falling short.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
I order this mattress in late November. Because of the holiday I didn't return it until early Jan. So I went store with mattress because they said I couldn't get refund in the store. So I borrow a friend truck and took back on them Jan 3 around 12pm. I stood in line for over 40 minutes. Then when I finally go up there the girls had no clue how to return an online purchase. I try give her my original receipt but she said she couldn't use that. So I waited and waited. Then she look up at me, told me it would be credited to the card I had purchased it on. I said ok. She told me all but my shipping cost. Ok, so I went on with my life.
On Jan 12 when the money still hadn't been refunded, I called customer service . This lady seem very helpful. She told me this happens a lot because the people sometimes don't know how to do refund with an online order. So she in about six days after they make sure the mattress at the store I should get my refund, and she was going to refund me my shipping cost for my trouble. So I was happy again.
Well another week and half went by. No phone call no refund, so I call again. They inform me that I now need to go into the store and deal with it. I then asked to speak manager because I live about 1 hour away from closest Sam's Club. She then kept on the phone for hour making me feel like I was criminal. She told me they had cameras and they could see if I was there. I was like "Okay do it because I want my money." Because at this point Sam's Club not only has my money but the mattress too. So who is the real thief? I also work in retail and by far this was worse customer service ever!
She told me she would call the store manager and review of tape. They would see what they would do. She said she get a hold me in 5 days. I received a call but when I tried to call back I got the ran around. So now I let it be. But I know Sam's Club you steal hardworking American's money! I guarantee I will never give your company my hard earn money again! I will warn all my friends and family of your wrongdoing, Sam's Club of San Bernardino California!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
Synchrony Bank does not produce a year end summary for Sam's Club MasterCard holders. They offer to mail the 12 statements for 2014 in 7 to 10 days. Hardly a convenience for preparing income tax forms. Every other card issuer has it available with the click of a button on the computer.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
We picked out a bed...my mom, daughter and I. Tim was kind and courteous helping me get off the rack. We indicated that we needed delivery. He referred us to member services. My mom forgot her Sam's Club card. The lady at the counter gave her a temporary "no problem." Everything gets rung up. Now my mom can't find her Sam's credit card. "OK, no problem...I'll pay for it with my credit card. Here is my Visa." "Oh, I'm sorry we don't accept Visa credit cards." Why the biggest box store (Wal-Mart) in the WORLD doesn't accept Visa credit cards is beyond me. My mom says, "Can you hold this on the side out of the way for about 30 minutes until I get back from my house with my card?" "No, I'll have to ask my manager and restock it." Really? At 7 pm on a Wednesday, in a store with hardly any foot traffic? "OK, no problem, mom. I'll stay with the merchandise until you get back."
Mom leaves. As soon as she leaves, the manager walks up, "Oh yeah sure they can leave the bed up front. No need to ask the manager if you can leave the stuff up front...period." They were very rude about everything. They had a bad attitude about every aspect of the experience as if we were bothering them with every question. My daughter and I walked around a bit and made our way back to the front. As I approached the counter and stood at the edge of the roped off area as to ask a question whether or not it would be able to delivered tonight, the girl behind the counter picked up the phone and called her mother. I waited a few minutes before I just finally cut in and asked my question. Oh, hang on mom...no probably not.
My mom comes back about 30 mins later. Pays cash for the bed frame, mattress, mattress and three sets of bed sheets, we were previously tried to set up before she left the first time did not have an order nudeliverythe card or money. They rang everything up. They didn't charge for delivery. Started filling out the paper work."How much?" "$99 to a third party." "What is your credit card information?" "You can bring it 8 miles down the road tonight, Wednesday night, right? "Oh no, we can get it there Monday, five days away." "You are crazy. No I'll call someone with a truck." No one I called had a truck. I finally found someone with a truck.
My mom and my daughter went next door to Wal-Mart to get a few things while I waited outside in the cold for the ride to show up. I start talking with the basket guy outside and in conveying my experience with him he said, "You aren't the first person to have the same exact experience." At that same moment the 3rd party mattress delivery service pulls up. The garage door rises up. They put one mattress set in the back of the enclosed U-Haul-like vehicle that can hold at least two or three more sets in the back. The manager loudly announces and in a condescending way, "Hey, you got a new mattress...huh ha ha ha ha ha," and quickly goes back inside and shuts the garage door.
I keep on talking to the basket guy outside. He told more horror stories about unhappy customers dealing with member services. Even while he was working he said he was gathering up his baskets. Two started to roll away near the door entrance. He asked if they would just help a second to push the two baskets real quick. "We will have to ask the manager." It took him ten minutes to gather everything back up and just finished putting the baskets up. The manager asks if he needs help. Sam's Club policies, management, member services, employees -- terrible and the lowest of the low. My mom will not renew her membership. Horrible experience. I sincerely hope it wasn't because of my Misfits shirt.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015
I ordered a cake at Sam's on Friday and went to the store to pick it up on Sunday. While I was walking out the store I notice what I thought was an eye lash. I went to customer service to show them. When they open the box, it was other foreign items on the cake. After the customer service employee evaluated the cake, we found out that the debris on the cake was cockroach legs and other nasty stuff. That was crazy and I will NEVER order or buy a cake from them.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2015
I find it difficult to recommend Sam's club services for a variety of reasons, primary of which is value, pricing of items seems random and often reflects incorrect market data, a prime example is electronic equipment, for example a digital camera, which on the market might sell for x number of dollars, however the features and benefits are of more value outside of Sam's club's, 24 mega pixel camera, with advanced features, may sell for x number of dollars while at Sam club they sell a previous model, with less features and benefits, 18MP camera with fewer features, at a price that other online retailers are selling at a lower price point.
Additionally you could end up purchasing a camera that is obsolete, has fewer features and pay the same price you would have paid for the newer camera with more features. This is unacceptable, entirely wrong and just one example of how Sam's club appears to be dysfunctional in its business model and practical approach to the marketplace.
Another point of order here is that prices often can be obtained at Walmart stores at the same or nearly the same price, at Sam's club online you can see a 50 Visio 4k product, which sells for $698. Walmart has the very same model at the exact same price, where is the value of being a member when all you have to do is walk into a Walmart, (no membership fee) and in some cases, you can obtain service at Walmart when at Sam's you might end up waiting in a long line or waiting to get out of the door because they have to check your cart to make sure you're not a thief,? really? Ok I understand that it's something that is a concern, but in reality there is likely more going out the back than the front.
Over all, Sam's is not the store it once was, pricing is approaching retail or a small percentage point below it, usually around 3 percent, the truth is 3 percent may not be enough to entire me to continue to be a member, as well inconsistent pricing is a big problem for this business, for example an item which sells for 19.00 should be selling for a higher price point while another item sells for a price point that is too high, it's a concern when a business does not know how to price its merchandise, any business must be able to manage its inventory and many of the locations I have been to appear to mismanaged with poor payroll allocation, not enough service personnel, poor inventory management, bad floor plans with items in disparate locations, coffee machines in one location coffee in two other locations, which are unrelated.
Another example was a particular brand of cheese that sells out quickly usually in hours after its placed on the shelves, while another brand of cheese seems to have been over produced, they had two times as much of the other brand even though it was not selling. While the in demand product remains sold out and unavailable. Same appears to be a company that has lost its way, is not being well managed and the training process for employees is sadly lacking, (you are ten times as likely to hear this at a Sam's when asking about product availability), If we have it, it should be at such and such location, if not sorry.
In other words you are not important to us, If you were important we would have had the answer to your question and would have provided an actual answer, like we're out of that product right now, but we have some coming in would you like us to call you when it comes in or even better, we can reserve you one if you like and call you when its available for pickup. But that is not what happens, I think this company would benefit from a lesson in service and what it means to provide said service to its paying members.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015
I went to Sam's to get gas. sign said 1.93. I started pumping and looked up at the pump and the price was 1.98. I told the attendant that the sign does not match the price at the pump. He just said "it does now" as he was on his way back from changing the sign. I told him when the price is going up, they should change the sign first. He just said they change the prices in Arkansas. If this is true, they need to call ahead to let them know its going up. Kind of like switch and bait.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015
On 12/27/2014 I won a bid for a HP Printer on Sam's Auction Site. Upon delivery, the printer was not properly packed and in damaged printer box. I reviewed the Auction Site's return/refund policy which is listed at the bottom of the page on Sam's Club Auction Site. The policy clearly state "Televisions, laptop and desktop computers, projectors, digital music players, cameras, camcorders and other electronics must be returned within 90 days of the original purchase and with a receipt. Cell phones, tablets, e-readers and GPS must be returned within thirty (30) days of the original purchase and with a receipt."
Believing I had at least 90 days to return the printer, I called Sam's Auction on 1/28/2015. Sam's will not honor the return/refund policy listed under the Auction Site. Sam's Supervisor stated I had 30 days to return the printer from the date I won the bid and the policy for the return of Auction products is found under the regular Samsclub.com page. The supervisor had to guide me in order for me to find the policy she referred to. This policy is not listed under the Sam's Club Auction Site. There is no way I would have known this policy existed and I relied on the information listed in the policy found at the bottom of the Sam's Auction Site.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
For approximate 16 years my husband and I have been member of the club in Sanford, FL. We know the staff and are able to walk around with familiarity of the building. We are always greeted with open arms and big smiles. This is our Sam's and we let all our family and friend know. Today for the 1st time we had a very bad experience in the food court.
A black register clerk was taking the order of a white gentlemen in front of me, she explained to the man that the pizza oven was off and she was closing in less than 10 minutes. The man went right on her face with a loud tone and said, "Do you know who I am? I'm a manager at another Sam's and you need to get that pizza done right now." He continue to threaten her, and when I do told him to stop and move to the side because the line was long and he was harassing the young black girl. The man continue to ask for the supervisor, no the manager, he made a comment about my weight.
I order then walked over to the duty manager and told her to write that man up if he was an employee. He was standing next to the manager and he said, "I will slap you and then call the cops," he reach out and almost hit me on the face. The manager said, that she was handling the situation and security. This happened at 558 pm-2-8-2015. Sam's Club Sanford Florida. Would like to be reassure that this was handled and that Sam's Club is a safe place to shop. Thank you.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015
We called on to pay off and close our Sam's credit card account and they told us it cost $10 to do that online. Stay away from Sam's credit card!!! Customer service is awful.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2015
I went to get my antibiotics filled at the Pharmacy at the Sam's Club in Gulfport and the ladies who work there are beyond rude! I could not even believe how they spoke to me and other members. It was sickening. I left and took my prescription to the Slidell pharmacy which is almost an hour away. I will never shop at this Sam's Club again. The one girl, Crystal, was insanely rude, and honestly do not know how she still has a job there. Based on her attitude toward me alone, I will not renew my membership with SAM's. I'll start shopping at Target instead. They clearly did not want my business, therefore I will not give it to them.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015
The reader wasn't working and they had me run my card numerous times and they said I wouldn't be charged bit. That was a lie. I was charged each and every time. My bank processed each and every duplicate charge. So, now I've filed a complaint and Sam's club keeps saying they'll fix it and I'm out all this money. It will be a week to get a decision to get my money back as the bank has to resolve it with Sam's club to get my money back. I guess I'm not spending my money there anymore as Sam's is just giving me lip service.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015
Purchased 3 items from Sam's Club auction, on the last one I won a bid on a camera. But 3 days after winning the bid, I received an email from Sam's Club stating that the item was no longer available. But, they continue to auction the items. I contacted them several times and every representative I spoke to had different story to tell me. One of them suggested that I bid again because they had 14 of them left. I won again and didn't get any response for 6 days. When I called them they told me another false story and that someone will contact me on the phone within 24 hrs. And after 4 days I received an e-mail saying that they couldn't fulfill my order. Just a week later they have the item up for auction again. I guess they didn't like the price or they don't care about their customers. Looking at the review it looks like an ongoing problem. It is time to move to Costco.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
My husband bought a TV from the store (in South Park Meadows Austin Texas 78748) with a 90-day return policy. Price for the TV went down by 500 dollars and we figured we can get money back as we were still under return period. We went to store and asked if we can return and rebuy on the receipt rather than bringing the TV physically and re-buying it. Manager told us that it’s fine. Since it's under return policy we will do that. We trusted his words and did not write down his name.
Anyways when we went to store one of the manager told us that return policy is 30-days. (We could see big board, which said return policy for TV, laptops 90 days). Then he sent another manager and we showed him the sign and he told us it's our fault since we didn't wrote down the name of the manager, he can't do anything and he walked away when we're still standing there. His name was ** and he was African American. That's horrible way to treat customers even for a cheap store like Sam's Club. We are planning to physically return the TV and re-buy it from somewhere else. And also will give away the membership and go to Costco if someone didn't do anything about this complain. Very angry in Austin.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
First mistake, SAM’s Club lost track in few years back when company stop believing on value of membership. Discounted membership start sending confusing messages to the consumers. Matter of fact, SAM's Club membership "value" was more attractive towards new and existing members vs Costco wholesales.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
Purchased several items from Sam's Club auction, on last go around purchased 6 items. One item in particular I got very cheap. But 2 days after winning the bid, I received an email from Sam's Club stating that the item was no longer available. That is not how auctions are handled. I contacted them and told them if they cancelled that item they keep all of them. They still shipped them, but I had FedEx return them in route. Sam's Club says that since it was an auction I don't have a right to cancel it, even though they did that to me. And now just a week later they have the item up for auction again. I guess they didn't like the price. I talked to a supervisor about the fraud they pulled and explained to her how the governing auctions work. She didn't care. Sam's policy is all that counts according to her!
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
Purchased a kitchen mixer online based on a 50 dollar rebate AND 50 dollar instant rebate as stated on web site. Placed the item in my cart and proceeded to checkout. Instant rebate was not showing so I called them before I hit submit. I was told when I submitted the rebate would show up. Well it didn't so the customer support person said she would put a credit back to my card.
Called back a third time and very frustrated and I was told that the sale started 4 days after I made my purchase. But since I was a good customer, they would honor the sale price and it would be issued in 3 to 4 business days. Seven business days later, no credit and a very rude supervisor is "looking into the issue."
From here on out it will Amazon all the way!!!
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2015
I went to sam's club in Doral, FL for the first time today January 11, 2015 with a temporary 1 day membership. Depending on my experience I was thinking of getting the yearly membership. I have to say that this was one of my worst experiences shopping my whole life. I have never seen a store so disorganized. I waited on line at the register for 10 minutes which is no big deal only to be told that I have to have a membership card but I need to go get it at the membership services booth. Okay fine... waited another 20 minutes on that line. But the line to get out of the store had about 30+ people just standing after paying for their stuff... simply waiting to get out. How is that even acceptable? Now when I say 30+ people waiting to get out I am not even exaggerating. A line of 30+ cart to leave after already paying which took another 20 minutes or so. This has got to be my worst experience shopping. After an hour of just standing, I just had to give up and leave. Roughly around 1PM in the store in Doral, FL.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2015
Sam's Club Cancun Mexico - this American based company will not except American dollars unless you have 85 percent of the bills value in product, and even if you do, they still will not accept the 100 dollar bill, no matter what! 1/8/2015, with at least 100 dollars of product, Sam's Club would not except my 100 dollar bill. Even went to the manager - this is a company the American people help build, so my question is, who cares?
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
Does Sams really think by moving items from one place to another and by me looking for it where I normally found it I may find something else to purchase along the way? They are mistaken. All that (aggravation) does is send me to BJ's and/or COSTCO. Thankfully in our area of Florida we have all three available.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
My wife ordered a sofa online with Sam's Club on 11-29-2014. The total amount was $467.97. Our checking account was debited by Sam's on December 11th, 2014. My wife was contacted by Pilot Air Freight Services (more specifically, Queen City Air Freight) on December 19th that the sofa was severely damaged by a forklift, that it was punctured, and did she still want it. She said "no". She has since called Sam's Club multiple times and gotten several different answers and promises about getting our money back, and yet in the second week of January we have not had our checking account credited for the amount of the sofa.
I spoke with someone named "Eugene" (a Sam's online "supervisor") on 1-5-2015 and he said he was unable to contact Pilot Air Freight to verify my data. The problem is this, communication between Sam's and Pilot should have taken place weeks ago when my wife first called. At this point I can only assume theft, either on the part of Sam's or on the part of Pilot. But since Sam's debited our account and was responsible for engaging Pilot for shipping, I am holding Sam's accountable. I'm not sure what my next move is, but I fully intend to get my money back directly or in court.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2015
If I could give a lower rating than 1 star, I would. I applied for a Sam's club personal Credit Card. I spoke with a Sam's Club employee who called me to verify my identity, and next thing I knew I received a letter denying me of a credit card for being "unable to verify my identity." So I called the customer service hotline they have on Sam's Club website, to find out what I can do about this. And I spoke with a female customer representative. This employee kept saying "I don't know" and kept interrupting me, I felt myself getting frustrated with her and the situation, but note that I wasn't getting belligerent or yelling or being condescending or cursing at her (I work in a customer-service-related field as well, so I empathize with her). But I was getting irate. At the end I told her that I don't appreciate her interrupting me all the time and if I can get her name and employee number and talk to her manager. Again, she interrupted me and transferred me to her supposedly manager without giving me her name and employee number.
So, I spoke with the manager, and he said he has no way of finding out who this employee is and that he does not know how to help me except to reapply. I told him that he is telling me to do exactly the same thing I did on my first application, and I was afraid I was going to get denied again plus lowering my credit score (700+) due to repeated inquiries. He could not give me any way of trying to prove my "identity," but to keep reapplying. He told me that what the former employee advised me (write a letter to General Inquiry with my forms of identification) was not correct, as the account has been closed. This manager's name is Demitri # **.
I have an established credit history and credit score of 700+ with several well-maintained credit cards, never once even missing a full monthly payment on my credit cards and loans. These employees are incompetent and have no idea how to help customers, which further infuriates customers over the phone. I work in a customer service-related kind of job, and how they handled the situation was unacceptable! If you are reading this, are an administrator at Sam's Club and in a position to make changes in customer service being rendered by your company, please feel free to use my phone conversation for training purposes. Or if you have anyway of assisting me on this matter, you may contact me at my email: ** . Maybe I should just apply for costco credit card.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2015
I recently opened an account on the Sam's Club auction site. I have purchased several things in the past 2 months. I had been watching the auction of a Samsung 55-in 4k 3d smart tv because I have really wanted one for some time. I bid on it and won the bid. I received an email confirmation of the purchase. The next day, I received an email stating that the tv was unavailable. I don't understand how you can auction something that you don't have possession of. What a rip-off! I'm fixing to cancel my account. How disappointing...
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014
On Black Friday I ordered a cheap deal on a 48" HDTV via Sam's Club online. It arrived with a damaged (cracked) screen. Member service department agents assured me I could return and receive a new one using the return shipping label they would send via email. It's been 4 weeks, 4 phone contacts, 9 emails, and still no shipping labels!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2014
Since Sam's changed from Discover to Mastercard, my monthly bill has never been accurate. They do not credit my payments and they assess late charges and fees on payments that were made in full. They also assessed a cash advance charge when I never received any cash back from a Sam's Club transaction. You will spend hours on the phone with the customer service folks that are polite but they are totally incompetent. They just can't seem to get things straightened out. Out of the last 9 months I have had to call every month and most of the necessary corrections were not properly made. Watch your bills folks. I don't think it is intentional on the part of Sam's. It is just lack of ability in the processing of accounts receivable by the bank that handles their business. The customer service reps should be empowered to correct the billing errors and send a confirmation email to the customer. It is amazing that when you ask the hard questions the phone is disconnected.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
I ordered a 65 in TV on the 2nd of December. I got it on the 10th and the screen was shattered. I immediately called SAMs club and was told they would send me a FedEx label to return the broken TV when they deliver my new TV. Well it's the 19th and I've heard nothing. I called and it was like I never called them on the 10th. No record of our conversation. I bought this TV for an Xmas gift and now it's 1 week before Xmas and I'm starting all over again. I would like to cancel the order but the TV is such a good deal I'm not going to let them get out of it. I don't know why they lost my complaint. Looking at the review it looks like an on going problem. It just sucks that they’re so incompetent. Not sure if I will ever order online with SAMs club again. I'll see what happens next with my order.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
Keep getting runaround about my $425.00 refund on TV we ordered that was broke. 1 person said 3-5 business days. Email said 2 business days. Waited and nothing. Once again they said 3-5 business days. Will never do business with same again.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
I bought a coat at Sam's club and found out it is now 10 dollars less than what I paid. When I tried to get the difference (it's been 29 days) they say it only works if I bring it back within the first 7 days!! That is crazy! I want the difference, I thought all stores have a 30 day period.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
The worst customer service! I ordered gift cards for Christmas gifts. I received a package on Friday with the Outback gift cards but the Logan's were missing. By all indications they should have been in the package. I made a trip to the local SAMs, which is an hour away, to only find that they did not handle .com orders and could not help. I called the customer service number immediately and was told to give it until end of the day Saturday to arrive. Giving the benefit of doubt, I waited until Monday evening to call again. This time I talked with Dominic and was told they would check with the shipper and return my call which didn't happen. I called again Tuesday and was told they would resend.
I called today which is Thursday to verify the order shipped to only find out that nothing had been done and it was still under review. The full cost of these items have already been taken out of my account but I still couldn't get the merchandise. At this point I requested a manager, Prescilla, who I explained the problem over and over. Finally returned my money (which will take 2-5 business days to be refunded). I get an email and she has refund the outback cards instead of the Logan's cards. (If I performed this poorly at my job I'd be fired). I then had to call again and got another manager, Ashley, who had to verify if the cards had been deactivated since I have already given them as gifts. The cost of the outback gift cards are cheaper than the Logan's so I then had to get the difference refunded. What a nightmare!!! It amazes me how people keep their jobs when they do such a poor job. This goes from the shipping department to the customer service. I will not be ordering online again and will warn everyone.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
I placed my order at samsclub.com for an amazing bundle. Next day I received an email stating that my order was cancelled due to a product being not available. Later the same week I received half of my order. That was a good surprise, but a computer monitor was missing. After talking with CS every day for week no one still doesn't know when the rest of my order will be shipped. Manager was kind enough to offer me $70 credit due to inconvenience. Five days later, no refund and no product. I called them again today being on a phone for over an hour, no one still knows what's going on with my order and when I will get the rest of my product. Horrible CS and communication with their customers. Don't buy anything on their website!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
I ordered a 65 inch television delivered by Fed EX, once I opened it the panel was defected. I called, they said I have to send it back because it's defective. After speaking to 3 people telling me different things. Finally I shipped back that tv. Shortly received another one. This one straight out the box is destroyed also. Turned it on and the screen is all cracked up. I am totally upset. First defective and now this one is broken.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
On several occasions I have gone to Sam's club in Fairbanks Alaska and there is never more than two lanes open. When you ask them to open more they are rude. Today I was shopping with my mother who is 77 and handicapped. She ended up in the self check lane, (all of which are ten or less items and do not accept cash). Ten items or less, are they kidding, it's a bulk store!!! She commented to the attendant that there were two lanes open and a ton of people trying to check out. The girl was polite and helped her check out.
I located her and waited approximately ten minutes for her to finish. I was going to have her wait for me at the door but the attendant assumed I wanted to check out and asked me if I was going to pay with cash or card. I stated cash at which time she said "Oh well you will have to go wait in line, the self check out stands don't take cash." Whoever heard of not taking cash!!!!! The only lanes open were at least ten deep in other customers trying to check out. I left my basket of at least $250.00 worth of goods and left!!! I will not be renewing my Sam's membership in January and will be moving all of my prescriptions elsewhere. This has been a real problem for Sam's club for a long time now!! I know hiring a few more checkers will not hurt the company!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2014
Bought a Groupon to get a sam's club membership, just to try it for the first time. What scammers. Suppose to be a ONE year membership...the Groupon was good for 3 months, so we waited a couple of months to sign up, but Sams counted our membership start time at the time we purchased the Groupon NOT the time we actually signed up and started using the club. Never Again! Prices were not great anyway. Costco is much better and you get cash back each year to buy your membership with. Don't go to Sams Club.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2014
I have always liked Coffee Mate coffee creamer and DO NOT care for your Daily Chef. You used to carry both in stores but now only Daily Chef. If you order the Coffee Mate on website the shipping will kill you. It is NOT my fault you don't carry in store and I think the shipping should be FREE seeing that I have no choice but to buy it online and not in stores. This is not the only item I’ve had discontinued In Store but the latest. Also I have had to delete orders online several times because order was correct but when I hit checkout for a $50 total my shopping cart would change to $400 with all same items. I called Customer Service - they had no answer except to only use Internet Explorer. I did and guess what it did the same thing. No offer to reset my account online or anything. I have no order # because I can't seem to ever use this website.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014
We bought the tire with my wife from Sam's club Kansas City Missouri (5110 N. OAK TRFY. KANSAS CITY, MO 64118) seven months ago with 90,000 miles warranty. After balancing the tire couple times with them, finally 2 of the tires got bad and they asked me that need replace, so I said "please replace them" which I have a warranty. I used a tire like 30,000 mile but the warranty supposed to cover 90.0000 miles but they said they have no warranty anymore. I know while I used the tire, they have to prorated and I have to put some money if they replace and I was expecting that and I was paying, but they ask for full cost of a new tire. So I paid $825 dollars for 4 tires which I was able to buy somewhere else for $480 but I bought from them because of the 90,000 miles warranty which they lie and ripped me off.
After 7 months 2 of the tire need replace and they don't do it because they are the owner of the store and they can, I don't know what to do. If I get a lawyer I have to pay the lawyer the cost of the tire, so that means I can't do anything. Just never buy expensive stuff with warranty and keep my pocket. Anyway I will report to Missouri general attorney. Now I don't know what to do. The SAM's club customer service and also manager of the store didn't help me and disrespect me and my wife. I don't know what to do to get my rights. My phone number is **.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2014
Tried to get a prescription transferred from Rite Aid and they refused to do it because recently I had tried several similar prescriptions at CVS which hadn't worked for me. I'd like to know where a pharmacist gets off refusing to fill a prescription. I called a "manager" Dave to try to resolve but he never called me back. I am getting my membership fee back. Bye Bye Sams.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2014
I usually have a good experience with Sam's Club, but this week I saw they had discounted Taco Cabana gift cards. They had a cardboard thingy to take to the checkout, said the gift cards would be given there. Well, the checker had to go get them somewhere. In the meantime, I was waiting and so were people behind me in line. One guy behind me was mad about the delay. Why can't they do this another way where customers aren't inconvenienced? The checker did apologize when he finally got back, but this is not the kind of service people want to deal with.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014
WOW. Where do I start. I thought more highly of Sam's Club because I purchase supplies from here no problem. However I purchased a Black Friday TV on sale online. It arrived damaged BUT that's the shipping company's fault. The problem is with customer service. They operate on a small business scale meaning they don't know anything - you have to answer common sense questions for them. And they do not resolve your issue! They made many promises that they did not keep both in store and online about my tv being in stock. I can't go into much detail here but Sam Walton would be ashamed and I'm sure he is rolling over in his trillion dollar grave! I chose to purchase here for Black Friday and now I am out of a deal because the promises that were made have all fallen through! I will NEVER shop here again and will DISCONTINUE our membership. Costco here I come!
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014
We have been using Sam’s at 300 Busch Dr. Jax FL 32218 for many years and spend thousands of dollars there for our home and business. It's an ongoing problem for many years. I will not renew for the 2015 year. I'm sick of two to three registers open and a front desk with lines always and very little concern for my time. And I'm always very friendly and nice to everyone. My business should be important to your company. I hear these same complaints from many people in our area. I'll be going out of my area to your competition.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2014
Auction shows one item at a time despite putting 12. This takes too long; each page should have 12 items for auction. The problem is no one at the site will help in any way. At the store everyone is nice; but the auction site is rude.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2014
My girlfriend and I went to Sams Club to purchase a TV. Lo and behold we found a TV that was perfect and had everything we wanted. We agreed to split it 50/50 as that seemed fair. We loaded it up and head to check out. We waited for what seemed like forever, but finally we were ready to pay. To our shock, Sam's Club does not take Visa credit cards. What major retailer doesn't take Visa credit cards is beyond me. The sales rep told us "Just go to Walmart and get like any paid gift card." We drove to Walmart and bought two AMEX gift cards to cover the cost. We drove back to Sams Club, got back in line, waited and when it came our time to pay again, we were told they did not take AMEX. Which would have been extremely nice information to know the first time. We were told there was nothing they could do by a manager. The manager told use to go back to Walmart. So we drove back to Walmart again.
The manager at Walmart was extremely nice and tried several things to help but nothing worked. We called the number on back the back of AMEX gift cards and found out because of the holiday it would take 2 more hours before before the cards could be used. So we were stuck there, in Walmart for 2 hours. Once the time was up, with the help of the Walmart manager, we bought a few very costly items and returned them for Walmart gift cards, which we found out you could use at Sam's Club... also would have been extremely nice information to have been told the first time. With our gift cards in hand, we headed back to Sams Club. After getting there, we found out the Sams Club rep had not given me my Club Card back. When I asked where it could be the said they trash any cards that get left behind. My purchase had been suspended and they knew I was coming back, I am unsure why they would through my card away. So I had to wait in line to get another before I could buy my TV. I got my card, and we went to pay for the TV. The rep (same rep who had helped us the second time but not the first) had the gall to ask if I wanted a Sam's Club Credit Card. We paid for the TV and went home. Never again will I shop with Sam's Club. Costco just got a new member.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2014
Elderly mother decided to buy three of us who live several states away TVs for Christmas and was assisted by her sister, who is a Sam's Club member. They decided to transact this via Sam's Club online. Once they ordered and told us about the TVs coming, I found out the terms for delivery: that we each be available sat home for a three-consecutive-day window and respond during the day to a call from a delivery service/carrier. Of course, these are not possible for people who work at many types of demanding jobs, and they will not let us cancel or make any arrangements without going through the Aunt, who was only trying to help her elderly sister.
I tried to arrange things so I could make it easier on the 2 others who live within a 50-mile radius by getting a delivery window for their TVs and being at their houses to receive the TVs. The other two didn't agree to these delivery requirements and cannot be available to do things as Sam's Club requires. Sam's Club insists on a ridiculous process to allow any change to rearrange ANYTHING related to these TVs, involving each of us setting up a 4-way call between 1.) a Sam's Club Customer Service Representative, 2.) each individual carrier/delivery service, 3.) each individual who is to receive a TV and 4.) THE AUNT WHOSE CARD THE TVS WERE ORDERED ON.
Sam's Club is refusing to permit even the aunt to cancel the order and insists that each of us must 1.) answer the daytime delivery call from the carrier and refuse the delivery (not possible for a busy professional person with tremendous responsibility) or 2.) respond to individual emails being sent to my AUNT about delivery by HER calling a number for the individual carriers and telling them we're refusing the delivery. This was gleaned from several calls to customer service by both myself and my Aunt. I can guarantee that Sam's Club will hold up reimbursing this Aunt on her card, which is a source of anxiety for her. To make matters worse, I understand from another review here that in order to pick anything up at a local Sam's Club (a GIFT, mind you), you have to buy/have a membership. What a racket!
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014
I bought a safe online, and three weeks later I still do not have it. I have spent countless hours on the phone, and been through more aggravation than I can describe, and now they can't find the shipment. Horrible company, horrible service. Never been through anything like this with Costco or Walmart. Sam's is the worst online experience I have ever had. Hate them.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
I purchased a product last night for my daughter, in another town, to pick up for me. She went to the Tampa Sam's to pickup item and was told she needed an account so because the cash register needs a membership card to make a purchase. I do understand this policy. However, WHY WASN'T THIS MENTIONED AT THE TIME OF ONLINE PURCHASE?????? I was able to designate someone else to pick up item and the only requirement in bold type was a Government issued ID. Reasonable but WHY DIDN'T THE ONLINE FORM SAY "and designated person MUST have a Sam's Club card to pick up item"????? How is a customer supposed to KNOW this? This should have been stated on online receipt with requirement for Gov't ID. I talked to a "manager" and am told to add my daughter to the account for $45! I thought he was kidding. Anyway, my Premier (EXPENSIVE) Membership expires in 3 days and I just decided to say goodbye to Sam's... Prices are NOT that good if you are an informed consumer - deals are there but are few and far between. ADIOS SAM'S CLUB. From A Mega Consumer from Boca Grande, Florida.

Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
Resolved by main Manager, but I was disrespected by Assistant Manager (female). Receipts should be save by Club, longer than two years, in case customers lose them or misplace them. Cuisinart product, no longer sold at the store. This was the Sam's Club in Spring Hill/ Brooksville, Fl. I am a Retired/disabled Veteran and a Senior person, that do not like to be disrespected in front of Customers at the store. Whatever happened to, "Customer are Right, even when they are wrong!"
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
We bought a veggie pizza at SAM’s Club Riverside (6363 Valley Springs Pkwy) at around 1:00 clock. It had very less toppings at all. It just had a lot of cheese and tomato sauce. You can raise the prices but give the customers something. We just threw it away. I never had a pizza like that. It was the worst pizza ever.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
On Oct. 25, 2014 I purchased an iPad Air from Sams Club in Bristol, Va. It was an early Christmas gift for my Mother in-law for $400, returning home (Cocoa, Fl). Few days later to a sales flyer offering a $100 off on the very same item # 33393. I asked for a gift card for the difference and was told if they did it for me, they would have to do it for everyone! I thought it was Walmart's policy to not be under priced etc. That same day I called the customer service line and was kept on hold for at least a half hour while researching my account only to return to the line with, "You will have to return the item and then buy it back because they are out of stock!" But I only had that day to do it, knowing all to well from my account history that I purchased it out of town," how could this be possible." This has got to be a joke, I have never been treated so poorly by any business especially after being a frequent shopper of a store!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2014
Today I was told by a Sam's tire dept. rep to come in at 11:00 AM for my tire balance when two more workers would be there. I did so. I waited while this same rep shuffled sales paperwork for a woman buying tires. Then his attempt to get her payment through his register failed, making me stand there for 35 minutes. He never took a few seconds to tell me that I would have a 3 hour wait for my tire balance. Sam's policy of taking customers in on a walk-in basis is nonsense. They're hiring inept tire clerks who lack basic people skills and good business etiquette is unacceptable. Their clerk never apologized! The adage, "you get what you pay for" couldn't be more apt here. A few more bucks would have meant an appointment and getting the job done right -- the first time -- all by a reputable tire firm. NO MORE SAMMY!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
I ordered Proform treadmill from Samsclub.com on 9/26. My order arrived within 3 days. I tried to assemble it and found out that proform had sent me all wrong nuts and bolts (for a different treadmill model). By the time I figured it out I was trying to force to make the bolts fit. I was eating away the threads trying to make it fit. I called and complained proform and samsclub.com and placed my return order. Treadmill was picked up in 2 days promptly. Returned order was confirmed by samsclub.com on 10/06. Today is Nov 11, 2014 and no money was returned to my credit card. The manager Amber ext. ** that I tried to speak to told me that she just processed returning. I told her, that's BS. The other agent who was confidently giving me the confirmation number while thinking today was 10/11/2014 was living a month behind. Samsclub.com kept my money for over a month causing me late payment fees on my card. My card ended up being declined at multiple locations until I figured out that they never returned my money. Shame on them for losing a good customer. I HATE samsclub.com. They should at least pay my credit card late fees.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2014
I purchased set of 4 tires at Ohio Dr. Plano Sam's Club. The products were not good. After 1 month, one tire was damaged. I went to Sam's Club as I had Road Hazard Protection. They took almost 1 month to replace the tire and employees' response was very bad and feel they are irresponsible. Somehow, after several follow-ups, the tire got replaced. After one more month, another tire was damaged. I approached the club again, this time the experience even worse than earlier...
They will some date; if you go that date, they will inform the tire is not in place. They will give a new date... If you go on new date, again same experience. Almost I went 7 times to the club for the same; every time, same response. They will tell "we will follow up with the company." The managers are more irresponsible than employees. After escalation, also nothing changed. The more worst thing, the Store Managers are not even ready to listen what you are saying. I was trying to inform them I have been following up on this from last one month and I am running car spare tire. Due this, I am not able to do long drives.... But they are least interested to listen.
The managers are going away when I am talking, and they are giving suggestion you can the car on spare tire as long as the spare tire has life and you no need to worry... And one of the Manager Joe, more irresponsible and not even respect the customer... He is saying that I cannot do anything. I have to live with situation... Not even ready to discuss anything...
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
I am a reseller of soda and snacks and forced to shop at Sam’s club because there is no other competitor. I spent about $600 a week at Sam's Club. I order online and pick up the product at the store. Every week it’s a problem. I picked up my order on October 20th and they gave me two boxes of Doritos with an expiration date of November 4th. Sam’s has stuck me with product that has short expiration dates on several occasions. I noticed the short expiration date at my first stop, but I figured I would just wait until the following week to exchange them. I went into the store today to exchange them. The Sam's Club manager came out from the back and said she knows who I am and that I am a habitual returner. I have made very few returns this year on the $30K that I purchase annually. Under .5%.
She said that she would do it for any regular customers but not for me because I am a re-seller. She said I purposely leave product in my garage until it expires and then try to return it because I can't sell it. It was not expired and the date was not proper on the product they gave me. This is a violation of the terms and condition of my membership. She was so rude and nasty to me. I called 1-800 Sam’s club to file a complaint, but they were useless. I then went to get into line to purchase my weekly pickup and she stood there and told all her cashiers about me. She then came back over to and said I was not getting helped and that I was causing trouble in the store. I said that I was trying to pickup my weekly order. Finally, after 2 hours, I received my order.
Three weeks ago, they told me I had to pick up my order in the back of the store. When I drove around to the back, they said they were too busy for me and I had to go back into the store and wait in line again to get someone to bring it up to the store over 30 minutes. Something must be done about this manager and this horrible service. I do not even feel comfortable shopping in this store anymore with this manager attacking me like that. I was so upset today. Unfortunately, there is no alternative and my entire business revolves around Sam’s Club.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
Been a member for well over ten years. Sam's talked us into opening person and company cards during a visit. (A discount or credit towards purchase). I used my company card, my wife the personal card. I sent my payment to my company card (with the payment slip) and they applied the payment to my wife's card. I found out after receiving penalties and fee's on my card for not making a payment. I called to correct them. After a good 45 min and two calls, they corrected the account, and credit the fee's, with an apology.
But wait, now they send me a bill for my wife's card with a credit on it. I spoke with them again, and they said "it has no balance, I don't need to make a payment". The next month they charge me a late fee and interest on her card, because "I didn't make a payment", there was a balance unpaid. So, now I am frustrated, I make another half hour call and correct this card. The next day I called again to cancel my card, that I am done with Sam's club! I make a final payment on the phone for a balance of $83.52. I ask that I pay the account in full, no more charges and then cancel my card.
Today I receive a bill for... interest on the the money not paid? They somehow left $10 unpaid? But I paid to the final penny, on the phone, yet I had a ten dollar balance? And now with a $2 interest charge on the ten dollars? In the few months I had this card I have acquired $23 in "fee's" on only $3.81 interest? I pay my credit card bills off early every month. I had near perfect credit. Stay away from this Synchrony Bank company, their scam fee's and Sam's club for that matter! I sure will.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
My uncle was hired on at a new Sam's Club in Illinois, and I can't believe how awful it has been for him--low pay, no regular schedule, insufficient number of work hours, uncaring supervisors. It is demoralizing for him, and he no longer has a life because he's expected to be available whenever they decide they want him around. He can't even go to church anymore. He is a hard worker, and it stings to see him mistreated so. Unfortunately, at his age (over 50) it is the only job he can find. He has had to drive hundreds of miles to various venues to try to attract people to buy memberships. During that time period, managers were on his back and that of other new hires constantly to bring in higher numbers of membership sales, all for essentially minimum wage. They promised things would get better, but now that the store has opened, everything hinges on how many memberships the store gets on a given week; as a result, he's lucky to get 20 hours of work.
Don't take a job for Sam's Club unless you enjoy becoming their slave. His supervisor, a married guy, is openly having an affair with another employee, and no one dares to make it known to management. There is no future for any self-respecting person at Sam's Club. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014
I bought a rotisserie chicken at Sam's Club #6217. I ate a leg and a thigh and fed my dog the other leg and thigh. About 7 hours later I started feeling very sick; vomiting from 10 pm until next day 7 am, stomach cramps, sweating, shivering, hot and cold. I was in bed for two days with just drinking water and Gatorade. My dog got very sick too with vomiting and a lot of diarrhea. I called Sam's Club #6217 to talk to a manager, I was on hold for 30 minutes and no one got on the phone.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2014
I have had a membership at Sam's Club for over 10 years, and this is the last one. There is a number of items that I have been buying there for years, and they are all disappearing, one by one. The instant coffee, bread flour, honey, and other items that made sense to buy in bulk, they are gone and not replaced by anything that would make it worth paying $45 a year. The prices are no better than buying what I need at regular retail. I am very disappointed, and I am dropping the membership as soon as it expires.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2014
On Oct 3 2013, I visited the Sams Warehouse Club in Rock Hill, SC. While at the checkout, the cashier asked if I would like my Discover Credit card combined with my Sams Club membership card in order to make checkout more convenient for them and me. This sounded like a good idea to me and they offered a $20.00 dollar incentive to make that change. I was sent to the customer service desk to accomplish this change. I waited until it was my turn and shortly a young lady offered her assistance and I explained why I was there. Their computer system went down in the entire store before she was able to complete the task. I waited approximately 30 minutes and eventually left the store.
Approximately 3 weeks later, I received a combination Sams Club membership/Discover Card in the mail. I proceeded to use this card just like I had always used my Discover card and paid off the balance every month. Sometime around the middle of July 2014, I received a statement from MasterCard with my Discover Card charges on it. After calling Discover bank and others, I found out that my Discover card was not combined with my Membership card. A new account was created by Sams Club and their new bank. The account was created with (Synchrony Bank aka: GECRB). In turn, after several months Synchrony Bank converted that Discover Card to a MasterCard and transferred my Discover Card charges to that account.
I refused to pay that statement as long as it was on a MasterCard statement and told Synchrony bank that I would happily pay the balance if was billed properly on a Discover Card statement. They have refused to do this. They have continued to send statements every month with interest and late fees added. I have received several phone calls demanding payment. They have reported to the credit agencies that I am delinquent on my Sams Discover Card account. This account no longer exists and on which they refuse to bill me.
When I asked by what authority they created this account in my name, they say that they told me on previous statements that they were going to do this. During this time, I was distracted by a severe physical problem and a fight with my insurance company. I had a ruptured disc in my neck putting pressure directly on my spinal cord and was distracted to say the least
I believe that no one has the right to use my information to create any account anywhere or anytime without my express permission. I do not have a MasterCard account. I was deceived by Sams Club, when they claimed that they were combining my Discover Card with my membership card. I had the Discover Card for many years and was very happy with it. That card was with Discover Bank.
While talking to Discover Bank, I found out that the long term relationship that had existed for many years between Sams Club and Discover bank no longer existed. (For many years, Discover Card was the only credit card that Sams would accept.) I believe it is apparent that Sams Club and Synchrony bank conspired to use this scheme to steal as many Discover Card customers as possible and used deception and possibly illegal means to do so. My objections to these events are many:
1) I was deceived at the outset by Sams Club and by extension, Synchrony bank.2) A MasterCard account was created in my name without my permission.
3) Synchrony bank is reporting that I am delinquent on an account that they closed without my permission and refuse to accept payment on.
4) MasterCard is an institution with which I refuse to do business. Several years ago, someone fraudulently stole $1035.00 from my VISA account. I reported the theft to the local law enforcement and a detective was assigned. He looked into the situation and found that the money was transferred to a MasterCard account whose owner lived in New Jersey (no name or address). He informed me that MasterCard refused to cooperate with the investigation and He was at a dead end. I will never voluntarily do business with MasterCard.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2014
I ordered a gazebo on samsclub.com June 18, 2014. It was delivered sooner than we thought -- BUT it came in 1 box (it weighs 500 lbs.) and was damaged. I contacted samsclub.com the same day requesting a replacement. I talked to samsclub.com several times and was told they didn't know when the gazebo would be picked up, they wouldn't give me the name of the carrier who would be picking it up, and basically didn't care that I had about $600 tied up in their incompetence.
July 13th I contacted my credit card and initiated a dispute so I wouldn't have to pay for something that was damaged, I would not be keeping, and would not be reordering. About July 21 I again contacted samsclub.com and told them I wanted the gazebo picked up NOW. It was picked up sometime that week. I was not given any refund and the dispute with my credit card continued. Yesterday, October 15, I was notified by my credit card that Sam's Club informed them they did not pick up the gazebo and they asked that the charge be put back on my credit card. I talked to my credit card, the dispute is put back on my account.
I talked to samsclub.com today and they said they called me August 25th to pick up the gazebo. I do not remember that phone call, but I remember one where they called saying they had our gazebo to deliver -- which I refused. Now they are "looking for" the returned gazebo in order to give me my refund or let the dispute stand. They haven't been able to manage this transaction in any constructive way yet... Customer service is HORRIBLE! Delivering a 500-lb. item in 1 box is RIDICULOUS! Dragging this situation out for 4 months so far is NOT ACCEPTABLE! Delivering and picking up orders in a rental truck, not a recognizable delivery service truck is NOT good business practice. Will not order from samsclub.com again.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2014
I wanted to get a price on Michelin tires for my boss. I called 7 times without me being able to get to tire department. Every time, I was put on hold for more than 20 minutes. Finally, I was able to talk to Juan ** who again put me on hold for another 7 minutes then gave me the price. This is the number to the Laredo Sam's **.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2014
My wife and I were in Sam's Club picking up a few items before we went home and I had picked up a 30 pack of beer. When we got to the check out my wife used her member's card and was going to pay for the items. The young man named Zach asked for her ID. She had left it in the car and he wouldn't do the purchase so I told him to go ahead and cancel the purchase and I'll go ahead and purchase the items. He refused me as well stating that couldn't buy the items either. I'm 51 years old and have served my country in the service for several years and this kid's refusal to serve me and the disrespectful attitude to me was completely inexcusable for me. When I looked at his name tag and spoke his name before I went to the service desk he tried to cover it up with his hand. I finally got to see and speak to management at the service desk, which they did just what I suggest for this young kid should have done to begin with.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2014
Ordered from Sam's Club. Jantt Trucking scheduled delivery for Monday. They cancelled right before 4 hour window. No explanation. After I called multiple times, they rescheduled for Tuesday. Then didn't show. Or answer messages. Or return calls. I have now taken two days off and still have no clue where my furniture went or when it will be delivered. Not only is the company incompetent, but their customer service is flat out rude. I am cancelling my order with Sam's and ordering elsewhere. Not only should Jantt's Trucking be out of business, but Sam's should be embarrassed for subcontracting with them.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2014
My husband and I ordered patio furniture set in mid August, and received a confirmation email that my order would be delivered BY September 5th. Today is October 7, and we still have NOT received our patio furniture. I have repeatedly called the delivery service company, MXD Group in Avon, MA who told me they have not received it yet and that's all they can tell me. Despite repeated attempts and lengthy phone holds and conversations asking to please call me back with an estimated delivery date, no luck!!!
My husband and I have been business members of Sam's Club for years and enjoy shopping in the store. However, I am extremely disappointed by Sam's Club online order and hope this doesn't happen to the next victim. So far we are out $1066.43, with no explanation, no 'I apologize for this experience you have received' or anything! How can one of the most prosperous companies in the world (aka Walmart) have such low-quality service for delivery from online sales? I'm a marketer myself and I will tell everyone about this terrible experience.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2014
We purchased a $360 prescription and realized it was double ordered and WAY more than we could afford. We attempted to return it the following morning and were refused. The pharmacist (same one from the previous evening) seemed to have a chip on his shoulder and lacking people skills. Goodbye Sams Clunk! Never again!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2014
I needed to replace two RV Marine batteries on my Motor Home coach. The ones I had were also purchased @ this location approx. 3 yrs. ago. After locating the appropriate ones I talked to Anthony (MIT) in customer service and told him I'd like to have the old ones physically disconnected and removed. Then the new ones need to be installed and connected. He understood and did not as much as hesitate, instead taking it upon himself to provide exceptional service. The kind of service people crave but regrettably don't get. Anthony is an asset to your organization. He put me at ease with the way he took care of this. Not only would I give him five stars for a rating but would happily hand him the Sun and the Moon as well. Please understand I did this review entirely on my own volition. In fact this is the first time I ran into him, but it won't be the last. We will seek him out when we need help and the service he deems fit to provide. Thanks a bunch Anthony. Good luck to you in all your aspirations going ahead!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2014
I have been a customer of Sam's club for many years and have had no issues with the store itself, However several months ago I applied for my Sam's Club Discover card and was using it frequently especially at their gas pump. Sam's Club decided to change their credit card from discover to Mastercard for reasons I don't know but when I went online to make my payment it would not accept it because my account number was still a discover card. I made several attempts and emailed customer service and called them on the phone twice I was disconnected when the automated machine tried to transfer me to a real person, once I finally got a hold of a real person they told me my payment was due 38 minutes ago so I would be charged a $35.00 late fee. This of course I disagreed with but the operator ensured me this was policy and nothing they could do about it.
Then the next month I pulled up my account online and it said there was nothing due for that month and I had a ZERO balance, the following month they charged me a $35.00 late fee again because I did not make a payment. I immediately called customer service and they informed me that I just don't know how to use the online web page then they told me regardless of what the website says the most up to date accurate thing would be the mailed monthly statement. I immediately requested to talk to a supervisor who was immediately rude and condescending so I paid off the account and closed it right then. It does not surprise me that with the attitude of the supervisor that I received the same type of customer service from his subordinates.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2014
Terrible experience Sam’s Club - so ghetto music blasting last Sunday September 28th, 2014 in Evanston Illinois Sam’s Club. They had WGCI radio station on. Doesn't feel like welcoming store anymore and cashiers are terrible - no smile, no greetings, very bad.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2014
We ordered Bunk Beds at Sam's Club from their Labor Day promotional sale, and paid for it upfront on our credit card. Delivery was confirmed for Saturday of 20-Sep. Saturday has come and gone, and no delivery. Review of the order status on Sam’s Club website revealed that MXD has received our item at their logistics holding facility in Houston on 10-Sep. We called MXD on 20-Sep to get status, left them a VM, but no one called back within their "we will call you back in 2 hours" voice prompts. So, we wrote an email to SamsClub.com and they asked us to keep calling MXD.
So we did that and after several back and forth phone calls and discussions, it turns out MXD was going to contact us only when they were ready to deliver the day before their truck rolled into our suburbs (once every 2 weeks). According to MXD, they only come at such and such hour, and you have to be there to accept delivery or wait for 2 more weeks!!! We have already been charged for the product by Sam's Club and now MXD (the preferred Logistics company) is holding the Bunk Bed, BUT is not expected to honor the delivery commitment, that Sam’s Club made. Per Sam’s Club Customer Service agents, MXD is free to make their own delivery schedules.
We explored the Cancellation option, but cannot do it because item has left Sam’s Club location (shipped), but since we have not "received", it cannot be reported as "lost in transit" or "returned" or "delivery rejected" or "cancelled". There is seriously misalignment between Sam's Club slogan of "Savings Made Simple" and implementation of the shipment logistics by MXD. And the only person suffering in this mix is the buyer. Ms. Rosalind **, we hope you are listening to your customers and resolving procedural issues like ours.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2014
We became new member at sam's and wanted to try their pizza. We saw they had few different kinds of pizza so I request a veggie pizza. Employee there told me they don't have a veggie pizza. I ask them if they can make one without meat in it as there was one there with veggies & meat. He refuse to do that. I am never eat at sam's club anymore as they do not want to accommodate me.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014
I ordered a patio furniture set in mid August, and received a confirmation email that my order would be delivered BY September 10th. Well, it's September 15, and I still have NOT received my item. I called the delivery service company, MXD Group in Avon, MA who told me the item will not be delivered to me until September 26th. Apparently, my location is considered "REMOTE" because I live a mere 1 hour away from the company.
Despite repeated attempts and lengthy phone holds and conversations with the supervisor at MXD, I will still not be receiving my item until Sept. 26th. This is absolutely ludicrous; with today's numerous delivery services, it's unheard of to wait 6 weeks for an item to be delivered from time of order.. Extremely disappointed customer here that Sam's Club, one of the most prosperous companies in the world (aka Walmart) would use such a low-quality service for delivery.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2014
A few weeks ago my husband purchased new tires for my vehicle. Approx. 3 weeks later, (while hubby was overseas), my car started to make a god-awful noise.. like a major flat tire. I checked it and no flat tire but the sound was still there. I called our local mechanic to check it out. In the meantime, I Googled "my car sounds like it has a flat tire but doesn't"...and an obscure reference on one of the blogs mentioned having loose lug nuts. The night I was to take my car to the mechanic, I checked the lug nuts.. and found 4 loose lug nuts on the front driver's side tire.. They were so loose I could remove them completely with my fingers. I got the vehicle to the mechanics and he was astounded at the loose lug nuts. I also had him recheck the balance and alignment since if Sam's Club mechanics couldn't tighten lug nuts I wasn't sure what else they didn't do.
Long story short is that when my husband came home, he contacted our local Sam's Club.. and was directed to the fine print on the work order that said anyone having tire work done should return to the shop after a few weeks and have the tires re-torqued. Really!!!!! A catastrophe was barely averted and we didn't even get an apology or an acknowledgement of what this error could have caused. Side note is that none of the lug nuts on the other 3 tires were loose.... go figure. So bottom line, avoid Sam's Club for anything to do with tires unless you want to take the chance of riding on less than 4 anytime in the immediate future AFTER getting tire work done at Sam's Club.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014
This sad saga begins with a steel belt that separated on a 12-year-old radial tire when I was driving 70 mph on the interstate. The tire didn't blow, but the entire car began shaking, like something was out-of-round. I was only a few miles from home, so I drove straight to my mechanic who was still at his garage on a Saturday afternoon. He drove the car and then put it on a lift and pulled off my tires. We discovered one of them was misshapen and the tire wobbled badly when it rolled by itself. He said it was not safe to drive and that I should go buy some tires the next day. He offered to sell me some but told me I could buy them for less at Sam's Club. I have been going to this mechanic for over four years. He is honest, his prices have been fair, and he has given me a free loaner whenever my car was going to take more than a day to repair.
So the next morning I went to the Sam's Club in Raleigh on Calvary Drive to purchase new tires. I arrived at around 1:30 pm on Sunday, 9/7/14, and was told it would only take a couple of hours to install new tires on my car. I told the person writing up the order I had to drive about 300 miles to an out-of-town funeral later in the week.
I waited, and I waited, and I waited. The couple of hours stretched out to over four hours. I walked back to the service bay several times and I observed other cars had come and gone, but mine was still in the service bay. I began talking with another customer who was waiting and he told me this store had two new tire installers who had just started working there. He, too, was tired of waiting.
Finally, at 6 pm, I was finally leaving. After I got to my car, I looked over the paperwork and noted, down at the bottom of the invoice, a comment "Lug nut missing on front wheel." I knew this could not be: I had just watched my great mechanic un-mount and remount all four wheels with my bad tires the day before. And I saw him screw in the five lug nuts on each wheel after he put the tire back on. So I went back into Sam's Club to inquire about the missing lug nut. I was told it had come in with a missing lug nut, and they did not have any extras they could put on to replace the missing lug nut. They told me they had noted this on the paperwork before they installed the tires and I had signed it. So I demanded they show me this piece of paper I had signed noting a missing lug nut. They could not produce it. So I demanded to speak with the store manager.
After I explained what I had experienced, he told me to go back to my mechanic and have him put on a new lug nut and I would be reimbursed for it. I wasn't happy that I was going to have to do this extra driving, but I agreed this was the best solution. So I went to my mechanic today to have him put on a new lug nut. He took the hub cap off the wheel, and he discovered I did not have a missing lug nut. I had a BROKEN WHEEL STUD, a much more expensive item to repair. And it is dangerous to operate a vehicle with a broken wheel stud: There is one less stud attaching the wheel to your car.
I was furious I had been lied to by Sam's Club. And I don't know who lied to who in the store. I don't think the store manager intentionally lied to me, but I do think someone in the store, either the person who broke the stud, or his tire service manager, lied to the store manager and told him it was a missing lug nut when in fact the lug nut could not be put back on because the Sam's Club tire installer BROKE A TIRE STUD! What really incenses me it that I had told the tire service writer I was leaving town in a few days on a long drive.
And I cannot believe Sam's Club would risk the potential legal liability of breaking the wheel stud on a customer's car who was buying new tires and NOT TELL THE CUSTOMER of the potential safety hazard! The store manager is off today, so I cannot yet tell you how this is going to be resolved. But I can tell you it is an unacceptable business practice to break a vital part on a customer's car, and then not tell the customer and purposefully expose them to potential death or injury from an accident.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2014
I have purchased several pieces of jewelry over the years from both sam's club locations. I have never been treated so rudely and unconcerned in my entire life. There were several items purchased over the last two years, where as I have not worn many pieces. When I decided to finally wear a crystal cross necklace I noticed that it had turned black. When I realized that I owned other items made by the LOVE EARTH line, I decided to bring all those pieces back. I was informed that someone would contact me on Tuesday. It is now Thursday. I have not received any result in this matter. WHAT am I to do with this jewelry that I can do nothing with?
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2014
Delivery date of 8/22, finally ship by seko, delivery date of 8/25, now with total logistics. They do not make regular runs to my town so they have to coordinate it with a run. It could be later on this week or next week before they get it to me.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2014
I love the fact that Sam's has click-n-pull on-line ordering. It really helps a lot because when I shop at Sam's it's only work related and I can just place my order on-line and then go and pick it up the next day. It used to be an easier process by going to the front of the store and looking for your cart. Now you must wait in line at customer service and then they call someone from the very back of the store up. Then that person goes all the way back to the back of the store to try and pull my order. All of what used to take less then 3 min, now takes about 15-30 depending on how busy customer service is. Also, a lot of the popular items seem to never be in stock. If it is a popular item then have more in stock. It's ridiculous especially if while shopping it says "in stock" and 2 hours later I get an email saying item is no longer in stock and that my credit card will be refunded back.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2014
I need to renew my business membership and cancel my daughter-in-law as she is in India for the next year. When I tried to do this online, I was informed that I had to visit a local Sam's Club to accomplish this. I cannot imagine the reason and neither could the customer rep I called about this. All that this is going to do is keep me from renewing until I have the time to go to a Sam's Club. As a bonus when I renew, I will take my wife off and replace her with my daughter and then remove my daughter-in-law. The end result will be $90.00 less for Sam's Club each year. Sam would be rolling over in his grave if he knew this was how the new regime thinks.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2014
I ordered a 60" flat screen tv. The tv was delivered and damaged. It was picked up the next day by Fedex. I went back and forth with Sam's Club for over a month regarding the tv. They kept telling me that it was either on backorder, or that there was a computer glitch. I told them that I work in IT... and that was no way possible with such a big company. They finally cancelled my order and told me to reorder a tv and they would give it to me for $800 flat for my inconvenience. Of course, I had to pay full price & wait on a refund. I have yet to receive the refund.
TV#2 comes... and it is damaged, as well. Fedex picked it up the next day. This time they just did an even exchange instead of a cancel/reorder. I received TV#3 within a week. And guess what... TV#3 was damaged, as well. I am now... sitting here with a damaged tv and cannot get in contact with the Management level. Thru this whole ordeal, I have spoken with tons of representatives. Not one person from management contacted me. I raised a bunch of sand after the first damaged tv. As a result, I ended up speaking with a Manager (Catherine **), who offered me this great deal & assured me that I would be taken care of. I have not spoken back with her, nor has she responded to any of my requests since the first damaged tv. I have three order numbers: ** ** ** **.
Reviewed July 22, 2014
I have been a Sam's Club member for almost 20 years and a discover card member since 2000. I pay for the plus membership to get the 2% cash back. After talking to 6 different persons and ending up on a female manager, I was finally able to plead my case that the switch to the new card is punitive because I am a larger purchaser and get a substantial amount of money back every February. I told her that I didn't fit the average Sam's Club profile but wasn't exceptional either. I explained that when some people find out that it is costing their customers like me $500 or more to shop at Sam's they will likely lose business from their very best customers. I told the manager that the policy change is akin to a redistributive policy and it would force me to use another card like the Fidelity Amex which would also give me no reason to go to Sam's club because Costco is so much closer to drive.
She then lost it with me telling me that she didn't need to hear all that crap and that Sam's can change policy anytime they like and I wasn't going to get 2% cash back anymore. At this point she was screaming at me. I informed her that while the fine print may absolve them from legal action (although I would love to see a class action at this point and I am so against class action suits), it is not the way you should treat customers. The plus membership advertises that you get 2% cash back, and we are in the middle of our contract and therefore are being cheated. She hung up on me. Well we finally got a knowledgeable person with the credit card that informed us that we will continue to get the 2% cash back and it was grandfathered in as they had already done a study and saw how punitive it was.
So I will remain loyal to Sam's Club but they should really review the conversation I had with a manager who was uninformed, emotional and at the very least rude to the customer. My goal is not to slam Sam's, and customer service is a difficult job. But they need to put people in charge that are well suited for the position. I hope this review helps any having the same difficulty.
Reviewed July 21, 2014
June 19, I bid on an item, won, got an email confirmation of winning with the total amt with shipping, taxes etc. About a week later, I went to check if I got this item as I was worried it was lost in transition. I called the member services # and talked to several agents, finally got the supervisor, who told me after all the explanations of my problem, that they did not know about any auction site for Sam's Club. They sent me to an escalation supervisor, who did auction site information. Since then, I've emailed and talked to several agents, Aiesha, who promised me that I would receive an email for a private bid.
Evidently, Sam's first removed my item and then cancelled it without my knowledge. Still no show with email. Called and told Aiesha was in San Diego, then they didn't know where she was. Talked to Latoya who after many go-arounds that I could do a private bid and it would be sent to me. Still no email for days. Called and talked to Venessa, who seemed to care, and said she found the item at another store, and would send me the private bid. No email. She gave me her email, phone extension if I needed her. Email her about no private bid, no response. Many "tickets", as they call them when you call about a problem, were written, and nothing has been done.
Since I won 2 other of this item, I figure Sam's decided they just didn't want me to have it. But, all the agents, esp Venessa, who said she would work on this til it was satisfied, hasn't come thru or notified me after I called and emailed her. Why can Sam's just decide, after you spend hrs on the auction site to try to win something, and do, then tell you you missed an email I was supposed to respond to to verify my win. I never had to do this with either of the same items I won, or other items I won, and I have to say, I never received that email to verify anything.
They're all passing the buck hoping I'll just drop it, but I need this item I won, and should have received it as it was in stock according to Ghami, another agent before Venessa, and he couldn't just send me the item, but had to have Venessa, an escalation supervisor, process the private bid. They just couldn't send me the item. It's all a scam. Sam's can make decisions after a won auction if they want to send it to you. I had so many excuses from it was in stock, then out of stock, problems with processing it with my credit card (not, according to my card company who never had a call from Sam's), to it was in transit to the auction site so they could generate a private bid via email to me, which I've not received after being promised it would be sent to me last Wed.
It's now 5 days after the Wed. That it should have been ready for the private bid, I notified Venessa with no response. Since I won 2 other similar items for my one family members set, Sam's has caused hrs of phone calls, hrs on the computer with emails and checking for it on the auction site, with no email from Sam's to rectify this situation. Again, they do what they want and forget about their members.
I spend thousands of dollars at Sam's/yr, found the auction site. Won items without problems, then this 3 expensive item I won, only to find out that no one is willing to help a member. I need to continue to go further, as I won't give up. I will be contacting the BBB, if I can, the CEO of Sam's, or find another way to get some help. I've read all these neg stories, and feel for them, but their a huge co, so what's a few members to them! You have to be persistent, and still may not get anywhere. Sam's scams.
Reviewed July 15, 2014
I ordered a 60-inch TV from Sam's Club online. My charge card was hit for $960. Of course. Damaged TV arrived in about 4 days and was sent back the next day by FedEx. Over the next month and a half, I spoke to 14 different employees trying to see where the replacement TV was. I was continuously told that it was stuck in processing or out of stock or I would get call back. After being a member since 1996, I cancelled my membership. To add insult to injury, I had to call back to try to get a refund. Sam's said they would have to research to determine if I were due a refund. I will never do business with them again and will go out of my way to make certain all my Facebook friends know about their bad business practices. No threat, just a statement of facts.
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