Free Sam's Club membership for military members until Shutdown ends

[Gelston]

Thought this was pretty useful for any of you that are currently in.

If you live near a Sam's Club and are in the market for bulk groceries, this could be your lucky day. According to Sam's Club officials all military members will be allowed to shop in the members-only warehouse store for free until the government shutdown ends and the commissaries reopen.

“In appreciation for the service that military personnel provide our members and communities, Sam’s Club locations near military bases will waive membership requirements for military personnel, retirees and their families so they may continue saving on everyday goods and groceries,” club officials said in a statement.

Edit 4:45 p.m. ET, Oct 3: According to a corporate spokesperson ALL Sam’s Club locations are now participating in the military waiver program. Please be patient with your local store as they pass word down to the employees answering the phones and your questions.

http://www.military.com/veterans-report/free-military-sams-club-membership-until-shutdown-ends-100713?ESRC=vr.nl

[Latrinsorm]

IF SAM'S CLUB WAS SO GREAT WHY DO THEY GIVE OUT WAIVERS OMGOGMOGMOGMOGMGOMGOM

[Jace Solo]

You gotta admire them for this.

[AnticorRifling]

Just smart business. Free publicity, extra consumers, get them to like it and buy their membership once comms open back up. Smart.